
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Front passenger’s warning light
! Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-
ver ’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will
also sound simultaneously.
NOTE
. If the driver ’s and/or front passen-
ger ’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened
6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.
–At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
steady illumination and flashing at
15-second intervals. The chime will
not sound.
–
At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
flashing and steady illumination at
15-second intervals and the chime
will sound while the warning light(s)
is/are flashing.
If there is no passenger on the front
passenger ’s seat, the seatbelt warning
device for the front passenger ’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger ’s
occupant detection system monitors
whether or not there is a passenger on
the front passenger ’s seat.
Observe the following precautions. Failure
to do so may prevent the device from
functioning correctly or cause the device
to fail.
. Do not install any accessory such as a
table or TV onto the seatback.
. Do not store a heavy load in the
seatback pocket.
. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to
place his/her hands or legs on the front
passenger ’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.
.
Do not use front seats with their back-
ward-forward position and seatback not
being locked into place securely. If any of
them are not locked securely, adjust them
again. For adjusting procedure, refer to
“ Manual seat ”F1-4 (models equipped
with manual seats only).
If the seatbelt warning device for the front
passenger ’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger ’s seat is empty or it is
deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt),
take the following actions.
. Ensure that no article is placed on the
seat other than a child restraint system
and its child occupant.
. Ensure that there is no article left in the
seatback pocket.
. Ensure that the backward-forward po-
sition and seatback of front passenger ’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth. (Models
equipped with manual seats only)
If still the seatbelt warning device for front
passenger ’s seat does not function cor-
rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-
tions described above, immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
Vehicle capacity weight of the
vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which
is indicated on the vehicle placard
with the statement“The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed 363 kg or
800 lbs ”.
For example, the vehicle has one
occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg)
plus cargo weighing 265 lbs (120
kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted
with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs
(10 kg), to which is attached a
trailer weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg).
10% of the trailer weight is applied
to the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)).
1.Calculate the total weight.
2.Calculate the available load ca-
pacity.
3.The result of step 2 shows that a
further 172 lbs (78 kg) of cargo can
be carried.
Example 2B (Outback only)
CAUTION
Legacy: Your vehicle is neither
designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. There-
fore, never tow a trailer with
your vehicle.
For example, if a person weighing
143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing
40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same
vehicle (bringing the number of
occupants to three), and a child
restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5
kg) is installed in the vehicle for the
child to use, the calculations are as
follows:
1.Calculate the total weight.
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Troubleshooting..................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth®settings ..................................................... 5-66
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-34
Bottle holder ................................................................ 6-9
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-33
Booster ........................................................ 7-32, 11-22
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-20, 12-8
Pad ..................................................................... 11-24
Parking ................................................................. 7-43
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
System ................................................................. 7-32
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-23
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-23
Brake system ............................................................ 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Braking ..................................................................... 7-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads ................................... 11-24
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-54
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-57
OFF indicator ........................................ 3-32, 3-40, 7-57
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-60
Warning indicator ................................... 3-32, 3-40, 7-59
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-45
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacing ............................................................. 11-40 C
Cargo area
Cover .................................................................... 6-15
Light ............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-19
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console ................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant ............................................................... 11-15
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-13
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-23
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-23
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-23
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-24
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-20
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-21
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-11
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-27
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-34
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................
1-30
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-36
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-39
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Index14-3

14-10Index
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Memory function ...................................................... 1-6
Power ..................................................................... 1-5
Rear ..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening .............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-28
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-4
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-33
Select lever Position indicator ................................................... 3-31
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-33
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-18, 12-9
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-9
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-41
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-68
Servicing ............................................................... 1-69
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15 Starting & stopping engine
.................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ... ........................ 3-56
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
Steering switches for audio .......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel Lock ............................................................. 7-11, 7-14
Power ................................................................... 7-31
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-82
Stop light ................................................................. 12-15
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-41
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-12
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-36, 1-39
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-14
Tire................................................................. 11-25, 12-9 Chains ..................................................................
8-12
Inspection ............................................................ 11-27
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-27
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-30
Rotation .............................................................. 11-30
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-9