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and license plate lights will be on.
!Tips for the high beam assist sys-
tem
.The high beam assist function recog-
nizes the conditions surrounding the ve-
hicle based on the brightness of illumina-
tion ahead of your vehicle, etc. Therefore,
the headlight mode may switch in some
situations that do not match to the driver’s
sense.
.A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be
detected.
.Under the following situations, the
brightness of ambient illumination may
not be detected correctly and the high
beam assist function may not work prop-
erly. As a result, the glare of the high beam
maydisturbtheoncomingvehicleor
vehicle ahead. Also, the low beam mode
may continue although there are no
oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead.
In the such cases, change the headlight
mode manually.
–In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.).
–When the windshield glass is dirty or
fogged.
–When the windshield is cracked or
damaged.
–Whenthestereocameraisde-
formed or the stereo camera lensesare dirty.
–If there are lights similar to the
headlights or the tail lights in the
surrounding area.
–When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead is driven without its head-
lights and tail lights on.
–If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the
light beams are not aimed correctly.
–When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving.
–When driving on a road with many
ups and downs or uneven surfaces.
–When driving on a road with many
curves.
–When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.
–When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly.
–When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty.
–When your vehicle is tilted, such as
in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is
being towed.
–Immediately after the engine has
started.
.In the following conditions, the head-
light mode will not be automatically chan-ged from the high beam to the low beam.
–When your vehicle passes an on-
coming vehicle suddenly in a blind
curve.
–When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle.
–When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead comes in and out of view
because of continuous curves, median
strips, roadside trees, etc.
.If the stereo camera detects the light of
the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle,
the headlight mode may change from the
high beam to the low beam automatically.
.The headlight mode may change from
the high beam to the low beam, or the low
beam mode may continue, when affected
by a street light, traffic signal, illumination
of an advertisement board, or a reflective
object such as a road sign and signboard.
.The timing of the change of headlight
mode may differ due to the following
factors.
–Color or brightness of the headlights
of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights
of a vehicle ahead.
–The headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle
ahead are covered with mud, snow,
etc.
–Movement and direction of an on-
coming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
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!Wiper intermittent time controlWhen the wiper switch is in the“
”
position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper. The operating
interval can be adjusted in several steps
from the shortest interval to the longest.!Windshield washer
To wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.
NOTEWindshield washer fluid warning lightThe windshield washer fluid warning
light illuminates when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light illumi-
nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the
refilling procedure, refer to“Wind-
shield washer fluid”F11-28.
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Antenna&Roof antenna (for Rod type)
CAUTION
.Be sure to remove the antenna
rod before entering garages,
parking towers and other loca-
tions with low ceilings.
.Remove the antenna rod before
washing your car at a car wash. If
the antenna rod remains at-
tached, it may scratch the roof.
.When reinstalling the removed
antenna rod, be sure to fully
tighten it.
1) Unscrew
2) RemoveThe roof antenna is installed on the roof.
The antenna rod can be removed by
unscrewing it from its base.
&Roof antenna (for Shark fin
type)The roof antenna is installed on the roof.
Audio/Antenna
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Interior lights...........................................................6-2
Map lights.............................................................. 6-2
Dome light............................................................. 6-2
Cargo area light..................................................... 6-3
OFF delay timer..................................................... 6-3
Sun visors...............................................................6-3
Sun visor extension plate (if equipped) .................. 6-4
Vanity mirror.......................................................... 6-4
Vanity mirror with light (if equipped)...................... 6-5
Storage compartment.............................................6-5
Glove box.............................................................. 6-5
Center console...................................................... 6-6
Cup holders........................................................... 6-6
Bottle holders........................................................ 6-6
Accessory power outlets.......................................6-7
Use with a cigarette lighter (dealer option) ..............6-8
Ashtray (dealer option)..........................................6-9
Floor mat...............................................................6-10
Coat hook..............................................................6-10
Shopping bag hook...............................................6-11
Cargo area cover (ifequipped).............................6-11
Using the cover.................................................... 6-11
To remove the cover housing................................6-12
Stowage of the cargo area cover...........................6-12
To install the cover housing..................................6-13
Cargo tie-down hooks (ifequipped)...................6-13
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&Sun visor extension plate (if
equipped)With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor exten-
sion plate to prevent glare through the gap
between the sun visor and center pillar. To
use the extension plate, pull it toward the
rear of the vehicle. When you have
finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
&Vanity mirror
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being temporarily blinded by the
glare of bright light.To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
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WARNING
Do not place anything on the ex-
tended cover. Putting excessive
weight on the extended cover can
break it and an object on the cover
could tumble forward in the event of
a sudden stop or collision. This
could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Be careful not to scratch the rear
gate stays while extending and re-
winding the cover.
Scratches on the stays could cause
leakage of gas from the stays, which
may result in their inability to hold
the rear gate open.
&To remove the cover housing1. Rewind the cover.2. Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten it.
3. Take it off the retainer.
&Stowage of the cargo area
coverThe cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.1. Raise and fold the rear end of the cargo
floor board.
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2. Stow the cover housing in the cargo
area end.3. Put the cargo floor board back while
hanging two retaining straps on the hooks
that are located on the rear wall of cargo
area.
&To install the cover housing1. Shorten the cover housing.2. Insert both ends of the cover housing
into the recesses of the retainers.
Cargo tie-down hooks
(if equipped)The cargo area is equipped with two or
four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be
secured with a cargo net or ropes.
When using the front tie-down hooks, turn
them down out of the storing recesses.
CAUTION
The cargo tie-down hooks are de-
signed only for securing light cargo.
Never try to secure cargo that ex-
ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The
maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10
kg) per hook.
Interior equipment/Cargo tie-down hooks
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on a dynamometer, tell your emission
inspector not to place your SUBARU
AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-
ometer.Otherwise, serious transmis-
sion damage will result.
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel
dynamometers in their emission testing
program have EXEMPTED SUBARU
AWD vehicles from the portion of the
testing program that involves a two-wheel
dynamometer. There are some states that
use four-wheel dynamometers in their
testing program. When properly used, this
equipment should not damage a SUBARU
AWD vehicle.
Under no circumstances should the rear
wheels be jacked off the ground, nor
should the driveshaft be disconnected in
an attempt to bypass AWD for state
emission testing. An AWD vehicle must
be tested using an AWD dynamometer
with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.
Preparing to driveYou should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that no small animals enter the
engine compartment.
5. Check that the hood and rear gate are
fully closed.
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
7. Check the adjustment of the inside and
outside mirrors.
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
9. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ON”position.
10. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.NOTE.Engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
.When towing a trailer, refer to“Trai-
ler hitch (dealer option)”F8-14
Starting and operating/Preparing to drive
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