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!When the vehicle is being stopped
by the systemDepress brake pedal warningMake sure to depress the brake pedal
once the vehicle has been stopped by
automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is
depressed, a message will be displayed
on the multi-function display (color LCD)
and the continuous beep will remain
sounding.
At this time, a warning message is also
displayed on the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD).!After the vehicle is stopped by the
system
1) Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicatorAfter the brake pedal is depressed, the
Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicator will illuminate and the system will
stop operating temporarily. The Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indicator
will turn off when the select lever is shifted
to a position other than the“R”position.
The system will operate again the next
time the select lever is shifted to“R”
position.
NOTE.After the vehicle has been stopped
by the Reverse Automatic Braking
system, brake control is released and
the electronic parking brake operates
in the following cases. For details about
releasing the parking brake, refer to
“Electronic parking brake (models with
electronic parking brake system)”F7-
43.
–2 minutes pass after the vehicle
is stopped
–Any door is opened
–The EyeSight system malfunc-
tions
–The EyeSight system stops tem-
porarily
–The Reverse Automatic Braking
system stops temporarily
.The Reverse Automatic Braking sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
the following cases and the Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indica-
tor will illuminate.
–Ice, snow or mud is adhered to
the sonar sensors or the rear bum-
per near the sonar sensor
–Objects are too close to the rear
bumper when the select lever is set
to the“R”position
–The system detects sounds of a
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Starting and operating/Reverse Automatic Braking System
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&Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)Low tire pressure warning lightThe tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
Also, this system may not react immedi-
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused by running
over a sharp object).
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
(1) Keep driving straight ahead
while gradually reducing
speed.
(2) Slowly pull off the road to a
safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
damage and serious personal
injury could occur.
(3) Check the pressure for all four
tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, refer to“Flat
tires”F9-5.
.When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the lowtire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the TPMS is unable
to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
.When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off.
If the light illuminates steadily
after blinking for approximately
one minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.
In case of emergency/Flat tires
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CAUTION
.Be careful not to damage brake
hoses, sensor harnesses, and
other parts when washing sus-
pension components.
.Be careful not to flush the engine
bottom for a long time. It may
cause damage of some electrical
parts.
!Using a warm water washer
.Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)
or more between the washer nozzle and
the vehicle.
.Do not wash the same area continu-
ously.
.If a stain will not come out easily, wash
by hand. Some warm water washers are of
the high temperature, high pressure type,
and they can damage or deform the resin
parts such as moldings, or cause water to
leak into the vehicle.!Precautions for TYPE RA
!Precautions when cleaning the
carbon roof and rear wing
CAUTION
.When cleaning, take care that you
do not apply strong force to a
single point. Depending on the
degree of force and the location,
there is the risk of denting the
carbon roof or rear wing.
.After acid rain falls, it is recom-
mended that the vehicle be
washed before the water on the
paint evaporates.
.Promptly wash off any bird drop-
pings, insects, pollen, tree sap, or
similar substance that adheres to
the paint. If it is not promptly
washed off, it may penetrate the
paint.
.Remove any dirt using a neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive
cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh
chemical cleaners.
.As the CFRP parts may change color if
they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for
extended periods of time, we recommend
that your vehicle be stored in a placewhere it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
.Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
NOTEDue to the characteristics of the carbon
roof, white cloudy areas may occur in
spots on the roof, however these do not
affect performance in any way.
!Precautions when cleaning
around the rear bumper cherry
red stripeRear bumper cherry red stripePrecautions when using a high-pres-
sure washer:
.Keep a distance of 12 in (30 cm) or
more between the washer nozzle and the
stripe.
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Appearance care/Exterior care
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Parking brake stroke (models
without electronic parking
brake system)Check the parking brake stroke according
to the maintenance schedule in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
When the parking brake is properly ad-
justed, braking power is fully applied by
pulling the lever up 7 to 8 notches gently
but firmly (approximately 45 lbf [200 N,
20.4 kgf]). If the parking brake lever stroke
is not within the specified range, have the
brake system checked and adjusted at
your SUBARU dealer.
Tires and wheels&Types of tiresYou should be familiar with type of tires
present on your vehicle.
!All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road
conditions. However all season tires do
not offer as much traction performance as
winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow
or on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by“ALL
SEASON”and/or“M+S”(Mud & Snow) on
the tire sidewall.
!Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on
slippery roads such as on snow-covered or
icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered
or icy roads, we strongly recommend the
use of winter (snow) tires.
When installing winter tires, be sure to
replace all four tires.!Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on
snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as
summer tires and all season tires on roads
other than snow-covered and icy roads.
&Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (if equipped)The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message by
sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low. The tire pressure monitor-
ing system will activate only when the
vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not
react immediately to a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example, a blow-out caused
by running over a sharp object).
Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke (models without electronic parking brake system)
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WARNING
If the low tire pressure warning light
does not illuminate briefly after the
ignition switch is turned ON or the
light illuminates steadily after blink-
ing for approximately one minute,
you should have your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead, per-
form the following procedure. Other-
wise an accident involving serious
vehicle damage and serious perso-
nal injury could occur.
1) Keep driving straight ahead while
gradually reducing speed.
2) Slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, refer to“Flat tires”F9-5.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.
&Tire inspectionCheck on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately
if you find any problem.NOTE.When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not to
drive over curbs, potholes or on other
rough surfaces. If doing so is unavoid-able, keep the vehicle’s speed down to
a walking pace or less, and approach
the curbs as squarely as possible. Also,
make sure the tires are not pressed
against the curb when you park the
vehicle.
.If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the tires
and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive
slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle
inspected.
&Tire pressures and wearMaintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires’service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey.
Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
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