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heaviest load at the bottom, close to the
roof, and evenly distribute the cargo.
Always properly secure all cargo.
!Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachments
such as the load carriers, crossbars, bike
carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo
basket, etc., follow the manufacturer’s
instructions of the load capacity and make
sure that the attachments are securely
installed. Use only attachments designed
specifically for the crossbars. Before oper-
ating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo
is properly secured on the attachment.NOTERemember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.!Removal and installation of the
crossbars
Each of the two roof moldings has two
mounting points for crossbars. Each
mounting point is fitted with a cover. Use
a screwdriver to remove the covers. When
installing the crossbars on the roof mold-
ing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Trailer towing
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be used for trailer tow-
ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer
with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that may result
from trailer towing, from any trailer towing
equipment or from any errors or omissions
in the instructions accompanying such
equipment. SUBARU warranties do not
apply to vehicle damage or malfunction
caused by trailer towing.
Driving tips/Trailer towing
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may occur.
The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. For the correct tire
pressure, refer to“Temporary spare tires”
F12-9.
When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.
.Drive with caution when temporary
spare tire is fitted. Avoid hard acceleration
and braking, or fast cornering, as control of
the vehicle may be lost.
.Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
.Do not put a tire chain on the temporary
spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,
a tire chain will not fit properly.
.Do not use two or more temporary
spare tires at the same time.
.Do not drive over obstacles. This tire
has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.
1) Tread wear indicator bar
2) Indicator location mark.When the wear indicator appears on
the tread, replace the tire.
.The temporary spare tire must be used
only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.
.Always set the driver’s control center
differential to the manual mode and adjust
the initial LSD torque to the minimum.
Maintenance toolsYour vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
.Jack
.Jack handle
.Screwdriver
.Towing hook (eye bolt)
.Wheel nut wrench
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In case of emergency/Maintenance tools
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.Do not tow a trailer.
.If used for a purpose other than
sealing a flat tire, the flat tire
repair kit may cause a severe
accident or injury due to the fact
that compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
.Safely park your vehicle on the
roadside so that you do not
obstruct the flow of traffic and
so that you are able to seal the flat
tire without being in danger.
.Apply the parking brake, even if
the vehicle is parked on a level
road, to make sure that the vehi-
cle will not move.
.Stop the engine before sealing
the flat tire.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flasher while sealing the flat tire.
.Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws that
have penetrated the tire. Leave
them as they are.
.Never leave the flat tire repair kit
unattended while in use.
.Only one tire can be repaired with
one bottle of sealant.
.The tires can be repaired when
the ambient temperature is228F(308C) or higher.
CAUTION
.Remember that the flat tire repair
kit only provides temporary mo-
bility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after usage of flat tire
repair kit may differ from country
to country. We recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer
or tire dealer for advice.
.Store the flat tire repair kit safely
and secure it in the cargo area.
Storing it anywhere in the pas-
senger compartment is not advi-
sable because it could strike an
occupant in the event of a sudden
stop or collision and cause injury.
.Use the flat tire repair kit with
original vehicle tires only.
.Do not keep the air compressor
operating for more than 10 min-
utes, otherwise there is a risk of
overheating.
.The temperature of the air com-
pressor may become high. Be
careful not to burn yourself.
.When raining, take measures to
prevent the air compressor frombeing exposed directly to the
rain. Exposing to rain may cause
a malfunction.
.Do not use air compressors other
than the one in the repair kit.
Using an air compressor other
than the one in the repair kit may
damage the tires.
.Do not disassemble or modify the
air compressor to enable the use
of a power supply or a battery
other than DC12V.
.If a temporary puncture repair is
performed with the repair kit, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) may not operate nor-
mally.
In case of emergency/Flat tires
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TowingIf towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.
WARNING
Never tow AWD models (both CVT
andMTmodels)withthefront
wheels raised off the ground while
the rear wheels are on the ground, or
with the rear wheels raised off the
ground while the front wheels are on
the ground. This will cause the
vehicle to spin away due to the
operation or deterioration of the
center differential.&Towing and tie-down hooks/
holesThe towing hook should be used only in an
emergency.
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hook
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.Front towing hook:
1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
wheel nut wrench out of the tool bucket.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head
screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and
pry open the cover.
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&Towing with all wheels on the
ground1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the“N”/neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON”position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
.Never turn the ignition switch to
the“LOCK”/“OFF”position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked..Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not run-
ning. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
CAUTION
.If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
.For CVT models, the traveling
speed must be limited to less
than 20 mph (32 km/h) and the
traveling distance to less than 31
miles (50 km). For greater speeds
and distances, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
Electronic parking brake–if
the electronic parking brake
cannot be released (models
with electronic parking brake
system)Contact your SUBARU dealer and have
your SUBARU dealer release the electro-
nic parking brake.
In case of emergency/Electronic parking brake–if the electronic parking brake cannot be released (models with electronic parking
brake system)
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Engine hoodTo open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.2. Pull the hood lock release knob under
the instrument panel.
3. Release the secondary hood release
by moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.
4. Lift up the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-
mately 11.8 in (30 cm) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
2. After closing the hood, be sure the
hood is securely locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it
from a slightly higher position. Do not push
the hood forcibly to close it. It could deform
the metal.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is
properly locked before you start
driving. If it is not, it might fly open
while the vehicle is moving and
block your view, which may cause
an accident and serious bodily in-
jury.
CAUTION
.When you open the engine hood,
do not stand the wiper blades up.
Furthermore, while the hood is
open, do not operate the wind-
shield wipers. Doing so could
result in damage to the engine
hood and wiper blades.
.Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
.Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
.Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.
.Do not install accessories other
than genuine SUBARU parts to
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Maintenance and service/Engine hood
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