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–When reversing on an uneven
road
.In circumstances such as the follow-
ing, it may not be possible to avoid a
collision even when the system oper-
ates normally.
–Roads are slippery.
–The tire air pressure is not cor-
rect.
–The tires have become worn.
–Tire chains are installed.
–Tires which are not the desig-
nated size are installed.
–Emergency repairs were per-
formed using a puncture repair kit.
–The suspension was modified.
–Vehicle driving is unstable due to
accident or malfunction.–The brake warning light is illumi-
nated.
&Reverse Automatic Braking
System operationWhen the Reverse Automatic Braking
System is in operation, the range between
the vehicle and the detected object will be
indicated on the multi-function display
(color LCD). Also, warning sounds will
activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of a
potential collision.
While the RAB is operating, a warning
message is displayed on the multi-function
display (color LCD) and the combination
meter display (color LCD).
Starting and operating/Reverse Automatic Braking System
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New vehicle break-in driving–
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
.Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
.Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
.Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-
celeration, except in an emergency.
.Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-
gency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hintsThe following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
.Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
.Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as possi-
ble.
.Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
.Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
.Keep the engine properly tuned.
.Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
.Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
.Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
.Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
.The indication of the ECO gauge shows
a reference for saving fuel. For details,
refer to“ECO gauge”F3-12.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
.Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
.Avoid remaining in a parked ve-
hicle for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is un-
avoidable, then use the ventila-
tion fan to force fresh air into the
vehicle.
.Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
.If at any time you suspect that
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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
.Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side.
.Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
–Engine oil
–Brake fluid
–Rear differential gear oil
–Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
–Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
–Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
.There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to“Towing”
F9-21.
Driving precautionWater entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to
drive through rushing water; regardless of
its depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in possible
loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
Winter driving&Operation during cold weath-
erCarry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
Driving tips/Driving precaution
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If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency............................................................9-2
Temporary spare tire(if equipped)........................9-2
Maintenance tools...................................................9-3
Models with flat tire repair kit................................. 9-4
Models without flat tire repair kit............................ 9-4
Flat tires...................................................................9-5
Changing a flat tire................................................ 9-5
Sealing flat tire (models with flat tire repair kit)...... 9-8
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models).............................................9-17
Jump starting........................................................9-18
How to jump start.................................................9-18
Engine overheating...............................................9-20
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
Towing...................................................................9-21
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes.........................9-21
Using a flat-bed truck...........................................9-24
Towing with all wheels on the ground...................9-25
Electronic parking brake–if the electronic
parking brake cannot be released (models
with electronic parking brakesystem)............9-25
Access key fob–if access key fob does not
operate properly................................................9-26
Locking and unlocking.........................................9-26
Switching power status........................................9-26
Starting engine.....................................................9-27
Moonroof (if equipped)–if the moonroof
does not close...................................................9-28
If your vehicle is involvedin an accident...........9-28
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If you park your vehicle in
case of an emergencyUse the hazard warning flasher in day or
night to warn other drivers when you have
to park your vehicle under emergency
conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
You can activate the hazard warning
flasher regardless of the ignition switch
position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the
hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off
by pushing the switch again.
NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Temporary spare tire (if
equipped)
WARNING
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 tire pressure monitoring system
(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.
CAUTION
.Never use any temporary spare
tire other than the original. Using
other sizes may result in severe
mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle.
.Always conform to the following
instructions when using the tem-
porary spare tire. Otherwise, a
seriously dangerous situation
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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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some tires can only be partially sealed or
not sealed at all, and this condition may
cause a loss of tire pressure. A loss of tire
pressure can affect vehicle handling,
leading to the loss of vehicle control.
After sealing the flat tire temporarily,
change the tires with new ones as soon
as possible. We recommend that you have
the sealed tire changed by your nearest
SUBARU dealer. You may reuse the wheel
if the attached sealant is wiped off, but the
valve of the wheel must be replaced with a
new one. If you reuse the wheel without
replacing the valve, air may leak from the
valve.
For tire replacement, refer to“Tire replace-
ment”F11-36.!Safety precautions when sealing flat
tire
Observe the following rules when sealing a
flat tire.
1) Sealing is possible
2) Sealing is not possible
WARNING
.Do not use the flat tire repair kit in
the following cases.
–The tire has already been
damaged as a result of being
driven in the under inflated
condition.
–The tire damage is not located
within the visible tread of the
tire.–The tire damage is on the
sidewall of the tire.
–When the tire has been taken
off of the wheel.
–The wheel or the tire valve of
the flat tire is damaged.
–Two or more tires have been
punctured.
–The expiration date of the
sealant has passed.
–The tire is punctured by
pointed items such as nails
of 0.2 in (4 mm) or larger.
.When inflating the flat tire, if the
tire inflation pressure does not
reach the green zone of the
pressure gauge within 10 min-
utes, do not continue to seal the
tire. We recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer.
.Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or driv-
ing maneuvers.
.Do not exceed a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
.Do not exceed a maximum driv-
ing distance of 125 miles (200
km).
.Do not use tire chains on a sealed
tire.
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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.
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