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engine over-revving and this in turn
can result in engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of
engine brakes when the vehicle is
travelling on a slippery surface can
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
quence, control of the vehicle may
be lost and the risk of an accident
increased.NOTENever exceed the posted speed limit.&Driving tips
NOTEIf the accelerator and brake pedals are
depressed at the same time, driving
torque may be restrained. This is not a
malfunction.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle
speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,
or driving up steep hills, downshift to alower gear before the engine starts to
labor.
On steep downgrades, downshift the
transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear
as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speed and to extend brake pad life.
In this way, the engine provides a braking
effect. Remember, if you“ride”(over use)
the brakes while descending a hill, they
may overheat and not work properly.
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
phenomenon is not an indication of a
problem in your vehicle.
Driver’s Control Center Dif-
ferential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care when
driving. Being overconfident be-
cause you are driving a vehicle with
a driver’s control center differential
could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.
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&Auto modeIn the auto mode, the system estimates the
driving and road conditions using signals
from the wheel speed sensor, throttle
position sensor, steering angle sensor
and brake switch, etc. According to the
result, it electronically and automatically
controls the degree of limitation of the
differential action (LSD torque) to optimize
the differential action of the center differ-
ential. When you turn the ignition switch
ON, the“AUTO”indicator on the combina-
tion meter appears.The auto mode has 3 modes as follows.
Mode Operation
AUTO [+] This mode emphasizes traction
control and strengthens the lim-
itation of differential action that
is suitable for driving on slippery
roads for vehicle stability.
AUTO This mode is suitable for most
driving situations.
AUTO [] This mode is suitable when you
seek quick response from the
steering wheel and smooth
driving.
!Mode setting method
In most situations, it is recommended that
the“AUTO”mode is selected.Push the control switch forward to select
the“AUTO [+]”mode. After setting themode,“AUTO [+]”appears.
Pull the control switch rearward to select
the“AUTO []”mode. After setting the
mode,“AUTO []”appears.
When the“AUTO [+]”mode is selected,
pull the control switch rearward to change
to the“AUTO”mode. When the“AUTO []”
mode is set, push the control switch
forward to change to the“AUTO”mode.
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Pull the switch rearward to reduce the
initial LSD torque. When the lowest posi-
tion of the driver’s control center differen-
tial indicator is displayed, the initial LSD
torque will be minimum.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the control switch
when a wheel slippage occurs.
Wait until the wheelspin has been
brought under control.
.Under any of the following condi-
tions after setting to the manual
mode, pull the center differential
control switch to minimize the
initial LSD torque:
–When a temporary spare tire is
installed–When your vehicle is towed
–When the vehicle is stopped
with the manual mode se-
lected
NOTE.A higher initial LSD torque setting
gives the vehicle greater traction when
driving straight ahead but makes cor-
nering more difficult. Remember this
when adjusting the initial LSD torque.
In general, higher initial LSD torque
settings assist driving on slippery
roads and lower settings for non-slip-
pery roads. When the vehicle is stuck in
snow or mud, setting the initial LSD
torque to the maximum will help to free
the vehicle.
.The setting of the initial LSD torque
will remain even when the auto mode is
selected or the ignition switch is turned
to the“LOCK”/“OFF”position. How-
ever, the initial LSD torque will be
minimized when the battery is discon-
nected and reconnected.
.During cornering or when making
turns (especially when going into the
garage), the rotational difference be-
tween the front and rear wheels may
cause a braking effect accompanied by
vibration and noise. This does notindicate a problem. The phenomenon
will disappear when setting the initial
LSD torque to the minimum.
In the auto mode, it controls the initial
LSD torque automatically. While in the
auto mode, this phenomenon some-
times occurs depending on the driving
condition, however, it does not indicate
a problem.
.Use the center differential indicator
only as a rough indication of the initial
LSD torque.
.If you operate the center differential
control switch while quickly accelerat-
ing or turning a tight corner, you may
feel slight shocks. This is due to
differential action by the center differ-
ential and does not indicate a problem.
&Temporary releaseWhen the driver stops the vehicle and pulls
the parking brake lever after manually
setting the initial LSD torque, the LSD
torque is temporarily minimized. However
the indicator on the combination meter
continues to show the driver’s selected
initial LSD torque. When the driver re-
leases the parking brake lever, the initial
LSD torque set by the driver is restored.
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Continuously variable trans-
missionThe continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.
WARNING
Do not shift from the“P”or“N”
position into the“D”or“R”position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
.Observe the following precau-
tions. Otherwise, the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
–Shift into the“P”or“R”posi-
tion only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
–Do not shift from the“D”
position into the“R”position
or vice versa until the vehicle
has completely stopped.
.Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the“N”or“P”positionwhen the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
transmission fluid to overheat.
.Never move the vehicle as fol-
lows. Doing so may result in an
unexpected accident or malfunc-
tion.
–Moving rearward by inertia
with the select lever set in a
forward driving position.
–Moving forward by inertia with
the select lever set in the“R”
position.
.When parking the vehicle, first
securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the“P”position. Do not park for a
long time with the select lever in
any other position as doing so
could result in a dead battery.
NOTE.When the engine coolant tempera-
ture is still low, the transmission will
upshift to higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is suffi-
ciently high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability.
The gearshift timing will automaticallyshift to the normal timing after the
engine has warmed up.
.Immediately after transmission fluid
is replaced, you may feel that the
transmission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
.When driving under continuous hea-
vy load conditions such as when climb-
ing a long, steep hill, the engine speed
or the vehicle speed may automatically
be reduced. This is not a malfunction.
This phenomenon results from the
engine control function maintaining
the cooling performance of the vehicle.
The engine and vehicle speed will
return to a normal speed when the
engine is able to maintain the optimum
cooling performance after the heavy
load decreases. Take extremely care
when driving under a heavy load.
.The continuously variable transmis-
sion is a chain type system that pro-
vides superior transmission efficiency
for maximum fuel economy. At times,
depending on varying driving condi-
tions, a chain operating noise may be
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!N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine. In this position, the transmission is
neutral, meaning that the wheels and
transmission are not locked. Therefore,
the vehicle will roll freely, even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or foot brake is applied.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
select lever in the“N”(neutral)
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-
creased.NOTEIf the select lever is in the“N”position
when you stop the engine for parking,
you may not subsequently be able to
move it to the“R”and“P”positions. If
this happens, turn the ignition switch to
the“ON”position. You will then be able
to move the select lever to the“P”
position.!D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The
transmission shifts automatically and con-
tinuously into a suitable gear according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration you
require. Also, while driving up and down a
hill, the transmission assists and controls
the driving performance and engine brak-
ing while corresponding to the road grade.
When more acceleration is required in the
“D”position, depress the accelerator pedal
fully to the floor and hold that position. The
transmission will automatically downshift.
If the Intelligent (I) mode or the Sport (S)
mode has been selected, the transmission
will operate like a conventional automatic
transmission. When you release the pedal,
the transmission will return to the original
gear position.
If you operate one of the shift paddles
behind the steering wheel while driving in
the“D”position, the transmission will
temporarily switch to the manual mode.
In this mode, you can shift into any gear
position using the shift paddles. For details
about the manual mode, refer to“Selection
of manual mode”F7-25. Once the vehicle
speed stabilizes, the transmission will
switch from the manual mode back to the
“D”position for normal driving.
&Selection of manual modeWith the vehicle either moving or station-
ary, move the select lever from the“D”
position to the“M”position to select the
manual mode.
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1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicatorWhen the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter appear.
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear in the following
range.
.1st-to-8th-gear range (when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected)
.1st-to-6th-gear range (in other situa-
tions)
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gear shift is possible. When the
upshift indicator“
”appears, upshifting is
possible. When the downshift indicator“
”appears, downshifting is possible.
When both indicators appear, upshifting
and downshifting are both possible. When
the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position,
pull the shift paddle that has“+”indicated
on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has“–”
indicated on it.
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the
shift paddles. Doing so may result in
accidental gear shifting.
NOTEPlease read the following points care-
fully and bear them in mind when using
the manual mode.
.If you attempt to shift down when the
engine speed is too high, i.e., when a
downshift would push the tachometer
needle beyond the red zone, beeps will
be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
.If you attempt to shift up when the
vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-
sion will not respond.
.You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-
sion.
.The transmission automatically se-
lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops
moving.
.If the temperature of the transmis-
sion fluid becomes too high, the“AT
OIL TEMP”warning light on the combi-
nation meter will illuminate. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe location
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
.By selecting the Sport Sharp (S#)
mode, upshifting will not occur auto-
matically. According to the road condi-
tions, shift change manually so that the
tachometer needle does not enter the
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!Except STISI-DRIVE switchesTo select the Intelligent (I) mode:
.Press the“S/I”switch when the Sport
(S) mode is selected
.Press the“S#/I”switch when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected
To select the Sport (S) mode:
Press the“S/I”switch when any mode
other than Sport (S) mode is selected.
To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode:
Press the“S#/I”switch when any mode
other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is
selected.
Limited slip differential (LSD)
(STI)The LSD provides optimum distribution of
power according to the difference in
revolutions between the right and left
wheels that may be caused by certain
driving conditions, thereby improving driv-
ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or
other slippery roads or when high speed
driving.
CAUTION
.Never start the engine while a tire
on one side is jacked up, as the
vehicle may move.
.If one tire is spinning in mud,
avoid continued spinning at high
speed as this could adversely
affect the LSD.
.If you use a temporary spare tire
to replace a flat tire, be sure to
use the original temporary spare
tire stored in the vehicle. Using
other sizes will adversely affect
the LSD.
Power steering&STIThe vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic
power steering system. The power steer-
ing system operates only when the engine
is running.
If you lose power steering assist because
the engine stops or the system fails to
function, you can steer but it will take much
more effort.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the
fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may
damage the power steering pump.NOTERight after the engine has been started
and before it has warmed up, you may
hear a noise coming from areas adja-
cent to the power steering pump which
is located at the right-front area of the
engine compartment. This noise is
normal. It does not indicate power
steering system trouble.
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&Except STIPower steering warning lightThe vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. The power steer-
ing system operates only while the engine
is running. When you turn the ignition
switch to the“ON”position, the power
steering warning light on the combination
meter illuminates to inform the driver that
the warning system is functioning properly.
Then, if the engine started, the warning
light turns off to inform the driver that the
steering power assist is operational.
CAUTION
While the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.NOTEIf you operate the steering wheel in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.You operate the steering wheel fre-
quently and turn it sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
.You keep the steering wheel in the
fully turned position for a long period of
time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steeringwheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too frequently,
this may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.
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