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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(Comes on in red)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
( → P. 479)
A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your
SUBARU dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 199) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine
coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 203) flashes or illumi-
nates or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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STEP 2
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Brightness controlInstrument panel light control .................................201
Care Alcantara
®............................. 341
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 337
Seatbelts ............................... 338
Cargo capacity ......................... 269
Chains ....................................... 276
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 141
Booster seats, installation ........................... 146
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 141
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 146
Front passenger occupant detection system .................131
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 141
Infant seats, installation ........................... 146
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 147
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 149
Installing CRS with top tether straps .................. 152 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 125
Battery precautions ....... 366, 477
Child restraint system ........... 141
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 146
Power window lock switch ...... 74
Power window precautions ........................... 77
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 390
Seat heater precautions ........ 315
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning Alcantara
®............................. 341
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 337
Seatbelts ............................... 338
Clock ......................................... 311
Condenser ................................ 361
Console tray ............................. 307
Coolant Capacity ................................ 492
Checking ............................... 359
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 479
Cruise control .......................... 243
Cup holders .............................. 307
Curtain airbags .......................... 93
Customizable features ............ 515
Daytime running light
system .................................... 235
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...... 298
Rear window ......................... 298
Side mirror ............................ 298
Dimensions .............................. 486
Dinghy towing .......................... 280
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Display
Drive information .................. 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information .................... 211
Warning messages............... 434
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Wattage ................................ 497
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 74
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 71
Side mirrors ............................ 71
Drive information .................... 221
Driver's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 426
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 159
Correct posture....................... 91
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips.................... 274
Electric power steering........... 257
Emergency, in case of If the access key does not operate properly........... 470
If the engine will not start...... 465
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 468
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 474
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 422
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 422
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 434
If you have a flat tire ............ 451
If you lose your keys............. 469
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420 If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................482
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................413
If your vehicle overheats .......479
Engine
Compartment ........................355
Engine hood ..........................353
Engine switch ................172, 182
How to start the engine .........................172, 182
Identification number .............487
If the engine will not start ......465
Ignition switch................172, 182
Overheating...........................479
Engine coolant Capacity ................................492
Checking ...............................359
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........199, 223
Engine hood .............................353
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................490
Checking ...............................356
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Engine switch ...................172, 182
Engine switch light ..................302
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................367
Fog lights
Switch....................................239
Front fog lights Switch....................................239
Front passenger occupant detection system ...................131
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Outside temperature display ............................210, 230
Overheating, Engine ................ 479
Paddle shift levers ................... 188
Parking brake ........................... 197
Parking lights Switch.................................... 233
Power outlets ........................... 312
Power windows ..........................74
Radiator .................................... 361
Rear seats ...................................56
Rear side marker lights Switch.................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 195
Rear view camera..................... 248
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror.............69
Outside rear view mirrors ........71
Rear window defogger ............ 298
Replacing Fuses .................................... 392
Key battery ............................ 387
Light bulbs............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 521
REV indicator ........................... 161 Seat heaters ............................. 314
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt.............. 60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 62
Child restraint system
installation........................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seatbelts ....................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 62
How to wear your seatbelt ...... 60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Pregnant women, proper seatbelt use ............... 64
Reminder light ....................... 426
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 146
Cleaning................................ 337
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 91
Seat heaters.......................... 314
Service reminder indicators .............................. 203
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