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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( →P. 172, 182), consider each of the following
points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 172, 182)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 82)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 474)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(→ P. 466)
466 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 474)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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STEP 3
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tires and wheels (for vehicles sold in Mexico)
Light bulbs
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Double end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
Tire size 215/45R17 87W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spa re 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 17 × 7 J
Wheel nut torque 89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)
Light BulbsBulb No.WTyp e
ExteriorFront side marker lights W3.8W 3.8 A
License plate lights W5W 5 A
Back-up lights W16W 16 A
InteriorVanity lights (if equipped)
2B
Trunk light W5W 5 C
Interior light 10 B
Door courtesy lights
(if equipped) T10 5 C
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Turn signal
lever
(
→ P. 195) Lane change turn sig-
nal function
On Off
Automatic
light control
system
( → P. 233) Light sensor sensitivity ±0% -40% to +40%
Lights
(
→P. 233) Time that the welcome
lighting system oper-
ates (when entering/
exiting the vehicle)
30 seconds
Off
60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield wiper-linked
automatic headlights On Off
Rear window
defogger
(
→P. 298) Time elapsed before
the rear window defog-
ger turn off (vehicles
with automatic air con-
ditioning system)
15 minutes Continue
Illumination
(
→P. 302) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off On Off
Interior light illumination
upon approach (vehi-
cles with a keyless
access with push but-
ton start system) On Off
Interior light illumination On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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Front passenger's seatbelt reminder light......................... 426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................53
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage.................................497
Front turn signal lights Switch.................................... 195
Fuel Capacity ................................ 489
Fuel gauge ............................ 199
Fuel pump shut off system ....421
Gas station information .........560
Information ............................ 498
Refueling .................................78
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler lid ................................78
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 421
Fuses......................................... 392
Gauges ...................................... 199
Glove box.................................. 305
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 412
Hazard warning flashers Switch.................................... 412
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................58
Headlights Automatic headlight leveling................................ 237
Switch.................................... 233
Welcome lighting function .....236
Heaters Outside rear view mirrors ...... 298
Seat heaters.......................... 314
Side mirror............................. 298
Hill start assist ......................... 264
Horn...........................................198 I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification
Engine................................... 487
Vehicle .................................. 487
Ignition switch.................. 172, 182
Ignition switch light Ignition switch light ................ 302
Illuminated entry system......... 302
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights ......................... 203
Inside rear view mirror .............. 69
Interior light Interior light ........................... 303
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 497
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ..................................... 451
Jack handle .............................. 451
Jam protection function Power windows ....................... 75
Keyless access with push button start system Antenna location ..................... 27
“Keyless access” entry function ................................. 25
Starting the engine................ 172
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys Access key.............................. 22
Engine switch................ 172, 182
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If your access key battery is discharged .......... 470
Key number............................. 22
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Transmitter.............................. 38
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Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 228
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 497
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 400
Wattage ................................ 497
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Engine switch light................ 302
Fog light switch..................... 239
Hazard light switch ............... 412
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 412
Headlights switch ................. 233
Interior light switch................ 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 310
Wattage ................................ 497
Welcome lighting function .... 236
Load capacity .......................... 273
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 350
General maintenance ........... 346
Maintenance data................. 486
Maintenance requirements ... 343
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 282
Manual transmission .............. 192 Meter
Auto dimmer cancel function ...............................201
Indicators...............................203
Instrument panel light control .........................201
Meters ...................................199
Multi-information display.........................210, 218
Settings .........................210, 228
Warning lights .......................422
Warning messages ...............434
Microphone...............................301
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............69
Outside rear view mirror defogger..............................298
Outside rear view mirrors ........71
Side mirror heater .................298
Side mirrors .............................71
Vanity mirrors ........................310
Multi-information display Drive information ...................221
G-force display ......................224
Language ..............................228
Multi-information display.........................210, 218
Settings .................................228
Trip information .....................211
Warning messages ...............434
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer ..........................210, 230
Oil Engine oil ..............................356
Opener Engine hood ..........................353
Fuel filler lid .............................78
Trunk lid ..................................46
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............71L
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