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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 300
Using the microphone ........ 301
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 302
• Interior light ...................... 303
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 304
• Glove box ......................... 305
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 309
Vanity mirrors ..................... 310
Clock .................................. 311
Power outlets ..................... 312
Seat heaters ....................... 314
Floor mat ............................ 316
HomeLink
®......................... 318
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area .......... 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 350
Engine hood ....................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 369
Tire inflation pressure ......... 377
Wheels................................ 381
Air conditioning filter ........... 384
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 387
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 392
Light bulbs .......................... 400
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CAUTION
■How to use the rear view camera
●When washing your vehicle with a high-pressure washer, do not allow the
water to contact the rear view camera directly. Entry of water into the cam-
era lens may result in condensation on the lens, malfunction, fire or elec-
tric shock.
● Since the rear view camera is a precision device, do not subject it to
strong impacts. Otherwise, malfunction, fire or electric shock may occur.
● If mud or snow sticks to or is frozen on the rear view camera, very carefully
remove it. Otherwise, damage to the rear view camera may cause a fire or
electric shock. Pour water or lukewarm water over the rear view camera to
remove mud and ice, and wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
● When replacing a fuse, be sure to use a fuse with the specified rating. Use
of a fuse with a different rating may result in a malfunction.
● If the rear view camera is used for a long time while the engine is not run-
ning, the battery may become completely discharged.
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The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode.
CAUTION
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 337
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 343
General maintenance....... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 349 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 350
Engine hood ..................... 353
Engine compartment ........ 355
Tires ................................. 369
Tire inflation pressure ...... 377
Wheels ............................. 381
Air conditioning filter......... 384
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 387
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 392
Light bulbs........................ 400
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■Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Brake (vehicles with brembo brake)
●Painted brake calipers
• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes
or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the paint.
• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.
● Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors,
causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.
■ When washing the vehicle
Wear rubber gloves and use a hand brush when washing down underbody,
inner fenders and suspension to effectively remove mud and dirt off.
WARNING
■ When washing the vehicle
●Do not wash the engine compartment and area adjacent to it. If water
enters the engine air intake or electric al parts it will cause engine trouble or
a malfunction of the power steering.
● When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake
stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a
safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
● When washing inner fenders, under body, bumpers and protruding objects
such as exhaust pipes and exhaust finishers, be careful to prevent injuries
from contacting sharp ends.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 363) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( →P. 361) • FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( →P. 359) • SUBARU Super Coolant or simi-
lar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
SUBARU Super Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( →P. 356) • SUBARU approved engine oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 392) • Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
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Engine compar tment
Battery (→P. 363)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 356)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 361)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 357)Washer fluid tank
(→ P. 367)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 361)
Radiator ( →P. 361)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 359)
Fuse box ( →P. 392)
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP 1
STEP 2