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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system ............. 25
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk lid ............................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 53
Rear seats ............................ 56
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seatbelts .............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 69
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows..................... 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
Alarm .................................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .... 93
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 131
Child restraint systems ....... 141
Installing child restraints ..... 146
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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
3Interior features4Maintenance and care
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 69
Interior light P. 303
Vanity mirrors P. 310
Sun visors P. 309
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.
*3: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.
Lock levers P. 44
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 71
Window lock switch P. 74
Power window switches
P. 74
Power door lock switch P. 44
Microphone P. 301
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Pictorial indexInterior
Select lever *1
Shift lever *1
P. 185
P. 192
Parking brake lever P. 197
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 258, 259
Seat heater switches *1 P. 314
“TRACK” switch P. 259
Power outlet P. 312
Shift lock release button *1 P. 468
Driving pattern selector switch *1 P. 187
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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch *
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P. 233
P. 195
P. 239
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 199
P. 210, 218
Clock P. 311
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 240
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 412
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 67
Floor mat *1 P. 316
Engine hood lock release lever P. 353
Fuel filler lid opener P. 78
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
P. 172
AUX port *1
USB port P. 300
P. 300
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
*1: If equipped
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system .......... 25
Remote keyless entry system ............................. 38
Doors ................................. 43
Trunk lid ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 53
Rear seats.......................... 56
Head restraints................... 58
Seatbelts ............................ 60
Steering wheel ................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 69
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 71 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
Alarm.................................. 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) .............................. 93
Front passenger occupant detection system ............ 131
Child restraint systems .......................... 141
Installing child restraints ........................ 146