
494 6-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission 7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• SUBARU Super Coolant
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
CAUTION
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3, GL-4, or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■ Manual transmission gear oil
If oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II” is used, the following may be experi-
enced:
●The overall performance and function of the transmission may be
adversely affected.
● Rattling noises may occur during idling and fuel consumption may
increase.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake
fluid
CAUTION
■
Clutch fluid
Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand.

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A/C .................................... 282, 289
ABS........................................... 257
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 472
Air conditioning filter.............. 385
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 385
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 289
Manual air conditioning system................................ 282
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 108, 116
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 125
Airbag warning light .............. 426
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 116
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 125
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 131
General airbag precautions ........................ 125
Locations of airbags ............... 93
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 128
Proper driving
posture ......................... 91, 125
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 116
Side airbag precautions ........................ 125
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 116
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 125
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners .......... 526
SRS airbags ........................... 93 Alarm ...........................................87
Anti-lock brake system............257
Audio input ...............................300
Audio system
Audio input ............................300
AUX port................................300
iPod .......................................300
Portable music player............300
USB memory .........................300
USB port................................300
Auto dimmer cancel function ..................................201
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................289
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................237
Automatic light control system .......................233
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................470
Manual mode ........................188
Mode select switch ................187
Paddle shift levers .................188
AUX port ...................................300
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................500
Battery Checking ...............................364
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............476
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................274
Bottle holders ...........................306
Brake Fluid ......................................362
Parking brake ........................197
Brake assist..............................257
Break-in tips .............................159A
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Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 401
Wattage ................................ 500
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Engine switch light................ 302
Fog light switch..................... 239
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 414
Headlights switch ................. 233
Interior light switch................ 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 310
Wattage ................................ 500
Welcome lighting function .... 236
Load capacity .......................... 273
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 351
General maintenance ........... 347
Maintenance data................. 488
Maintenance requirements ... 344
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....................... 424
Warning messages............... 436
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 ...............436
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer ..........................210, 230
Oil Engine oil ..............................357
Opener Engine hood ..........................354
Fuel filler lid .............................78
Trunk lid ..................................46
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............71
Outside temperature display ............................210, 230
Overheating, Engine ................481
Paddle shift levers ...................188
Parking brake ...........................197
Parking lights Switch....................................233
Power outlets ...........................312
Power windows ..........................74
Radiator ....................................362
Rear seats...................................56
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Rear side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 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 .................................... 393
Key battery ............................ 388
Light bulbs............................. 401
Tires ...................................... 453
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 523
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 ....................... 339
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 ....................... 428
Seatbelt guide .........................61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............61
Seating capacity....................... 273
Seats Adjustment ..............................53
Adjustment precautions...........54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............146 Cleaning................................ 338
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 91
Seat heaters.......................... 314
Service reminder indicators .............................. 203
Shift lever Automatic transmission......... 185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 470
Manual transmission ............. 192
Shift lock system ..................... 470
Side airbags ............................... 93
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage................................. 500
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 71
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 498
Storage location .................... 453
Spark plug ................................ 494
Specifications .......................... 488
Speedometer ............................ 199
Steering Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 67
Meter control switches .......... 219
Storage feature ........................ 304
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 484
Sun visors ................................ 309
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