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WARNING
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
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When driving
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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(→ P. 378)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
When using a high pressure car wash
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicles
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower
part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate cor-
rectly.
■ Cleaning the rear bumper cherry red stripe (tS models)
● When using a high pressure car wash (pressure washer) to wash your
vehicle, keep the nozzle a safe distance (11.9 in. [30 cm] or more) from the
stripe. Do not use the high pressure car wash on the same area continu-
ously.
● When using a heated or steam high pressure car wash or extra high-pres-
sure pressure washer, do not point the nozzle directly at the stripe, other-
wise the stripe may come off or be damaged.
● Carefully read the label of a car wash soap before using it, as some car
wash soaps may adversely affect the adhesion strength of the stripe.
● If dirt cannot be removed from the stripe, clean it off using a soft cloth
dampened with a neutral detergent diluted with water.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the select lever
in P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seatbelts • Does the seatbelt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
■Wheel balance
Although the wheels are correctly balanced when the vehicle is first
delivered, they will become imbalanced as the tires wear. An imbalanced
wheel may cause the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle
speeds and may affect the vehicle’s straight-line stability. If you notice
abnormal tire wear or vibration in the steering wheel, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
■Wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment can result in uneven tire wear reducing the
stability of the vehicle. If you notice uneven tire wear, contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the wheel alignment inspected.
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16SPARE See note. Spare fuse
17SPARE See note. Spare fuse
18SPARE See note. Spare fuse
19SPARE See note. Spare fuse
20SPARE See note. Spare fuse
21ST 7.5 A Starting system
22ALT-S 7.5 A
23(STR LOCK) 7.5 A Steering lock system
24D/L 20 A Power door lock
25ETCS 15 A Engine control unit
26(AT+B) 7.5 A Transmission
27(AM2 NO. 2) 7.5 AKeyless access with push button
start system
28EFI (CTRL) 15 A Engine control unit
29EFI (HTR) 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30EFI (IGN) 15 A Starting system
31EFI (+B) 7.5 A Engine control unit
32HAZ 15 A
Turn signal lights, hazard warning
flashers
33MPX-B 7.5 AAutomatic air condi
tioning system,
gauge and meters
34F/PMP 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
35IG2 MAIN 30 A
SRS airbag system, engine control
unit
36DCC 30 AInterior light, remote keyless entry
system, main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit
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One of each of the following spare fuses are provided: 7.5 A, 10 A, 15
A, 20 A, 25 A, 30 A.
37HORN NO. 2 7.5 A Horn
38HORN NO. 1 7.5 A Horn
39H-LP LH LO 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
40H-LP RH LO 15 A Right-
hand headlight (low beam)
41H-LP LH HI 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
42H-LP RH HI 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
43INJ 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
44H-LP WASHER 30 A
45AM2 NO. 1 40 A Starting system, engine control unit
46EPS 80 A Electric power steering
47A/B MAIN 15 A SRS airbag system
48ECU-B 7.5 A
Remote keyless entry system,
main body ECU
49DOME 20 A Interior light
50IG2 7.5 A Engine control unit
FuseAmpereCircuit
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Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU ACC 10 A Main body ECU, outside rear view
mirrors
2P/POINT No.2 15 A Power outlet
3PANEL 10 A Illumination
4TAIL 10 A Tail lights
5DRL 10 A Daytime running light system
6UNIT IG1 10A
7STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
8OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
10HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
11FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
12FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
13BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
14ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
15AM1 7.5 A Starting system
16AMP 15 A Audio system
17AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
18GAUGE 7.5 AGauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
19ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
20SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
21SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
22RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
23P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet