
USB Power Supply
216
6-6. USB Power Supply
NOTEThe rated voltage of each USB  
terminal is 5 V/2.1 A (total 4.2 A). For  
details about the maximum rated  
power, refer to "How to Use the USB  
Power Supply"  P217. Before  
connecting a device, be sure to read  
the instruction manual of the device  
and check whether or not this specifi-
cation of the output is supported by the  
device. If a device that requires power  
exceeding the maximum rating is  
connected, power supply or charging  
may not be possible. Even if charging  
could be completed, the time required  
for charging may be longer than when  
the genuine charger for that device is  
used.
 Depending on the device, charging  
may be possible only when a special  
If the plug on your electric appli-
ance is either too loose or too  
tight for the accessory power  
outlet, this can result in a poor  
contact or cause the plug to get  
stuck. Only use plugs that fit  
properly. Use of an electric appliance in the  
accessory power outlet for a long  
period of time while the engine is  
not running can cause battery  
discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make  
sure that the plug and the cord on  
your electrical appliance will not  
interfere with your shifting gears  
and operating the accelerator and  
brake pedals. If they do, do not  
use the electrical appliance while  
driving.
 CAUTION
 The specification of a USB  
terminal that can be used is the A-
type. If a different specification of  
terminal is connected, power  
supply or charging may not be  
possible, or the device may  
malfunction. There is a risk that a connected  
device may malfunction or data  
may be damaged. The connection  
of a device shall be performed at  
your responsibility. To avoid an electric shock or a  
malfunction, observe the  
following precautions.
- Do not connect a USB hub.- Do not insert any metal or  
other foreign object into the  
USB terminal.- Do not spill water or other  
liquid on the USB terminal.
 Be careful not to pull the  
connected cable. Doing so could  
break the USB terminal and the  
connected device.
 If a device is connected for a long  
time when the engine is not  
running, doing so may cause the  
risk of a discharged battery. Even  
when the engine is running, we  
recommend that you do not  
connect a device for an unneces-
sarily long time. Do not connect a malfunctioning  
device. Doing so may cause the  
risk of smoke and fire.
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Starting and Operating7
Starting and Operating
7-1. Fuel.......................................................................223
Fuel Requirements .......................................................223
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap .................................................224
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only) ...................227
7-3. Preparing to Drive ...............................................228
7-4. Starting and Stopping Engine ...........................229
Safety Precautions ............................................ ...........229
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System .......229
General Precautions When St arting Engine ..............229
Starting Engine .............................................................230
Stopping Engine ...........................................................232
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate  
Properly.......................................................................232
Steering Lock ................................................................232
7-5. Manual Transmission .........................................233
Shifting Speeds ............................................................234
Driving Tips ...................................................................235
7-6. Automatic Transmission ....................................235
Select Lever ..... .......................................... ...................236
Adaptive Control...........................................................237
Shift Lock Function ......................................................238
Selection of Manual Mode ...........................................239
Driving Tips ...................................................................240
7-7. Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped) ........241
Normal Mode .................................................................241
Sport Mode ....................................................................241
Snow Mode....................................................................241
Driving Mode Select Switch.........................................241
7-8. Active Sound Control .........................................242
7-9. Power Steering ....................................................242
7-10. Braking...............................................................243
Braking Tips ..................................................................243 Brake System ............................................................... 244
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators ................. 245
7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ........................245
ABS Self-Check............................................................ 245
ABS Warning Light ...................................................... 245
7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) 
System ...............................................................246
EBD System Malfunctions .......................................... 246
7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC  
System ...............................................................247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System ..................... 247
TRAC System ............................................................... 247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Monitor....... 248
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF Switch .............. 248
7-14. TRACK Mode .....................................................250
TRACK Mode ................................................................ 250
Selecting TRAC Mode and Ve hicle Stability Control 
(VSC)  Mode ............................................................... 251
7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
(If Equipped) ......................................................251
Certification for the Transmitter ................................. 253
Certification for the Receiver...................................... 253
TPMS Screen ................................................................ 254
Initializing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 254
How to Initialize the Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System (If Equipped) ................................................. 254
If You Press the Tire Pressure Monitoring Reset  
Switch Accidentally................................................... 254
Initialization Procedure ............................................... 254
When Initialization of the Tire Pressure Monitoring  System has Failed ..................................................... 255
Registering ID Codes .................................................. 255
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Fuel
223
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7-1. Fuel■Fuel RequirementsThe engine is designed to operate using  
unleaded gasoline  with an octane rating  
of  93 AKI (98 RON) or higher .
If  unleaded gasoline  with an octane 
rating of  93 AKI (98 RON)  is not available, 
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of  
91 AKI (95 RON)  may be used with no  
detriment to engine durability or  
driveability.
However, you may notice a slight  
decrease in maximum engine perfor-
mance and you may hear some knocking  
(pinging) from the engine while using  91 
AKI (95 RON)  fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95 RON)
 fuel will not affect your warranty  
coverage.
▼ Fuel octane rating
Using a gasoline with a lower octane  
rating can cause persistent and heavy  
knocking, which can damage the engine.  
Do not be concerned if your vehicle some-
times knocks lightly when you drive up a  
hill or when you accelerate. See your  
dealer or a qualified service technician if  
you use a fuel with the specified octane  
rating and your vehi cle knocks heavily or  
persistently.
▽RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane  
Number.
▽AKI
This octane rating is the average of the  
Research Octane and Motor Octane  
numbers and is commonly referred to as  
the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
▼ Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed  
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler  
nozzle. Under no circumstances should  
leaded gasoline be used because it will 
damage the emission control system and  
may impair driveability and fuel economy. ▼
Reformulated gasoline
SUBARU supports the use of reformu-
lated gasoline when available. Reformu-
lated gasoline has been blended to burn  
more cleanly and reduce vehicle emis-
sions.
▼ MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-
enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If  
you use such fuels, your emission control 
system performance may deteriorate and  
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light may turn on. If  
this happens, return to your authorized  
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter-
mined that the condition is caused by the  
type of fuel used, repairs may not be  
covered by your warranty.
▼ Gasoline for cleaner air
Your use of gasoline with detergent addi-
tives will help prevent deposits from  
forming in your engi ne and fuel system. 
This helps keep your engine in tune and  
your emission cont rol system working 
properly, and is a way of doing your part  
for cleaner air. If you continuously use a  
high quality fuel with the proper detergent  
and other additives, you should never  
 CAUTION
Use of a fuel which is low in  
quality or use of an inappropriate  
fuel additive may cause damage  
to the engine and/or fuel system. Some gas stations, particularly  
those in high altitude areas, offer  
fuels posted as regular octane  
gasoline with an octane rating  
below 93 AKI (98 RON). Use of  
those fuels are not recom-
mended.
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Fuel
2266. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler 
pump automatically stops. Do not add any  
more fuel.
7. Put the cap back on and turn it clock-
wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be  
certain not to catch the tether under the  
cap while tightening.
8. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
NOTE You will see the “ ” sign in the  
fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel  
filler lid is located on the right side of  
the vehicle.
 If the fuel filler  cap is not tightened  
until it clicks or if  the tether is caught 
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
warning light/malfunction indicator  
light may illuminate. Refer to "CHECK  
ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction  
Indicator Light"  P136.
 To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one  
of the operations below. However if  
these operations are performed when  
the fuel filler  lid is open, the fuel filler  
lid will not lock when it is subsequently  
closed. - Press the “ ” button on the key  
fob.
- Press the lock side of the power  
door locking switch.
 WARNING
 When refueling, insert the fuel  
nozzle securely into the fuel filler  
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not  
fully inserted, its automatic stop-
ping mechanism may not func-
tion, causing fuel  to overflow the 
tank and creating a fire hazard. Stop refueling when the auto-
matic stop mechanism on the fuel  
nozzle activates. If you continue  
to add fuel, temperature changes  
or other conditions may cause  
fuel to overflow from the tank and  
create a fire hazard.
 CAUTION
Make sure that the cap is tightened  
until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage  
in the event of an accident.
 CAUTION
Do not let fuel sp ill on the exterior 
surfaces of the vehicle. Because  
fuel may damage th e paint, be sure 
to wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.  
Paint damage caused by spilled fuel  
is not covered under the SUBARU  
Limited Warranty.
 CAUTION
 Never add any cleaning agents to  
the fuel tank. Th e addition of a 
cleaning agent may cause  
damage to the fuel system. After refuelin g, turn the cap to the  
right until it clicks to ensure that it  
is fully tightened. If the cap is not  
securely tightened, fuel may leak  
out while the vehicle is being  
driven or fuel spillage could  
occur in the event of an accident,  
creating a fire hazard. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior  
surfaces of the vehicle. Because  
fuel may damage the paint, be  
sure to wipe off any spilled fuel  
quickly. Paint damage caused by  
spilled fuel is not covered under  
the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Always use a genuine SUBARU  
fuel filler cap. If you use the  
wrong cap, it may not fit or have  
proper venting and your fuel tank  
and emission control system may  
be damaged. It could also lead to  
fuel spillage and a fire.
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Preparing to Drive
228have implemented emission inspection of 
the OBDII system.
 The inspection of the OBDII system  
consists of a visual operational check of  
the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light/
malfunction indicator light (MIL) and an  
examination of the OBDII system with an  
electronic scan tool.
 A vehicle passes
 the OBDII system  
inspection if proper operation of the  
“ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is  
observed, there are no stored diagnostic  
trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness  
monitors are all complete.
 A vehicle fails
 the OBDII inspection if  
the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is not  
properly operating (light is illuminated or is  
not working due to a burned out bulb) or  
there is one or more diagnostic trouble  
codes stored in the vehicle’s computer.
 A state emission in spection may reject 
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of  
OBDII system readiness monitors “ NOT 
READY ” is greater than one. If the  
vehicle’s battery has been recently  
replaced or disconnected, the OBDII  
system inspection may  indicate that the 
vehicle is not ready for the emission test.  
Under this condition, the vehicle driver  
should be instructed to drive his/her  
vehicle for a few days to reset the readi-
ness monitors and return for an emission  
re-inspection. 
Owners of rejected or failing vehicles  
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for  
service.
7-3. Preparing to DriveYou should perform the following checks  
and adjustments every day before you  
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and  
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition  
of the tires. Also check tires for proper  
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of  
leaks.
4. Check that no small animals enter the  
engine compartment.
5. Check that the hood and trunk are fully  
closed.
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
7. Check the adjustment of the inside  
and outside mirrors.
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your  
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
9. Check the operation of the warning  
and indicator lights when the ignition  
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
10. Check the gauges, indicator and  
warning lights after starting the engine.
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Starting and Stopping Engine
229
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NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, 
washer fluid and other fluid levels  
should be checked daily, weekly or at  
fuel stops.
7-4. Starting  and Stopping Engine■Safety PrecautionsRefer to "Safety Precautions"  P94.■Operating Range for Push-
Button Start SystemRefer to "Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System"  P125.■ General Precautions When 
Starting Engine
NOTEIt may be difficult to start the engine  
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This  
difficulty is caused by the electroni-
cally controlled throttle’s self-diag-
nosis function. To overcome it, keep  
the ignition switch  in the “ON” position 
for approximately 10 seconds before  
starting the engine.
 Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine  
has started.
 After the engine  starts, the engine 
speed will be kept high.
 CAUTION
Small animals trapped in the cool-
ing fan and belt of the engine may  
result in a malfunction. Check that  
no small animal enters the engine  
compartment and under the vehicle  
before starting  the engine.
 WARNING
Never start the engine from  
outside the vehicle. It may result  
in an accident. Do not leave the engine running  
in locations with poor ventilation,  
such as a garage and indoors.  
The exhaust gas may enter the  
vehicle or indoors, and it may  
result in carbon monoxide  
poisoning.
 Do not start the engine near dry  
foliage, paper, or other flammable  
substances. The exhaust pipe  
and exhaust emissions can  
create a fire hazard at high  
temperatures.
 CAUTION
 If the engine is stopped during  
driving, the catalyst may overheat  
and burn. When starting the engine, be sure  
to sit in the driver’s seat.
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Starting and Stopping Engine
230On rare occasions, it may be difficult  
to start the engine depending on the  
fuel and the usage condition (repeated  
driving of a distance in which the  
engine has not warmed up suffi-
ciently). In such a case, it is recom-
mended that you change to a different  
brand of fuel.
 On rare occasions, transient  
knocking may be heard from the  
engine when the accelerator is oper-
ated rapidly such as a rapid start-up  
and a rapid acceleration. This is not a  
malfunction.
 The engine starts more easily when  
the headlights, air conditioner and rear  
window defogger are turned off.■ Starting Engine
NOTEWhen pressing the push-button  
ignition switch while depressing the  
clutch pedal (MT models) or the brake  
pedal (AT models): - The engine starter operates for a  
maximum of 10 seconds and after  
starting the engine, the starter stops  
automatically.
- The engine can be started  
regardless of the power status.
 If the engine does not start, check  
the security indicator light. Then press  
the push-button ignition switch  
without depressing the clutch pedal  
(MT models) or the brake pedal (AT  
models) to switch the power to “OFF”. - If the light had illuminated, try to  
start the engine again.
- If the light had been off, press the  
push-button ignition switch while  
depressing the clutch pedal (MT  
models) or the brake pedal (AT  
models) more forcefully.
 The engine start procedures may  
not function depending on the radio  
wave conditions around the vehicle. In  
such a case, refer to "Starting Engine"  
 P326.
 If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
the steering cannot be unlocked.  
Charge the battery.
 WARNING
 There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.  
Carefully read the precautions  
described in "General Precau-
tions When Starting Engine"  
 P229. If the steering lock cannot be  
released after the engine has  
started, never drive the vehicle.  
The steering is still locked, and it  
may result in an accident.
 CAUTION
 If a system malfunction warning  
message is displayed on the  
combination meter, there may be  
a malfunction with the vehicle.  
Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately. If a steering lock warning  
message is displayed on the  
combination me ter after the 
engine has started, it means that  
the steering is still locked. While  
moving the steering wheel right  
and left, depress the brake pedal,  
and press the push-button igni-
tion switch. Do not continue pressing the  
push-button ignition switch for  
more than 10 seconds. Doing so  
could cause a malfunction. If the  
engine does not start, stop  
pressing the push -button ignition 
switch. Instead, press the push-
button ignition switch without  
depressing the clutch pedal (MT  
models) or the brake pedal (AT  
models) to switch the power  
status to “OFF”. Wait 10 seconds,  
and then press the push-button  
ignition switch to start the  
engine.
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Manual Transmission
233
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▼When the steering lock cannot be 
released1) Push-button ignition switchWhen you cannot restart the engine due  
to the steering lock, check the status of  
operation indicator and perform the  
following steps.
▽How to released steering lock
1. Check that the shift lever is set in  
neutral (MT models) or select lever is set  
in the “P” position (AT models).
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch  
while turning the steering wheel left and  
right. ▽
When the display of warning 
messages
There may be a malfunction in the  
steering lock function. Immediately  
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.
7-5. Manual TransmissionThis manual transmission is a completely  
synchromesh, 6-forward-speed and 1-
reverse-speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift  
lever knob.
To change the shift lever position:
1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. To shift into all  positions other than 
“R”, move the shi ft lever accordingly.
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