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How to use this owner
’s manual
Using your Owner ’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious
injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that
chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains
precautions for the SRS airbags.Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica-tors and how to use the instruments and other switches.Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various condi-tions and explains some safety tips on driving.Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving,
such as a flat tire or engine overheating.Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
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Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
In case of emergency
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Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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Driving tips8
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Table of contents

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1-27
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Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are
neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.
HB1037BA
HB1036BA
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the con-
nector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connec-
tor (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle.
HB1048BA
HB1038CA
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing
end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly
store the tongue plates in the recess in the retractor and then insert
the connector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the
recess.

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System monitors
HB4010EC
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt
pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt preten-
sioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if
any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag sys-
tem warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light
will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator: Front sub sensor (Right hand side)
Front sub sensor (Left hand side)
Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver ’s side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger ’s side)
All related wiring
In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of following, the vehicle
should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the
system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt preten-
sioners and airbags will not function reliably: Flashing or flickering of the indicator light.
No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position.
Continuous illumination of the warning light.
Illumination of the warning light while driving.

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SRS airbag system monitors
HB4010EC
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS air-
bag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is
being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will show
normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator: Front sub sensor (Right hand side)
Front sub sensor (Left hand side)
Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
Frontal airbag module (Driver ’s side)
Frontal airbag module (Passenger ’s side)
Side airbag sensor (Driver ’s side — if equipped)
Side airbag sensor (Passenger ’s side — if equipped)
Side airbag module (Driver ’s side — if equipped)
Side airbag module (Passenger ’s side — if equipped)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver ’s side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger ’s side)
All related wiring
In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of following, the vehicle
should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the
system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will not
function reliably:

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Keys and doors Keys2-2
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Door locks 2-3
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Power door locking switches 2-5
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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle finder function 2-8
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Security system (if equipped) 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks 2-20
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Windows 2-21
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Power windows 2-21
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Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-24
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Internal trunk lid release handle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear gate (Station wagon) 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof (if equipped) 2-30
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Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys
HS0009
Master key
Submaster keyValet key
Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.
Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. Ignition switch
Doors
Trunk (sedan) or Rear gate (station wagon)
Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet
key at a parking facility. Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key
set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not
in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key ifyou lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

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Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the outside
OM-H2394
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the
rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
HB2024CB
HB2024BD
To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever
rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch,
push the switch forward ( “LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this
case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for station wagon) arelocked at the same time.

2-4Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before
locking the doors from the outside without the key.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, lock-ing the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the ve-hicle in an accident.It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acci-
dentally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doorsand entering your vehicle.
HB2001BB
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To un-
lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (station wagon) are
closed and locked before starting to drive.

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Power door locking switches
HB2009BB
HB2008CB
All doors and the rear gate (station wagon) can be locked and unlocked
by the power door locking switches located at the driver ’s side and the
front passenger ’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the switch forward.
To unlock the doors, push the switch rearward.
When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door lockingswitches.