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For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the
moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case
of emergency”. T
Sun shade
The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by
hand while the moonroof is closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves
back. „
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon)
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The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear
moonroof has a sliding function.
Both moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
1) Open
2) Close
To open the moonroof(s)
1. Open the front sunshade.
2. Continually push the rear side (OPEN) of the
switch, and the front moonroof will tilt up and stop au-tomatically.
3. If you want to open the rear moonroof as well, re-
lease the switch once and then push the rear side of the switch continuously.
The rear moonroof will begin to slide open together
with the rear sunshade, then stop automatically at 7.9
in (20 cm) in a partially open position.
4. To fully open it, release the switch once, then push
the rear side of the switch again and keep it depressed
until the full open position is reached.
To close the moonroof(s)
1. Push the front side (CLOSE) of the switch. The rear
moonroof will slide to close together with the rear sun-
shade while the switch is being pressed, then stop au-
tomatically at a position 5.9 in (15 cm) away from the
fully closed position.
2. To close the rear moonroof fully, release the switch
once, then push the front side of the switch continu-
ously again.
3. If you want to close the front moonroof as well,
push the switch again.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away
water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre-
vent water drops from falling into the passenger’s compartment.
NOTE y
Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause
a great deal of wind noise. If such a condition has
been encountered, close the moonroof up to the
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initial stop position of 7.9 in (20 cm), and the wind
noise should diminish.y
If the moonroof cannot be closed through
switch operation because of system failure, it can
be closed manually using a hex-headed wrench.For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the
moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case
of emergency”. T Sun shades
V Front sun shade
The front sun shade can be slid forward or backward
by hand regardless of the moonroof position. V
Rear sun shade
The rear sun shade can be slid forward or backward
by hand while the rear moonroof is closed. If the rear
moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
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Map light (if equipped)
Vehicle with moonroof (Sedan)
1) Switches
2) Map lights Vehicle with dual moonroofs (Wagon)
1) Switches
2) Map lights
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Vehicle without moonroof
1) Switches
2) Map lights
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways.
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OnStar system limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber
Services Agreement at www.onstar.com
.
An OnStar Service Subscription Agreement is re-
quired in order to receive OnStar services, including
OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor.
OnStar services require vehicle electrical system and
wireless service to be available and operating for fea-
tures to function properly. OnStar uses existing emer-
gency service providers as well as wireless and satel-
lite technologies.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls
with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. OnStar Service is: y available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alas-
ka, Hawaii; y available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;y subject to limitations caused by atmospheric condi-
tions, such as severe weather or topographical condi-
tions, such as mountainous terrain; y subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning locating capabilities will not be
available if satellite signals are obstructed. OnStar will not function if the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if
the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
OnStar is the communication link between you and ex-
isting governmental emergency and roadside service
providers. OnStar will receive your call and use rea-
sonable effort to contact an appropriate provider. On-
Star cannot promise that the providers will respond in
a timely manner or at all.
If metallic objects, including roof-mounted accessories
or metallic cargo within the accessory, are placed in
the immediate vicinity of the OnStar antenna, the an-
tenna’s performance will be degraded. This may pre-
vent the OnStar system from functioning properly.
Therefore, please use caution when installing roof-top
accessories to make certain that metallic accessories
or metallic objects are not placed in the immediate vi-
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Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on
the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.

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Driving tips
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .............................. 8-2
Fuel economy hints ...................................... 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .... 8-3
Catalytic converter ....................................... 8-4
Periodic inspections .................................... 8-5
Driving in foreign countries ......................... 8-6
Driving tips for AWD vehicles ..................... 8-6
Off road driving ............................................ 8-8
Winter driving ............................................... 8-11 Operation during cold weather ........................ 8-11
Driving on snowy and icy roads ...................... 8-12
Corrosion protection ........................................ 8-13
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-14
Tire chains ......................................................... 8-15
Rocking the vehicle .......................................... 8-16
Loading your vehicle ................................... 8-17 Vehicle capacity weight .................................... 8-18
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........ 8-19
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ............... 8-20
Trailer hitch (if equipped) ............................ 8-25 Connecting a trailer .......................................... 8-25
When you do not tow a trailer .......................... 8-27
Trailer towing ................................................ 8-28 Warranties and maintenance ........................... 8-28
Maximum load limits ......................................... 8-29
Trailer hitches ................................................... 8-34
Connecting a trailer .......................................... 8-35 Trailer towing tips ............................................. 8-37

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Driving tips
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Always check your brakes for effectiveness immedi-
ately after driving in sand, mud or water. Do this by
driving slowly and stepping on the brake pedal. Re-
peat that process several times to dry out the brake
discs and brake pads.y Do not drive or park over or near flammable materi-
als such as dry grass or fallen leaves, as they may
burn easily. The exhaust system is very hot while the
engine is running and right after engine stops. This
could create a fire hazard. y After driving through tall grass, mud, rocks, sand,
rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stones, sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with these materials
trapped or adhering to the underbody, a mechanical
breakdown or fire could occur.y Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make
certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks.
During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could
be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. Do
not pile heavy loads on the roof. Those loads raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity and make it more prone totip over. y If you must rock the vehicle to free it from sand or
mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move
the selector lever back and forth between “D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best pos-
sible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle. y
When the road surface is extremely slippery, you
can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with
the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). y Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those
specified in this manual. y Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-road driving.
Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt
buildup, so they need to be washed thoroughly.y Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard-driv-
ing conditions such as rough roads or off roads will ne-
cessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil,
brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in
the maintenance schedule described in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while
operating it off-road and not using common sense pre-
cautions such as those listed above is not eligible for
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Loading your vehicle
Never allow passengers to ride on the folded
rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area.
Doing so may result in serious injury.
yNever stack luggage or other cargo higher
than the top of the seatback because it could
tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep lug-
gage or cargo low, as close to the floor as pos-sible. y
When you carry something inside the vehicle,
secure it whenever you can to prevent it from
being thrown around inside the vehicle during
sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident. y Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These
loads raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and
make it more prone to tip over. y Secure lengthy items properly to prevent
them from shooting forward and causing seri-
ous injury during a sudden stop. y Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you
do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it
can change the way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle. y Do not place anything on the rear shelf be-
hind the rear seatback (for sedan) or the ex-
tended luggage cover (for station wagon). Such
items could tumble forward in the event of a
sudden stop or a collision. This could cause se-rious injury.
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