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Vehicle specifications
■Gasoline for California-certified LEV
If your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) stan-
dards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize
engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burn-
ing low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state
than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal speci-
fications. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted to have higher sulfur
levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter
and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that
you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to deter-
mine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer for service.
■SUBARU recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent addi-
tives
●SUBARU recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent addi-
tives to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■SUBARU recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
SUBARU recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropri-
ately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excel-
lent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

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CAUTION
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system (→ P. 202) Light sensor sensitivity ±0% -40% to +40%
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Rear window defogger ( → P. 254) Time elapsed before
the rear window defog-
ger turn off (vehicles
with automatic air con-
ditioning system)
15 minutes Continue
Illumination( → P. 258) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off On Off
Interior light illumination
upon approach (vehi-
cles with a keyless
access with push but-
ton start system) On Off
Interior light illumination On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 309, 407
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 333
Seat heater precautions ....... 272
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 284
Exterior ................................. 276
Interior .................................. 280
Seatbelts .............................. 281
Clock ........................................ 267
Condenser ............................... 304
Console tray ............................ 263
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 409
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 445 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................254
Side mirror.............................254
Dimension.................................416
Dinghy towing ..........................235
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....293
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............258
Wattage .................................427
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................373
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D

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Electric power steering ........... 217
Emergency, in case ofIf the access key does not operate properly............ 400
If the engine will not start ...... 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................398
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............404
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 384
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .................................. 368
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 412
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 361
If your vehicle overheats ....... 409 Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine hood.......................... 296
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 409
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 422
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 296
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 258
Event data recorder ................... 16E

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Hazard lightsSwitch.................................... 360
Hazard warning flashers Switch.................................... 360
Head restraints Adjusting ................................56
Headlights Discharge headlight
precautions ......................... 357
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch.................................... 202
Wattage.................................427
Heaters Seat heaters.......................... 271
Side mirror............................. 254
Horn...........................................186 I/M test ...................................... 292
Identification
Engine................................... 417
Vehicle .................................. 417
Ignition switch.................. 162, 171
Ignition switch light Ignition switch light ................ 258
Illuminated entry system......... 258
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicator lights ......................... 192
Inside rear view mirror .............. 66
Interior light Interior light ........................... 259
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 427
Jack Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 384
Jack handle .............................. 384HI
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Keyless access with push button start systemAntenna location..................... 25
“Keyless access” entry function ................................ 23
Starting the engine ............... 162
Keyless entry............................. 37
Keys Access key ............................. 20
Engine switch ............... 162, 171
If you lose your keys............. 399
If your access key battery is discharged .......... 400
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry.......................... 37
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 21
Transmitter ............................. 37
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 258
Engine switch light................ 258
Fog light switch..................... 208
Hazard light switch ............... 360
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 360
Headlights switch ................. 202
Interior light switch................ 259
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 228 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................293
General maintenance ............289
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements.... 286
Manual air conditioning system ....................................238
Manual transmission ...............181
Meter Instrument panel light control .........................191
Meters ...................................187
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............66
Side mirror heater .................254
Side mirrors .............................67
Vanity mirrors ........................266
Multi-information display ........197
Noise from under vehicle ..........15K
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Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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SpeedometerSpeedometer......................... 187
Steering Column lock release................65
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................65
Storage feature......................... 260
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 412
Sun visors.................................265
Switch
Driving mode selector switch .................................. 176
Engine switch ................162, 171
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 360
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 360
Ignition switch................162, 171
Light switches........................ 202
“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 189
Power door lock switch ....................................43
Power window switch ..............70
Transmission shift
switches ......................177, 179
Window lock switch .................70
Wiper and washer switch .................................. 209 Tachometer
Tachometer........................... 187
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 202
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 81
Tire inflation pressure ............. 426
Tire information Glossary ................................ 438
Size ....................................... 435
Tire identification number...... 434
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 436
Tires Chains ................................... 231
Checking ............................... 312
Compact spare tire................ 384
If you have a flat tire.............. 384
Inflation pressure .................. 320
Inflation pressure sensor....... 312
Information ............................ 432
Replacing .............................. 384
Rotating tires......................... 312
Size ....................................... 426
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire .............................. 384
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................ 373T