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227 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(oP. 319)
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.

278 4-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
●Do not wash the engine compartment and area adjacent to it. If water
enters the engine air intake or electrical parts it will cause engine trouble or
a malfunction of the power steering.
●When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake
stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a
safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.
CAUTION
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Protective film for side sill plates
Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to following parts and boots (Rubber or
resin manufactured cover), or connectors. Parts may be damages if they
come into contact with high pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

290 4-2. Maintenance
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?

338 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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SPARE 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 Charging system
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 ATurn signal lights, hazard warning
flashers
33MPX-B 7.5 AAutomatic air conditioning system,
gauge and meters
34F/PMP 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
35IG2 MAIN 30 ASRS airbag system, engine control
unit
36DCC 30 AInterior light, remote keyless entry
system, main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
Note
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 ARemote keyless entry system,
main body ECU
49DOME 20 A Interior light
50IG2 7.5 A Engine control unit
FuseAmpereCircuit

340 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU ACC 10 AMain 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
6STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
7OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
8HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
9HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
10FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
11FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
12BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
13ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
14AM1 7.5 A Starting system
15AMP 15 A
16AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
17GAUGE 7.5 AGauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
18ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
19SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
20SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
21RADIO 7.5 A
22P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet

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Maintenance and care
■Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Release the light's claw.
Insert the screwdriver into the
hole. While firmly pushing the
screwdriver forward, move it
towards the inside of the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
Pull out the lamp and turn the
lens counterclockwise.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 2