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When trouble arises
441 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

442 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●Vehicle stability control (VSC)
●TRAC
●Electric power steering
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Cruise control
●LSD

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When trouble arises
445 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (oP. 453)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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474 6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada)
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire size 215/45R17 87W, T135/80D16 101M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 17 u 7 J, 16 u 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)

486 6-1. Specifications
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
pressureTire 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe 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 weightThe 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 weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

527 Alphabetical index
Display
Drive information .................. 216
Multi-information
display ........................ 205, 213
Trip information .................... 206
Warning messages............... 414
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 331
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 296
Wattage ................................ 475
Doors
Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Drive information .................... 216
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 406
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 157
Correct posture....................... 89
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips.................... 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
If the engine will not start...... 444
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 402
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 402
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 414
If you have a flat tire ............ 431
If you lose your keys............. 448
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 400If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................461
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................393
If your vehicle overheats .......458
Engine
Compartment ........................336
Engine hood ..........................334
Engine switch ................169, 178
How to start the
engine .........................169, 178
Identification number .............465
If the engine will not start ......444
Ignition switch................169, 178
Overheating...........................458
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................470
Checking ...............................340
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........194, 218
Engine hood .............................334
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil
Capacity ................................468
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Engine switch ...................169, 178
Engine switch light ..................296
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................310
Fluid
Brake .....................................342
Washer ..................................348
Fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front passenger occupant
detection system ...................129
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Rear turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 191
Rear view camera..................... 242
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Outside rear view mirrors ........69
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 372
Key battery ............................ 367
Light bulbs............................. 380
Tires ...................................... 431
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 499
REV indicator ........................... 159
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt..............60
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................62
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 143
Cleaning and maintaining
the seatbelts ....................... 319
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................62
How to wear your seatbelt.......60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt ..................62
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use ...............64
Reminder light ....................... 406
Seatbelt guide .........................61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seat heaters..............................308
Seating capacity....................... 267Seats
Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 143
Cleaning................................ 318
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 89
Seat heaters.......................... 308
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 198
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 181
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
Manual transmission ............. 188
Shift lock system ..................... 447
Side airbags ............................... 91
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 380
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage................................. 475
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 474
Storage location .................... 431
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications .......................... 464
Speedometer ............................ 194
Steering
Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 67
Meter control switches .......... 214
Storage feature ........................ 298
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 461
Sun visors ................................ 303
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Vehicle identification
number ................................... 465
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ....................................... 251
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 404
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Seatbelt reminder.................. 406
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 404
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 406
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 404
Brake assist system ..............404
Brake system ........................ 402
Charging system ................... 403
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 404
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 404
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 404
Engine oil pressure ............... 403
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 403
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Low fuel level ........................ 406
Low tire pressure................... 406
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 404
Master warning light ..............406
Open door ............................. 406
Pretensioners ........................ 404
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 406Slip indicator light.................. 404
SRS airbags.......................... 404
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 406
Warning messages .................. 414
Washer
Checking ............................... 348
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 268
Switch ................................... 234
Washing and waxing ............... 314
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 263
Load limits............................. 267
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 361
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 292
Washer.................................. 234
Windshield wipers ................... 234
Winter driving tips ................... 268
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535 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 404
or
P. 402P. 404
P. 403P. 404
P. 403P. 406
P. 403P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 416, 420
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light