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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 air- bags.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 indicators and how to use theinstruments 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 audiosystem.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 operateyour SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions 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 engineoverheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARUlooking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take
your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled mainte-
nance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU
running properly.

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating Driving tips
In case of emergency Appearance careMaintenance and service Specifications
Index
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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HS1021BA
HS1022BA
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate willdisconnect from the buckle.
HG1024BA
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should
hold the webbing end and guide it back into the re-
tractor while it is rolling up. Insert the tongue plate
into the belt holder.
CAUTION

Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seat-
belt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in
damaged trim. Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the
tongue plates are neatly stored. A hangingtongue plate can swing and hit against the

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SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to
explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt preten-sioners by alerting him to the contents of thissection.
WARNING
To obtain maximum protection, the occu-
pants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to the
“Seatbelts” section in this chapter.
Do not modify, remove or strike the front
seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding
area. This could result in accidental activationof the seatbelt pretensioners or could makethe system inoperative, possibly resulting in
serious injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no
user-serviceable parts. For required servicingof front seatbelt retractors equipped with seat-
belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU
dealer. When discarding front seatbelt retractor
assemblies or scrapping the entire car due to
collision damage or for other reasons, consult
your SUBARU dealer.
System monitors
HG1016BA
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-
ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is
being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the
control module with the SRS airbag system. There-
fore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt preten-
sioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illu-
minate. 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 indi- cator: Front sub sensor (Right hand side)

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SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the SRS airbag system 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 ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.
HG1016BA
The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: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 fol-
lowing, 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: Flashing or flickering of the indicator light.
No illumination of the warning light when the igni-
tion 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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Keys 2-2
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Key number 2-2
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Door locks 2-3
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Locking and unlocking from the outside 2-3 . . . . . .
Locking and unlocking from the inside 2-4 . . . . . . .
Power door locking switches
(if equipped) 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting audible signal operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the battery 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing lost transmitters 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system (if equipped) 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System operation 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arming the system 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disarming the system 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valet mode 2-15
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Passive arming 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-20
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Power windows 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To open and close the trunk lid from outside 2-23
To open the trunk lid from inside 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To cancel the trunk lid release 2-24
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Trunk lid release handle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear gate (Wagon) 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys and doors

Keys and doors
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Keys
HS0009
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key4) 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 (wagon)
Glove compartment
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove compart-
ment 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 numberand keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle.
This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

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Door locks Locking and unlocking from the out- side
HS0010
1) Lock 2) Unlock
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. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked
door.
HB2024BC
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
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 front side of the switch
(“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case,
all closed doors and the rear gate (for wagon) arelocked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate
(wagon) are locked before leaving your vehicle.

Keys and doors
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NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the out-
side without the key. Locking and unlocking from the inside
HB2001BC
1) Lock 2) Unlock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever
rearward. To unlock 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
(wagon) are closed before starting to drive.
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you drive, espe-
cially when small children are in your vehicle.Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle inan accident.It also helps prevent passengers from fallingout if a door is accidentally opened, and in-
truders from unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle.

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Power door locking switches (if equipped)
HG2012BB
1) Lock 2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (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 front side of the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of the switch.
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 theoutside using power door locking switches.