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1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob-
ject into the slot in the connector (buckle)
on the right-hand side and push it in, and
the connector (tongue) plate will discon-
nect from the buckle.
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and
guide it back into the retractor while it is
rolling up. Insert the tongue plate into the
belt holder.
Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap
and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously af-
fect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in-
cluding the webbing and all hardware pe-
riodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re-
place the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.
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Do not allow the retractor to roll
up the seatbelt too quickly. Other-
wise, 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 neat-
ly stored. A hanging tongue plate
can swing and hit against the trim
during driving, causing damage to
the trim.
100290Keep the belts free of polishes,
oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.
Never attempt to make modifica-
tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.

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Keys and doors
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number ........................................ ..................... 2-2
Immobilizer (Turbo models) ......................... ..... 2-3
Security ID plate ................................. .................... 2-3
Security indicator light .......................... ................. 2-3
Key replacement ................................... .................. 2-4
Door locks ........................................ ................... 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside ............ . 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............. ... 2-5
Key lock-in prevention function ................... ......... 2-5
Power door locking switches ....................... ..... 2-6
Remote keyless entry system ....................... .... 2-7
Locking the doors ................................. ................. 2-7
Unlocking the doors ............................... ................ 2-8
Illuminated entry ................................. .................... 2-8
Vehicle finder function ........................... ................ 2-8
Sounding a panic alarm ............................ ............. 2-8
Selecting audible signal operation ................ ....... 2-8
Replacing the battery ............................. ................ 2-9
Replacing lost transmitters ....................... ............ 2-10
Alarm system ...................................... ................ 2-13
System alarm operation ............................ ............. 2-13
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2 -13
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................ ....................... 2-14
Arming the system ................................. ................ 2-14
Disarming the system .............................. .............. 2-15
Valet mode ........................................ ...................... 2-16
Passive arming .................................... ................... 2-16Tripped sensor identification .....................
........... 2-17
Shock sensors (dealer option) ..................... ......... 2-17
Child safety locks ................................ ............... 2-18
Windows ........................................... ................... 2-18
Power windows ..................................... .................. 2-18
Trunk lid (Sedan) ................................. ............... 2-20
To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-20
To open the trunk lid from inside ................. ......... 2-21
To cancel the trunk lid release ................... ........... 2-21
Internal trunk lid release handle ................. ........... 2-21
Rear gate (Wagon) ................................. ............. 2-23
Moonroof (if equipped) ............................ .......... 2-24
Tilt function ..................................... ........................ 2-24
Sliding function .................................. ..................... 2-24
Sun shades ........................................ ...................... 2-25

Keys and doors 2-9
– CONTINUED –
seconds after Step 3.
5. While still holding down the
“UNLOCK ”
side of the power door locking switch,
close the driver ’s door once within 10 sec-
onds after Step 4.
6. The turn signal lights flashes 3 times to
indicate completion of the setting.
NOTE
If you do not close the driver ’s door
within 10 seconds after Step 4, a flash
of the turn signal lights will signal time-
out. If this happens, repeat the whole
procedure from Step 1.
You may have the above settings done by
your SUBARU dealer.
Replacing the battery
When the transmitter battery begins to get
weak, transmitter range will begin to de-
crease. Replace the battery as soon as
possible. To replace the battery:
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1. Open the transmitter case using a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the old battery from the hold-
er.
1) Negative (
–) side facing up
3. Replace with a new battery (Type
CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to in-
stall the new battery with the negative ( –)
side facing up.
4. Reinstall the back half of the transmit-
ter case by snapping it back on.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
keyless entry system ’s control unit.
Press either the “ ” or “ ” button
six times to synchronize the unit.
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Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the transmitter when replac-
ing the battery.
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2-10 Keys and doors
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to pur-
chase additional transmitters (up to four
can be programmed), you should re-pro-
gram all of your transmitters for security
reasons. It is recommended that you have
your dealer program all of your transmit-
ters into your system.
Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with
a special code learning feature that allows
you to program new transmitter codes into
the system or to delete old ones. The sys-
tem can learn up to four unique transmitter
codes. The four transmitter codes may be
the same or different. Programming transmitter codes into
system:
Bag containing transmitter
Transmitter circuit board
To register a new transmitter with the key-
less entry system, it is necessary to pro-
gram the transmitter
’s code (identification
number) into the system. A label showing
the code is affixed to the bag containing
the transmitter, and another is affixed to
the circuit board inside the transmitter. If
there is no bag, open the transmitter case
and make a note of the eight-digit number.
Program the number into the system in
accordance with the following procedure:
1. Firmly close the doors and the rear
gate, or trunk lid.
2. Open the driver ’s door, sit on the driv-
er ’s seat, and close the door.
3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.
1) Open and close the driver ’s door
once.Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the trans-
mitter when replacing the battery.
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2-16 Keys and doors
transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro-
ken or the transmitter battery is too weak),
you can disarm the system without using
the transmitter.
1. Unlock the door with the key and then
open the door.
2. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and cycle it from the “LOCK ” to the “ON ”
position three times within 5 seconds.
Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate (Wagon) and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the set-
ting of your vehicle ’s alarm system for de-
activation mode. (Refer to “Activating and
deactivating the alarm system ” in this sec-
tion.) The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every three seconds in-
dicating that the system is in the valet
mode (only vehicle with an immobilizer).
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle ’s alarm system for activation
mode. (Refer to “Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system ” in this section.)
NOTE
If your vehicle is not equipped with an immobilizer, the security indicator light
does not flash during the valet mode.
Passive arming
When passive arming mode has been
programmed by the dealer, arming of the
system is automatically accomplished
without using the remote transmitter. Note
that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE
MANUALLY LOCKED.
To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer.
Arming the system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ” po-
sition.
1) ON
2) LOCK
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON ” to
“ LOCK ” position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi-
cle.
In passive mode, the system will au-
tomatically activate the alarm but
WILL NOT automatically lock the
doors. In order to lock the doors you
must either lock them as indicated
in step 4 below or with the key once
they have been closed. Failure to
lock the doors manually will result
in a higher security risk.
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2-24 Keys and doors
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due
to a discharged battery, a fault in the
door locking/unlocking system or oth-
er causes, you can unlock it by manu-
ally operating the rear gate lock release
lever.
For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate –
if the rear gate cannot be unlocked ” in
chapter 9 “In case of emergency ”.
Moonroof (if equipped)
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON ” position.
Tilt function
1) Tilt up
2) Tilt down
The tilting function will only operate when
the moonroof is fully closed.
Push the rear side of the “Tilt ” switch to
raise the moonroof.
Push the front side of the “Tilt ” switch to
lower the moonroof. Release the switch after the moonroof has
been raised or has been lowered com-
pletely. Pushing the switch continuously
may cause damage to the moonroof.
Sliding function
1) Open
2) Close
Push the “Open/Close ” switch rearward to
open the moonroof. The sun shade will
also be opened together with the moon-
roof.
Push the “Open/Close ” switch forward to
close the moonroof. The moonroof will
stop halfway if you continue to press on
the switch. Release the switch once and
push it again to close the moonroof com-
pletely.
Do not jam a plastic bag in or
place cellophane tape on the rear
gate stays or scratch the stays
while loading or unloading cargo.
That could cause leakage of gas
from the stays, which may result
in their inability to hold the rear
gate open.
Be careful not to hit your head or
face on the rear gate when open-
ing or closing the rear gate and
when loading or unloading cargo.
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3-4 Instruments and controls
NOTE
Keep the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ” position when the engine is
not running.
Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the “ ON ” or “ACC ” position can cause the
battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from
the “LOCK ” position to the “ACC ” po-
sition, turn the steering wheel slightly
to the left and right as you turn the ig-
nition switch.
If the key is attached to a keyholder
or to a large bunch of other keys, cen-
trifugal force may act on it as the vehi-
cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn-
ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a
large keyholder is attached to the key,
your knees or hands may accidentally
touch it in a way that turns the ignition switch.
ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, cigarette lighter, etc.) can be used.
ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the
“ON ” position.
For vehicle with immobilizer
If your registered key fails to start the en-
gine, pull out the key once (the security in-
dicator light will blink), and then insert the
key in the ignition switch and turn it to the“ START ” position and again try to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
Before leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition
switch for safety and never allow
an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury to
a child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
sunroof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ START ” position while the engine
is running.
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6-2 Interior equipment
Interior equipm entInterior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the
light goes out to avoid battery discharge.
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions:
ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The dome light
comes on when any of the doors (or the
rear gate on wagon) is opened. The light
remains on for several seconds and grad-
ually goes out after all doors (and the rear
gate on the wagon) are closed or if the key
is inserted in the ignition switch.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. See the
“Remote keyless entry system ” sec-
tion in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF: The light stays off.
Cargo area light (if equipped)
DOOR: The light comes on only when the
rear gate is opened.
OFF: The light stays off.
Map light (if equipped)
Vehicle with moonroof
Vehicle without moonroof
ON
DOOR OFF
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DOOR
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Starting and operating 7-7
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Starting the engine
Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and
shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the
engine.
The starter motor will only operate when
the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the
floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ” po-
sition and check the operation of the warn-
ing and indicator lights. Refer to the“ Warning and indicator lights ” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately af-
ter the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the follow-
ing.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ”
position and wait for at least 10 sec-
onds. After checking that the parking
brake is firmly set, turn the ignition
switch to the “START ” position while de-
pressing the accelerator pedal slightly
(approximately a quarter of the full
stroke). Release the accelerator pedal
as soon as the engine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch back to the “OFF ” posi-
tion and wait for at least 10 seconds.
Then fully depress the accelerator ped-
al and turn the ignition switch to the“ START ” position. If the engine starts,
quickly release the accelerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch again to the “OFF ” posi-
tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or
longer, turn the ignition switch to the“ START ” position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, con-
tact your nearest SUBARU dealer for
assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have gone off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
NOTE
The engine may be difficult to start
when the battery has been disconnect-
ed and reconnected (for maintenance
or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled
throttle ’s self-diagnosis function. To
overcome it, keep the ignition switch in
the “ON ” position for approximately 10
seconds before starting the engine.
Automatic transmission vehi-
cle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P ” or “N ”
position (preferably “P ” position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the “P ” or “N ” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ” po-
sition and check the operation of the warn-
ing and indicator lights. Refer to the “ Warning and indicator lights ” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately af-
ter the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the follow-
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than ten sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or
more before trying again.

14-2 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... ................ 7-22
Warning light ..................................... .................. 3-17, 7-23
Accessories ........................................... .................. 5-2, 11-43
Accessory power outlet ................................. .............. 6-5, 6-7
Active head restraint ............................... ............................ 1-4
Air cleaner element ................................ ........................ 11-15
Air conditioner operation ......................... ........................... 4-7
Air filtration system ............................... ............................ 4-12
Air flow selection .................................. .............................. 4-2
Alarm system ........................................ ............................ 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles) ..... ....... 3-19
Aluminum wheels .................................... ....................... 11-35
Antenna system ...................................... ........................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................... ................ 7-22
Arming the system ................................... ......................... 2-14
Armrest ............................................ ................................... 1-7
Ashtray ............................................. .................................. 6-8
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light .................. ................ 3-17
Audio set .......................................... .................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... ............... 3-32
Automatic climate control system ........................ ............... 4-7
Automatic transmission ............................... ..................... 7-16
Capacities .......................................... .......................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-20
Selector lever ...................................... ......................... 7-16
Shift lock release ................................... ...................... 7-19
Temperature warning light ......................... .................. 3-17
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11
B
Battery ............................................ ................................ 11-40 Jump starting .......................................
.......................... 9-9
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............... 2-9
Brake Booster ............................................ .......................... 11-27
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-25
Pad and lining .................................... ........................ 11-28
Pedal ............................................. ............................. 11-27
Brake pedal Free play .......................................... .......................... 11-27
Reserve distance ...................................... ................. 11-27
Brake system ......................................... ........................... 7-21
Warning light ..................................... ........................... 3-18
Braking ............................................ ................................. 7-21
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ............ .... 11-29
Tips ............................................... ............................... 7-21
Bulb Chart ............................................. ............................... 12-9
Replacing ......................................... .......................... 11-44
C
Capacities .......................................... ............................... 12-4
Cargo Area bars .......................................... ........................... 6-12
Area cover .......................................... ......................... 6-10
Area light ........................................ ..................... 6-2, 11-50
Tie-down hooks ...................................... ..................... 6-11
Catalytic converter ................................... ........................... 8-3
Center Console ............................................ .............................. 6-4
Ventilators ........................................ .............................. 4-3
Changing Flat tire ......................................... .................................. 9-4