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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
& Precautions against vehicle
modification
WARNING
. To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the sys-
tem inoperative, which may re-
sult in serious injury, no
modifications should be made
to any components or wiring of
the SRS airbag system.
This includes following modifica-
tions:
. Installation of custom steering
wheels
. Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
. Installation of additional fabric
or leather on the front seat
. Attachment of a hands-free
microphone or any other ac-
cessory to a front pillar, a
center pillar, a rear pillar, the
windshield, a side window, an
assist grip, or any other cabin
surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.
. Installation of additional elec-
trical/electronic equipment
such as a mobile two-way
radioonorneartheSRS
airbag system components
and/or wiring is not advisable.
This could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts.
. Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
. Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver ’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er ’s Manual. .
Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.
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Instruments and controls
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles)
(if equipped) ..................................................... 3-32
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-32
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT vehicles) (if equipped) ...................................... 3-33
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-33
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-33
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-33
Cruise control set indicator light ......................... 3-33
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-33
Front fog light indicator light .............................. 3-33
Clock (Vehicle without Navigation
System) ............................................................ 3-34
Information display (Non-turbo models without Navigation System) ........................... 3-34
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-35
Current fuel consumption ................................... 3-36
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-36
Driving range on remaining fuel .......................... 3-37
Journey time ...................................................... 3-38
Light control switch ........................................... 3-39
Headlights.......................................................... 3-39 High/low beam change (dimmer) ...
..................... 3-39
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-40
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-40
Turn signal lever................................................ 3-41
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-41
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-42
Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-42
Wiper and washer .............................................. 3-43
Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-44
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) ............................................... 3-45
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-46
Rear window defogger button .......................... 3-47
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-48
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-48
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) .................................................... 3-48
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-50
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-51
Horn .................................................................... 3-52
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Ignition switch
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to
“ LOCK” while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways 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.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you were driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON ”posi- tion to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a
keyholder or to a large bunch of
other keys, centrifugal force may act
on it as the vehicle moves, resulting
in unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
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 ”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.
& LOCKThe key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.
! Automatic transmission vehiclesThe key can be turned from “ACC”to
“LOCK ”only when the selector lever is in
the “P ”position.
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or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defog-
ging is desired when you restart your
vehicle, you have to push the button to
turn it on again.NOTE. While the outside mirror defogger is
operating, the rear window defogger
also operates.
. When the rear window defogger has
been set for continuous operation, the
outside mirror defogger also operates
continuously. Refer to the “Rear win-
dow defogger button” section in this
chapter.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
fogger continuously for any longer
than necessary.
Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control and
result in personal injury.1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the
“Front seats ”section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired
level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked by moving it up and down.
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Audio
Audio control buttons (if
equipped)These buttons are located on the spokes
of the steering wheel. They allow the
driver to control audio functions without
taking his/her hands off the steering
wheel.& MODE buttonThis button is used to select the desired
audio mode. Each time it is pressed, the
mode changes to the next one in the
following sequence:
*1: The frequency last received in the selected
waveband will be displayed.
*2: Only when a CD is in the player.
*3: Only when with an auxiliary audio product is
connected.! “
”and “
”buttons
! With radio mode selected
Press the “
”button or “
”button. The
radio will seek the next receivable station
and stop on it.
That station ’s frequency will be shown on
the audio display.
! With CD mode selected
Press the “
”button to skip forward in the
track/file (track) order. Press the “
”
button to skip backward in the track/file (track) order.
The track/file (track) number will be shown
on the audio display.
!
With SAT mode selected
Press the “
”button to skip forward in the
channel order. Press the “
”button to
skip backward in the channel order. The
channel will be shown on the audio
display.
! Volume control buttons
Press the “+ ” button to increase the
volume. Press the “ ”button to reduce
the volume.
A number indicating the volume will be
shown on the audio display.
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started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make
sure that the selector lever is at the “P”or
“N ”position and that the parking brake is
applied.
Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steer-
ing and braking more difficult. It
could also result in accidental acti-
vation of the “LOCK ”position on the
ignition switch, causing the steering
wheel to lock.
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
Remote engine start system
(dealer option)
WARNING
. Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of Carbon
Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of Carbon Monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases
unconsciousness and/or death.
. Before performing any servicing
of the vehicle, temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent the
system from unexpectedly start-
ing the engine.
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Starting and operating
upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gearshift is possible. When the
upshift indicator “
”is on, upshifting is
possible. When the downshift indicator
“
” is on, downshifting is possible. When
both indicators are on, upshifting and
downshifting are both possible. When the
vehicle stops (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator goes off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
selector lever or the shift switch on the
steering wheel (turbo model only).
Using the selector lever
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly
pushing the selector lever toward the “+”
end of the manual gate.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly
pulling the selector lever toward the “ ”
end of the manual gate.
Using the shift switch (turbo models)
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly
pressing the “+”button of the shift switch.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly
pressing the “ ”button of the shift switch.
To deselect the manual mode, return the
selector lever to the “D”position from the
manual gate.
If you press the “+”button or “ ”button of
the shift switch while driving with the
selector lever in the “D ” position, the
manual mode will be selected. At this
time, the currently selected gear will be
shown by the gear position indicator and
the upshift indicator and downshift indica-
tor will come on.
If you subsequently ease off the accel-
erator pedal and then accelerate again, the transmission will automatically switch
back from manual mode to normal mode.
NOTEPlease read the following points care-
fully and bear them in mind when using
the manual mode.
.
When the temperature of the auto-
matic transmission fluid is higher than
normal, warning beeps are emitted and
the shift position indicator shows “ ”.
If these warnings are issued, deselect
the manual mode to protect the auto-
matic transmission from damage.
. When the temperature of the engine
oil is higher than normal, warning
beeps are emitted and the shift position
indicator shows “ ”. If these warnings
are issued, deselect the manual mode
to protect the engine from damage.
(3.0-liter models only)
. If you attempt to shift down when
the engine speed is too high, i.e., when
a downshift would push the tachometer
needle beyond the red zone, beeps will
be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
. If you attempt to shift up when the
vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-
sion will not respond.
. You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
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the selector lever or a steering-wheel
switch twice in rapid succession.
. The transmission automatically se-
lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops
moving.
. If the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid becomes too high,
the “AT OIL TEMP ”warning light will
come on and upshifts to 5th gear will
not be possible. If the light comes on
while driving, it is unnecessary to stop
the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep
grades or in stop-and-go traffic.
& Maximum speeds
WARNING
When down shifting, ensure that the
vehicle is not travelling at a speed
exceeding the Maximum Allowable
Speed for the gear which is about to
be selected. Failure to observe this
precaution can lead to engine over-
revving and this in turn can result in
engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of
engine braking caused by down
shifting when the vehicle is travel-
ling on a slippery surface can lead
to wheel locking; as a consequence,
control of the vehicle may be lost
and the risk of an accident in-
creased.
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear.
When down shifting, it is important to
confirm that the current vehicle speed is
not in excess of the Maximum Allowable
Speed of the gear which is about to be
selected.
mph (km/h)
Position 2.5-liter turbo
models 3.0-liter mod-
els
1 26 (42) 27 (43)
2 50 (81) 61 (98)
3 87 (140) 96 (154)
Never exceed posted speed limits.
& Driving tips. On a road surface where there is a risk
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
gravel-covered road), you can pull away
from a standstill safely and easily by first
selecting the 2nd gear of the manual
mode.
. Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the “D”or
“R ”position.
. Always set the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the transmission.
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
“D ”position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
fault.
. A slight reduction in output torque may
occur in the models with a 3.0-liter or 2.5-
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. While the engine is running, if the
CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-
tion indicator lamp comes on, the SI-
drive mode changes to the Sport (S)
mode. In this case, it is not possible to
change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode or
Intelligent (I) mode.
. If there is a possibility that the
engine could overheat because of a
temperature increase of the engine
coolant, it is not possible to change to
the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the
vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,
it changes to the Sport (S) mode when
the engine coolant temperature in-
creases. For 3.0-liter models, it also
changes to the Sport (S) mode when
the engine oil temperature increases.
Rear viscous limited slip dif-
ferential (LSD) (if equipped)
CAUTION
. Never start the engine while a tire
on one side is jacked up, as the
vehicle may move.
. If one rear tire is spinning in mud,
avoid continued spinning at high
speed as this could adversely
affect the LSD.
. If a different size rear tire is
temporarily used (as in an emer-
gency), it will adversely affect the
LSD. Always replace it with a
regularsizetireassoonas
possible.
The LSD provides optimum distribution of
power according to the difference in
revolutions between the right and left rear
wheels that may be caused by certain
driving conditions, thereby improving driv-
ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or
other slippery roads.
Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the
fully locked position left or right for
more than five seconds. This may
damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only
when the engine is running.
If you lose power steering assist because
the engine stops or the system fails to
function, you can steer but it will take
much more effort.NOTERight after the engine has been started
and before it has warmed up, you may
hear a noise coming from areas adja-
cent to the power steering pump which
is located at the right-front area of the
engine compartment. This noise is
normal. It does not indicate power
steering system trouble.
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in
driving –overconfidence because
youaredrivingwithanABS
equipped vehicle could easily lead
to a serious accident.
CAUTION
. The ABS system does not always
decrease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe
following distance from other
vehicles.
. When driving on badly surfaced
roads, gravel roads, icy road, or
over deep newly fallen snow,
stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS
system than one without. When
driving under these conditions,
therefore, reduce your speed and
leave ample distance from other
vehicles.
. When you feel the ABS system
operating, you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure.
Do not pump the brake pedal
since doing so may defeat the
operation of the ABS system.
The ABS system prevents the lock-up of
wheels which may occur during sudden
braking or braking on slippery road sur-
faces. This helps prevent the loss of
steering control and directional stability
caused by wheel lock-up.
When the ABS system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
when the ABS operates.
The ABS system will not operate when the
vehicle speed is below approximately 6
mph (10 km/h).
& ABS system self-checkYou may feel a slight shock in the brake
pedal and hear the operating sound of
ABS from the engine compartment just
after the vehicle is started. This is caused
by an automatic functional test of the ABS
system being carried out and does not
indicate any abnormal condition.
&ABS warning lightTurbo modelsNon-turbo modelsThe ABS warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
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