Subaru Vehicle User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
tures
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push
button start system............. 23
Remote keyless entry
system................................ 37
Doors.................................... 42
Trunk lid ............................... 45
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats............................ 54
Head restraints..................... 56
Seatbelts .............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror.......................... 66
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 70
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73
1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system... 77
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 80
Alarm .................................... 81
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 85
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System airbag).... 87
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 122
Child restraint systems ....... 131
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 159
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
keyless access with
push button start
system)............................. 168
Automatic transmission ...... 171
Manual Transmission ......... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 181
Parking brake ..................... 182
Horn.................................... 183
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 184
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 189
Multi-information display ..... 194
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 199
Fog light switch ................... 205
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 206
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 209
Driving assist systems ........ 213
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 218
Vehicle load limits ............... 222
Winter driving tips ............... 223
Trailer towing ...................... 227
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 228
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a manual
transmission) .................... 229
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 232
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 239
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 248
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB port .... 250
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 251
• Interior light ...................... 252
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 253
• Glove box ......................... 254
• Bottle holders ................... 255
•Cupholders/console
tray ................................... 256
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 258
Vanity mirrors ..................... 259
Clock .................................. 260
Outside temperature
display .............................. 261
Power outlets...................... 262
Seat heaters ....................... 264
Floor mat ............................ 266
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 270
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............ 274
Cleaning and protecting
the Alcantara®area.......... 278
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 280
General maintenance......... 283
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.......................... 286
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 287
Engine hood ....................... 290
Engine compartment .......... 292
Tires ................................... 306
Tire inflation pressure......... 313
Wheels ............................... 317
Air conditioning filter........... 320
Transmitter/access key
battery .............................. 323
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 327
Light bulbs.......................... 335
5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers..... 352
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 353
If you think something is
wrong................................ 360
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 361
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 362
If you have a flat tire ........... 376
If the engine will not start.... 387
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 390
If you lose your keys........... 391
If the access key does
not operate properly ......... 392
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 396
If your vehicle overheats..... 401
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 404
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 408
Fuel information .................. 420
Tire information ................... 424
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 437
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 442
Seatbelt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 443
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 446
Abbreviation list ........................ 470
Alphabetical index..................... 471
What to do if... ........................... 481
6Vehicle specifications
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67
Engine hood P. 290
Windshield wipers P. 206
Headlights P. 199
Parking lights P. 199
Front side marker
lights P. 199
Turn signal lights P. 181
Front fog lights P. 205
Daytime running lights P. 199
Pictorial index Exterior
Towing eyelet P. 353

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 306
P. 376
P. 313
P. 424
Rear window defogger P. 248
Trunk lid P. 45
Doors P. 42
Fuel filler lid P. 73
Turn signal lights P. 181
Rear side marker lights P. 199
: If equipped
License plate lights P. 199
Tail lights P. 199
Towing eyelet
P. 353
Towing eyelet
P. 353

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Pictorial index Interior
Power outlet
P. 262
Head restraints P. 56
Seatbelts P. 58
Cup holders
Console tray
P. 256
P. 256
SRS side airbags P. 87
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 254
SRS curtain airbags
P. 87
Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 136
Navigation system , *
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 87

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 66
Interior light P. 252
Vanity mirrors P. 259
Sun visors P. 258
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Lock levers P. 43
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 67
Window lock switch P. 70
Power window switches
P. 70
Power door lock switch P. 43

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: If equipped
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Pictorial index Interior
Select lever 
Shift lever 
P. 171
P. 178
Parking brake lever P. 182
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 214, 215
Seat heater switches P. 264
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 214
Power outlet P. 262
Shift lock release button P. 390
Driving pattern selector switch P. 173

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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 199
P. 181
P. 205
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 184
P. 194
Clock P. 260
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 206
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 352
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever P. 65
Floor mat P. 266
Engine hood lock release lever P. 290
Fuel filler lid opener P. 73
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system) P. 159
AUX port 
USB port 
P. 250
P. 250
Pictorial index Instrument panel
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Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning
system P. 232
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers P. 248
Air conditioning
system P. 239
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch /rear window defogger switch P. 248
Pictorial index Instrument panel

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Paddle shift levers P. 174, 176
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a keyless access with push
button start system) P. 168
Cruise control switch P. 209 Horn
SRS driver airbag
P. 183
P. 87
Instrument panel light control dial P. 188
Manual headlight leveling dial P. 201
Trunk lid opener P. 45
: If equipped

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the SUBARU policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make changes on vehicles previously sold.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that
SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products.
Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating;
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrake
pedal; and,
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a ta r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
●Disclosure of the EDR data
SUBARU will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party
except when:
•Anagreementfromthevehicle’sowner(orthelesseeforaleasedvehicle)
is obtained
•Inresponsetoanofficialrequestbythepolice,acourtoflaworagovern-
ment agency
•ForusebySUBARUinalawsuit
However, if necessary, SUBARU may:
•Usethedataforresearchonvehiclesafetyperformance
•Disclosethedatatoathirdpartyforresearchpurposeswithoutdisclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Scrapping of your SUBARU
The SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner devices in your SUBARU contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your SUBARU
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seatbelt pretensioners, and transmitter
batteries.
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Warnings & Cautions
Symbols used in illustrations
WARNING
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your SUBARU and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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1-1. Key information
Keys................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push
button start system .......... 23
Remote keyless entry
system ............................. 37
Doors ................................. 42
Trunk lid............................. 45
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats......................... 51
Rear seats.......................... 54
Head restraints................... 56
Seatbelts............................ 58
Steering wheel................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror....................... 66
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 67
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows.................. 70
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 73
1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 77
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................ 80
Alarm.................................. 81
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 85
SRS airbag
(Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)................. 87
Front passenger occupant
classification system...... 122
Child restraint systems..... 131
Installing child
restraints........................ 136

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1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem Master keys
Operating the remote keyless
entry system (→P. 37)
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
Access keys
• Operating the keyless
access with push button
start system (→P. 23)
• Operating the remote key-
less entry system
(→P. 37)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate