Subaru 2001 Outback - Manuals

4 Mark Name Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets andfoot outlets Foot outlets Windshield defroster and footoutlets Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Out-side mirror defogger/Wind-shield wiper deicer Air recirculation Outside air Engine oil Washer Mark Name Door lock (t...

. The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force.Occupants who are out of properposition when the SRS airbagdeploys could suffer very seriousinjuries. Because the SRS airbagneeds enough space for deploy-ment, the driver should alwayssit upright and well back in theseat as far from the stee...

6 They could accidentally injurethemselves or others throughinadvertent operation of the ve-hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,the temperature in a closed ve-hicle could quickly become highenough to cause severe or pos-sibly fatal injuries. . Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking them...

Please don ’ t drink and drive. Drunken driving is one of the mostfrequent causes of accidents. Since alco-hol affects all people differently, you mayhave consumed too much alcohol to drivesafely even if the level of alcohol in yourblood is below the legal limit. The safestthing you can do is never ...

8 & Modification of your vehicle CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modifiedother than with genuine SUBARUparts and accessories. Other typesof modifications could affect itsperformance, safety or durability,and may even violate governmentalregulations. In addition, damage orperformance problems ...

Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 Keys and doors 2 Instruments and controls Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 Driving tips 8 In case of emergency 9 Appearance care 10 Maintenance and service 11 Specifications 12 Consumer information and Reportin...

10 Illustrated index & Exterior 1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-27) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-50) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-32) 5) Moonroof (page 2-28) 6) Roof rail (page 8-14) 7) Door locks (page 2-5) 8) Tire pressure (page 11-37) 9) Flat tires (page 9-6) 10...

12 & Interior ! Passenger compartment area 1) Lower anchorages for child restraintsystem (page 1-33) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-12) 3) Center console (page 6-6) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-7)

& Instrument panel 1) Door locks (page 2-5) 2) Electronic parking brake switch(page 7-34) 3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-35) 4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24) 5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch(page 7-31) 6) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-38) 7) Illumination brightness control(page...

16 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31) 2) Mist (page 3-32) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-33) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch(page 3-34) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch(page 3-33) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-32) 7) Light control swi...

& Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. models 1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meterreset knob (page 3-6) 2) Tachometer (page 3-7) 3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6) 4) Speedometer (page 3-6) 5) Multi function display switching knob(page 3-24) 6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) 7) Coolant temperature war...

20 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contactthe nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operatio...

Front seats........................................................... 1-2 Manual seat ........................................................ 1-3 Power seat (if equipped) ...................................... 1-4 Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-5 Seat heater (if eq...

1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats WARNING . Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility ofloss of vehicle control and ofpersonal injury. . Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rearseat passengers or cargo areclear of the adjusting mechan-ism. . S...

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating posi-tions than in the front seating posi-tions. For instructions and precau-tions concerning child restraint sys-tems, refer to “ Child restraint sys- tems ” F 1-25. & Manual seat ! Forward and backw...

1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Seat height adjustment (driver ’ s seat) The height of the seat can be adjusted bymoving the seat cushion adjustment leverup and down.When the lever is pushed down, the seatis lowered.When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. & Power seat (if equipped) WAR...

the seat cushion angle or seat cushionheight. 2) Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull upor push down the front end of the controlswitch. 3) Seatback angle (reclining) controlswitch To adjust the angle of the seatback,move the control switch. 4) Seat height control...

1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags To remove: While pressing the release button, pull outthe head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes thatare located on the top of the seatback untilthe head restraint locks. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints remo...

. Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat,such as a blanket, cushion, orsimilar items. This may cause theseat heater to overheat. NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long periodof time while the engine is not runningcan cause battery discharge. Rear seats WARNING Seatbelts p rov i...

CAUTION The rear seatback may fold downquickly due to the internal spring.Hold the seatback while pulling therelease lever to slow it down. ! Legacy CAUTION Before folding down the rear seats,make sure that no one is sitting andnothing is placed on the rear seats.Otherwise, the seatback may folddown...

1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment Both the rear window side seats and therear center seat are equipped with headrestraints. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed becausethey are designed to reduce therisk of serious neck injury in theeve...

! Rear center seating position CAUTION The head restraint is not intended tobe used at the lowest position.Before sitting on the seat, raise thehead restraint to the extended posi-tion. A) When not used (retracted position) B) When used (extended position) 1) Head restraint 2) Release button To rais...

1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Armrest To lower the armrest, pull on the top edgeof the armrest. WARNING To avoid the possibility of seriousinjury, passengers must never beallowed to sit on the center armrestwhile the vehicle is in motion. Seatbelts & Seatbelt safety tips WARNING . All pers...

turned ON next time, however, thecomplete sequence of the warningoperation resumes. For further detailsabout canceling the warning operation,please contact your SUBARU dealer. If there is no passenger on the frontpassenger ’ s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger ’ s seat will b...

1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING Never place the shoulder belt underthe arm or behind the back. If anaccident occurs, this can increasethe risk or severity of injury. CAUTION Metallic parts of the seatbelt canbecome very hot in a vehicle thathas been closed up in sunny weath-er; they coul...

! Adjusting the front seat shoulderbelt anchor height The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best suited for thedriver/front passenger. Always adjust theanchor height so that the shoulder beltpasses over the middle of the shoulderwithout touching the neck. To raise: Slide ...

1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt.5. Place the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips, not on your waist. ! Unfastening the seatbelt Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure thatthe belts are retracted properly to...

WARNING Be sure to fasten both tongue platesto the respective buckles. If theseatbelt is used only as a shoulderbelt (with the connector ’ s tongue plate not fastened to the connec-tor ’ s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wear-er in position in an accident, possi-bly r...

1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make surethat the “ ” mark on the connector (tongue) and the “ ” mark on the buckle face outwards. 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plateinto the center seatbelt buckle marked “ CENTER ” on the left-hand side until it clicks. 6...

1. Insert a key or other hard pointedobject into the slot in the connector(buckle) on the right-hand side and pushit in, and the connector (tongue) plate willdisconnect from the buckle. 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt.You should hold the webbing end andguide it back into the retractor whi...

1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soapand lukewarm water. Never bleach or dyethe belts because this could seriouslyaffect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachmentsincluding the webbing and all hardwareperiodically for cracks...

. If the front seatbelt retractor assem- bly or surrounding area has beendamaged, contact your SUBARU dealeras soon as possible. . When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it hasseatbelt pretensioners by alerting himto the contents of this section. WARNING . To obtain max...

1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags system weight sensor . Front passenger ’ s occupant detection control module . Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator . All related wiring WARNING If the warning light exhibits any ofthe following conditions, there maybe a malfunction in the seatb...

. Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. . Installation of a tire of different size and construction from thetires specified on the vehicleplacard attached to the doorpillar or specified for individualvehicle models in this Owner ’ s Manual. Child restraint systems Infants and...

1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING Never let a passenger hold a childon his or her lap while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannot pro-tect the child from injury in a colli-sion, because the child will becaught between the passenger andobjects inside the vehicle. Addition-ally, holding...

1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Choosing a child restraintsystem Choose a child restraint system that isappropriate for the child ’ s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide thechild with proper protection. The childrestraint system should meet all applic-able requirements of ...

or around the child restraint systemfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from theretractor to change the retractor over fromthe Emergency Locking Re...

Legacy Outback 8. If the child restraint system requires atop tether, latch the hook onto the toptether anchor and tighten the top tether.For additional instructions, refer to “ Top tether anchorages ” F 1-35. 9. To remove the child restraint system,press the release button on the seatbeltbuckle and...

1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags CAUTION When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is heldsecurely in position. If it is not heldtight and secure, the danger of yourchild ...

& Installation of child restraintsystems by use of lower andtether anchorages (LATCH) WARNING . Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a childin it....

1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the rear seat window-side seating posi-tions. For each window-side seating posi-tion, two lower anchorages are provided.Each lower anchorage is located behindthe cover of seatback bottom. Legacy Outback T h e t e t h e r a n c h o r a g e s ( u p p e r a n -chorag...

Peel off the anchorage cover from theselected side of the rear seatback toexpose the anchorages (bars) to be usedfor installation of the child restraint system. 1. While following the instructions sup-plied by the child restraint system manu-facturer, connect the lower hooks onto thelower anchorages...

1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags instructions by the child restraint systemmanufacturer. Since a top tether can provide additionalstability by offering another connectionbetween a child restraint system and thevehicle, we recommend that you use a toptether whenever one is required or avail-able. ...

1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 3. Fasten the top tether hook of the childrestraint system to the appropriate upperanchorage.4. Tighten the top tether securely. *SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental re-straint system. This name is used be-cause the ...

! Components 1) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 2) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 3) SRS airbag system warning light 4) Frontal airbag module (driver ’ s side) 5) Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator 6) Frontal airbag module (front passenger ’ s side) 7) Airbag control modul...

& SUBARU advanced frontalairbag system Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARUadvanced frontal airbag system that com-plies with the new advanced frontal airbagrequirements in the amended FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)No. 208.The SUBARU advanced frontal airbagsystem automatically de...

1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or inyour arms. The SRS airbag deployswith considerable force and caninjure or even kill the child. WARNING The SRS airbag deploys with con-siderable speed and force. Occu-pants who are out of proper positionwhen the SRS airb...

1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver ’ s/driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. 1) The vehicle strikes an object, such as atelephone pole or sign pole. 2) The vehicle slides under the load b...

1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags window and supplements the seatbelt byreducing the impact on the occupant ’ s head. WARNING T he SR S s i de ai r ba g a nd S RScurtain airbag are designed as onlya supplement to the primary protec-tion provided by the seatbelt. Theydo not do away with the need to...

1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags near the SRS side airbags. In theevent of the SRS side airbagdeployment, they could be pro-pelled dangerously toward thevehicle ’ s occupants and cause injuries. . Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory toa front pillar, a center pillar, a ...

1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidentsin which the SRS side airbag andSRS curtain airbag will basically notdeploy. 1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collisionwith another vehicle (moving or station-ary). 2) The vehicle is struck from behind. The SRS side airbag ...

. Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors (all models) and rolloversensors (Outback)) . Frontal airbag module (driver ’ s side) . Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger ’ s side) . Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- hand side) . Side airbag sensor (center pillar left- hand side) . ...

Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number ........................................................ 2-2 Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3 Security ID plate.................................................. 2-3 Se...

2-2 Keys and doors Keys 1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate Three types of keys are provided for yourvehicle:Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit alllocks on your vehicle. . Ignition switch . Driver ’ s door . ...

Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unauthorized person fromstarting the engine. Only keys registeredwith your vehicle ’ s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even ifan unregistered key fits into the ignitionswitch and can be turned to the “ START ” positi...

2-4 Keys and doors (Canada-spec. models). & Security indicator light The security indicator light deters potentialthieves by indicating that the vehicle isequipped with an immobilizer system. Itbegins flashing approximately 60 secondsafter the ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ” position t...

Door locks & Locking and unlocking fromthe outside To lock the driver ’ s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear.To unlock the door, turn the key toward thefront. Lift the outside door handle to open anunlocked door. Locking without the key 1) Rotate the lock lever rear...

lights do not turn off automatically. To turn offthe lights, it is necessary that each door iscompletely closed. The operational/non-operational setting ofthis function can be changed by aSUBARU dealer. Contact the nearestSUBARU dealer if you would like tochange the setting. NOTE . The factory setti...

2-8 Keys and doors NOTE . The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “ operational ” . . When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before lockingthe doors. Remote keyless entry system CAUTION . Do not expose the remote trans- mitter to severe shocks, such ast...

2-10 Keys and doors & Opening the trunk lid(Legacy) The trunk lid opens when the “ ” button is pressed continuously for at least 2seconds. An electronic chirp will soundtwice and the turn signal lights will flashtwice. & Unlocking the rear gate(Outback) Pressing the “ ” button unlocks the re...

& Selecting audible signal op-eration Using an electronic chirp, the system willgive you an audible signal when the doorslock and unlock. If desired, you may turnthe audible signal off.To deactivate the audible signal, performthe following procedure. You can also usethe same steps to restore the...

2-12 Keys and doors 3. Remove the transmitter case from thekey head. 4. Open the transmitter case by releasingthe hooks. 1) Negative ( − ) side facing up 5. Replace the old battery with a newbattery (Type CR1620 or equivalent)making sure to install the new battery withthe negative ( − ) side facing ...

Programming transmitter codes intosystem: Key unit tag Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with theremote keyless entry system, it is neces- sary to program the transmitter ’ s code (identification number) into the system. Atag showing the code is affixed to the keyunit, and anot...

2-14 Keys and doors NOTE . When part 4 of the procedure is completed, an electronic tone willsound for 30 seconds. . If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an errorwill occur and the electronic tone willnot sound. In this event, perform theregistration steps again beginnin...

NOTE If you do not start entering the numberusing the lock switch before the elec-tronic tone stops sounding, an errorwill occur. In this event, perform theprocedure again beginning with part 3. 9. When you have finished entering thecode a second time, an electronic tone willsound for 1 second to in...

2-16 Keys and doors Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect yourvehicle and valuables from theft. The hornsounds and the turn signal lights flash ifsomeone attempts to break into yourvehicle. The system can be armed and disarmedwith the remote transmitter.The system does not operate when thek...

& Arming the system ! To arm the system using remotetransmitter 1. Close all windows and the moonroof (ifequipped).2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.4. Make sure that the engine hood (andthe trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked.5. Close all doors (an...

! Arming the system CAUTION In passive mode, the system willautomatically activate the alarm butWILL NOT automatically lock thedoors. In order to lock the doorsyou must either lock them as in-dicated in step 4 below or with thekey once they have been closed.Failure to lock the doors manuallywill res...

2-20 Keys and doors causes the horn to sound and the turnsignal lights to flash for a short time whenthe sensed impact is weak, but it warns ofa strong impact or multiple impacts bysounding the horn and flashing the turnsignal lights, both lasting approximately 30seconds.If you desire, your SUBARU d...

Windows WARNING To avoid serious personal injurycaused by entrapment, always con-form to the following instructionswithout exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful toprevent anyone ’ s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects frombeing caught in the window. . Always lo...

! To lock and unlock the trunk lidopener switch When you entrust your vehicle key toanother person, you can lock the trunk lidopener switch to prevent items in the trunkfrom being stolen.To lock the trunk lid opener switch, per-form the following procedure.1. Open the glove box. Refer to “ Glove box...

2-26 Keys and doors ! Inspection Perform the following steps at least twicea year to check the release handle forcorrect operation.1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thinblade. Slide the flat-head screwdriverblade from the slit aperture of the lockassembly fully to the end ...

Rear gate (Outback) The rear gate can be locked and unlockedusing any of the following systems. . Power door locking switch: Refer to “ Power door locking switches ” F 2-7. . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “ Remote keyless entry system ” F 2-8. To open: First unlock the rear gate lock then pu...

& Moonroof switches ! Tilting moonroof 1) Raise 2) Lower The raising function will only operate whenthe moonroof is fully closed. The loweringfunction will only operate when the moon-roof is raised. Press the rear side of the “ UP/DOWN ” switch to raise the moonroof.Press the front side of the “...

2-30 Keys and doors CAUTION Never attempt to test this functionusing fingers, hands or other partsof your body. & Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward orbackward by hand while the moonroof isclosed.If the moonroof is opened, the sun shadealso moves back.

Ignition switch ..................................................... 3-3 LOCK.................................................................. 3-3 Acc ..................................................................... 3-4 ON .........................................................................

Instruments and controls Light control switch ........................................... 3-27 Headlights. ......................................................... 3-27 High/low beam change (dimmer) ......................... 3-28 Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-...

Ignition switch WARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to “ LOCK ” while the vehicle is being driven or towed becausethat will lock the steering wheel,preventing steering control. Andwhen the engine is turned off, ittakes a much greater effort thanusual to steer. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- ...

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher is used towarn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle under emergency conditions.The hazard warning flasher works with theignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher,press the hazard warning button on theinstrument...

possible to switch between the A tripmeter and B trip meter indications whilethe odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you donot press the trip knob within 10 secondsof illumination of the odometer/trip meter,the odometer/trip meter will turn off.Also, if you open and close the driver ’ s door within 10...

3-8 Instruments and controls The gauge may move slightly duringbraking, turning or acceleration due to fuellevel movement in the tank.If you press the trip knob while the ignitionswitch is in the “ LOCK ” or “ Acc ” position, the fuel gauge ’ s dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amo...

indicator needle is pointing to the “ + ” side, it indicates fuel-efficient driving. Except U.S.-spec. models: If the current rate of fuel consumption islower than the average rate of fuelconsumption, the indicator needle pointsto the “ − ” side. If the current rate of fuel consumption is higher tha...

3-12 Instruments and controls & Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indica-tors ON / : Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator / : Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag OFF indicator The front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status ofthe front passe...

3-14 Instruments and controls turns off when the engine is warmed upsufficiently. If the engine coolant temperature in-creases over the appropriate range, theindicator light/warning light blinks in RED . At this time, decelerate the vehicle. Afterthe blinking RED light turns off, you can drive the v...

at a safe and level location, and thencheck the engine oil level. When theengine oil level is not within the normalrange, refill with engine oil if necessary.Refer to “ Engine oil ” F 11-12. If the warning light does not turn off afterrefilling with engine oil or the warning lightilluminates even th...

3-16 Instruments and controls bined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction,the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continueupon subsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. Wh...

position and turns off after approximately 2seconds.This is an indication that the ABS systemis working properly. CAUTION If the warning light behaves asfollows, the ABS system may notwork properly. When the warning light illuminates,the ABS function shuts down; how-ever, the conventional brake syst...

has been restarted, shut down the engineagain, apply the parking brake, and checkthe brake fluid level.5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “ MIN ” mark, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to thenearest SUBARU dealer and have thesystem inspected.6. If the brake fluid level...

3-20 Instruments and controls & Door open warninglight When the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position, the door open warning lightilluminates for approximately 2 secondsand then turns off.The door open warning light illuminates ifany door, the rear gate (Outback) or trunklid (Legacy) is not ...

3-24 Instruments and controls Clock NOTE Your SUBARU dealer can change thesettings of activating/deactivating theautomatic adjustment of the clock bythe GPS (Global Positioning System)(for models with the genuine SUBARUn a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m ) . C o n t a c t y o u rSUBARU dealer for detail...

3-26 Instruments and controls Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica-tion between the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the A trip meterindication and the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the B trip meterindication.When either of the trip meter indications isreset, the correspo...

1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models If the driving range is shown as “ ” , there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in thetank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-ately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel isonly a guide. The indicated value maydiffer from the actual driving range ...

3-28 Instruments and controls : Auto on/off headlights When the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position, the headlights, instrument panelillumination, front side marker lights, taillights and license plate lights are auto-matically on or off depending on the levelof the ambient light. NOTE The sen...

& Daytime running light system WARNING The brightness of the illumination ofthe high beam headlights is reducedby the daytime running light system.The light switch must always beturned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside. The high beam headlights will automati-cally illuminate at reduced...

3-30 Instruments and controls Illumination brightness con-trol The illumination brightness of the clockdisplay, audio, air conditioner, multi func-tion display and meter/gauge dims underthe following conditions. . when the light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position . when the light switch is in the ...

The indicator light located on the combi-nation meter will illuminate when the frontfog lights are on. Wiper and washer WARNING In freezing weather, do not use thewindshield washer until the wind-shield is sufficiently warmed by thedefroster. Otherwise the washer fluid canfreeze on the windshield, b...

! Wiper intermittent time control When the wiper switch is in the “ INT ” position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-ing interval of the wiper. The operatinginterval can be adjusted in five steps fromthe shortest interval to the longest. ! Windshield washer To wash the windshield, pull the wiperco...

3-34 Instruments and controls & Rear window wiper andwasher switch (Outback) : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ON: ContinuousINT: IntermittentOFF: Off : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob onthe end of the wiper control lever upwa...

window defogger. Some models are alsoequipped with an outside mirror defoggerand/or windshield wiper deicer. The de-fogger and deicer system is activated onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position. Manual climate control system Automatic climate control system To activate the defogger an...

3-36 Instruments and controls NOTE . Turn on the defogger and deicer system if the wipers are frozen to thewindshield. . If the windshield is covered with snow, remove the snow so that thewindshield wiper deicer works effec-tively. . While the defogger and deicer sys- tem is in the continuous operat...

3-38 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors ! Convex mirror (passenger side) WARNING Objects look smaller in a convexmirror and farther away than whenviewed in a flat mirror. Do not usethe convex mirror to judge thedistance of vehicles behind youwhen changing lanes. Use the insidemirror (or ...

and forward and backward. Horn To sound the horn, push the horn pad. Instruments and controls 3-39

Ventilator .............................................................. 4-2 Air flow selection ................................................ 4-2 Ventilators........................................................... 4-3 Manual climate control system (if equipped) ..................................

4-2 Climate control Ventilator & Air flow selection

& Ventilators ! Center ventilators 1) Open 2) Close Move the tab up and down or right and leftto adjust the flow direction.To open the ventilator, turn the center grilleopen/close wheel to the “ ” position. To close it, turn the wheel to the “ ” position. ! Side ventilators 1) Open 2) Close Move...

4-4 Climate control Manual climate control system (if equipped) & Control panel 1) Fan speed control dial 2) Temperature control dial 3) Air flow control buttons 4) Air conditioner button 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-34.)

4-6 Climate control ! Air conditioner button The air conditioner operates only whenthe engine is running. Press the air conditioner button while thefan is in operation to turn on the airconditioner. The indicator light will illumi-nate. Press it again to turn off the air condi-tioner. ! Air inlet se...

3. Turn the temperature control dial allthe way to the right.4. Set the fan speed control dial to thehighest speed. ! Heating and defrosting To direct warm air toward the floor and thewindshield:1. Set the air inlet selection button to theOFF position.2. Press the “ ” button. 3. Set the temperature ...

4-8 Climate control NOTE When the “ ” button or “ ” button is pressed the air conditioner compres-sor automatically operates to quicklydefog the windshield. However theindicator on the air conditioner buttonwill not illuminate. At the same time,the air inlet selection is automaticallyset to “ outsid...

4-10 Climate control ! AUTO button FULL AUTO mode operation: When the “ AUTO ” button is pressed, the indicator light “ FULL AUTO ” on the display illuminates. In this state, fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and airconditioner compressor operation areautomatically controlled. AUTO...

4-14 Climate control Operating tips for heater andair conditioner & Cleaning ventilator grille Always keep the front ventilator inlet grillefree of snow, leaves, or other obstructionsto ensure efficient heating and defrosting.Since the condenser is located in front ofthe radiator, this area shou...

Air filtration system Your vehicle ’ s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system.Replace the air filter element accordingto the replacement schedule shown in thefollowing table. This schedule should befollowed to maintain the filter ’ s dust collection ability. Under extremel...

Antenna system .................................................. 5-2 Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2 FM reception ....................................................... 5-2 XM TM satellite radio reception (if equipped) ...... 5-2 Installation of accessories....

5-2 Audio Antenna system & Printed antenna CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments orwindow cleaner containing abra-sives to clean the inner surface ofthe window on which the antenna isprinted. Doing so may damage theantenna printed on the window. The antenna is printed on the innersurface of the r...

5-4 Audio Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing a citizen band radio orother transmitting device in your vehicle.Such devices may cause the electroniccontrol system to malfunction if they areincorrectly installed or if they are notsuited for the vehicle. Audi...

Power and sound controls & Power switch and volumecontrol The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF)and volume control. The radio is turnedON and OFF by pressing the dial, and thevolume is controlled by turning the dial. & Sound control ! Tone and balance control Each brief press of the “ TUNE...

& Adjustable level of each mode Mode Range of levels(displayed) Initial setting Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise Volume Volume control 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume AUX volume control* 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume Tone and balance Bass control − 8 to +8 0 For less ...

5-10 Audio FM/AM radio operation Press the “ FM ” or “ AM ” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. & FM selection Press the “ FM ” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or FM3 reception.Each brief press of the “ FM ” button changes the radio in the following se-quence starti...

5-12 Audio ! PTY (Program type) group selection In PTY selection mode, press the “ PTY ” button “ ” or “ ” to change the PTY group by one step at a time.Pressing “ ” changes the PTY group up by one step. Pressing “ ” changes the PTY group down by one step.This operation only changes the display. Itd...

& Station preset Preset buttons ! How to preset stations 1. Press the “ FM ” or “ AM ” button to select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the “ SEEK ” button or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency isdisplayed.3. Press one of the preset buttons ...

5-14 Audio mode – Switching to the other band – Press the “ A.S ” button – Press the “ SCAN ” button – Press the “ SEEK ” button – Press any of the preset buttons – Turn the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial – Turn off the audio system – Turn off the ignition switch . When you use the Auto-store func- tion whi...

5-16 Audio ! Channel selection by pressing thebutton When in the SAT mode, briefly press the “ SEEK ” button “ ” or “ ” to select the channel. ! Skip channel selection When in the SAT mode, press the “ SEEK ” button “ ” or “ ” continuously to change to the channel selection mode.Pressing the “ SEEK ...

p r es s i n g t h e “ F O L D E R ” b ut t o n “ ” changes the category up by one step.Pressing “ ” changes the category down by one step.When a category is selected, pressing the “ SEEK ” button selects channels only with- in the selected category.The control function returns to the normalmode aft...

5-18 Audio & Display selection Press the “ TEXT ” button while receiving the satellite radio to change the display asfollows: CD player operation NOTE . Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc isinserted with the label side down, theplayer displays “ CHECK DISC ” . Re...

5-20 Audio if you press “ FM ” , “ AM ” or “ SAT ” button, the player will enter standby mode. Pressthe “ CD/AUX ” button to start playback. ! Loading all the magazine (full discloading mode) 1. If you continue to press the “ LOAD ” button for more than 1.5 seconds, theplayer will produce beep sound...

! When selecting a CD to play (typeB) Disc select buttons Press a desired one of the disc selectbuttons the disc number indicator of whichsteadily lights up. The player will then startplayback of the selected CD, beginningwith the first track. & To select a track from itsbeginning ! Forward dire...

“ RPT ” button (type B audio) while the track/file (track) is playing.Each time you briefly press the button, them od e c h an g es i n t h e f ol l o w i n g s e -quences. Type A audio: Type B audio: NOTE . The “ TRACK RPT ” indication refers to the repeat playback of a single track.It repeats the ...

! Ejecting all discs from the player(all disc ejection mode) 1. If you press the “ ” button for 1.5 seconds or longer, the player will producebeep sound and will enter the all discejection mode. At this time, the discnumber indicator and “ ALL EJECT ” indi- cator will flash.2. Remove th e d isc tha ...

5-28 Audio AUX unit operation By connecting a commercial audio pro-duct to the vehicle, such as a portableaudio player, you can hear its sound viathe vehicle ’ s speaker. For the audio input jack, a stereo mini pinplug (3.5ø) can be connected. The con-nection cable is available at electricalapplianc...

5-30 Audio there are deposits, wipe the disc surfacefrom the center outward with a dry, softcloth. Be sure not to use a rough cloth,thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. . Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not useany disc that has a non-standard shape(for example, a hea...

These buttons are located on the spokesof the steering wheel. They allow thedriver to control audio functions withouttaking his/her hands off the steeringwheel. & MODE button This button is used to select the desiredaudio mode. Each time it is pressed, themode changes to the next one in thefollo...

with it left in the breast pocket or bag. NOTE The Hands-free system may not oper-ate properly under the following condi-tions. . The cell phone is turned off. . The cell phone is not in the phone call area. . The battery of the call phone has run down. . The cell phone is not connected to the Hands...

5-34 Audio would void the user ’ s authority to operate this device. CAUTION . Do not leave the cell phone in the vehicle. The temperature in thevehicle may become extremelyhigh and cause a malfunction ofthe cell phone. . When using the cell phone, be careful not to get it close to thein-vehicle equ...

5-40 Audio ! Voice command system Talk switch To turn on the voice command system,press the talk switch briefly. To turn off thevoice command system, press the talkswitch for more than 1.5 seconds. The commands available for the voicecommand system are listed in the follow-ing chart. Command 1 0 (ze...

Interior light ......................................................... 6-2 Dome light .......................................................... 6-2 Map light............................................................. 6-2 Cargo area light (Outback) ................................... 6-3 Sun vis...

6-2 Interior equipment Interior light When leaving your vehicle, make sure thelight is turned off to avoid battery dis-charge. & Dome light 1) ON 2) DOOR 3) OFF The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light remains on continuously. OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illu...

6-4 Interior equipment . The ignition switch is turned from the “ LOCK ” position to the “ Acc ” or “ ON ” position. . The rear gate is locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The setting of the period for which thelights remain on (OFF delay timer) can bechanged by a SUBARU dealer. Conta...

CAUTION Do not pull out the extension platewith the sun visor positioned overthe windshield. The extension platewould obstruct your view of therearview mirror. & Vanity mirror with light CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closedwhile the car is being driven to avoidbeing blinded by glare. To u...

6-6 Interior equipment & Glove box 1) Lock 2) Unlock To open the glove box, pull the handle. Toclose it, push the lid firmly upward.To lock the glove box, insert the key andturn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box,insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. & Center console box ! Center c...

To use again as cup holders: Insert the divider plate into the consolebox. ! Center console box (rear) The center console box has a two-layerstructure consisting of an upper compart- ment and a lower compartment. ! Upper compartment 1) Upper compartment lock release Pull up the upper compartment loc...

6-8 Interior equipment & Overhead console To open the console, push on the lid lightlyand it will automatically open. CAUTION When your vehicle is parked in thesun or on a warm day, the inside ofthe overhead console heats up.Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnerable or flammable articlessuc...

& Front passenger ’ s cup holder The dual cup holder is built into the centerconsole. & Rear passenger ’ s cup holder A dual cup holder is built in the armrest. CAUTION When a cup containing a beverageis in the cup holder, do not folddown or recline any seat. Otherwise,the beverage could spi...

6-10 Interior equipment trim can be used to hold beverage bottlesand other items. Accessory power outlets Power outlet below the climate control Power outlet in the center console Power outlet in the cargo area (if equipped) Accessory power outlets are providedbelow the climate control, in the cente...

NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-mulate around the hinges of the ash-tray ’ s inner lid. Clean them off using a toothbrush or another narrow-endedimplement. Coat hook WARNING Do not hang coat hangers or otherhard or pointed objects on the coathooks. If such items were hangingon the coat h...

6-14 Interior equipment Shopping bag hook CAUTION Do not hang items on the shoppingbag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) ormore. & Legacy A shopping bag hook is attached to eachinner side wall of the trunk near the trunklid opening. & Outback A shopping bag hook is attached to eachside of the ca...

CAUTION Make sure the driver ’ s floor mat is placed back in its proper locationand correctly secured on its retain-ing pin. Also, do not use more thanone floor mat. If the floor mat slipsforward and interferes with themovement of the pedals duringdriving, it could cause an accident. Cargo area cove...

6-16 Interior equipment & To remove the cover housing 1. Rewind the cover. 2. Hold down the button on the right-hand rear quarter panel and lift up theright-hand cover housing.3. Remove the cover housing. & Stowage of the cargo areacover The cargo area cover can be stowed inunder the cargo f...

& To install the cover housing 1. To install the cover housing, insertboth ends of the cover housing into theretainers. 2. Make sure to fix the front part of the cargo area cover behind the rear seat. Convenient tie-down hooks(if equipped) CAUTION The convenient tie-down hooks aredesigned only f...

6-18 Interior equipment storing recesses. Under-floor storage compart-ment The subfloor storage compartment islocated under the floor of the trunk orcargo area and can be used to store smallitems. To open the lid, pull the tab orhandle up. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the sub-floor storage in ...

6-20 Interior equipment malfunction. . If the rear view camera is used for a long time while the engine isnot operated, the battery maybecome completely discharged. NOTE . Do not wipe the camera with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,discoloration may occur. To removecontamination, wipe t...

& Viewing range on the screen Range of view Range of view Image from camera The area from the rear end of the bumpercan be viewed. Areas at both ends of thebumper and areas just under the bumpercannot be viewed.Also, the image from the rear view cameralooks shorter than the actual distance. CAUT...

6-22 Interior equipment tion cannot be seen on the screen. CAUTION The range that can be viewed withthe rear view camera is limited.Always be sure to check with youreyes when moving backward andproceed slowly. & Help line The help line (distance marker and vehiclewidth line) is a guide to help y...

! When there is an upward slope at theback 1) 3 feet (1 m) The distance on the screen looks fartherthan the actual distance. ! When there is a downward slope atthe back 1) 3 feet (1 m) The distance on the screen looks nearerthan the actual distance. NOTE When cargo is loaded, the rear viewdistance o...

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2 Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-2 Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-3 State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-6 Preparing to driv...

7-2 Starting and operating Fuel CAUTION Use of a fuel which is low in qualityor use of an inappropriate fueladditive may cause engine damage. & Fuel requirements ! Non-turbo models The non-turbo engine is designed tooperate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher . ! Tu...

! MMT Some gasoline contains an octane-en-hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Ifyou use such fuels, your emission controlsystem performance may deteriorate andthe CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-function indicator lamp may turn on. If thish a p p e n s , r e t...

7-4 Starting and operating 1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lidrelease lever up. The lever is on the floorat the left of the driver ’ s seat. 2. Open the fuel filler lid. WARNING Before opening the fuel filler cap,first touch the vehicle body or ametal portion of the fuel pump orsimilar obje...

not damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle.Under no circumstances should the rearwheels be jacked off the ground, norshould the driveshaft be disconnected forstate emission testing. The EPA has issued regulations fori n s p e c t i n g t h e O n - B o a r d D i a g n o s t i c(OBD) system as part of the state...

7-8 Starting and operating NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,washer fluid and other fluid levelsshould be checked daily, weekly or atfuel stops. Starting the engine & MT models 1. Apply the parking brake.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-cessories.3. Depress the clutch pedal to th...

6. Confirm that all warning and indicatorlights have turned off after the engine hasstarted. The fuel injection system auto-matically lowers the idle speed as theengine warms up. NOTE (2.5 L non-turbo models) To protect the engine while the shiftlever is in the neutral position, theengine is control...

7-10 Starting and operating hard. Stopping the engine WARNING Do not stop the engine when thevehicle is moving. This will causeloss of power to the power steeringand the brake booster, making steer-ing and braking more difficult. Itcould also result in accidental acti-vation of the “ LOCK ” position...

7-12 Starting and operating vehicle ’ s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to avehicle related problem, the vehicle willshut down and the vehicle ’ s horn will honk three times. NOTE . If the alarm system is armed at the time of remote engine start activation(the security...

Transmitter flash sequence Feature description Flashes when button ispressed Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal. Two long flashes following re-mote start activation (transmit-ter button is pressed two timeswithin 3 seconds) Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remot...

7-14 Starting and operating & Service mode In service mode, the remote engine startfunction is temporarily disabled to preventthe system from unexpectedly starting theengine while being serviced. To engage or disengage service mode: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicledoors and the trunk/r...

. Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re-m o v e d p a r t s ; c h i l d r e n c o u l dswallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement batteryis used. Replace only with thesame or equivalent type of bat-tery. . Batteries should not be exposed to ...

7-16 Starting and operating ference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may causeundesired operation.Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party respon-sible for compliance could void theuser ’ s authority to operate the equip- me...

transmission in neutral, release the clutchpedal momentarily, and then try again. & Shifting speeds ! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ-omy and vehicle performance duringnormal driving is ensured by shifting upat the speeds listed in the following table. Shift up ...

provides superior transmission effi-ciency for maximum fuel economy. Attimes, depending on varying drivingconditions, a chain operating soundmay be heard that is characteristic ofthis type of system. & Select lever : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the button in : Shift whil...

! Shift lock release using the shiftlock release button Perform the following procedure to releasethe shift lock.1. Apply the parking brake and stop theengine. 2. Remove the shift lock cover using aflat-head screwdriver. 3. While depressing the brake pedal,insert the electronic parking brake release...

place and let the engine idle until thewarning light turns off. & Driving tips . On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- orgravel-covered road), you can pull awayfrom a standstill safely and easily by firstselecting the 2nd gear of the manualmode. . Always appl...

7-24 Starting and operating a loss of control of the vehicle. Keepdriving straight ahead while graduallyreducing speed. Then slowly pull off theroad to a safe place. & Brake system ! Two separate circuits Your vehicle has a dual circuit brakesystem. Each circuit works diagonallyacross the vehicl...

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-tem) WARNING Always use the utmost care indriving – overconfidence because y o u a r e d r i v i n g w i t h a n A B Sequipped vehicle could easily leadto a serious accident. CAUTION . The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance. Youshould always maintain a saf...

7-26 Starting and operating minate when the ignition switchis turned to the “ ON ” position. . The warning light illuminates w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h i sturned to the “ ON ” position, but it does not turn off even when thevehicle speed exceeds approxi-mately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The w...

& Steps to take if EBD systemmalfunctions If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,the system stops working and the brakesystem warning light and ABS warninglight illuminate simultaneously. The EBD system may be malfunctioning ifthe brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate sim...

7-28 Starting and operating Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem WARNING Always use the utmost care indriving – overconfidence because you are driving with a Vehicle Dy-namics Control system equippedvehicle could easily lead to a ser-ious accident. CAUTION . Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle D...

minutes have passed to allow the engineto heat up sufficiently. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-dicator light The light illuminates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ ON ” position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds.The light illuminates when the VehicleDynamics Control OFF switch...

low pressure threshold, the low tirepressure warning light should turnoff a few minutes later. If this light still illuminates whiledriving after adjusting the tire pres-sure, a tire may have significantdamage and a fast leak that causesthe tire to lose air rapidly. If you havea flat tire, replace i...

7-34 Starting and operating & Electronic parking brake 1) Parking brake switch 2) Hill Holder switch 3) Indicator light WARNING . Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that you turn off the engine.Otherwise, the parking brakemay be released and an accidentmay occur. . If the brake system warning...

! Electronic parking brake systemwarning CAUTION If the brake system warning lightflashes, the electronic parking brakesystem may be malfunctioning. Im-mediately stop your vehicle in thenearest safe location and contactyour SUBARU dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the electronicparking brake system...

7-38 Starting and operating Cruise control Cruise control enables you to maintain aconstant vehicle speed without holdingyour foot on the accelerator pedal and it isoperative when the vehicle speed is 25mph (40 km/h) or more. WARNING Do not use the cruise control underany of the following conditions...

the accelerator pedal. At this time, the cruise control set indicatorlight is illuminated in the combinationmeter.The vehicle will maintain the desiredspeed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-creased while driving with the cruisecontrol activated. Simply depress theaccelerator pedal to accelerate ...

7-40 Starting and operating & To change the cruising speed ! To increase the speed (by the “ RES/ SET ” switch) Press the “ RES/SET ” switch to the “ RES ” side and hold it until the vehicle reachesthe desired speed. Then, release theswitch. The vehicle speed at that momentwill be memorized and ...

New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ..................................... 8-2 Fuel economy hints ............................................ 8-2 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............ 8-2 Catalytic converter .............................................. 8-3 Pe...

8-2 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of yourvehicle are dependent on how you handleand care for your vehicle while it is new.Follow these instructions during the first1,000 miles (1,600 km): . Do not race the engine. And do no...

exhaust fumes are entering thev e h i c l e , h a v e t h e p r o b l e mchecked and corrected as soonas possible. If you must driveunder these conditions, driveonly with all windows fully open. . Keep the trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback) closed whiledriving to prevent exhaust gasfrom enter...

8-4 Driving tips To avoid damage to the catalytic conver-ter: . Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline willdamage the catalytic converter. . Never start the engine by pushing or pulling the vehicle. . Avoid racing the engine. . Never turn off the ignition switch while the...

Driving tips for AWD vehicles WARNING . Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road andweather conditions in order toavoid having an accident on asharp turn, during sudden brak-ing or under other similar condi-tions. . Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence be- cause y...

8-6 Driving tips Off road driving WARNING . Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road andweather conditions in order toavoid having an accident on asharp turn, during sudden brak-ing or under other similar condi-tions. . Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence be- cau...

8-8 Driving tips Winter driving & Operation during coldweather Carry some emergency equipment, suchas a window scraper, a bag of sand,flares, a small shovel and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Coldtemperatures reduce battery capacity.The battery must be in good condition toprovide e...

could make the pedals slippery anddriving dangerous. While warming up the vehicle beforedriving, check that the accelerator pedal,brake pedal, and all other controls operatesmoothly. Clear aw ay ice and snow that hasaccumulated under the fenders to avoidmaking steering difficult. During severewinter...

8-10 Driving tips leading to loss of vehicle control. An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-hances your vehicle ’ s braking perfor- mance on snowy and icy roads. Forinformation about braking on slipperysurfaces, refer to “ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ” F 7-25 and “ Vehicle Dynamics Control system ” F ...

train of your vehicle and mayaffect ride, handling, braking andspeedometer/odometer calibra-tion. It also may be dangerousand lead to loss of vehicle con-trol. . Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tiressince it may cause dangeroushandling characteristics and leadto an accident. ...

8-12 Driving tips Loading your vehicle WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on afolded rear seatback, in the trunk orin the cargo area. Doing so mayresult in serious injury. WARNING . Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of theseatback because it could tumbleforward and injure pa...

& Vehicle capacity weight The load capacity of your vehicle isdetermined by weight, not by availablecargo space. The maximum load you cancarry in your vehicle is shown on thevehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s side door pillar. It includes the total weightof the driver and all passengers ...

8-14 Driving tips & Roof rails with integratedcrossbars (Outback) 1) Integrated crossbars CAUTION . For cargo carrying purposes, the bars must be used as crossbarsand be used together with thegenuine SUBARU carrying at-tachment. The bars must neverbe used alone to carry cargo.Otherwise, damage t...

8-16 Driving tips 1. Pull out the crossbars from the roof railholders by pulling up the covers. 2. Slide the bars in the direction shown inthe illustration. 3. Install the bars into the holders.4. Make sure that the latches are fittedsecurely. Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) WARNING . N e v e ...

could get loose and create atraffic safety hazard. . Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch onlyas a weight carrying hitch. Do notuse with any type of weightdistributing hitch. The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class1 rated load. The maximum gross trailerweight and maxi...

Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed and intended tobe used primarily as a passenger-carryingvehicle. Towing a trailer puts additionalloads on your vehicle ’ s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has anadverse effect on fuel economy.If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safetya...

8-20 Driving tips 3.6 L models Conditions Maximum total trailer weight When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill gradecontinuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with anoutside temperature of 104 8...

Certification label ! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) andGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Axle Weight The total weight applied to each axle(GAW) must never exceed the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). The front and rearGAWs can be adjusted by relocatingpassengers and luggage inside the vehi-cle. The fron...

8-22 Driving tips NOTE For vehicles with trailer brakes, thetrailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90kg) when calculated at 8% of themaximum total trailer weight.Even in this case, the maximum valueis 200 lbs (90 kg). 1) Jack 2) Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with abathroom scale as sho...

8-24 Driving tips ! Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,check that the standard side mirrorsprovide a good rearward field of viewwithout significant blind spots. If significantblind spots occur with the vehicle ’ s stan- dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors thatconform with Federa...

the rear, check the total trailer weight,GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, thenconfirm that the load and its distributionare acceptable. . Check that the tire pressures are correct. . Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected properly. Confirm that – the trailer tongue is connected properly to...

8-26 Driving tips engine braking effect and prevent over-heating of your vehicle ’ s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. . When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automaticallyto protect the engine from overheating. . When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention ...

If you park your vehicle in an emergency ......... 9-2 Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-2 Maintenance tools ............................................... 9-3 Legacy ................................................................ 9-4 Outback .........................

9-2 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in anemergency The hazard warning flasher should beused in day or night to warn other driverswhen you have to park your vehicle underemergency conditions.Avoid stopping on the road. It is best tosafely pull off the road if a problem occurs. The hazar...

CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tireother than the original. Using othersizes may result in severe mechan-ical damage to the drive train of yourvehicle. The temporary spare tire is smaller andlighter than a conventional tire and isdesigned for emergency use only. Re-move the temporary spare ti...

9-4 In case of emergency & Legacy 1) Under-floor storage compartment (Referto “ Under-floor storage compartment ” F 6-18.) 2) Electronic parking brake release tool 3) Jack handle 4) Spare tire 5) Tool bucket 1) Wheel nut wrench 2) Screwdriver 3) Jack 4) Towing hook (eye bolt) The jack handle is ...

& Outback 1) Under-floor storage compartment (Referto “ Under-floor storage compartment ” F 6-18.) 2) Electronic parking brake release tool 3) Jack handle 4) Spare tire 5) Tool bucket 1) Wheel nut wrench 2) Screwdriver 3) Jack 4) Towing hook (eye bolt) The jack handle is stored under the cargo a...

9-6 In case of emergency Flat tires If you have a flat tire while driving, neverbrake suddenly; keep driving straightahead while gradually reducing speed.Then slowly pull off the road to a safeplace. & Changing a flat tire WARNING . Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surfac...

Outback 6. Take out the tool bucket and turn theattaching bolt counterclockwise, then takethe spare tire out. NOTE If the spare tire provided in your vehicleis a temporary spare tire, carefully read “ Te m p o r a r y s p a r e t i r e ” F 9 - 2 a n d strictly follow the instructions. 7. Loosen the ...

9-10 In case of emergency Jump starting WARNING . Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact withthe eyes, skin, clothing or thevehicle. If battery fluid gets on you,thoroughly flush the exposedarea with water immediately. Getmedical help if the fluid hasentered your eyes. If batt...

9-12 In case of emergency Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off and has fully cooled down.When the engine is hot, the coolantis under pressure. Removing thecap while the engine is still hotcould release a spray of boiling hotcoolant, w...

procedures for safety. & Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only inan emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehiclefrom mud, sand or snow). CAUTION . Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Neveruse suspension parts or otherparts of the body for towing ortie-dow...

Rear tie-down holes: 1) Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located neareach of the jack-up reinforcements. WARNING Use the rear tie-down holes only fordownward anchoring. If they areused to anchor the vehicle in anyother direction, cables may slip outof the holes, possibly causing adange...

9-18 In case of emergency 6. Insert the electronic parking brakerelease tool into the cap of the parkingbrake release device.7. Remove the cap of the parking brakerelease device by turning the electronicparking brake release tool counterclock- wise. 8. Break the white film and insert theelectronic p...

9-20 In case of emergency Moonroof – if moonroof can- not be closed If the moonroof cannot be closed with themoonroof switch, you can close the moon-roof manually.1. Take out the screwdriver from the toolbucket.2. Open the overhead console. Refer to “ Overhead console ” F 6-8. 3. Remove the two scre...

Exterior care ....................................................... 10-2 Washing............................................................. 10-2 Waxing and polishing ......................................... 10-3 Cleaning aluminum wheels ................................. 10-3 Corrosion protectio...

10-2 Appearance care Exterior care & Washing CAUTION . When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result,the brake stopping distance willbe longer. To dry the brakes,drive the vehicle at a safe speedwhile lightly pressing the brakepedal to heat up the brakes. . Do not wash the engine...

! Using a warm water washer . Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle andthe vehicle. . Do not wash the same area continu- ously. . If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers areof the high temperature, high pressuretype, and they can d...

10-4 Appearance care Corrosion protection Your SUBARU has been designed andbuilt to resist corrosion. Special materialsand protective finishes have been used onmost parts of the vehicle to help maintainfine appearance, strength, and reliableoperation. & Most common causes ofcorrosion The most co...

Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatecontrol panel, audio equipment, instru-ment panel, center console, combinationmeter panel, and switches. (Do not useorganic solvents.) & Seat fabric Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with avacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on th...

10-6 Appearance care & Navigation monitor (ifequipped) To clean the navigation monitor, wipe itwith a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. Ifthe navigation monitor is extremely dirty,clean it with a soft cloth moistened withneutral detergent then carefully wipe offany remaining detergent. NOTE ....

Maintenance schedule ....................................... 11-3 Maintenance precautions................................... 11-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment .................................................... 11-4 When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5...

Maintenance and service Clutch pedal (MT models)................................ 11-33 Checking the clutch function ............................ 11-33 Checking the clutch pedal free play .................. 11-34 Replacement of brake pad and lining ............. 11-34 Breaking-in of new brake pads an...

Maintenance schedule The scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at regular intervalsare shown in the “ Warranty and Main- tenance Booklet ” . For details about your maintenance sche-dule, read the separate “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . Maintenance precautions When maintenance ...

& When checking or servicingin the engine compartmentwhile the engine is running WARNING A running engine can be dangerous.Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,hair and tools away from the coolingfan, belts and any other movinge n g i n e p a r t s . R e m o v i n g r i n g s ,watches and ties is ...

11-6 Maintenance and service the illustration.2. Pull the protruded center portion toremove the entire body of the clip. ! Type C clips 1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using aPhillips screwdriver until the center portionof the clip is raised.2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up. ! Reinstalli...

& Removing air intake duct Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on theair intake duct, then remove the air intakeduct. Refer to “ Type A clips ” F 11-5. & Pulling off the fender lining It is necessary to pull off the fender liningwhen replacing some bulbs.1. Start the engine and turn the stee...

Engine compartment overview & 2.5 L non-turbo models 1) Power steering fluid reservoir(page 11-29) 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT)(page 11-23) 3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-31) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-30) 5) Fuse box (page 11-48) 6) Battery (page 11-47) 7) Windshield w...

11-12 Maintenance and service Engine oil NOTE . When the engine low oil level warn- ing light illuminates, have your vehicleinspected by your SUBARU dealer assoon as possible. . The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot bedetermined until the vehicle has tra-veled at le...

2.5 L models 1) Notch 2) Full level 3) Low level 3.6 L models 1) Full level 2) Low level 4. Pull out the level gauge again andcheck the oil level on it. If it is below thelower level, add oil to bring the level up tothe upper level. CAUTION . Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and vis-co...

11-14 Maintenance and service & Changing the oil and oil filter Change the oil and oil filter according tothe maintenance schedule in the “ War- ranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . The engine oil and oil filter must bechanged more frequently than listed inthe maintenance schedule when drivingon du...

2.5 L turbo models 3.6 L models 6. Remove the oil filter with an oil filterwrench.7. Before installing a new oil filter, apply athin coat of engine oil to the seal. 8. Clean the rubber seal seating area ofthe bottom of engine and install the oilfilter by hand turning. Be careful not totwist or damag...

& Recommended grade andviscosity under severe driv-ing conditions If the vehicle is used in desert areas, inareas with very high temperatures, orused for heavy-duty applications such astowing a trailer, use of oil with the followinggrade and viscosities is recommended. API classification SM or S...

11-18 Maintenance and service & Engine coolant ! Checking the coolant level Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.1. Check the coolant level on the outsideof the reservoir while the engine is cool.2. If the level is close to or lower than the “ LOW ” level mark, add coolant up to the “ FULL ...

1. Remove the under cover. 2.5 L models 1) Drain plug 3.6 L models 1) Drain plug 2. Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen the drain plug.3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain thecoolant from the radiator. Then drain thecoolant from the reserve tank. Tighten thedrain plug securely.4....

11-20 Maintenance and service 6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reser-voir tank ’ s “ FULL ” level mark. 7. Put the radiator cap back on andtighten firmly. At this time, make sure thatthe rubber gasket in the radiator cap iscorrectly in place. 8. Start and race the engine at 2,000 to3,000 rpm for ...

& Replacing the air cleanerelement Replace the air cleaner element accordingto the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . Un- der extremely dusty conditions, replace itmore frequently. It is recommended thatyou always use genuine SUBARU parts. ! Non-turbo models 1. Re...

11-22 Maintenance and service ! Turbo models 1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the aircleaner case cover. 2. Open the air cleaner case cover andremove the air cleaner element. 3. Clean the inside of the air cleanercover and case with a damp cloth andinstall a new air cleaner element.4. Snap the two c...

Drive belts It is unnecessary to check the deflection ofthe drive belt periodically because yourengine is equipped with an automatic belttension adjuster. However, replacement ofthe belt should be done according to themaintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . Consult your SU...

11-24 Maintenance and service 1) Upper level 2) Lower level 3. Pull out the level gauge again andcheck the oil level on it. If it is below thelower level, add oil through the levelgauge hole to bring the level up to theupper level. CAUTION Be careful not to spill manual trans-mission oil when adding...

1) Yellow handle 1) HOT range 2) COLD range 3) Upper level 4) Lower level 4. Pull out the level gauge and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is below thelower level on the “ HOT ” range, add the recommended automatic transmissionfluid up to the upper level. ! Checking the fluid level when the...

& Recommended grade andviscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own baseoils and additives. Never use differentbrands together. Oil grade: API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-ture Rear differential gear oil & Checking the gear oil level CVT models (Legacy) 1) Fill...

11-28 Maintenance and service 3.6 L models 1) Filler plug 2) Drain plug 3) Oil level Others 1) Filler plug 2) Drain plug 3) Oil level Remove the plug from the filler hole andcheck the oil level. The oil level should bekept even with the bottom of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom...

SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-ture Power steering fluid & Checking the fluid level WARNING Be careful not to burn yourselfbecause the fluid may be hot. CAUTION . When power steering fluid is being added, use only clean fluid,and be careful not to allow anydirt into the tank. And never...

11-30 Maintenance and service 2. Check the fluid level of the reservoirtank.When the fluid is hot after the vehicle hasbeen run: Check that the oil level isbetween “ HOT MIN ” and “ HOT MAX ” on the surface of the reservoir tank.When the fluid is cool before the vehicle isrun: Check that the oil lev...

Check the fluid level on the outside of thereservoir. If the level is below “ MIN ” , add the recommended brake fluid to “ MAX ” . Use only brake fluid from a sealedcontainer. & Recommended brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brakefluid CAUTION Never use different brands of brakefluid to...

11-32 Maintenance and service Use only clutch fluid from a sealedcontainer. & Recommended clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brakefluid CAUTION Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4brake fluids even if they are of thesame brand. Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate asdescribed in...

Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play andreserve distance according to the main-tenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . & Checking the brake pedalfree play 1) 0.08 – 0.18 in (2 – 5 mm) Stop the engine and firmly depress thebrake pedal several times. Lightly pull theb...

11-34 Maintenance and service & Checking the clutch pedalfree play 1) 0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm) Lightly press the clutch pedal down withyour finger until you feel resistance, andcheck the free play.If the free play is not within properspecification, contact your SUBARU deal-er. Replacement of b...

Tires and wheels & Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tirespresent on your vehicle. ! All season tires The factory-installed tires on your newvehicle except 2.5 L turbo models are allseason tires.All season tires are designed to providean adequate measure of traction, handlingand...

11-36 Maintenance and service Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 ) Garage temperature: 60 8 F (15.6 8 C) Outside temperature Adjusted pressure [psi (kPa, kgf/cm 2 )] Front Rear 30 8 F ( − 1 8 C) 36 (250, 2.5) 35 (240, 2.4) 10 8 F ( − 12 8 C) 38 (265, 2.65) 37 (255, 2.55) − 10 8 F ( − 23 8 C) 40 (28...

mately one minute. This indicatesthe TPMS is unable to monitor allfour road wheels. Contact yourSUBARU dealer as soon as possiblefor tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting. If the lightilluminates steadily after blinkingf o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e m i n u t e ,promptly contact...

11-38 Maintenance and service NOTE . The air pressure in a tire increases by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3kgf/cm 2 ) when the tire becomes warm. . The tires are considered cold when the vehicle has been parked for at least3 hours or has been driven less than 1mile (1.6 km). WARNING Do not let a...

. Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in center) Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tiremagnifies the effects of road-surfacebumps and dips, possibly resulting invehicle damage. WARNING Driving at high speeds with exces-sively low tire pressures can causethe tires to deform severely and torapidly...

11-40 Maintenance and service cause the vehicle to hydroplane.The resulting loss of vehicle controlcan lead to an accident. NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread reg-ularly and replace the tires before theirtread wear indicators become visible. & Tire rotation direction mark Example of tire ro...

& Tire replacement The wheels and tires are important andintegral parts of your vehicle ’ s design; they cannot be changed arbitrarily. Thetires fitted as standard equipment areoptimally matched to the characteristicsof the vehicle and were selected to givethe best possible combination of runnin...

11-42 Maintenance and service Aluminum wheels Aluminum wheels can be scratched anddamaged easily. Handle them carefully tomaintain their appearance, performance,and safety. . When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to changea flat, always check the tightness of thewheel n...

In areas where water freezes in winter,use an anti-freeze type windshield washerfluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluidcontains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-perature varies according to how much itis diluted, as indicated in the followingtable. Washer Fluid Con...

11-44 Maintenance and service . Return the passenger-side wiper arm to its original position beforereturning the driver-side wipera r m t o i t s o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .Otherwise, the passenger-sidewiper assembly and driver-sidewiper assembly will touch eacho t h e r, p o s s i b l y r e s...

1) Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not providedwith two metal spines, remove the metalspines from the old blade rubber andinstall them in the new blade rubber. 3. Align the claws of the support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the bladerubber assembly into the support until itlock...

4. Align the claws of the plastic supportwith the grooves in the blade rubberassembly, then slide the blade rubberassembly into place. Securely retain both ends of the rubberwith the stoppers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,the wiper may scratch the rear windowgla...

11-48 Maintenance and service remove rings, metal watchbands,and other metal jewelry. Neverallow metal tools to contact thepositive battery terminal and any-thing connected to it WHILE youare at the same time in contactwith any other metallic portion ofthe vehicle because a short cir-cuit will resul...

11-50 Maintenance and service Main fuse Main fuse box The main fuses are designed to meltduring an overload to prevent damage tothe wiring harness and electrical equip-ment. Check the main fuses if anyelectrical component fails to operate (ex-cept the starter motor) and other fuses aregood. A melted...

prints or grease on the bulb surface,wipe them away with a soft clothmoistened with alcohol. NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con- sult your SUBARU dealer for properadjustment of the headlight aim. . It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you havethe bulbs replaced by you...

11-52 Maintenance and service ! High beam light bulbs 1. Remove the air intake duct (right-handside). For the method to remove the airintake duct, refer to “ Removing air intake duct ” F 11-7. Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove thesecured clip of the washer tank. To makeit easy to access ...

11-54 Maintenance and service 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 1) For left-hand side 2) For right-hand side 3. Turn the socket clockwise (right-handside) or counterclockwise (left-hand side). 4. Pull out the socket.5. Pull out the bulb from the socket andreplace the bulb with a new one. 6. Af...

1) Back-up light 2) Tail light 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand remove it. 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace it with a new one. 4. Install the bulb socket by turning itclockwise.5. Install the light cover on the rear gate. & License plate light ! Legacy NOTE It may be...

11-60 Maintenance and service & Door step light 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge ofthe lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. & Cargo area light (Outback) 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge ofthe lens with a...

Specifications ..................................................... 12-2 Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2 Engine ............................................................... 12-3 Electrical system ................................................ 12-3 Capac...

12-2 Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Item Legacy Outback 2.5 L non-turbo 2.5 L turbo 3.6 L 2.5 L non-turbo 3.6 L Drive system AWD Transmission type MT CVT MT AT MT CVT AT Overall length 186.4 (4,735) 188.2 (4,780) Over...

12-4 Specifications & Capacities Fuel tank 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) Engine oil 2.5 L models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.6 L models 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt) Transmission oil (MT) 3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt) Transmission fluid (CVT) 13.2 US qt (12.5 liters, 1...

12-6 Specifications Fuses and circuits & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 15A . Trailer hitch connector 2 20A . Rear power window (left side) 3 20A . Power window (driver ’ s side) 4 7.5A . Navigation system . Front wiper deicer . Moonroof 5 7.5A ....

12-8 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment A) Main fuse Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 7.5A . CVT control unit 2 7.5A . Horn LO 3 7.5A . Horn HI 4 15A . Low beam headlight (right side) 5 15A . Low beam headlight (left side) 6 20A . Fuel pump 7 10A . High beam headlight ...

12-10 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.

Vehicle identification 1) Emission control label 2) Vehicle identification number 3) Certification and bar code label 4) Tire inflation pressure label 5) Vehicle identification number plate 6) Model number label 7) Fuel label 8) Air conditioner label Specifications 12-13

For U.S.A. ........................................................... 13-2 Tire information .................................................. 13-2 Tire labeling ....................................................... 13-2 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 13-5 Glossary of tire...

13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. The following information has beencompiled according to Code ofFederal Regulations “ Title 49, Part 575 ” . Tire information & Tire labeling Many markings (e.g. Tire size, TireIdentification Number or TIN) areplaced on the sidewal...

Example: (6) Load Index: A numerical code which specifies the maximum loada tire can carry at the speedindicated by its speed symbol, atmaximum inflation pressure.For example, “ 91 ” means 1,356 lbs (615 kg), “ 90 ” means 1,323 lbs (600 kg), “ 89 ” means 1,279 lbs (580 kg) WARNING Load indices apply...

13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Maximum load rating The load rating at the maximumpermissible weight load for this tire.For example, “ MAX. LOAD 615 kg (1,356 LBS) @ 350 kpa (51 PSI)MAX. PRESS. ” WARNING Maximum load rating appliesonly to the tire, not to thevehicle. Putting...

& Recommended tire inflation pressure ! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’ s tires is as follows. Tire size P205/60R16 91V P215/70R16 99S P225/60R17 98T P215/50R17 90V P225/50R17 93V 225/45R18 91W Wheel size 16 6 6 1/2JJ 16 6 6 1/...

13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Vehicle placard The vehicle placard is affixed to thedriver ’ s side B-pillar. Example: U.S.-spec. models Canada-spec. models The vehicle placard shows originaltire size, recommended cold tireinflation pressure on each tire atmaximum loaded ve...

13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ing on a vehicle. . Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufac-turer as primarily intended for useon lightweight trucks or multipur-pose passenger vehicles. . Load rating The maximum load that a tire israted to carry for a given infl...

13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects accessory weight, and normal oc-cupant weight (distributed in accor-dance with Table 1 that is ap-pended to the end of this section)and dividing by 2. . Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheeland tire assembly securely duringte...

13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Calculating total and load ca-pacities varying seating con-figurations Calculate the available load capa-city as shown in the followingexamples: Example 1A Vehicle capacity weight of thevehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), whichis indicated on the ve...

13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects form to Federal Safety Require-ments in addition to these grades. & Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under con-trolled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course.For e...

14-4 Index Climate control system Automatic................................................................ 4-8Manual ................................................................... 4-4 Clock........................................................................ 3-24Clutch Fluid ..................

14-6 Index Front seat ............................................................... 1-5Rear seat .............................................................. 1-10 Headlight ......................................................... 3-27, 11-50 Flasher ................................................

14-8 Index P Parking ..................................................................... 7-33 Brake ................................................................... 7-34Tips ...................................................................... 7-37 Periodic inspections ...........................

14-10 Index Sun visors................................................................... 6-4Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-38Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5 T Tachometer ..........................................................

GAS STATION REFERENCE & Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher . ! Turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher . For temporary purposes if premium unleaded gasoline is not available, you may use regul...