Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited 2006 Wagon Owner's Manual PDF

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owners Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owners Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this man- ual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS- TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and de- signs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any ob- ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous- ly sold. This Owners Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series.

1) Legacy Sedan 2) Legacy Station wagon 3) OUTBACK Sedan 4) OUTBACK Station wagon

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Warranties

Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:

SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.

Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:

SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.

How to use this owners man- ual

Using your Owners manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, fol- low the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the infor- mation you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS air- bags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau- tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the opera- tion of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate

If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, the display con- tains mercury. Therefore, the dis- play of the navigation system must be removed before vehicle disposal. Once the display has been removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of them as hazardous waste.

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the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and ex- plains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running prop- erly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Tire infor- mation, Uniform tire quality grading stan- dards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all thats in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to poten- tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual careful- ly in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safe- ly.

NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle.

Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means Do not, Do not do this, or Do not let this happen, depending upon the context.

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehi- cle, or both, could result if the cau- tion is ignored.

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Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

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CAUTION

Passengers windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Cigarette lighter

Seat heater

Child restraint lower anchor- ages

Child restraint top tether an- chorages

Horn

Windshield wiper deicer

Wiper intermittent

Windshield wiper and wash- er

Rear window wiper and washer

Lights

Parking lights, tail lights, li- cense plate lights and instru- ment panel illumination

Head lights

Turn signal

Illumination brightness

Mark Name

Engine hood

Trunk lid (Sedan)

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger

Air recirculation

Outside air

Engine oil

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Safety precautions when driving

Seatbelt and SRS airbag

Carefully read the sections Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags in chapter 1 of this own- ers manual for instructions and precau- tions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.

Washer

Door lock (Transmitter)

Door unlock (Transmitter)

Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear gate (Station wagon) (Trans- mitter)

Mark Name

All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protec- tion in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag.

The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Child safety

Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the childs age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained us- ing the seatbelts. According to ac- cident statistics, children are saf- er when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never al- low a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint de- vice or in a seatbelt. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improp- erly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLAC- ING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the Door locks section in chapter 2.

Always lock the passengers win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child op- erating the power window. Refer to the Power windows section in chapter 2. Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or oth- ers through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sun- ny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sun- ny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small chil- dren.

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Carefully read the sections Child restraint systems,*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag), and Seatbelts in chapter 1 of this owners manual for in- structions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.

Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

Drinking and driving

Drunken driving is one of the most fre- quent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up com- pletely before getting behind the wheel.

Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains car- bon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.

Avoid remaining in a parked vehi- cle for a lengthy time while the en- gine is running. If that is unavoid- able, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly. If at any time you suspect that ex- haust fumes are entering the vehi- cle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possi- ble. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all win- dows fully open. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent ex- haust gas from entering the vehi- cle.

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction and im- pairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking even if you drink just a lit- tle it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal acci- dent, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In ad- dition, if you are injured in the acci- dent, alcohol may increase the se- verity of that injury. Please dont drink and drive.

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Drugs and driving

If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the liter- ature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive af- ter taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.

Driving when tired or sleepy

Please do not continue to drive but in- stead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your- self before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driv- ing with others.

Car phone/cell phone and driving

Modification of your vehicle

Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers and other persons risk of being involved in a serious or fa- tal accident.

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentive- ness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your pas- sengers and other persons chanc- es of being involved in a serious ac- cident may increase.

Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your at- tention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/ cell phone, pull off the road and park in the a place before using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.

Your vehicle should not be modi- fied. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties.

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driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre- strained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be prop- erly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat- belt through the carriers handle. Never re- strain pets or pet carriers in the front pas- sengers seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.

Tire pressures

Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres-

sure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.

Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. Refer to the Tires and wheels section in chapter 11 for detailed information.

California proposition 65 warning

Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehi- cle control could lead to an acci- dent.

Engine exhaust, some of its constit- uents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can- cer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.

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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

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Illustrated index

Exterior

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1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-31) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-49) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-35) 5) Moonroof (page 2-25) 6) Roof rail (page 8-14) 7) Door locks (page 2-4) 8) Tire pressure (page 11-35) 9) Flat tires (page 9-4) 10) Tire chains (page 8-11) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-34) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 13) Towing hook (page 9-13)

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1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-38)

2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-18) 4) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 5) Towing hook (page 9-13) 6) Trunk lid (page 2-21) 7) Rear gate (page 2-24) 8) Bulb replacement (page 11-51) 9) Rear wiper blade assembly and rub-

ber replacement (page 3-37)

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Interior Passenger compartment area

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1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-32)

2) Seatbelt (page 1-11) 3) Center console (page 6-5) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-7)

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3 1 5 1 1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-36) 2) Dome lights (page 6-2) 3) Sun visors (page 6-3) 4) Cargo area light (page 6-2) 5) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-17) 6) Cargo area cover (page 6-12)

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1) Parking brake lever (page 7-35) 2) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-9) 3) Select lever (AT) (page 7-11) 4) Information display (page 3-26) 5) Clock (page 3-25) 6) Dashboard storage compartment

(page 6-4) 7) Navigation system (if equipped) (See

navigation system instruction manu- al.)

8) Glove box (page 6-4) 9) Hazard warning flasher switch (page

3-5) 10) Audio (page 5-1) 11) Climate control (page 4-1) 12) Ashtray (page 6-9) 13) Accessory power outlet (page 6-8) 14) Tilt steering(page 3-43) 15) Cup holder (page 6-7/page 6-7)

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Instrument panel

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1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Illumination brightness control (page

3-33) 3) Remote control mirror (page 3-41) 4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-38) 5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

switch (page 7-32) 6) Light control lever (page 3-31) 7) Combination meter (page 3-5/page

3-10) 8) Wiper control lever (page 3-34) 9) Cruise control (page 7-36) 10) Horn (page 3-43) 11) SRS airbag (page 1-38) 12) Fuse box (page 11-45) 13) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) 14) Power windows (page 2-19)

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Light control and wiper control levers/switches

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1) Parking light switch (page 3-33) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-34) 3) Mist (page 3-36) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-35) 5) Rear window wiper and washer

switch (page 3-37) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-35) 7) Light control lever (page 3-31) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-34) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-31) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam

change (page 3-31) 11) Turn signal (page 3-32)

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Combination meter U.S.-spec. vehicles

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1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9/page 3-13)

2) Tachometer (page 3-8/page 3-12) 3) Speedometer (page 3-6/page 3-10) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8/page 3-12) 5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-7/page 3- 11)

6) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/ page 3-11)

7) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-24)

8) Gear position indicator (page 3-24)

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Canada-spec. vehicles

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1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9/page 3-13)

2) Tachometer (page 3-8/page 3-12) 3) Speedometer (page 3-6/page 3-10) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8/page 3-12) 5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-7/page 3- 11)

6) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/ page 3-11)

7) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-24)

8) Gear position indicator (page 3-24)

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Warning and indicator light

Mark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-14

Front passengers seatbelt warning light 3-14

SRS airbag system warning light 3-16

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp

3-17

Charge warning light 3-18

Oil pressure warning light 3-18

AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped)

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or ABS warning light 3-20

or Brake system warning light 3-20

Door open warning light 3-22

Low fuel warning light 3-21

All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (if equipped) 3-22

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi- cator light (if equipped)

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Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

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Security indicator light 3-23

Turn signal indicator lights 3-24

High beam indicator light 3-25

Cruise control indica- tor light (if equipped) 3-25

Cruise control set indi- cator light (if equipped) 3-25

Light indicator light 3-25

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Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped)

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or Passenger airbag ON indicator light 3-17

or Passenger airbag OFF indicator light 3-17

SPORT mode indica- tor light (if equipped) 3-24

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Trunk/cargo area

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1) Jack handle (page 9-18) 2) Jack (page 9-18) 3) Spare tire (page 9-2)

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Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owners Manual supplement for the monitor.

Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page

Alarm system Alarm system Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-14

Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)

0 second / 30 seconds 30 seconds 2-16

Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))

Operation / Non-operation Non-operation 2-18

Passive arming Operation / Non-operation Non-operation 2-17

Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-7

Audible signal Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-10

Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-6

Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 min. / Continuous opera- tion

Operation for 15 min.

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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 min. / Continuous opera- tion

Operation for 15 min.

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Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless entry system

OFF / Short / Normal / Long Normal 6-2

Battery drainage prevention func- tion

Battery drainage prevention function Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-6

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats .......................................................... 1-2 Manual seat ............................................................. 1-3 Power seat (if equipped) ........................................ 1-4 Reclining the seatback ........................................... 1-4 Head restraint adjustment ..................................... 1-5 Active head restraint .............................................. 1-6 Lumbar support (if equipped) ................................ 1-6

Seat heater (if equipped) ................................... 1-7 Rear seats ........................................................... 1-7

Folding down the rear seat Station wagon ....... 1-8 Head restraint adjustment ..................................... 1-8

Armrest (if equipped) ......................................... 1-10 Loading long objects (Sedan) ............................... 1-10

Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-11 Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. 1-11 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 1-12 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) .................................................................. 1-13 Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 1-13 Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ 1-15 Seatbelt maintenance ............................................. 1-21

Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21 System monitors .................................................... 1-22 System servicing .................................................... 1-23 Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-24

Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-25 Where to place a child restraint system ............... 1-26 Choosing a child restraint system ........................ 1-27

Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt .................................................................. 1-28

Installing a booster seat ......................................... 1-31 Installation of child restraint systems by use of

lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... 1-32 Top tether anchorages ........................................... 1-36

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .............................................................. 1-38 Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder

restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers ............................. 1-38

Subaru advanced frontal airbag system .............. 1-43 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag .............. 1-53 SRS airbag system monitors ................................. 1-59 SRS airbag system servicing ................................ 1-60 Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-61

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seats

Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Conse- quently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have out- grown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appro- priate for the childs age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times.

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Manual seat Fore and aft adjustment

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the le- ver and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.

Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then re- lease the lever and make sure the seat is securely locked into place.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, see the Child restraint sys- tems section in this chapter.

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To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the ve- hicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious inter- nal injury or death.

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The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining le- ver to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.

Seat cushion height adjustment (drivers seat)

The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.

Power seat (if equipped) Fore and aft adjustment

To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or back- ward.

NOTE During backward-forward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat height.

Reclining the seatback

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To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the ve- hicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious inter- nal injury or death.

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To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.

Seat cushion angle adjustment (Drivers seat only)

To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up

or push down the front end of the control switch.

Seat height adjustment (Drivers seat only)

To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.

Head restraint adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is clos- est to the top of the occupants ears.

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Active head restraint

The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupants ears.

Lumbar support (if equipped)

Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back.

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Each active head restraint is ef- fective only when its height is properly adjusted and the driver/ passenger sits in the correct posi- tion on the seat. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints. The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehi- cle experiences only a slight im- pact in the rear. The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.

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Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the ACC or ON position.

Each seat heater has four levels of adjust- ment. To use the heater in the right-hand seat, turn the R adjustment knob forward until the mark reaches the desired position. To activate the heater in the left- hand seat, turn the L adjustment knob forward until the mark reaches the desired position. Each heater warms the seat most quickly with the mark on the adjustment knob in the furthest-for- ward position. An indicator light on the ad- justment knob for each seat heater comes on when that seat heater is activated.

When the vehicles interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.

NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

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There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When us- ing the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned. Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the ab- domen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

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Folding down the rear seat Station wagon

Unlock the seatback by pushing the re- lease button and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original posi- tion, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.

Head restraint adjustment

Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.

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Rear windows side seating position

Sedan

Station wagon

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is clos- est to the top of the occupants ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility.

Rear center seating position

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

When the rear center seating position is occupied, place the head restraint in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to an appropriate po- sition depending on your sitting height.

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head restraint to improve rearward visibil- ity.

Armrest (if equipped)

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To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest.

Loading long objects (Sedan)

Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the panel down while pressing the release tab down.

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Seatbelts

Seatbelt safety tipsSecure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting for- ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equiva- lent. Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the drivers proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury.

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All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fit- ting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. Each seatbelt is designed to sup- port only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more per- sons even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if dam- age is not obvious.

Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater. Consequent- ly, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child re- straint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the childs height and weight. Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploys.

Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suit- able for your vehicle. See information on Child restraint systems section in this chapter.

Children If a child is too big for a child restraint sys-

tem, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. Ac- cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating posi- tions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help pro- vide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the childs waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the childs arm or behind the childs back.

Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.

Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ELR)

The drivers seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating po- sitions. For instructions and pre- cautions concerning the child re- straint system, see the Child re- straint systems section in this chapter.

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Automatic/Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (A/ELR)

Each passengers seatbelt has an Auto- matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emer- gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR has an additional locking mode Au- tomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode in- tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out com- pletely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that po- sition and the seatbelt cannot be extend- ed. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func- tions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retract- ed fully, ALR mode is released.

When securing a child restraint system on the passengers seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is re- moved, make sure that the retractor is re- stored to the Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ELR) function by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully. For instructions on how to convert the re- tractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the Child restraint systems section in this chapter.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the drivers and front passengers seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following il- lustration and sounding a chime.

Drivers warning light

Front passengers warning light

Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po- sition, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the drivers seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the drivers and/or front passengers seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 sec- onds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will remain lit for 15 seconds. If the drivers and/or front passengers seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition

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switch), the warning lights will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts.

NOTE If the driver and/or front passenger

unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fasten- ing, the seatbelt warning device oper- ates as follows according to the vehi- cle speed.

At speeds lower than approximate- ly 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound.

At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. It is possible to cancel the warning

operation that follows the 6-second

warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the drivers seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, howev- er, the complete sequence of the warn- ing operation resumes. For further de- tails about canceling the warning oper- ation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If there is no passenger on the front pas- sengers seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passengers seat will be deac- tivated. The front passengers occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passen- gers seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from func- tioning correctly or cause the device to fail.

Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback.

Do not store a heavy load in the seat- back pocket.

Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passengers seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.

Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the Manual seat in the front seats sec- tion in Chapter 1 in this owners manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passengers seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passengers seat is empty or it is de- activated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and the child occupant.

Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt warning device for front passengers seat still does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an in- spection.

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Fastening the seatbelt

Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Drivers seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passengers seat: Adjust the seat- back to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of in- jury. Keep the lap belt as low as possi- ble on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones in- stead of across the weaker abdo- men. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will in- crease, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death.

Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an ac- cident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.

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4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. To lower the an- chor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the an- chor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.

Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.

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Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on Station wagon)

1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.

Rear center seatbelt on Station wag- on model

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle

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Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the re- cess of the ceiling.

1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the slot located at the front of the re- cess by pulling the connector (tongue) plate rearward.

Fastening the seatbelt with the web- bing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, espe- cially when inserting the connec- tors tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twist- ed.

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2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead retractor.

3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connector (tongue) at- tached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right-hand side until a click is heard.

If the belt stops before reaching the buck- le, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be un- locked, let the belt retract slightly after giv- ing it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the mark on the connector (tongue) and the mark on the buck- le face outwards.

5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked CENTER on the left-hand side until it clicks.

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low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.

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1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob- ject into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will discon- nect from the buckle.

2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess on the ceiling and then insert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the recess.

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Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously af- fect their strength.

Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in- cluding the webbing and all hardware pe- riodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re- place the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.

Front seatbelt pretensioners

The drivers and front passengers seat- belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident in- volving a moderate to severe frontal colli- sion.

The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the front seat occupant.

When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated,

Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Other- wise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neat- ly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.

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an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and there- fore must be replaced.

NOTE Seatbelt pretensioners are not de-

signed to activate in minor frontal im- pacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll- over accidents.

The drivers seat and passengers seat pretensioners and frontal airbag operate simultaneously.

Pretensioners are designed to func- tion on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the drivers and front passengers seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- belt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

If either front seatbelt does not re- tract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the preten- sioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible. If the front seatbelt retractor assem-

bly or surrounding area has been dam- aged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt pretensioners by alerting him to the contents of this section.

System monitors

SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seat- belt pretensioners share the control mod- ule with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pre- tensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag sys- tem warning light will show normal system

To obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts prop- erly fastened. Refer to Seatbelts section in this chapter. Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assem- blies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activa- tion of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoper- ative, possibly resulting in seri- ous injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seatbelt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

When discarding front seatbelt re- tractor assemblies or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, con- sult your SUBARU dealer.

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operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

Front sub sensor (Right-hand side) Front sub sensor (Left-hand side) Airbag control module (including impact

sensors) Frontal airbag module (Drivers side) Frontal airbag module (Front passen-

gers side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-

hand side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-

hand side) Side airbag module (Drivers side) Side airbag module (Front passengers

side) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel

house right-hand side) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel

house left-hand side) Curtain airbag module (Right side) Curtain airbag module (Left side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Drivers side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-

gers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Drivers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-

gers side) Drivers seat position sensor

Front passengers seatbelt tension sen- sor

Front passengers occupant detection system weight sensor

Front passengers occupant detection control module

Front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

All related wiring

System servicing

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi- nor collision or not inflate in a se- vere collision), which may increase the risk of injury.

Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position

Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving

When discarding a seatbelt retrac- tor assembly or scrapping the en- tire vehicle damaged by a colli- sion, consult your SUBARU deal- er.

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NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is dam- aged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not op- erate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

Precautions against vehicle modification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.

Tampering with or disconnecting the systems wiring could result in accidental activation of the seat- belt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inopera- tive, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connec- tors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pre- tensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or re- pair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer perform the work.

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pertensioners.

Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.

Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle plac- ard attached to the door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owners Manual.

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Child restraint systems

Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compati- ble with your vehicle and is appropriate for the childs age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in ve- hicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt por- tion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those covered under the section in this manual, entitled Installation of child restraint sys- tems by use of lower and tether anchorag- es (LATCH)).

Children could be endangered in an acci- dent if their child restraints are not proper- ly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturers instructions.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot pro- tect the child from injury in a colli- sion, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Addition- ally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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Where to place a child re- straint system

The following are SUBARUs recommen- dations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle.

A: Front passengers seat You should not install a child restraint sys- tem (including a booster seat) due to the hazard to children posed by the passen- gers airbag.

B: Rear seat, window-side seating po- sitions Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems. In these positions, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and lower anchorages (bars) are provided for installing a child restraint system.

Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projec- tion of the seat cushion. In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.

C: Rear seat, center seating position Installing a child restraint system is not recommended, although the A/ELR seat- belt and an upper anchorage (tether an- chorage) are provided in this position. Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projec- tion of the seat cushion. In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.

Children should be properly re- strained at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on any seat. Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously. Additionally, children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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Choosing a child restraint system

Choose a child restraint system that is ap- propriate for the childs age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child re- straint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for United States or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufactures statement of compli- ance in the document attached to the sys- tem. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is com- patible with the vehicle in which it will be used.

Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint de- vice which is appropriate for the childs age, height and weight. Ac- cording to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions.

SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGERS SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFE- TY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSEN- GERS SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SE- RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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Installing child restraint sys- tems with A/ELR seatbelt

Installing a rearward facing child re- straint

1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system follow-

ing the instructions provided by its manu- facturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the re- tractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the re- tractor functions as ALR.

Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturers instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased.

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6. Push and pull the child restraint system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seat- belt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).

8. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract com- pletely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.

NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the

ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by retracting the seatbelt fully.

Installing forward facing child re- straint

1. Place the child restraint system in the seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system follow- ing the instructions provided by its manu- facturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the re- tractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the re- tractor functions as ALR.

6. Before having a child sit in the child re- straint system, move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seat- belt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).

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8. If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top teth-

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er anchor and tighten the top tether. See the Top tether anchorages for additional instructions.

9. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract com- pletely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.

NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.

Installing a booster seat

1. Place the booster seat in the rear seat- ing position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child

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Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturers instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased.

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following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Take care not to twist the seatbelt. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of childs shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the childs hips.

4. To remove the booster seat, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract.

Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of in- jury to the child.

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Never place the shoulder belt un- der the childs arm or behind the childs back. If an accident oc- curs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child. The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury. Place the lap belt as low as possi- ble on the childs hips. A high-po- sitioned lap belt will increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. Make sure the shoulder belt is po- sitioned across the center of childs shoulder. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sud- den braking or in a collision.

Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

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Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehi- cle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedi- cated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH sys- tem (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren).

Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper an- chorages (tether anchorages) for accom- modating such child restraint systems.

The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on

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 where the seat cushion meets the seatback.

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When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturers instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased. 100652

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The tether anchorages (upper anchorag- es) are provided for all the seating posi- tions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat.

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You will find marks at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks in-

dicate the positions of the lower anchorag- es (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback.

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the seat cushion and seatback a little wid- er to locate the two anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system.

Station wagon: Remove the two covers from the selected side of the rear seat- back to expose the anchorages (bars) to be used for installation of the child re- straint system.

2. While following the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint system manu- facturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at marks on the bottom of the rear seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught.

3. [If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses teth- er belts to connect the child restraint sys- tem properly to the lower anchorages)] While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt. 4. Connect the top tether hook to the teth- er anchorage and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the top teth- er, read the following Top tether anchor- ages.

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5. Before seating a child in the child re- straint system, try to move seat back and forth and left and right to verify that it is held securely in position. 6. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion.

If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.

Top tether anchorages Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchorages so that a child restraint system having a top tether can be in- stalled in the rear seat. When installing a child restraint system using top tether, proceed as follows, while observing the in-

structions by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Since a top tether can provide additional stability by offering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle, we recommend that you use a top tether whenever one is required or avail- able.

Tether anchorage location

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Three tether anchorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat head restraint. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage.

Station wagon

Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left positions, are already installed on the rear edge of the roof. Open the cover flap to use each anchor- age.

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To hook the top tether

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1. Remove the head restraint at the seat- ing position where the child seat has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchor- ages; lift up the head restraint while press- ing the release button. Store the head restraint in the trunk. Avoid placing the head restraint in the passen- ger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compart- ment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

2. Open the cover flaps to use the an- chorages.

3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely.

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1. Remove the head restraint at the seat- ing position where the child restraint sys- tem has been installed with the seatbelt or

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Do not route the top tether over the head restraint. It may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly. When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts. If the top tether still can- not be fastened tightly, remove the head restraint.

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lower anchorages; lift up the head re- straint while pressing the release button. Store the head restraint in the cargo area. Avoid placing the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

2. Open the cover flaps to use the an- chorages.

3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely.

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- straint system. This name is used be- cause the airbag system supplements the vehicles seatbelts.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and/or front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploys.

Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers

Your vehicle is equipped with a supple- mental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating po- sition and each rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint sys- tem (SRS) consists of six airbags. The configurations are as follows:

Drivers and front passengers frontal airbags

Drivers and front passengers side air- bags

Curtain airbags (for driver, front pas-

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senger, and window-side rear passen- gers)

These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt.

The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the Front seatbelt pre- tensioners section in this chapter.

To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the Seatbelts section in this chapter. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed faster than the blink of an eye and force to pro- tect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in prop- er position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident brak- ing. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.

The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or be- tween you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob- jects could interfere with its prop- er operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

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NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him or her to the applicable section in this owners manual.

Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater.

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Consequently, we strongly rec- ommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child re- straint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appro- priate for the childs age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating po- sitions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys- tem, see the Child restraint sys- tems section in this chapter. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passengers seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trou- ble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.

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Components

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1) Airbag control module (including impact sensors)

2) Frontal airbag module (drivers side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passen-

gers side) 4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 6) Side airbag module (drivers side) 7) Side airbag module (front passengers

side) 8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-

hand side) 9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-

hand side) 10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (drivers side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passengers

side) 13)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

right-hand side) 14)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

left-hand side) 15)Curtain airbag module (right side) 16)Curtain airbag module (left side) 17)Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-

gers side) 18)Seatbelt buckle switch (drivers side) 19)Drivers seat position sensor 20)Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-

sor 21)Front passengers occupant detection

system weight sensor 22)Front passengers occupant detection

control module 23)Front passengers frontal airbag ON and

OFF indicator 24)SRS airbag system warning light

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12 34

5

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6 18 19

24

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20 17

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1) Airbag control module (including impact sensors)

2) Frontal airbag module (drivers side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passen-

gers side) 4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 6) Side airbag module (drivers side) 7) Side airbag module (front passengers

side) 8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-

hand side) 9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-

hand side) 10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (drivers side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passengers

side) 13)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

right-hand side) 14)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

left-hand side) 15)Curtain airbag module (right side) 16)Curtain airbag module (left side) 17)Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-

gers side) 18)Seatbelt buckle switch (drivers side) 19)Drivers seat position sensor 20)Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-

sor 21)Front passengers occupant detection

system weight sensor 22)Front passengers occupant detection

control module 23)Front passengers frontal airbag ON and

OFF indicator 24)SRS airbag system warning light

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Subaru advanced frontal air- bag system

Your vehicle is equipped with a Subaru advanced frontal airbag system that com- plies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem automatically determines the deploy- ment force of the drivers SRS frontal air- bag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas- sengers SRS frontal airbag and, if activat- ed, the deployment force of the SRS fron- tal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the drivers and front passengers sun visors beginning with the phrase EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag at- tached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase Even with Advanced Air Bags. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The subaru advanced frontal airbag system is a sup- plemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint system.

The drivers SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passengers SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark.

In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the drivers and front passengers head and chest.

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Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passengers seat. The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable force and can injure or even kill the child.

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Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can in- jure or even kill the child.

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The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Be- cause the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possi- ble and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag con- tacts an occupant not in proper po- sition such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking.

Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

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Drivers SRS frontal airbag The drivers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact, backward-forward adjustment of the drivers seat position and whether or not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. The backward-forward adjustment of the drivers seat position is monitored by the drivers seat position sensor under the

drivers seat. Whether or not the driver is wearing the seatbelt is monitored by the seatbelt buck- le switch. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the seat position sensor to malfunction, preventing the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or causing the system to fail.

Do not place articles/metal objects or in- stall any accessory other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the drivers seat. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to kick the drivers seat or push up its bot- tom surface with his/her feet.

Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle or under the drivers seat.

If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the drivers seat position sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will il- luminate. Although the drivers SRS fron- tal airbag can deploy regardless of the backward-forward adjustment of the driv- ers seat position even when the warning light is on, have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.

NOTE The drivers SRS side airbag, SRS cur- tain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system.

Front passengers SRS frontal air- bag

The front passengers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator op- erates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The total load on the seat is monitored by the passengers occupant detection sys- tem weight sensor under the seat. The system has another sensor that mon- itors the tension of the front passenger seatbelt. Using the total seat load and seatbelt tension data from the sensors, the occupant detection system deter- mines whether the front passengers SRS frontal airbag should or should not be in- flated. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even when the drivers SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or cause the system to fail.

Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants.

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Do not apply any strong impact to the front passengers seat such as by kicking.

Do not spill liquid on the front passen- gers seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off im- mediately.

Do not disassemble the front passen- gers seat.

Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front pas- sengers seat.

Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passengers seat.

The front passengers seat must not be used with the head restraint removed.

Do not leave any article including a child restraint system on the front passengers seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle en- gaged when you leave your vehicle.

Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt retractor.

Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the Manual seat in the front seats sec- tion in Chapter 1 in this owners manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passengers occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warn-

ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme- diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer.

NOTE The front passengers SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- sioner are not controlled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system.

Passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators

or : Front passengers frontal air-

bag ON indicator or : Front passengers frontal air-

bag OFF indicator

The front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located between the map lights. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passengers frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extinguished simultaneously, the sys- tem is faulty. Contact your SUBARU deal- er immediately for an inspection.

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Conditions in which front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag is not acti- vated

The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the fol- lowing conditions are met regarding the front passengers seat:

The seat is empty. The seat is equipped with a rearward

facing child restraint system and an infant is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.)

The seat is equipped with a forward fac- ing child restraint system and a small child is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.)

The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat. (See WARNING that follows.)

The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter- mined monitoring time period.

The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system (See WARNING that follows.) or by a small adult.

The front passengers occupant detec- tion system is faulty.

When the front passengers seat is occu- pied by a child, observe the following pre- cautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passengers seat, ac- tivating the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by a child.

Do not place any article on the seat oth- er than the child occupant and a child re- straint system.

Do not place more than one child on the seat.

Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback.

Do not store a heavy load in the seat- back pocket.

Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passengers seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.

If the front passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator extinguishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion if the front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indi- cator extinguishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By refer- ring to the child restraint manufacturers recommendations as well as the child re- straint system installation procedures in the Child restraint systems section in this chapter, correctly install the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and make sure that the front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGERS SRS FRON- TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward fac- ing child seat or booster seat be in- stalled in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seat- ed in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passen- gers seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passengers SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for chil- dren.

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goes out and the OFF indicator comes on.

If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator extinguishes, take the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant.

Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes after tak- ing relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passengers seat, the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupants seating posture. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indi-

cator illuminates while the OFF indica- tor extinguishes), take the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant.

Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and immedi- ately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is rec- ommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat.

Children who have outgrown a child re- straint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

Conditions in which front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag is activated

The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon im- pact when any of the following conditions is met regarding the front passengers seat.

When the seat is occupied by an adult.

When a heavy article is placed on the seat.

When the front passengers seat is occu- pied by an adult, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passengers seat, de- activating the front passengers SRS fron- tal airbag despite the fact that the seat is occupied by an adult.

Do not allow the rear seat occupant to lift the front passengers seat cushion us- ing his/her feet.

Do not place any article under the front passengers seat, or squeeze any article from behind and under the seat. This may lift the seat cushion.

Do not squeeze any article between the front passengers seat and side trim/pillar, door or center console box. This may lift the seat cushion.

If the passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator extinguishes even when the front passengers seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by the adult incorrect- ly sitting in the front passengers seat. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion,

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correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the OFF in- dicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains extinguished, take the following actions.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF po- sition.

Ensure that there is no article, book, shoe, or other object trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side of the seat.

Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

Next, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indi- cator should illuminate while the OFF indi- cator remains extinguished.

If the OFF indicator still illuminates while the ON indicator remains extinguished, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with disabilities may have on Subaru advanced frontal airbag system operation (U.S. only)

Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the Subaru advanced air- bag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following Subaru dis- tributors:

Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

Schuman Carriage Motors, Inc. 1234 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 808-592-4497

Triple J Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 6066, Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-646-9126

Trebol Subaru of Puerto Rico, Inc. P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828

There are currently no Subaru distributors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the Subaru distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

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Operation

1) Drivers side 2) Passengers side

The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys-

tem is designed to determine the activa- tion or deactivation condition of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag depend- ing on the total load on the front passen- gers seat monitored by the front passen- gers occupant detection system weight sensor. For this reason, only the drivers SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the system.

If the front sub sensors inside both front fenders and the impact sensors in the air- bag control module detect a predeter- mined amount of force during a frontal col- lision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only drivers module or both drivers and front passengers modules) instructing the module(s) to in- flate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driv- ers and front passengers SRS frontal air- bags use dual stage inflators. The two in- flators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, backward-for- ward adjustment of the drivers seat posi- tion and fastening/unfastening of the seat- belt in the case of the drivers SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the case of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the

drivers vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the de- flation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

Both when only the drivers SRS frontal airbag deploys and the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags deploy, the drivers and front passengers seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time.

Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the drivers abil- ity to maintain control of the vehicle.

When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These oc- currences are a normal result of the de- ployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

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The drivers SRS frontal airbag and front passengers SRS frontal airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an acci- dent involving a moderate to severe fron- tal collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are basi- cally not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents because deployment of only the drivers SRS fron- tal airbag or both drivers and front pas- sengers SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one- time-only basis.

SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passen- ger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on

the visible damage done to the vehicle it- self.

Examples of accident in which the drivers/drivers and front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.

A head-on collision against a thick con- crete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the drivers SRS frontal airbag or both drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activat- ed when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above.

Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driv- ers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy.

The only the drivers SRS frontal airbag or both drivers and front passengers SRS

Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a re- sult of deployment.

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frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the un- dercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the drivers/ drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to de- ploy.

There are many types of collisions which

might not necessarily require deployment of drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a trucks load bed, or if it sustains an oblique offset fron- tal impact, the drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of acci- dent forces involved.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal air- bag(s) will basically not deploy.

The drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not

to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision.

1) First impact 2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is impact- ed more than once, the drivers and/or front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once either or both of the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags is/are ac- tivated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an SRS AIRBAG label. In a moderate to severe side impact colli- sion, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supple- ments the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupants chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (be- tween the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An SRS AIRBAG mark is lo- cated at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact colli- sion, the SRS curtain airbag on the im- pacted side of the vehicle deploys be- tween the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupants head.

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The SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag are designed as only a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fas- ten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid in- juries that can result when an occu- pant is not seated in a proper up- right position.

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Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag de- ployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact. However, the force of its deployment may cause inju- ries if your head is too close to it.

Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side air- bag deployment.

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Never allow a child to kneel on the front passengers seat facing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seat seat- back. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side air- bag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passengers SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times. Never allow a child to kneel on the front and rear passengers seat facing the side window. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deploy- ment could injure the child seri- ously because his/her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag.

Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag de- ployment, they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicles occupants and cause injuries.

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Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The drivers and front passengers SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags de- ploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.

An impact sensor is located in each of the left and right center pillars and rear wheel houses. If a center pillar impact sensor

Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side win- dow, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the cur- tain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries. Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deployment of the SRS curtain air- bags, they could cause serious in- juries by coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by preventing deploy- ment of the curtain airbags. Before hanging clothing on the coat hooks, make sure there are no sharp objects in the pockets. Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers.

Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach la- bels or stickers to the front seat sur- face on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deploy- ment of the SRS side airbag, reduc- ing protection available to the front seats occupant.

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senses an impact force above a predeter- mined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact. If it is a rear wheel house impact sensor alone that senses a sufficiently strong impact force, the control module causes only the SRS curtain air- bag on the impacted side to inflate. After the deployment, the SRS side airbag im- mediately starts to deflate. The time re- quired from detection of an impact to de- flation of an SRS side airbag after deploy- ment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud in- flation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrenc- es are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to se- vere side impact collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in a lesser side im- pact. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to function on a one- time-only basis.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag

deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compart- ment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle it- self.

Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely de- ploy.

A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag.

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag sys- tem (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag are unlikely to deploy.

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1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact.

2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.

3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.

4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.

5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy- ment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy.

1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station-

ary). 2) The vehicle is struck from behind.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag are basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated.

1) First impact 2) Second impact A) SRS curtain airbag B) SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side im- pact collision, first with one vehicle and

immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

SRS airbag system monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG will show normal system operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ig- nition switch is turned to the ON position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)

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Front sub sensor (Left-hand side) Airbag control module (including impact

sensors) Frontal airbag module (Drivers side) Frontal airbag module (Front passen-

gers side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-

hand side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-

hand side) Side airbag module (Drivers side) Side airbag module (Front passengers

side) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel

house right-hand side) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel

house left-hand side) Curtain airbag module (Right side) Curtain airbag module (Left side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Drivers side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-

gers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Drivers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-

gers side) Drivers seat position sensor Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-

sor Front passengers occupant detection

system weight sensor Front passengers occupant detection

control module

Front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

All related wiring

SRS airbag system servicing

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi- nor collision or not inflate in a se- vere collision), which may increase the risk of injury.

Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving

When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no user-ser- viceable parts. Do not use electri- cal test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or discon- necting the systems wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.

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In the event that the SRS airbag is de- ployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. When the com- ponents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU

parts.

NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

The front part of the vehicle was in- volved in an accident in which the only the drivers SRS frontal airbag or both drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags did not deploy.

The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passengers SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

Either center pillar and rear wheel house or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy.

The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.

Precautions against vehicle modification

If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following, have an au- thorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas.

Under the center console Inside each front fender Steering wheel and column and nearby areas Top of the dashboard on front passengers side and nearby ar- eas Each front seat and nearby area Inside each center pillar In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side

To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any compo- nents or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifica- tions:

Installation of custom steering wheels Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard Installation of custom seats Replacement of seat fabric or leather Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat

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Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle.

Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accesso- ry to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts. Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.

Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle plac- ard attached to the drivers door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owners Manual. Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

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Keys and doors

Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number ............................................................. 2-2

Immobilizer ......................................................... 2-3 Security ID plate ..................................................... 2-3 Security indicator light ........................................... 2-4 Key replacement ..................................................... 2-4

Door locks ........................................................... 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5 Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6

Power door locking switches ............................ 2-6 Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-7

Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-7 Locking the doors .................................................. 2-8 Unlocking the doors ............................................... 2-9 Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ........................... 2-9 Illuminated entry ..................................................... 2-9 Vehicle finder function ........................................... 2-9 Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... 2-10 Selecting audible signal operation ....................... 2-10 Replacing the battery ............................................. 2-10 Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-11

Alarm system ...................................................... 2-14 System alarm operation ......................................... 2-14 Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-14 If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ................................................................... 2-15 Arming the system ................................................. 2-15 Disarming the system ............................................ 2-16

Valet mode ............................................................... 2-16 Passive arming ....................................................... 2-17 Tripped sensor identification ................................ 2-18 Shock sensors (dealer option) .............................. 2-18

Child safety locks ............................................... 2-18 Windows .............................................................. 2-19

Power windows ....................................................... 2-19 Trunk lid (Sedan) ................................................ 2-21

To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-21 To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-22 To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever ..... 2-22 Internal trunk lid release handle ............................ 2-22

Rear gate (Station wagon) ................................. 2-24 Moonroof (if equipped) ...................................... 2-25

Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .......................... 2-26 Moonroof (Station wagon) ..................................... 2-27

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Keys and doorsKeys

1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle. Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle.

Ignition switch Drivers door Glove box Trunk lid release lever

The valet key fits only the ignition switch

and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

Key number

1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The key number is stamped on the key

number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

For information on making replacement keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys- tem, refer to the Immobilizer section in this chapter.

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Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC or OFF position, thereby stop- ping the engine.

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Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicles immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the START position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds.

Each immobilizer key contains a tran- sponder in which the keys ID code is stored. When a key is inserted into the ig- nition switch and turned to the ON posi- tion, the transponder transmits the keys ID code to the immobilizer systems re- ceiver. If the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmit- ted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede nor- mal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. (Refer to the Ig- nition switch section [chapter 3].)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions:

Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside.

Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock the doors and rear gate (Station wagon).

Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehi- cle.

Security ID plate

1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The security ID is stamped on the security ID plate attached to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi- cle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combination meter.

Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may be- come hot. Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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Security indicator light

The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light comes on.

NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.

Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a re- placement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicles immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with your vehicles immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re-regis- tered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicles keys must be present- ed when a new key is registered. Any key that is not re-registered when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on re- placement keys and on the registration of keys with your immobilizer system, con- tact your SUBARU dealer.

Door locks

Locking and unlocking from the outside

To lock the drivers door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.

Lift the outside door handle to open an un- locked door.

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Locking without the key 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.

Locking without the key 1) Push the power door locking switch for-

ward. 2) Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the switch forward (LOCK side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (Station wagon) are locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle.

NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.

Locking and unlocking from the inside

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To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an un- locked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (Station wagon) are closed and locked before starting to drive.

Battery drainage prevention function

When a door or the rear gate (Station wagon) is not completely closed and the dome light, ignition switch light, and door

open warning light remain illuminated as a result, the lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention function after 10 minutes of illumination to prevent the battery from going dead. The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the set- ting.

NOTE When leaving the vehicle, please

make sure that all doors and the rear gate (Station wagon) are completely closed.

The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

Drivers switch

Front passengers switch

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All doors and the rear gate (Station wag- on) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the drivers side and the front passengers side doors.

To lock all doors (including the rear gate of a Station wagon), push the switch to the front (LOCK) position. To unlock all doors (including the rear gate of a Station wagon), pull the switch to the rear position.

When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.

NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using the pow- er door locking switches.

Key lock-in prevention func- tion

This function prevents the doors from be- ing locked with the key still in the ignition switch.

Behavior with key lock-in preven- tion function operative

With the drivers door open, the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the door locking switch is pushed to the front

(LOCK) position.

Behavior with key lock-in preven- tion function non-operative

If the lock lever is turned to the rear (LOCK) position with the drivers door open and the drivers door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driv- ers door is locked.

If the spare key is used to lock the driv- ers door from the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked.

This functions operative/non-operative setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for de- tails.

NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

Remote keyless entry sys- tem

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Two transmitters are provided for your ve-

Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those ex- perienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the bat- tery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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hicle.

The keyless entry system has the follow- ing functions.

Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the Station wagon) without a key

Locking and unlocking the doors (and trunk lid on the Sedan) without key

Unlocking the rear gate on the Station wagon without key

Unlocking the trunk lid on the Sedan without key

Sounding a panic alarm Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. See the next section Alarm system for detailed information.

The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. The systems operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.

The keyless entry system does not oper- ate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button : Lock/arm button

A: Panic button 1) Front 2) Back

Locking the doors

Press the button to lock all doors and rear gate (Station wagon). An elec- tronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

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Unlocking the doors

Press the button to unlock the driv- ers door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate (Station wagon), briefly press the button a second time within 5 sec- onds.

NOTE If the interval between the first and sec- ond presses of the button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.

Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate

Sedan The trunk lid unlocks when the button is pressed continuously for at least 2 seconds. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.

Station wagon Pressing the button opens the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.

Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light will illuminate when the button is pressed. This

light stays illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wagon) is not opened. If the button is pressed before 30 seconds have elapsed, this light will go out. The interior light must be set to the middle position in order for this function to operate. A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- nation period setting of the interior light in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the button three times in a five-sec- ond period will cause your vehicles horn to sound once and its turn signal lights to flash three times.

NOTE If the interval between presses is too short when you press the button three times, the system may not re- spond to the signals from the remote transmitter.

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Sounding a panic alarm

A PANIC button is located on the back of the transmitter. To activate the alarm, press the PANIC button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

Selecting audible signal op- eration

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn

the audible signal off. Do the following to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit in the drivers seat and shut all doors and the rear gate. 2. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch. 3. While holding down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after Step 2. 4. Open and close the drivers door once within 10 seconds after Step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to in- dicate completion of the setting.

You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer.

Replacing the battery

When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to de- crease. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

To replace the battery:

1. Open the transmitter case using a flat- head screwdriver.

2. Remove the old battery from the hold- er.

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1) Negative () side facing up

3. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to in- stall the new battery with the negative () side facing up. 4. Refit the removed half of the transmit- ter case.

After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry systems control unit. Press either the or button six times to synchronize the unit.

Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to pur- chase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-pro-

gram all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmit- ters into your system.

Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The sys- tem can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different.

Programming transmitter codes into system:

Bag containing transmitter

Transmitter circuit board

To register a new transmitter with the key- less entry system, it is necessary to pro- gram the transmitters code (identification number) into the system. A label showing the code is affixed to the bag containing the transmitter, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no bag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure: 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate (Station wagon) or trunk lid (Sedan). 2. Open the drivers door, sit on the driv- ers seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45 seconds.

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1)Open and close the drivers door once.

1) LOCK 2) ON

2) Insert the key into the ignition switch,

then turn it from the LOCK position to the ON position 10 times within 15 seconds.

NOTE When you complete step 2), an elec-

tronic tone will sound once. If you do not perform steps 1) and 2)

within 45 seconds, an error will occur. An electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the whole proce- dure again beginning with part 1.

4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds.

NOTE When part 4 of the procedure is com-

pleted, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds.

If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error will occur and the electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure.

5. Before the electronic tone stops sound- ing, press the power door lock knob to the LOCK side the same number of times as the leftmost digit of the transmitter code. For example, press the lock knob eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8.

NOTE The electronic tone will stop sound-

ing when you start entering the num- ber.

If you do not start entering the num- ber using the lock knob before the electronic tone stops sounding, an er- ror will occur. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure.

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onds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.

6. When you have finished entering the number, pull the lock knob to the UN- LOCK side within five seconds.

NOTE An electronic tone will sound. If you pull the lock knob to the UN-

LOCK side when more than five sec- onds have passed, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the proce- dure again starting with part 3.

7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure for each of the remaining digits of the transmitter code beginning with the sec- ond digit (counting from the left) and fin- ishing with the eighth digit.

NOTE When you finish entering the eighth

digit, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds.

If the interval between one push of the knob and the next exceeds five sec- onds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.

8. Before the electronic tone stops sound- ing, use the power door lock knob to again enter the transmitter code beginning with the leftmost digit.

NOTE If you do not start entering the number using the lock knob before the elec- tronic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 3.

9. When you have finished entering the code a second time, an electronic tone will sound for one second to indicate comple- tion of registration, provided the code en-

tered the second time is identical to that entered the first time.

NOTE If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again be- ginning with part 5. If an error occurs five times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.

10.If you wish to program another trans- mitter code into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be programmed into the system), perform the procedure beginning with part 4. When you have fin- ished programming all of the necessary transmitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch. 11.Test every registered transmitter to confirm correct operation.

Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry sys- tem has four memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmit- ters code remains in the memory. For se- curity reasons, lost transmitter codes should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program

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four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two cur- rent transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, pro- gram two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the systems memory.

NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmit- ters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehi- cle.

The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Your vehicles alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for de- activation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered:

The vehicles horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds.

If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) re- mains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maxi- mum of 3 minutes. If the door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

The alarm is triggered by:

Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid

Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only vehicles with shock sen- sors (dealer option))

Activating and deactivating the alarm system

To change the setting of your vehicles alarm system for activation or deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system (see Disarm- ing the system in this section). 2. Sit in the drivers seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a Station wagon). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON po- sition. 4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the drivers power door locking switch, open the drivers door within the following 1 sec- ond, and wait 10 seconds without releas- ing the switch. The setting will then be changed as follows:

If the system was previously activated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays AL oF and the horn sounds twice, indi- cating that the system is now deactivated.

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AL on and the horn sounds once, indi- cating that the system is now activated.

NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer.

If you have accidentally trig- gered the alarm system To stop the alarm

Do any of the following operations: Insert the key in the door lock of the

drivers door and turn it to the unlock posi- tion.

Press any button on the remote trans- mitter.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.

Arming the system To arm the system using remote transmitter

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if so equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid on the Sedan) are locked.

5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the Station wagon).

: Press to Arm the system. : Press to Disarm the system.

6. Briefly press the button (for less

than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the Station wagon) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once, and the indica- tor lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approximately every two seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveillance.

If any of the doors, (rear gate or trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automat- ically lock.

To arm the system using power door locking switches

1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) but leave only the driv- ers door or the front passengers door open.

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6. Push the front side (LOCK side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once and the indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every two seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveil- lance.

NOTE The system can be armed even if the

engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.

The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- formed by your SUBARU dealer.

If your vehicle is a Sedan and you un- lock the trunk using the remote trans- mitters button with the alarm system armed, the system will be tem- porarily placed in a standby state. The system will go back to the surveillance state upon locking the trunk.

The system is in the standby mode for a 30-second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter. The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period.

If any of the following actions is done during the standby period, the system will not switch to the surveillance state.

Doors are unlocked using the re- mote transmitter.

Any door (including the rear gate of a Station wagon or the trunk of a Sedan) is opened.

Ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

Disarming the system Briefly press the button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmit- ter. The drivers door will unlock, an elec- tronic chirp will sound twice, the turn sig- nal lights will flash twice and the indicator

light will go off.

To unlock all other doors and the rear gate (Station wagon), briefly press the button a second time within 5 seconds.

NOTE If the interval between the first and sec- ond presses of the button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond. Or the system can be disarmed by the following method, too.

Insert the key in the door lock of the drivers door and turn it to the unlock position.

Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro- ken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter. The system can be disarmed if you turn the ignition switch from the LOCK to the ON position with a registered key. Insert the key in the door lock of the driv- ers door and turn it to the unlock position.

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mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate (Station wagon) and panic acti- vation.

To enter the valet mode, change the set- ting of your vehicles alarm system for de- activation mode. (Refer to Activating and deactivating the alarm system in this sec- tion.) The security indicator light will con- tinue to flash once every three seconds in- dicating that the system is in the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of your vehicles alarm system for activation mode. (Refer to Activating and deactivat- ing the alarm system in this section.)

Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED.

To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

Arming the system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.

1) LOCK 2) ON

2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to

LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle.

4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will auto- matically arm after one minute.

In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock- ing switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm- ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.

In passive mode, the system will au- tomatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.

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Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the button on the transmitter.

Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Al- so, the number of flashes indicates the lo- cation of unauthorized intrusion or the se- verity of impact on the vehicle.

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows:

When a door or rear gate (Station wag- on) was opened: 5 times When the trunk (Sedan) was opened: 4 times When a strong impact or multiple im- pacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (deal- er option))

Shock sensors (dealer op- tion)

The shock sensors trigger the alarm sys- tem when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn signal lights to

flash for a short time when the sensed im- pact is weak, but it warns of a strong im- pact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation.

NOTE The shock sensors are not always

able to sense impacts caused by breaking in, and cannot sense an im- pact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer).

The shock sensors may sense vibra- tion like those shown in the following and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately depend- ing on where you usually park your ve- hicle. Example:

Vibration from construction site Vibration in multistory car park Vibration from trains You can have the sensitivity of the

shock sensors adjusted to your prefer- ence by your SUBARU dealer.

Child safety locks

Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled.

When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.

Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out.

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Windows

Power windows

The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Drivers side switches

1) Lock switch 2) For drivers window 3) For front passengers window 4) For rear left passengers window 5) For rear right passengers window

All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door.

Operating the drivers window

1) Open 2) Automatically open

To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without holding the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and re- lease it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly.

To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following.

When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyones fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window. Always lock the passengers win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power win- dow.

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To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held.

Operating the passengers windows

To open the passengers windows, push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired posi- tion.

To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired po- sition.

Locking the passengers windows

To lock the passengers windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the LOCK position, the passengers win- dows cannot be opened or closed. Press the switch again to cancel the pas- sengers window locking.

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Passengers side switches

Front passengers window switch 1) Open 2) Close

To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

Rear passengers window switches 1) Open 2) Close

To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

When the lock switch on the power win- dow switch cluster, located on the drivers side door, is in the LOCK position, the passengers windows cannot be operated with the passengers switches.

Trunk lid (Sedan)

To open and close the trunk lid from outside

The trunk lid can be opened using the re- mote keyless entry system. Refer to Re- mote keyless entry system section in this chapter. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the

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trunk lid down until the latch engages.

NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from in- side

Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.

To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever

When you entrust your vehicle key to an- other person, you can lock the trunk lid re- lease lever to prevent luggage in the trunk from being stolen. To lock the trunk lid re- lease lever, insert the master key or sub key into the key cylinder at the rear of the release lever and turn it counterclockwise. To unlock the trunk lid release lever, turn the key clockwise.

Internal trunk lid release han- dle

The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or

adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle downward as indi- cated by the arrow on the handle. This op- eration unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. The handle is made of material that re- mains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is ex- posed to ambient light even for a short time.

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Inspection Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for cor- rect operation. 1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

This places the latch in the locked posi- tion.

3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is released. If the latch is not released, contact your

Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release han- dle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is in- side the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.

Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of the han- dle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle while the ve- hicle is being driven, the handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety hazard.

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SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid. Also, if the movement of the release han- dle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Rear gate (Station wagon)

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either the keyless entry system or the power door locking switch. Refer to the Power door locking switches and Remote keyless entry system sec- tions in this chapter. To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up.

To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.

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NOTE Should the rear gate be unable to be unlocked due to a discharged battery, a fault in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can un- lock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to Rear gate (Station wagon) if the rear gate can- not be unlocked section in chapter 9.

Moonroof (if equipped)

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.

The moonroofs operate only when the ig- nition switch is in the ON position.

Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when open- ing or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

Never let anyones hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following. Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no ones hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moon- roof. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof. Never try to check the anti-entrap- ment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut. The anti-entrapment function does not operate when the moon- roof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilting the moonroof down.

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Tilting/sliding moonroof (Se- dan) Tilt function

1) Tilt up 2) Tilt down

The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed.

Push the rear side of the Tilt switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the Tilt switch to lower the moonroof.

Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com- pletely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.

NOTE One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is tilted up and down. Push the switch continu- ously to tilt the moonroof up and down.

Sliding function

1) Open 2) Close

Push the Open/Close switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon- roof. Push the Open/Close switch forward to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch. Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof com-

pletely. To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the OPEN or CLOSE side.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to open- ing the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compart- ment.

Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and the vehi- cles roof during closure, it automatically moves back to either of the following posi- tions according to the point at which it senses the object:

When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop posi- tion and fully closed position, it moves back to the halfway stop position and stops there.

When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop posi- tion and fully open position, it moves back to the fully open position and stops there.

The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moon- roof even when there is nothing trapped.

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NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recommend- ed that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.

Sun shades

The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

Moonroof (Station wagon) The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear moonroof has a sliding func- tion. Both moonroofs operate only when the ig- nition switch is in the ON position.

Tilting moonroof

1) Open 2) Close

To tilt up the front moonroof, open the sun shade and pull the switch to the OPEN side. To tilt down the front moonroof, push the switch to the CLOSE side, then quickly release it. If you wish to stop the tilting- down motion of the front moonroof part- way, either pull the switch to the OPEN side or push it to the CLOSE side.

Sliding moonroof

1) Open 2) Close

To fully open the rear moonroof, tilt up the front moonroof then pull the switch to the OPEN side and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position ap- proximately 6.7 in (17 cm) from its fully closed position. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the OPEN side again and quickly re- lease it. The rear moonroof will open to its fully open position. To stop the rear moon- roof at some selected mid-way point while it is moving toward its fully open position, momentarily push the switch to the CLOSE or OPEN side. To fully close the rear moonroof, push the

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switch to the CLOSE side then quickly release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position approximately 5.9 in (15 cm) before its ful- ly closed position. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the CLOSE side again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will fully close. The front moonroof can then be fully closed.

Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and during clo- sure, it automatically moves back by 5.9 in (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moon- roof even when there is nothing trapped.

NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recom-

mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.

Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to gen- erate at high speeds. If such a condi- tion has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 6.7 in (17 cm).

Sun shades

The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

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Ignition switch .................................................... 3-3 LOCK ....................................................................... 3-3 ACC .......................................................................... 3-4 ON ............................................................................ 3-4 START ...................................................................... 3-4 Key reminder chime ............................................... 3-5 Ignition switch light ................................................ 3-5

Hazard warning flasher ...................................... 3-5 Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ................. 3-5

Combination meter illumination ............................ 3-5 Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch .................................................................... 3-6

Speedometer ........................................................... 3-6 Odometer ................................................................. 3-7 Double trip meter .................................................... 3-7 Tachometer ............................................................. 3-8 Fuel gauge ............................................................... 3-8 Temperature gauge ................................................ 3-9

Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) .......... 3-10 Combination meter illumination ............................ 3-10 Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement upon turning on the ignition switch .................................................................... 3-10

Speedometer ........................................................... 3-10 Odometer ................................................................. 3-11 Double trip meter .................................................... 3-11 Tachometer ............................................................. 3-12 Fuel gauge ............................................................... 3-12

Temperature gauge ................................................ 3-13 Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-14

Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 3-14 SRS airbag system warning light .......................... 3-16 Front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF

indicators .............................................................. 3-17 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator lamp ....................................................... 3-17 Charge warning light .............................................. 3-18 Oil pressure warning light ..................................... 3-18 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT

vehicles) ................................................................ 3-18 Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) ...... 3-18 ABS warning light ................................................... 3-20 Brake system warning light ................................... 3-20 Low fuel warning light ............................................ 3-21 Door open warning light ........................................ 3-22 All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ......... 3-22 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

light (if equipped) ................................................. 3-22 Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if

equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) ................................. 3-22

Security indicator light ........................................... 3-23 SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ........... 3-24 Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) .... 3-24 Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) ................... 3-24 Turn signal indicator lights .................................... 3-24 High beam indicator light ....................................... 3-25 Cruise control indicator light ................................. 3-25

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Cruise control set indicator light .......................... 3-25 Headlight indicator light ........................................ 3-25 Front fog light indicator light ................................ 3-25

Clock .................................................................... 3-25 Information display (Vehicle without

Navigation System) ......................................... 3-26 Outside temperature indicator .............................. 3-27 Current fuel consumption ...................................... 3-28 Average fuel consumption .................................... 3-28 Driving range on remaining fuel ........................... 3-29 Journey time ........................................................... 3-30

Light control switch ........................................... 3-31 Headlights ............................................................... 3-31 High/low beam change (dimmer) .......................... 3-31 Headlight flasher .................................................... 3-32 Daytime running light system ............................... 3-32

Turn signal lever ................................................. 3-32 Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-33 Parking light switch ........................................... 3-33 Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-34 Wiper and washer ............................................... 3-34

Windshield wiper and washer switches ............... 3-35 Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station

wagon) .................................................................. 3-37 Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-38 Rear window defogger button ........................... 3-38 Mirrors ................................................................. 3-40

Inside mirror ........................................................... 3-40 Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ...... 3-40

Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-41 Tilt steering wheel .............................................. 3-43 Horn ..................................................................... 3-43

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Instruments and controlsIgnition switch

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.

NOTE Keep the ignition switch in the

LOCK position when the engine is not running.

Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position can cause the battery to go dead. If the ignition switch will not move from the LOCK position to the ACC po- sition, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ig- nition switch.

If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, cen- trifugal force may act on it as the vehi- cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn- ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a large keyholder is attached to the key,

your knees or hands may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ignition switch.

LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turning the key is difficult, turn the steer- ing wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.

Automatic transmission vehicles

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the selector lever is in the P position.

Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the sunroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

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Manual transmission vehicles

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the key is pushed in while turning it.

ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.

START

The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the ON position. If your registered key fails to start the en- gine, pull out the key once (the security in- dicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the START position and again try to start the engine.

NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:

The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.

The key is near another key that con- tains an immobilizer transponder.

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Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the drivers door opens and the key is in the LOCK or ACC positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the key is inserted in the igni- tion switch.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the in- strument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again.

NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges (Turbo models)

NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear po- larized glasses.

Combination meter illumina- tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Meter rims, gauge rims, warning lights, and indicator lights light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles light up. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 4. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 5. Dials in meters and gauges light up. 6. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

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Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles and sequential illumination of the combination meter that take place when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC posi- tion. With the A trip meter indication se- lected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/deac- tivated setting for movement of the meter needles and gauge needles when the ig- nition switch is turned to the ON position.

To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

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Briefly press the trip knob again. You can now establish the activated/deactivated setting for sequential illumination of the combination meter when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indication.

If you turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, or open and close the drivers door during the setting procedure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the new setting will be canceled.

NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumination is actual- ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu- mination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.

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Odometer

This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

The odometer/trip meter will also go off if you open and close the drivers door with- in 10 seconds of illumination of the odom- eter/trip meter.

Double trip meter

This meter display two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the mode indication alternately.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos- sible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of il- lumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the drivers door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/ trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.

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To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

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Vehicle communication system fault indication

The vehicle communication system car- ries various types of information (vehicle speed, running conditions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show . If the trip meter shows , immedi- ately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication sys- tem inspected.

NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing , the trip meter indication will appear for 10 sec- onds.

Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, the fuel gauge shows E even if the fuel tank contains fuel.

The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the fuel gauges dial, needle, and rim will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the drivers door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the E position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off.

The rim of the fuel gauge flashes five times when the amount of remaining fuel reaches 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal). If you turn the ignition switch to the

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

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LOCK position and back to the ON po- sition, the rim will again flash five times.

NOTE

You will see the sign in the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.

Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)].

It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the

tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 lmp gal).

Temperature gauge

1) Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.

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Meters and gauges (Non-tur- bo models)

NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear po- larized glasses.

Combination meter illumina- tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Combination meter dials light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ig- nition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC posi- tion. With the A trip meter indication se- lected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/deac- tivated setting for movement of the meter needles and gauge needles. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indication.

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, or open and close the drivers door during the setting procedure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the new setting will be can- celed.

NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumination is actual- ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu- mination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.

Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

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Odometer

This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the drivers door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

Double trip meter

This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the mode indication alternately.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos- sible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odome- ter/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumina- tion of the odometer/trip meter, the odom- eter/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the drivers door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.

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To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

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Vehicle communication system fault indication

The vehicle communication system car- ries various types of information (vehicle speed, running conditions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show . If the trip meter shows , immediate- ly contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication sys- tem inspected.

NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing , the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds.

Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the P or N position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to E even though the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position.

The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the fuel gauges dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the drivers

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

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door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the E position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off.

NOTE

You will see the sign in the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.

Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)].

It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3,3 lmp gal).

Temperature gauge

1) Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge

reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.

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Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the ON position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the igni- tion switch to the ON position. The fol- lowing lights come on:

: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.)

: Front passengers seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)

/ : ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped)

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol OFF indicator light (if equipped)

/ : Brake system warning light

: AWD warning light (AT vehicles)

: Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped)

: SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)

/ : Front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator light

/ : Front passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator light

: Low fuel warning light

: Door open warning light

: Cruise control indicator light (if

equipped)

: Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)

If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the drivers and front passengers seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following il- lustration and sounding a chime.

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Drivers warning light

Front passengers warning light

Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/

has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po- sition, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the drivers seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the drivers and/or front passengers seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 sec- onds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will remain lit for 15 seconds. If the drivers and/or front passengers seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts.

NOTE If the driver and/or front passenger

unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fasten- ing, the seatbelt warning device oper- ates as follows according to the vehi- cle speed.

At speeds lower than approximate- ly 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound.

At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. If you unfasten and refasten the driv-

ers seatbelt three times within six sec- onds after turning ON the ignition switch, the warning operation that fol- lows the 6-second warning after turn- ing ON the ignition switch is canceled. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operations re- sumes.

If there is no passenger on the front pas- sengers seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passengers seat will be deac- tivated. The front passengers occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passen- gers seat. Observe the following precau- tions. Failure to do so may prevent the de- vice from functioning correctly or cause

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the device to fail. Do not install any accessory such as a

table or TV onto the seatback. Do not store a heavy load in the seat-

back pocket. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

place his/her hands or legs on the front passengers seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.

Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the Manual seat in the front seats sec- tion in chapter 1 in this owners manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passengers seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passengers seat is empty or it is de- activated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant.

Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by

moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If still the seatbelt warning device for front passengers seat does not function cor- rectly after taking relevant corrective ac- tions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion.

SRS airbag system warning light

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for approxi- mately seven seconds and go out. This shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioners are in normal oper- ation.

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi- nor collision or not inflate in a se- vere collision), which may increase the risk of injury.

Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving

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Front passengers frontal air- bag ON and OFF indicators

or : Front passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator

or : Front passengers frontal air- bag OFF indicator

The front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located between the map lights. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on

the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passengers frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extinguished simultaneously, the sys- tem is faulty. Contact your SUBARU deal- er immediately for an inspection.

CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp

If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential prob- lem somewhere in the emission control system.

If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.

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NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your au- thorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an en- gine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the fol- lowing.

Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard acceleration. Avoid steep uphill grades. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble. Stop towing a trailer as soon as possi-

ble.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.

If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in good con- dition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate- ly.

Oil pressure warning light

If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system

is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehi- cles)

The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approximately two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. If the light comes on while driving, it is un- necessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic.

Low tire pressure warn- ing light (if equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will come on for approximately 2

Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine damage.

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seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will go out. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label, you should determine the prop- er inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni- toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driv- ing on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicles handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the drivers responsibility to main- tain correct tire pressure, even if under-in-

flation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The TPMS gives warning both when a tire is significantly under-inflated and when there is a problem in the TPMS. The low tire pressure warning light operates differ- ently according to these conditions as fol- lows: When a tire is significantly under-inflat- ed: Steady illumination When there is a problem in the TPMS: Flashing Should the warning light flash, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

If this light does not come on briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light is flashing, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble.

If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driv- ing straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehi- cle damage and serious personal in- jury could occur. If this light still comes on while driv- ing after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will flash. This in- dicates the TPMS is unable to moni- tor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replace- ment and/or system resetting. If the light flashes, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

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ABS warning light The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion and goes out after approximately two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.

The ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to Brake system warning light.

NOTE If the warning light behavior is as de- scribed in the following, the ABS sys- tem may be considered normal.

The warning light comes on right af-

ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off.

The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).

The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.

Brake system warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked period- ically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pres- sure(s), the tire pressure monitoring system will not re-check tire infla- tion pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32 km/h). Be sure to install the speci- fied size for the front and rear tires.

If the warning light behaves as fol- lows, the ABS system may not work properly.

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When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally.

The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). The warning light comes on dur- ing driving. If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.

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This light has the following three func- tions:

Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the ON position. It goes out when the park- ing brake is fully released.

Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the MIN level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the ON position and with the parking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in ON), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reser- voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the ve- hicle towed to the nearest SUBARU deal-

er for repair.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also illu- minates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it comes on together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be faulty if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driv- ing. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are ap- plied harder than usual and the vehicles motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illuminated after the engine has

been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the MIN mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in- spected. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. In- stead, have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair.

Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

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Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wagon) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicated by the corre- sponding part of the door warning light.

Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.

All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT vehicles)

The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after the en- gine has started.

For 5-speed automatic transmission vehicles

This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessive- ly low in any of its tires.

For 4-speed automatic transmission vehicles

This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte- nance or similar purposes. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessive- ly low in any of its tires.

Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol operation indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out approximately 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression func- tion is activated. It illuminates when only the traction control function is operating.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately.

The light does not come on when the ig- nition switch is turned to the ON position.

The light does not go out even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position.

Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dy- namics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

This warning light has both the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicat- ing that the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem has been deactivated. It comes on in the event of a fault in the system and is on when the system is not operating. This warning light comes on when the ig- nition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in normal operation.

(Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe place then check whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the fol- lowing conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate- ly.

The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The warning light comes on while the vehicle is running.

If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational.

The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehi- cle Dynamics Control system becomes faulty. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the elec- trical circuit of the ABS system. Accord- ingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes un- able to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to come on. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary func-

tions of the brake system are still avail- able. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown in the following, the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system may be consid- ered normal.

The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off.

The warning light comes on after en- gine startup and goes off while the ve- hicle is subsequently being driven.

The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indi- cator light

It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed.

It also comes on when the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is deactivated.

NOTE The light may stay on for a while after

the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light

should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up.

The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the Malfunction indicator light is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condi- tion. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started.

Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system.

Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the Alarm system section in chapter 2.

Immobilizer system This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from ON position to the ACC or LOCK po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. (Refer to the Door locks section in

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chapter 2.)

If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light comes on.

SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is select- ed and the indicator light comes on. (Refer to the Automatic transmission 4-speed or Automatic transmission 5-speed section in chapter 7.)

Automatic transmission control system warning

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic trans- mission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

Selector lever position indi- cator (AT vehicles)

This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.

Gear position indicator (AT vehicles)

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/ downshift indicator light up. (Refer to the Automatic transmission 4-speed or Automatic transmission 5-speed sec- tion in chapter 7.)

Turn signal indicator lights

These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as

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possible. Refer to the Replacing bulbs section in chapter 11.

High beam indicator light

This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated.

Cruise control indica- tor light

The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approxi- mately three seconds. This light comes on when the CRUISE main switch is pressed.

NOTE If you move the cruise control lever or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch ON, the cruise control function is deactivated and the CRUISE indicator light flash- es. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the ACC or LOCK position, and then turn it again to the ON position.

Cruise control set indica- tor light

The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approximately three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

Headlight indicator light This indicator light comes on when the light switch is turned to the posi- tion (to turn on the parking lights) or to the position (to turn on the headlights).

Front fog light indicator light

This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on.

Clock

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, refer to the separate Operating Instructions for Monitor System.

The clock shows the time while the igni- tion switch is in the ACC or ON posi- tion.

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To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the + button or the button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up. To reset the minutes to 00 with a radio time signal, push the SET button.

The clock will also show the time if you press the DISP button while the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. It is pos- sible to adjust the time setting while the time is being shown. If you do not press the + button or button for 10 seconds while the time is being shown, the time in- dication will go off. Also, the time indication will go off if you open and close the drivers door while the time is being shown.

Information display (Vehicle without Navigation System)

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, refer to the separate Operating Instructions for Monitor System.

With the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion, each successive push of the DISP button toggles the display in the following sequence:

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Outside temperature indica- tor

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122F (30 to 50C).

The indicator can give a false reading un- der any of the following conditions:

When there is too much sun. During idling; while running at low

speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down.

When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

Road surface freeze warning indica- tion

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

Outside tempera- ture

Current fuel con- sumption

Average fuel con- sumption

Driving range on remaining fuel

Journey time

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When the outside temperature drops to 37F (3C) or lower, the temperature indi- cation flashes to show that the road sur- face may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 37F (3C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside tem- perature, the display switches to the out- side temperature indication and flashes for five seconds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an out- side temperature of 37F (3C) or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the indication does not flash.

NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside tem- perature. The road surface freeze warn- ing indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condi- tion of the road surface before driving.

Current fuel consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the rate of fuel con-

sumption at the present moment.

Average fuel consumption

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This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the A trip meter indi- cation and the average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter indica- tion. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset.

NOTE The indicated values vary in accor-

dance with changes in the vehicles running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the ac-

tual values and should thus be treated only as a guide.

When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica- tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km).

Driving range on remaining fuel

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for five seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.)

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If the driving range is shown as , there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the

tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi- ately.

NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immedi- ately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on.

Journey time

The journey time shows the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the START position.

The journey time indication flashes each time a complete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving an indication other than the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for five seconds, and returns to its original indication each time a complete hour has elapsed.

NOTE The journey time is reset when the igni- tion switch is turned to the OFF posi- tion. It is also reset if the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK or ACC position prior to restarting of the engine.

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Light control switch

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

first position Parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights and license plate light are on.

second position Headlights, parking lights, instrument pan- el illumination, tail lights, and license plate light are on.

High/low beam change (dim- mer)

To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light on the instru- ment panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. In any other posi- tion, the vehicles lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a road- side at night, use the hazard warn- ing flasher to alert the other drivers.

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Headlight flasher

To flash the headlights, pull the lever to- ward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the OFF position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light on the instrument panel also comes on.

Daytime running light system

The low beam headlights will automatical- ly come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the follow- ing conditions:

The parking brake is fully released. The light switch is in the OFF or

position.

Turn signal lever

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn sig- nal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal in- dicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will re- turn automatically to the neutral position when you release it.

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

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Illumination brightness con- trol

The brightness of clock display, audio, air conditioner, information display and in- strument panel illumination dims when the light switch is in the or po- sitions. You can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. In turbo models, you can also adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumi- nation when the lighting switch is in the OFF position. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.

NOTE When the control dial is turned fully up-

ward, the illumination brightness be- comes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all.

Parking light switch

The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position.

By pushing the front end of this switch, fol- lowing lights will come on. Parking lights Front and rear side marker lights Tail lights License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of the park- ing light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the bat- tery.

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Front fog light switch (if equipped)

The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the position. However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the front fog light switch on the turn signal lever up- ward to the position. To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the OFF position.

The indicator light located on the combi- nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

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In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

Do not operate the washer contin- uously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheat- ing of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, al- ways use the windshield washer.

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NOTE The front wiper motor is protected

against overloads by a circuit breaker. If the motor operates continuously un- der an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor tem- porarily. If this happens, park your ve- hicle in a safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for approximately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker will reset itself, and the wipers will again operate normally.

Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a washer solu- tion to prevent streaking, and to re-

move accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button de- pressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window.

Grease, wax, insects or other materi- al on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you can- not remove those streaks after operat- ing the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wip- er blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abra- sive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water.

If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, re- place the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the Replacement of wiper blades section (chapter 11) for re- placement instructions.

Windshield wiper and washer switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.

In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window be- fore switching on the wipers. At- tempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blades are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defog- ger before turning on the wiper. If the wipers stop during opera- tion because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the ve- hicle in a safe place, turn the igni- tion switch to the LOCK posi- tion and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation.

Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In ar- eas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See Windshield washer fluid section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.

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Windshield wipers

OFF: Park : Intermittent

LO: Low speed HI: High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper con- trol lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the OFF position.

Mist (for a single wipe)

For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the le- ver toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)

When the wiper switch is in the po- sition, turn the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired interval. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps.

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Washer

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control le- ver. The washer fluid sprays until you re- lease the washer button. The wipers oper- ate while you push the button.

Rear window wiper and wash- er switch (Station wagon)

: Washer (accompanied by wiper opera- tion)

ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park

: Washer

Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the INT or ON position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the OFF position. With the switch turned to the INT posi- tion, the rear wiper will operate intermit- tently at intervals corresponding to the ve- hicle speed (longer when the vehicle

speed is low; shorter when the vehicle speed is high). When you subsequently move the selec- tor lever of the automatic transmission to the R position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the selector lever from the R position to some other position, the rear wiper will re- turn to intermittent operation.

Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever downward to the position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob.

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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition.

Before turning on the windshield wiper de- icer, remove any snow from the wind- shield. To turn on the windshield wiper de- icer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automati- cally shut off after approximately 15 min- utes. If the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the

ACC or LOCK position. If deicing is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind- shield wiper deicer for continuous opera- tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de- tails.

Once the windshield wiper deicer has been set for continuous operation, press- ing the button results in continuous opera- tion. The windshield wiper deicer automat- ically stops operating if any one of the fol- lowing conditions occurs during continu- ous operation.

The outside temperature becomes 41F (5C) or higher.

The vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes.

The battery voltage decreases below the permissible level.

Rear window defogger but- ton

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The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. The rear window defogger button is locat- ed on the climate control panel.

To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating.

The defogger will automatically shut off af- ter approximately 15 minutes. If the win- dow clears before that time, push the but- ton to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or

LOCK position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear window defogger for continuous opera- tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de- tails.

Once the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the rear win- dow defogger repeatedly operates for 15 minutes, stops for two minutes, and again operates for 15 minutes. If the battery volt- age drops below the permissible level, continuous operation is canceled and op- eration stops as described in the follow- ing.

If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level within 15 minutes of de- pression of the button, continuous opera- tion is canceled and the rear window de- fogger stops operating 15 minutes later.

If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level after the rear window de- fogger has, following depression of the button, operated for 15 minutes, stopped operating for two minutes, and started op- erating again, the rear window defogger immediately stops operating.

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the out- side mirror defogger, the outside mir- ror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.

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Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

Inside mirror

The inside mirror has a day and night po- sition. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mir- ror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night po- sition reduces glare from headlights.

Auto-dimming mirror/com- pass (if equipped)

1) Left button 2) Auto dimming indicator 3) Photosensor 4) Right button

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which automatically re- duces glare coming from headlights of ve- hicles behind you. It also contains a built- in compass.

By pressing and releasing the left but- ton, the automatic dimming function is tog- gled on or off. When the automatic dim- ming function is on, the auto dimming indi- cator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate.

By pressing and releasing the right but-

ton, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminat- ed compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the trans- mission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during re- versing.

Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mir- ror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not to

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cover the sensors with stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the sen- sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator.

Compass calibration 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the ON position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 sec- onds then release, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. CAL and di- rection will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until CAL dis- appears from the display (approximately two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately. You will know that this has occurred if your compass begins to read in only limited directions. Should you encounter this situation, return to step one of the above procedure and recali- brate the mirror.

Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the Compass calibration zone map attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical lo- cation. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then release, and the word ZONE will briefly appear and then the zone number will be displayed. 3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the cor- rect zone setting for your location is dis- played. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

Outside mirrors Convex mirror (Passenger side)

Remote control mirror switch

The remote control mirrors operate only

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the dis- tance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mir- ror (or glance backwards) to deter- mine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir- ror.

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when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. 1. Turn the knob to the L side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the R side to ad- just the right-hand mirror. 2. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the knob to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manual- ly.

Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

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The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is op- erating.

The defogger will automatically shut off af- ter approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK

position. If defrosting or defogging is de- sired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again.

NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is

operating, the rear window defogger also operates.

When the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the outside mirror defogger also operates continuously. Refer to the Rear win- dow defogger button section in this chapter.

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Tilt steering wheel

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the Front seats section (chapter 1). 2. Pull the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and re- sult in personal injury.

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Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 Air flow selection .................................................... 4-2 Center and side ventilators .................................... 4-3

Manual climate control system (if equipped) ... 4-3 Control panel ........................................................... 4-3 Heater operation ..................................................... 4-5 Air conditioner operation ....................................... 4-7

Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ......................................................... 4-7 Control panel ........................................................... 4-8 Temperature sensors ............................................. 4-11

Operating tips for heater and air conditioner .. 4-12 Cleaning ventilator grille ........................................ 4-12 Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight ................................................................. 4-12 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

circuit ..................................................................... 4-12 Checking air conditioning system before summer

season ................................................................... 4-12 Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and

low temperature weather condition .................... 4-12 Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine

is heavily loaded ................................................... 4-12 Refrigerant for your climate control system ........ 4-12

Air filtration system (if equipped) ..................... 4-13

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Climate controlVentilator

Air flow selection

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Center and side ventilators Center ventilators

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.

Side ventilators

1) Open 2) Close

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward to the po- sition. To close it, turn the wheel downward to the position.

Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped)

Control panel

1) Temperature control dial 2) Fan speed control dial 3) Air flow control dial 4) Air conditioner button 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to

the Rear window defogger button sec- tion in chapter 3.)

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Temperature control dial

This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).

Fan speed control dial

The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds.

Air flow control dial

This dial has the following five positions:

: Air flows through the instrument pan- el outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument pan- el outlets and the foot outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument pan- el outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument pan- el outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the windshield defroster outlets.

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air condi- tioner, when the dial is placed in the position or position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selec- tion is automatically set to outside air mode. In this state, you cannot select recir- culation mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

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Air conditioner button

The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running.

Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air condi- tioner. The indicator light will come on.

Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

Air inlet selection button

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet button to the ON posi- tion. The indicator light will come on. Place this button in the ON position when you wish to cool the cabin quickly (in a ve- hicle with an air conditioner) or are driving on a dusty road. OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will go off. Place this button in the OFF position when you reach a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve a comfortable temperature in the cabin.

Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air con-

ditioner, when the dial is placed in the position or position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selec-

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tion is automatically set to outside air mode. In this state, you cannot select recir- culation mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the po- sition.

Heating and defrosting To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed.

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air con-

ditioner, when the dial is placed in the position or position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on

the air conditioner button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selec- tion is automatically set to outside air mode. In this state, you cannot select recir- culation mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the po- sition.

Heating To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding wheel to the position.

Bi-level heating This setting allows you to direct air of dif- ferent temperatures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed.

Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area de- creases the temperature difference be- tween the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.

Ventilation To force outside air through the instru- ment panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed.

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When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control button to the ON position.

Air conditioner operation Cooling or dehumidifying

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the ON position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the de- sired speed.

Defrosting or defogging To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air outlet control dial to the

position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air condi- tioner, when the dial is placed in the position or position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selec- tion is automatically set to outside air mode. In this state, you cannot select recir- culation mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

NOTE Operate the automatic climate con-

trol system when the engine is run- ning.

The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, press the A/C button.

Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres- sor automatically and the A/C indica- tor light on the control panel comes on.

The automatic climate control system au- tomatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. It activates when the AUTO button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85F (18 to 32C).

Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

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Control panel

1) AUTO button 2) Temperature control dial (drivers side) 3) Defroster button 4) Temperature control dial (passengers

side) 5) Rear window defogger button (Refer to

the Rear window defogger button sec- tion in chapter 3.)

6) Air conditioner button 7) Air flow mode selection button 8) Fan speed control button 9) Air inlet selection button 10)OFF button

AUTO button AUTO mode operation:

When the AUTO button is pressed, the indicator light AUTO on the display comes on. In this state, fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air condi- tioner compressor operation are automat- ically controlled.

Manual mode operation: If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the OFF button and temperature control dial during auto- matic mode operation, the indicator light AUTO on the control panel will go out. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.

OFF button

The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the OFF button is pressed. When the OFF button is pressed, the outside air introduction mode (air inlet se- lection OFF) is automatically selected.

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Temperature control dial

Drivers side

Passengers side

It is possible to make separate tempera-

ture settings for the drivers side and pas- sengers side. Each temperature setting is shown on the display. With the dial set at your desired temperature, the system au- tomatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the de- sired temperature is achieved and main- tained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling perfor- mance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum heating per- formance.

Defroster button

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, push the defrost- er button . When the button is pushed, regardless whether the air con-

ditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, the air conditioner compressor turns on, air flow is directed towards the windshield and front door windows, and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control sys- tem to the AUTO mode by pushing the AUTO button or turn off by pushing the OFF button. Alternatively, push the button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defroster.

Fan speed control button

The fan speed control button has 6 differ- ent fan speed positions.

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The fan speed is shown by the display.

A/C Air conditioner button

If the windshield starts to fog when the cli- mate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner but- ton A/C to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pushed, the air condi- tioner compressor turns on and the indica- tor light A/C on the display comes on. Af- ter eliminating the fogging from the wind- shield, set the system back to the AUTO mode by pushing the AUTO button.

NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air tem- perature is below 32F (0C).

Air flow mode selection button

Select the desired air flow mode by push- ing the air flow mode selection button. The selected air flow mode is shown by the display.

(Ventilation): Air flows through the in- strument panel outlets.

(Bi-level): Air flows through the instru- ment panel outlets and the foot outlets.

(Heat): Air flows through the instru- ment panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets.

(Heat-def): Air flows through the instru- ment panel outlets, the windshield defrost-

er outlets, and the foot outlets.

Air inlet selection button

Select air flow by pushing the air inlet se- lection button / . The selected air inlet setting is shown on the control panel.

(Recirculation): Interior air recircu- lates inside the passenger compartment. Use this position when quickly cooling down the passenger compartment or to prevent outside air from entering the pas- senger compartment. When the recircula- tion mode is selected, a indicator light appears on the display.

(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. When the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, this position is selected

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automatically. (There is one exception: When the temperature control dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the recircu- lation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a indicator light appears on the display.

NOTE When driving on a dusty road or be- hind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air inlet selec- tion button to the position. From time to time, return the air inlet selection button to the posi- tion to draw outside air into the pas- senger compartment.

Temperature sensors

1) Solar sensor 2) Interior air temperature sensor

The automatic climate control system em- ploys several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precautions: Do not subject the sensors to impact. Keep water away from the sensors. Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows: Solar sensor: beside windshield de- froster grille Interior air temperature sensor: on the

side of the driver-side part of the center panel Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille.

Continued operation in the position may fog up the windows. Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

Cleaning ventilator grille

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is im- paired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to al-

low outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air con- ditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.

Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-season to circulate its oil.

Checking air conditioning system before summer sea- son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper op- eration each spring. Have your SUBARU dealer perform this check.

Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tem- perature weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is normal and does not indicate

any problem with the air conditioning sys- tem.

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is de- signed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accel- erator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

Refrigerant for your climate control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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Air filtration system (if equipped) If your vehicles air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system, re- place the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the fol- lowing. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filters dust collection abili- ty. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule: Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichever comes first

NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained.

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter: Reduction of the air flow through

the vents. Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

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Audio

Antenna system .................................................. 5-2 Printed antenna ....................................................... 5-2 FM reception ........................................................... 5-2

Installation of accessories ................................ 5-2 Audio set ............................................................. 5-3

Type A audio set ..................................................... 5-3 Type B audio set ..................................................... 5-3 Type C audio set ..................................................... 5-3

Type A audio set (if equipped) .......................... 5-4 Radio operation ...................................................... 5-5 Compact disc player operation ............................. 5-9

Type B audio set (if equipped) .......................... 5-13 Radio operation ...................................................... 5-14 Built-in CD changer operation ............................... 5-18

Type C audio set (if equipped) .......................... 5-26 Radio operation ...................................................... 5-27 Built-in CD changer operation ............................... 5-31

Audio control buttons (if equipped) ................. 5-39 Precautions to observe when handling a

compact disc ................................................... 5-40 MP3 audio ........................................................... 5-42

What is MP3? .......................................................... 5-42 Creating MP3 files ................................................... 5-42 Saving MP3 files on a disc ..................................... 5-42 Supported file systems .......................................... 5-43 Compression format ............................................... 5-43 Numbers of folders and files ................................. 5-43 Copyright issues ..................................................... 5-43

5-2 Audio

AudioAntenna system

Printed antenna

Sedan

Station wagon

The antenna is printed on the inner sur- face of the rear window glass.

FM reception Although FM is normally static free, recep- tion can be affected by the surrounding ar- ea, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause mo- mentary static, flutter or station interfer- ence. If reception continues to be unsatis- factory, switch to a stronger station.

Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer be- fore installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrect- ly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.

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Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating de- tails.

Type A audio set

Radio operation: refer to page 5-5 CD (compact disc) player operation: re-

fer to page 5-9

Type B audio set

Radio operation: refer to page 5-14 Built-in CD changer operation: refer to

page 5-18

Type C audio set

Radio operation: refer to page 5-27 Built-in CD changer operation: refer to

page 5-31

PUSH POWER-VOL

SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

TRACK

AUDIO

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BAL RPT RDM

FM AM

CD

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SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

TRACK

AUDIO

6 CD CHANGER P-203UH

BAL RPT RDM

LOAD

FM AM

CD

1 2 3 4 5 6

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SEEK

SCAN

FOLDER

TUNE

TRACK

AUDIO

MP3 6 CD CHANGER P-203UE

BAL RPT

RDM

TEXT

LOAD

FM AM

CD

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Type A audio set (if equipped)

The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

PUSH POWER-VOL

SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

TRACK

AUDIO

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BAL RPT RDM

FM AM

CD

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Radio operation Power switch and volume control

The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. The dial can also be used for tone and bal- ance adjustment.

Tone and balance control

The volume control dial normally functions as a volume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass, Midrange, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appropri- ate tone and balance control mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The control function returns to volume control mode after approximately 5 sec- onds.

To change tone control modes

Each brief press of the AUDIO button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

The AUDIO button is used for selecting the following control modes:

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PUSH ON/VOL

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Volume (VOLUME)

Bass (BASS)

Midrange (MIDDLE)

Treble (TREBLE)

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Control mode (Range of levels)

Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise

Bass control (6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass sound

Midrange control (6 to +6) For less midrange sound For more midrange sound

Treble control (6 to +6) For less treble sound For more treble sound

Volume control (0 to 40) For less volume For more volume

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To change balance control mode

Each brief press of the BAL button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

The BAL button is used for selecting the following control modes:

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Volume (VOLUME)

Balance (BALANCE)

Fader (FADER)

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Control mode (Range of levels)

Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise

Fader control (R9 to F9) To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker vol-

ume

To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker vol-

ume

Balance control (L9 to R9) To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker vol-

ume

To increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker vol-

ume

Volume control (0 to 40) For less volume For more volume

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FM/AM selection button

Push the FM or AM button when the ra- dio is off to turn on the radio. Push the FM or AM button when the ra- dio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM recep- tion.

Stereo indicator The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

FM AM

CD

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Tuning

Manual tuning

Press the side of the TUNE/TRACK button to increase the tuning frequency and press the side of the button to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the fre- quency interval can be changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode. If you hold down the side of the but- ton, the tuning frequency will increase continuously, and if you hold down the side of the button, the tuning fre- quency will decrease continuously. Re- lease the button when your desired fre- quency is reached.

NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receivable station is reached.

Seek tuning

If you press the or side of the SEEK/SCAN button and release it within 1.5 second, the radio will automatically search for a receivable station and stop at the first one it finds. This function may not be available, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired sta- tion.

Automatic tuning (SCAN)

If you press the or side of the SEEK/SCAN button for 1.5 second or longer, the radio will switch to scan mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The ra- dio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned. Press the or side of the button again to cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. If you hold down the side of the but- ton, the radio will scan up the frequency band (from low frequencies to high fre- quencies). If you hold down the side of the button, the radio will scan down the frequency band (from high frequencies to

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