Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual

ForewordCongratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’sManual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU inexcellent condition a

8handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriersin the front passenger’s seat. For furtherinformation, consu lt your veterinarian,local animal protection

2-4 Keys and doors& Security indicator lightThe security indicator light deters potentialthieves by indicating that the vehicle isequipped with an

Locking without the keyTo lock the door from the outside withoutthe key, rotate the lock lever rearward andthen close the door.Locking without the key

2-6 Keys and doorsTo unlock the door from the inside, rotatethe lock lever forward.The red mark on the lock lever appearswhen the door is unlocked.Pul

Front passenger’s switch1) Lock2) UnlockAll doors and the rear gate can be lockedand unlocked by the power door lockingswitches located at the driver’

2-8 Keys and doorsRemote keyless entry systemCAUTION. Do not expose the transmitter tosevere shocks, such as thoseexperienced as a result of drop-ping

& Locking the doorsPress the “ ” button to lock all doors andrear gate. An electronic chirp will soundonce and the turn signal lights will flashon

2-10 Keys and doorspositions:Map light: OFF positionDome light: DOOR positionCargo area light: DOOR positionA SUBARU dealer can change the illumi-nati

swallow them.When the transmitter battery begins to getweak, transmitter range will begin todecrease. Replace the battery as soonas possible.To replac

2-12 Keys and doors6. Replace with a new battery (TypeCR1620 or equivalent) making sure toinstall the new battery with the negative(−) side facing up.

1) LOCK2) ON(2) Insert the key into the ignitionswitch, then turn it from the “LOCK”position to the “ON” position 10 timeswithin 15 seconds.NOTE. When

Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1Keys and doors2Instruments and controlsClimate control4Audio5Interior equipment6Starting and operating

2-14 Keys and doors6. When you have finished entering thenumber, push the “” side of the lockingswitch within 5 seconds.NOTE. An electronic tone will

you have only one current transmitter,program it four times. If you have twocurrent transmitters, program each onetwice. If you have three current tra

2-16 Keys and doorsIf the system was previously deacti-vated:The odometer/trip meter screen displays“AL on” and the horn sounds once,indicating that t

6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) ofthe power door locking switch to set thedoor locks.7. Close the door. An electronic chirp willsound once, the t

2-18 Keys and doorsTo exit valet mode, change the setting ofyour vehicle’s alarm system for activationmode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat-ing the

& Tripped sensor identificationThe security indicator light flashes whenthe alarm system has been triggered.Also, the number of flashes indicates

2-20 Keys and doorsWindows& Power windowsWARNINGTo avoid serious personal injurycaused by entrapment, you mustdo the following.. When operating th

To close:Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. Thewindow will close as long as the switch isheld.! Operating the passengers’ windowsTo open:Push the

2-22 Keys and doors! Passengers’ side switchesFront passenger’s window switch1) Open2) CloseRear passengers’ window switches1) Open2) CloseTo open:Pus

To close:Lower the rear gate slowly and push downfirmly until the latch engages.The rear gate can be lowered easily if youpull it down holding the rec

10Illustrated index& Exterior1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)2) Headlight switch (page 3-26)3) Bulb replacement (page 11-41)4) Wiper switch

2-24 Keys and doorsMoonroof (if equipped)WARNING. Never let anyone’s hands, arms,head or any objects protrudefrom the moonroof. A personcould be serio

NOTEOne-touch operation does not takeplace when the moonroof is raised orlowered. Push the switch continuouslyto raise or lower the moonroof.& Sli

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Ignition switch ... 3-3LOCK... 3-3Acc

Instruments and controlsLight control switch ... 3-26Headlights...

Ignition switchWARNING. Never turn the ignition switch to“LOCK” while the vehicle isbeing driven or towed becausethat will lock the steering wheel,pre

3-4 Instruments and controls& AccIn this position the electrical accessories(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) canbe used.& ONThis is the n

Hazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher is used towarn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle under emergency conditions.The hazard

3-6 Instruments and controlsmeter needles and gauges when theignition switch is turned to the “ON”position. To change the current setting,press the tr

The odometer/trip meter will also turn off ifyou open and close the driver’sdoorwithin 10 seconds of illumination of theodometer/trip meter.& Doub

1) Rear gate (page 2-22)2) Rear wiper switch (page 3-35)3) Rear window defogger button(page 3-37)4) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)5) Child safety

3-8 Instruments and controlspointer of the tachometer in the redzone. In this range, fuel injection willbe cut by the engine control moduleto protect

& Temperature gauge1) Normal operating rangeThe temperature gauge sh ows enginecoolant temperature when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position

3-10 Instruments and controlsindicator light: Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight/Traction Control system OFFindicator light/ : Brake system warning

The warning light(s) for unfastenedseatbelt(s) will alternate betweensteady illumination and flashing at15-second intervals. The chime willnot sound..

3-12 Instruments and controls. Continuous illumination of thewarning light. Illumination of the warning lightwhile driving& Front passenger’s fron

NOTEThis light also illuminates when the fuelfiller cap is not tightened until it clicks.If you have recently refueled your vehicle,the cause of the C

3-14 Instruments and controls& Rear differential oiltemperature warninglightCAUTIONReduce vehicle speed and park thevehicle in a safe place as soo

reasons, including the installation of re-placement or alternate tires or wheels onthe vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. Always

3-16 Instruments and controlsWhen the warning light illuminates,the ABS function shuts down; how-ever, the conventional brake systemcontinues to opera

dealer for repair.! Electronic Brake Force Distribution(EBD) system warningThe brake system warning light alsoilluminates if a malfunction occurs in t

12& Interior! Passenger compartment area1) Seatbelt (page 1-16)2) Lower anchorages for chil d restraintsystem (page 1-38)3) Center console (page 6

3-18 Instruments and controls& Windshield washerfluid warning lightThis light illuminates when the fluid level inthe windshield washer fluid tank

comes malfunctioning.The Vehicle Dynamics Control systemprovides its AB S contr ol through theelectrical circuit of the ABS system.Accordingly, if the

3-20 Instruments and controlssection in chapter 2.If the indicator light does not flash, it mayindicate that immobilizer system may bemalfunctioning.

ing driving, have the vehicle checkedby your nearest SUBARU dealer.& Cruise control set in-dicator lightThe cruise contro l set ind icator lightil

3-22 Instruments and controlsOutside temperature indica-torNOTEIf your vehicle is equipped with agenuine SUBARU navigation system,refer to the Owner’s

378F(38C) or lower, the temperatureindication flashes to show that the roadsurface may be frozen.If the outside temperature drops to 378F(38C) or lowe

3-24 Instruments and controls& Average fuel consumptionU.S.-spec. vehiclesExcept U.S.-spec. vehiclesThis indication shows the average rate offuel

that can be driven taking into account theamount of fuel remaining in the tank andthe average rate of fuel consumption.When the low fuel warning light

3-26 Instruments and controlsdisplay is giving an indication other thanthe journey time, the display switches tothe journey time, flashes for 5 second

& High/low beam change (dim-mer)To change from low beam to high beam,push the turn signal lever forward. Whenthe headlights are on high beam, the

1) Cargo area light (page 6-2)2) Dome lights (page 6-2)3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-23)4) Sun visors (page 6-4)5) Map light (page 6-3)6) Top tether

3-28 Instruments and controlsTurn signal leverTo activate the right turn signal, push theturn signal lever up. To activate the leftturn signal, push t

Headlight beam leveler (ifequipped)Adjust the headlight beam level with thefollowing dial positions according to thenumber of passengers and load cond

3-30 Instruments and controls& For 5-seater modelsDial position Number of front seatoccupantsNumber of rear seatoccupantsLoad in the luggagecompar

& For 7-seater modelsDial position Number of front seatoccupantsNumber of 2nd seatoccupantsNumber of 3rd seatoccupantsLoad in the luggagecompartme

3-32 Instruments and controlsParking light switchThe parking light switch operates regard-less of the ignition switch position.By pushing the front en

Wiper and washerWARNINGIn freezing weather, do not use thewindshield washer until the wind-shield is sufficiently warmed by thedefroster.Otherwise the

3-34 Instruments and controls. Grease, wax, insects or other mate-rial on the windshield or the wiperblades results in jerky wiper operationand streak

When the wiper switch is in the “ ”position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-ing interval of the wiper.The operating interval can be adjusted innin

3-36 Instruments and controlsvehicle speed (longer when the vehiclespeed is low; shorter when the vehiclespeed is high).When you subsequently move the

Rear window defogger but-tonThe rear window defogger operates onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.The rear window defogger button islo

141) Selector lever (page 7-13)2) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)3) Multi function display (page 3-23)4) Glove box (page 6-5)5) Audio (page 5

3-38 Instruments and controlsMirrorsAlways check that the inside and outsidemirrors are properly adjusted before youstart driving.& Inside mirrorT

other similar items. Periodically wipe thesensors clean using a piece of dry softcotton cloth or an applicator.! Compass calibration1. For optimum cal

3-40 Instruments and controls! Remote control mirror switchThe remote control mirrors operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” or“Acc” posi

! Power folding mirror switch (LatinAmerican models, if equipped)1) Power folding mirror switchThe power folding mirror switch operatesonly when the i

3-42 Instruments and controls5. Make sure that the steering wheel issecurely locked by moving it up and down.HornTo sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Ventilator... 4-2Air flow ... 4

4-2 Climate controlVentilator& Air flow

! Air flow mode selectionClimate control 4-3– CONTINUED –

4-4 Climate control& Ventilator! Center ventilatorsMove the tab up and down or right and leftto adjust the flow direction.! Side ventilators1) Ope

Automatic climate controlsystemNOTE. Operate the automatic climate con-trol system when the engine is running.. The blower fan rotates at a lowspeed w

& Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-4)2) Illumination brightness control(page 3-28)3) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-40)Power folding mi

4-6 Climate control! OFF buttonThe Automatic Climate Control systemturns off (the air conditioner compressorand fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is

! – Defroster buttonTo defrost or dehumidify the windshieldand front door windows, push the defros-ter button “”. When the “ ” button ispushed, outsid

4-8 Climate control! Air flow mode selection buttonSelect the desired air flow mode b ypushing the air flow mode selectionbutton. The selected air flo

position. The fan speed of the rear airconditioner can be adjusted using the rearair conditioner dial behind the centerconsole. The fan speed can be a

4-10 Climate controlOperating tips for heater andair conditioner& Cleaning ventilator grilleAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grillefree of s

Air filtration systemReplace the filter element according to thereplacement schedule shown in the fol-lowing. This schedule should be followedto maint

4-12 Climate control4. Remove the air filter cover by detach-ing the five clips.5. Unhook the air filter and draw it out.6. Replace the air filter wit

CAUTIONContact your SUBARU dealer if thefollowing occurs, even if it is not yettime to change the filter:– Reduction of the air flow throughthe vents.

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Antenna system ... 5-2Printed antenna... 5-2FM receptio

16& Light control and wiper control levers/switches1) Parking light switch (page 3-32)2) Windshield wiper (page 3-33)3) Mist (page 3-34)4) Windshi

5-2 AudioAntenna system& Printed antennaCAUTIONDo not use sharp instruments orwindow cleaner containing abra-sives to clean the inner surface ofth

You may experience problems in receivingXMTMsatellite radio signals in the follow-ing situations.. If you are driving northward in a coastalareaYou wi

5-4 AudioInstallation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing a citizen band radio orother transmitting device in your vehicl

Type A audio set (if equipped)The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position.& Radio operation(1) Satel

5-6 Audio! To change tone and balance controlmodesEach brief press of the “TONE BAL”button (9) changes control modes in thefollowing sequence starting

Control mode (range of le-vels)Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwiseBass control (−6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass soundMidrange control (−6

5-8 AudioNOTEWhile you are holding down either sideof the “TUNE T RACK” button, thetuning frequency will not stop chan-ging even if the frequency of a

! XMTMsatellite radioXMTMis a continental U.S. based satelliteradio service including music, news,sports, talk and children’s programming.XMTMprovides

5-10 Audio2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or the“TUNE TRACK” button (4) to select thechannel.3. Press one of the preset buttons (10)for more than 1.5 s

& Compact disc player operation(1) CD button(2) Track button(3) AUDIO button(4) Seek and Folder button(5) Random button(6) Repeat button(7) Scan b

& Combination meter! U.S.-spec. vehicles1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9)2) Tachometer (page 3-7)3) Speedometer (page 3-6)4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)5)

5-12 Audio. If you insert a disc that cannot beplayed by the player, “CHECK DISC ”will appear on the display and theplayer will revert to the previous

! Repeating! To repeat the currently playing track/file (track)To repeat a track/file (track), briefly pressthe “RPT” button (6) while the track/file(

5-14 AudioNOTERandom playback will be cancelled ifyou perform any of the following steps:. Press the “RPT” button. Press the “SCAN” button. Press the

. If the disc is left ejected for morethan approximately 15 seconds afterthe ignition switch is turned to the“LOCK” position, a disc protectionfunctio

5-16 AudioType B audio set (if equipped)The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” positions.& Radio operati

! To change tone and balance controlmodesEach brief press of the “TONE BAL”button (9) changes control modes in thefollowing sequence starting from vol

5-18 AudioControl mode (Range of le-vels)Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwiseBass control (−6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass soundMidrange c

NOTEWhile you are holding down either sideof the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuningfrequency will not stop changing evenif the frequency of a receivable st

5-20 Audio! XMTMsatellite radioXMTMis a continental U.S. based satelliteradio service including music, news,sports, talk and children’s programming.XM

2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or the“TUNE TRACK” button (4) to select thechannel.3. Press one of the preset buttons (10)for more than 1.5 seconds to

18! Except U.S.-spec. vehicles1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9)2) Tachometer (page 3-7)3) Speedometer (page 3-6)4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)5) Trip meter an

5-22 Audio& Built in CD changer operation(1) CD button(2) Track button(3) AUDIO button(4) Seek and Folder button(5) Random button(6) Repeat button

! How to insert a CD(s)! Inserting a CD1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button (10). Ifthe magazine in the player has an idleposition where you can insert

5-24 Audio! When there are CDs loaded:Press a desired one of the disc selectbuttons (9) the disc number indicator ofwhich steadily lights up. The play

. Press the disc select button. Select the radio mode. Press the “RSE AUX” button. Press the “” or “ ” side of the“SEEK FLDR” button (MP3 disc). Turn

5-26 Audionext one in the following sequence.If you accidentally press the button andcancel the random mode, press it againto reselect the random mode

! How to unload CDs from the player! Ejecting a CD from the playerOf the discs loaded, you can select andremove only one disc.1. Use the disc select b

5-28 Audiowaveband will be displayed.*2: Only when a CD is in the player.*3: Only vehicle equipped with RSE (Rear SeatEntertainment)! “ ” and “ ” butt

Aux unit operationBy connecting a commercial audio pro-duct to the vehicle, such as a portableaudio player, you can hear its sound viathe vehicle’s sp

5-30 AudioPrecautions to observe whenhandling a compact discUse only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs andCD-RWs) that have the mark shown in thefollowing ill

there are deposits, wipe the disc surfacefrom the center outward with a dry, softcloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth,thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc

& Warning and indicator lightsMark Name PageDriver’s seatbelt warninglight3-10Front passenger’s seat-belt warning light3-10SRS airbag systemwarnin

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Interior light ... 6-2Dome light ... 6-2C

6-2 Interior equipmentInterior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure thelight is turned off to avoid battery dis-charge.& Dome lightVehicles w

& Rear gate lightThe rear gate light is located inside thevehicle on the rear gate. Push the rightside of the switch to turn it on, and pushthe le

6-4 Interior equipmentSun visorsTo block out glare, swing down the visors.To use the sun visor at a side window,swing it down and move it sideways.&am

To use the vanity mirror, swing down thesun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.The light beside the vanity mirror illumi-nates when the mirror cov

6-6 Interior equipment& Center console boxThe center console box has a two-layerstructure consisting of an upper compart-ment and a lower compartm

& Rear consoleThe rear console is located in the back ofthe center console box. Pull it out to use it.& Overhead consoleTo open the console, p

6-8 Interior equipmentThe dual cup holder is built into the centerconsole near the selector lever.To access the cup holder, push therelease button.&am

Bottle holdersCAUTION. Do not pick up a bottle from thebottle holder or put a bottle in theholder while you are driving, asthis may distract you and l

20& Cargo area! 7-seater models1) Jack handle (page 9-19)2) Maintenance tools (page 9-19)3) Jack (page 9-19)4) Spare tire (page 9-5)

6-10 Interior equipmentElectrical power (12V DC) from the batteryis available at any of the outlets when theignition switch is either in the “Acc” or

compartment) and the lid. It is alsopossible to pass the cord through agroove in the lid and up to the centerconsole (upper compartment).Coat hookA co

6-12 Interior equipmentShopping bag hookCAUTIONDo not hang items on the shoppingbag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) ormore.A shopping bag hook is attach

Cargo area cover (ifequipped)The carg o area cover is provided forcovering the cargo area and to protect itscontents from direct sunlight. This cover

6-14 Interior equipment& To remove the cover1. Rewind the cover.2. Pull either sleeve on the end of thecover housing to shorten the cover’slength.

Convenient tie-down hooksCAUTIONThe convenient tie-down hooks aredesigned only for securing lightcargo. Never try to secure cargothat exceeds the capa

6-16 Interior equipment& 7-seater modelsHang the hook provided on the undersideof the lid on the rear edge of the roof tokeep the lid open.HomeLin

garage door opener or otherdevice. Make sure that peopleand objects are out of the wayof the garage door opener orother device to prevent potentialhar

6-18 Interior equipment4. Using both hands, simultaneouslypush the h and-held tran smitter buttonand the desired HomeLink® button. DONOT release the b

1) Training button2. Press the training button on thegarage door o pener moto r head u nit(which activates the “training light” on theunit). Proceed t

! 5-seater models1) Jack handle (page 9-19)2) Jack (page 9-19)3) Maintenance tools (page 9-19)4) Spare tire (page 9-5)21

6-20 Interior equipmentopener by pressing the programmedHomeLink® button.& Programming other devicesTo program other devices such as doorlocks, ho

Rear view camera (ifequipped)When the ignition switch is “ON” and theselector lever is set to “R”, the rear viewcamera automatically displays the rear

6-22 Interior equipment& Position of rear view cameraIt is attached to the rear gate.& How to use the rear viewcamera! To display the rear vie

Image from cameraThe area from the rear end of the bumpercan be viewed. Areas at both ends of thebumper cannot be viewed.CAUTIONThe range that can be

6-24 Interior equipmentImage from cameraThe image from the rear view cameralooks shorter than the actual distance.& Distance marker (help line)The

! When there is an upward slope at theback1) 3 feet (1 m)The distance on the screen looks fartherthan the actual distance.! When there is a downward s

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Fuel ... 7-2Fuel requirements ... 7-2Fu

7-2 Starting and operatingFuelCAUTIONUse of a fuel which is low in qualityor use of an inappropriate fueladditive may cause engine damage.& Fuel r

high quality fuel with the proper detergentand other additives, you should neverneed to add any fuel system cleaningagents to your fuel tank.Many gaso

22Function settingsA SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contactth

7-4 Starting and operatingWARNINGBefore opening the fuel filler cap,first touch the vehicle body or ametal portion of the fuel pump orsimilar object t

NOTE. You will see the “ ” sign in the fuelgauge. This indicates that the fuel fillerdoor (lid) is located on the right side ofthe vehicle.. If the fu

7-6 Starting and operatingin order to meet their obligation underfederal law to implement stricter vehicleemission standards to reduce air pollutionfr

Preparing to driveYou should perform the following checksand adjustments every day before youstart driving.1. Check that all windows, mirrors, andligh

7-8 Starting and operatinglights have turned off after the engine hasstarted. The fuel injection system auto-matically lowers the idle speed as theeng

& Starting your vehicleThe remote engine start system is acti-vated by pressing the “” button twicewithin 3 seconds on your remote enginestart tra

7-10 Starting and operatingtransmitter within a few seconds immedi-ately following remote engine start shut-down.& Pre-heating or pre-coolingthe i

sing the brake pedal repeatedly will togglethe feature ON or OFF each time.7. To exit the remote transmi tter andfeature programming mode, turn the ig

7-12 Starting and operatingon the old batteries before removing themto ensure that the new batteries areinserted properly (battery “+” should bepointe

collected and stored in memory toallow the transmission to shift at themost appropriate times for the currentcondition of your vehicle. Optimizedshift

Front seats... 1-2Power seat... 1-3Memo

7-14 Starting and operatingswitch to the “ON” position. You willthen be able to move the selector leverto the “P” position.WARNINGDo not drive the veh

If you inadvertently have turned the igni-tion switch to the “LOCK” position with theselector lever in the “N” position, proceedas follows. By referri

7-16 Starting and operating. The transmission does not automa-tically shift up in the manual mode.Perform gearshifts in accordance withroad conditions

“R” position.. Always set the parking brake whenparking your vehicle. Do not hold thevehicle with only the transmission.. Do not keep the vehicle in a

7-18 Starting and operating4. Insert a screwdriver into the hole.5. Push down on the screwdriver andmove the selector lever from the “P” to the“N” pos

a loss of control of the vehicle. Keepdriving straight ahead while graduallyreducing speed. Then slowly pull off theroad to a safe place.& Brake s

7-20 Starting and operatingmediately have your vehicle inspected bythe nearest SUBARU dealer.ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-tem)WARNINGAlways use the utmost

& ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light illuminates whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON”position and turns off after approximately 2seco

7-22 Starting and operatingElectronic Brake Force Dis-tribution (EBD) systemThe EBD system maximizes the effective-ness of the brakes by allowing the

system may not be workingproperly. If the light remainsilluminated, have the brakes in-spected by a SUBARU dealerimmediately.. If at all in doubt abou

1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seatsWARNING. Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility ofloss of vehicle control and ofpe

7-24 Starting and operatingcornering and/or an evasive maneuver,the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemadjusts the engine’s output and thewheels’ respecti

& Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem monitor! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-tion indicator lightThe indicator light illuminates when theignition key

7-26 Starting and operatingdue to a malfunction in that electricalsystem, the Vehicle Dynamics Control willalso become unable to control all fourbrake

the Traction Control system. When theswitch is pressed again to reactivate theTraction Control system OFF indicatorlight “” turns off.With the Tractio

7-28 Starting and operatingWARNINGIf the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates w hile driving, neverbrake suddenly and keep drivingstraight ahead

Parking your vehicleWARNING. Never leave unattended childrenor pets in the vehicle. They couldaccidentally injure themselves orothers through inadvert

7-30 Starting and operatingWhen parking on a hill, always turn thesteering wheel. When the vehicle isheaded up the hill, the front wheels shouldbe tur

vehicle reaches the desired speed.3. Push the control lever downward in the“SET/COAST” direction and release it.Then release the accelerator pedal.At

7-32 Starting and operating& To change the cruising speed! To increase the speed (by controllever)Push the control lever upward in the “RES/ACC” d

! To decrease the speed (by brakepedal)1. Depress the brake pedal to releasecruise control temporarily.2. When the speed decreases to thedesired speed

tions. For instructions and precau-tions concerning child restraint sys-tems, refer to the “Child restraintsystems” section in this chapter.& Powe

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New vehicle break-in driving – the first1,000 miles (1,600 km) ... 8-2Fuel economy hints ...

8-2 Driving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving– the first 1,000 miles (1,600km)The performance and long life of yourvehicle are dependent on how you han

exhaust fumes are entering thevehicle, have the problemchecked and corrected as soonas possible. If you must driveunder these conditions, driveonly wi

8-4 Driving tipsPeriodic inspectionsTo keep your vehicle in the best conditionat all times, always have the recom-mended maintenance services listed i

power to all four wheels. AWD vehiclesprovide better traction when driving onslippery, wet or snow-covered roads andwhen moving out of mud, dirt and s

8-6 Driving tipswith its higher profile and centerof gravity, is more likely to beaffected by crosswinds than or-dinary passenger cars.. Always use th

underbody. Clear off any such matter fromthe underbody. If the vehicle is used withthese materials trapped or adhering to theunderbody, a mechanical b

8-8 Driving tipssquirting them with deicer or glycerin.Forcing a frozen door open may damageor sep arate the rubber weather stripsaround the door. If

and brake hoses underneath the vehicle.If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,being careful not to damage the discbrakes and brake hoses and ABS har

1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsswitch.! Seat height adjustment (driver’sseat)To adjust the seat height, pull up or pushdown the rear end of the con

8-10 Driving tipsseasons you could have snow and sub-zero temperatures. Blades of this typegive superior wiping performance insnowy conditions. Be sur

& Tire chainsCAUTIONTire chains cannot be used on tireslisted in the following because oflack of clearance between the tiresand vehicle body.All m

8-12 Driving tipsCAUTIONDo not carry spray cans, containerswith flammable or corrosive liquidsor any other dangerous items insidethe vehicle.NOTEFor b

adjusted by relocating luggage inside thevehicle.Even if the total weight of your luggage islower than the vehicle capacity weight,either front or rea

8-14 Driving tips! Installing carrying attachments onthe crossbarsWhen installing any carrying attachmentsuch as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayakcar

3. The crossbar with the 150 LBS LoadLabel attached onto it is the front crossbar.An arrow is marked on the back of thefront crossbar for correct inst

8-16 Driving tips6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbaron the roof rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tightenthe T-3

road hazard due to loss of cargocould result.. When using the roof crossbar kit,make sure that the total weight ofthe crossbars, carrying attach-ment

8-18 Driving tipsTrail er hitch (if equipped)1) Trailer hitchWARNING. Never exceed the maximumweight specified for the trailerhitch. Exceeding the max

3. Insert the safety pin into the hitch pinsecurely.4. Pull the ball mount to make sure itdoes not come off the hitch receiver.1) Hitch ball installat

. When any trouble or a malfunc-tion occurs during the retrieval ofthe seat position, stop the retrie-val of the seat position using anyof the control

8-20 Driving tipswatercraft.& When you do not tow a trailer. Remove the ball mount from the hitchreceiver tube and insert the receiver coveronto t

ble.! Total trailer weightTotal trailer weightThe total trailer weight (trailer weight plusits cargo load) must never exceed themaximum weight shown i

8-22 Driving tips! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) andGross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR)Gross Vehicle WeightThe Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) mustnever exceed

! Tongue loadTongue loadWARNINGIf the trailer is loaded with moreweight in the back of trailer’s axlethan in the front, the load is taken offthe rear

8-24 Driving tipsof your vehicle to install a commer-cial trailer hitch. If you do, danger-ous exhaust gas, water or mud mayenter the passenger compar

create a traffic safety hazard.For safety, always connect the towingvehicle and trailer with trailer safet ychains. Pass the chains crossing eachother

8-26 Driving tips& Trailer towing tipsCAUTION. Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)when towing a trailer in hillycountry on hot days.. When towing a trai

. Backing up with a trailer is difficult andtakes practice. When backing up with atrailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.When turning back, grip t

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If you park your vehicle in an emergency... 9-2Spare tire ... 9-2Removing the spare ti

Warranties& Warranties for U.S.A.All SUBARU vehicles distributed bySubaru of America, Inc. and sold at retailby an authorized SUBARU dealer in the

1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsthe center of the head restraint is closestto the top of the occupant’s ears.CAUTION. Each active head restraint ise

9-2 In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in anemergencyThe hazard warning flasher should beused in day or night to warn other driverswhen you

the “Temporary spare tire” section in thischapter for instructions and precautions.& Removing the spare tire1. Take the wheel nut wrench and exten

9-4 In case of emergencyand pull it through the center of thetemporary spare tire.9. After the temporary spare tire isremoved from the cable, the cabl

of the tire facing up).3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise withthe wheel nut wrench to wind the cable upcompletely until you hear a few clickingsoun

9-6 In case of emergencyCAUTIONNever use any temporary spare tireother than the original. Using othersizes may result in severe mechan-ical damage to

. Always turn off the engine beforeraising the flat tire off the groundusing the jack. Never swing orpush the vehicle supported withthe jack. The jack

9-8 In case of emergencyChrome plated wheels7. Insert the tip (wrapped in vinyl tape ora cloth) of a flat-head screwdriver into theslot between the wh

13. Before putting the spare tire on, cleanthe mounting surface of the wheel and hubwith a cloth.14. Put on the spare tire. Replace thewheel nuts. Tig

9-10 In case of emergency17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securelytighten the wheel nuts to the specifiedtorque, following the tightening order in thei

could strike occupants and causeinjury. Store the tire and all tools inthe proper place.& Tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS)The tire pressure m

When the vehicle’s interior is warmedenough or before you leave the vehicle,be sure to turn the switch off.CAUTION. There is a possibility that people

9-12 In case of emergencyJump startingWARNING. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.Do not let it come in contact withthe eyes, skin, clothing or thevehicle

(1) Connect one jumper cable to thepositive (+) terminal on the dischargedbattery.(2) Connect the other end of thejumper cable to the positive (+) ter

9-14 In case of emergency5. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster battery and run it at moderatespeed. Then start the engine of the vehiclet

TowingWARNINGNever tow AWD vehicles with thefront wheels raised off the groundwhile the rear wheels are on theground, or with the rear wheelsraised of

9-16 In case of emergency3. Screw the towing hook into the threadhole until the threads can no longer beseen.4. Tighten the towing hook securelyusing

4. Tighten the towing hook securelyusing a wheel nut wrench.After towing, remove the towing hook fromthe vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.Put the t

9-18 In case of emergency& Towing with all wheels on thegroundWARNING. Never turn the ignition switch tothe “LOCK” position while thevehicle is be

3. Unlock the rear gate by moving thelever to the right.4. Open the rear gate from outside byraising the rear gate handle.Maintenance toolsYour vehicl

9-20 In case of emergencyFor how to use the jack, refer to the “Flattires” section in this chapter.

Exterior care ... 10-2Washing... 10-2Wax

1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsinjure passengers in the event of asudden stop or accident.& Forward and backward ad-justment! 5-seater modelsPu

10-2 Appearance careExterior care& WashingCAUTION. When washing the vehicle, thebrakes may get wet. As a result,the brake stopping distance willbe

NOTEBe careful not to damage brake hoses,sensor harnesses, and other partswhen washing suspension compo-nents.! Using a warm water washer. Keep a good

10-4 Appearance careCorrosion protectionYour SUBARU has been designed andbuilt to resist corrosion. Special materialsand protective finishes have been

Cleaning the interiorUse a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatecontrol panel, audio equipment, instru-ment panel, center console, combinationmeter pa

10-6 Appearance care& Navigation monitor (ifequipped)To clean the navigation monitor, wipe itwith a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. Ifthe nav

Maintenance schedule ... 11-3Maintenance precautions... 11-3Before checking or ser

Maintenance and serviceWindshield wiper blade rubber ... 11-34Rear window wiper blade assembly ... 11-35Rear wind

Maintenance scheduleThe scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at regular intervalsare shown in the “Warranty and Main-tenance Booklet”.

11-4 Maintenance and serviceguard against getting oil or fluidsin your eyes. If something doesget in your eyes, thoroughlywash them out with clean wat

3. Release the secondary hood releaselocated under the front grille by moving thelever toward the left.4. Lift up the hood.To close the hood:1. Lower

& Reclining the seatbackWARNINGTo prevent the passenger from slid-ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the

11-6 Maintenance and serviceEngine compartment overview1) Air cleaner element (page 11-14)2) Power steering fluid reservoir(page 11-19)3) Differential

Engine oilNOTE. The engine oil consumption rate isnot stabilized, and therefore cannot bedetermined until the vehicle has tra-veled at least several t

11-8 Maintenance and service. Be careful not to spill engine oilwhen adding it. If oil touches theexhaust pipe, it may cause a badsmell, smoke, and/or

8. Clean the rubber seal seating area ofthe bottom of engine and install the oilfilter by hand turning. Be careful not totwist or damage the seal.9. T

11-10 Maintenance and serviceAPI Service label1) Indicates the oil quality by API designa-tions2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade3) Indicates th

Cooling systemWARNINGNever attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off an d has cooled downcompletely. Since the coolant isu

11-12 Maintenance and service3. After refilling the reserve tank and theradiator, reinstall the caps and check thatthe rubber gaskets inside the radia

just below the filler neck, allowing enoughroom to add genuine SUBARU coolingsystem conditioner in the radiator. Addgenuine SUBARU cooling system cond

11-14 Maintenance and serviceAir cleaner elementWARNINGDo not operate the engine with theair cleaner element removed. The aircleaner element not only

Spark plugsIt may be difficult to replace the sparkplugs. It is recommended that you havethe spark plugs replaced by yourSUBARU dealer.The spark plugs

1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsmay result in serious injury in theevent of a hard braking or animpact.1. Slide the seat or seat pair to itsrearmos

11-16 Maintenance and service1) Yellow handle1) HOT range2) COLD range3) Upper level4) Lower level4. Pull out the level gauge and check thefluid level

Front differential gear oil& Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andstop the engine.2. Pull out the level

11-18 Maintenance and serviceRear differential gear oil& Checking the gear oil levelYour vehicle may be equipped with a reardifferential protector

SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-turePower steering fluid& Checking the fluid levelWARNINGBe careful not to burn yourselfbecause the fluid

11-20 Maintenance and servicemended fluid as necessary to bring thelevel between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.If the fluid level is extreme low, it mayind

Use only brake fluid from a sealedcontainer.& Recommended brake fluidFMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brakefluidBrake boosterIf the brake booster d

11-22 Maintenance and service& Checking the brake pedalreserve distance1) More than 2.16 in (55 mm)Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-matel

1.Drivethevehicleataspeedofapproximately 22 mph (35 km/h).2. Depress the parking brake pedalSLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pressing with aforce of approximately

11-24 Maintenance and servicereplace all four tires.! Winter (snow) tiresWinter tires are best suited for driving onsnow-covered and icy roads. Howeve

When a tire is replaced, adjustments arenecessary to ensure continued normaloperation of the tire pressure monitoringsystem. As with wheel replacement

. Raise the seatback of the centerseat while taking care not to trapyour hands or other parts of thebody between the center seatand window-side seat.N

11-26 Maintenance and serviceCheck the tire pressures when the tiresare cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjustthe tire pressures to the values shown ont

. Abnormally low tire pressure (treadworn at shoulders)Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-sumption is also higher.. Abnormally high tire pressure

11-28 Maintenance and service& Wear indicators1) New tread2) Worn tread3) Tread wear indicatorEach tire incorporates a tread wearindicator, which

Vehicles equipped with unidirectional tires1) FrontTire wear varies from wheel to wheel. Tomaximize the life of each tire and ensurethat the tires wea

11-30 Maintenance and serviceWARNINGUse only those w heels that arespecified for your vehicle. Wheelsnot meeting specifications couldinterfere with br

the center cap is replaced, be sure toreplace them with genuine SUBARU partsdesigned for aluminum wheels.Chrome plated wheels (ifequipped)1) The lengt

11-32 Maintenance and serviceWindshield washer fluidCAUTIONNever use engine coolant as washerfluid because it could cause paintdamage.If you spray was

concentration to the outside temperature.If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid witha different concentration from the oneused previously, purge

11-34 Maintenance and service1) Stopper3. Remove the wiper blade assembly byholding its pivot area and pushing it in thedirection shown by the arrow w

3. Align the claws of the metal supportwith the grooves in the rubber and slidethe blade rubber assembly into the metalsupport until it locks.1) Stopp

1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsTo lower:Push the head re straint down whilepressing the release button on the top ofthe seatback.The head restrain

11-36 Maintenance and service1. Pull out the end of the blade rubberassembly to unlock it from the plasticsupport.2. Pull the blade rubber assembly ou

BatteryWARNING. Before beginning work on or nearany battery, be sure to extinguishall cigarettes, matches, and light-ers. Never expose a battery to an

11-38 Maintenance and serviceFusesCAUTIONNever replace a fuse with one hav-ing a higher rating or with materialother than a fuse because seriousdamage

1) Good2) BlownIf any lights, accessories or other electricalcontrols do not operate, inspect thecorresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,replace it.1.

11-40 Maintenance and serviceInstallation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing fog lights or any otherelectrical equipment

Replacing bulbsMaintenance and service 11-41– CONTINUED –

11-42 Maintenance and serviceWattage Bulb No.1) High beam headlight 12V-65W HB32)Low beam headlightVehicles with HID light 12V-35W D1SVehicles without

& Headlights (vehicles withoutHID headlights)CAUTIONHalogen headlight bu lbs becomevery hot while in use. If you touchthe bulb surface with bare h

11-44 Maintenance and service! High beam light bulbsRight-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips onthe air intake duct, then remove the airin

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.3. Install a new bulb.4. Set the bulb socket into the headlightassembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks.NOTECon

Third-row seat (7-seatermodels)WARNINGSeatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sits wellback and upright in the seat. Do notput cushions

11-46 Maintenance and service& Rear combination lights1. Remove the two covers by insertingthe tip of a flat-head screwdriver.2. Using a Phillips

& Back-up light/Tail light1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to removethe light cover from the rear gate trim.1) Tail light2) Back-up light2. Turn the

11-48 Maintenance and service1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyltape or cloth, insert it into the gap betweenthe license plate light assembly and

2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces atits ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulbstraight downward to remove it.3. Install a new bulb.4. Reins

11-50 Maintenance and service2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.3. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens.& Door step lightIt may be difficult t

Specifications ... 12-2Dimensions... 12-2Engine

12-2 SpecificationsSpecificationsThese specifications are subject to change without notice.& Dimensionsin (mm)Overall length 191.5 (4,865)Overall

& Electrical systemBattery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23L (12V-52AH)Alternator 12V-130ASpark plugsSILFR6A (NGK)& CapacitiesFuel tank 16.9 US g

12-4 Specifications& Wheel alignmentToe Front0 in (0 mm)Rear 0.0787 in (2 mm)CamberFront 0800’Rear−0831’

Fuses and circuits& Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFusepanelFuseratingCircuit1 20A. Trailer hitch connector2Empty3 15A. Door locki

1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsBefore driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/aft position of the second-row seat, raisethe seatback, and make sure t

12-6 SpecificationsFusepanelFuseratingCircuit13 20A. Cargo socket14 15A. Position light. Tail light. Rear combination light15Empty16 10A. Illumination

& Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentFusepanelFuseratingCircuit1 30A. Vehicle dynamics controlunit2 20A. Console socket3 15A. Headlight (

12-8 SpecificationsBulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb No.High beam headlight 12V-65W HB3Low beam headlightVehicles with HID light 12V-35W D1SVehicles

Vehicle identification1) Vehicle identification number2) Certification and bar code label3) Tire inflation pressure label4) Vehicle identification num

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For U.S.A. ... 13-2Tire information... 13-2Tire

13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsFor U.S.A.The following information has beencompiled according to Code ofFederal Regulations “Ti

Example:(6) Load Index: A numerical codewhich specifies the maximum loada tire can carry at the speedindicated by its speed symbol, atmaximum inflatio

13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects! Maximum load ratingThe load rating at the maximumpermissible weight load for this tire.For exa

& Recommended tire inflation pressure! Recommended cold tire inflation pressureRecommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires i

NOTE1) Holder. Before folding or raising the seat-back of the third-row seat, confirm thatthe seatbelt is flat against the sidewallat the lower point

13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects! Vehicle placardThe vehicle placard is affixed to thedriver’s side B-pillar.Example:The vehicle

whitewall, bears white letteringor bears manufacturer, brand,and/or model name molding thatis higher or deeper than thesame molding on the other side-

13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectstires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).Rotating the tires involves switch-ing the front and rear ti

2. Calculate the available load ca-pacity by subtracting the totalweight from the vehicle capacityweight of 1,157 lbs (525 kg).3. The result of step 2

13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsvehicle is 1,157 lbs (525 kg), whichis indicated on the vehicle placardwith the statement “The

3. The total weight now exceedsthe capacity weight by 105 lbs (48kg), so the cargo weight must bereduced by 105 lbs (48 kg) or more.& Determining

13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects4. The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For exam-

cified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire markedC may have poor traction perfor-mance.WARNINGThe traction grade assigned tothis t

13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsReporting safety defects(U.S.A.)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause

Index14

2Chapter 4: Climate controlThis chapter informs you how to operatethe climate control.Chapter 5: AudioThis chapter informs you how to operateyour audi

1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsCAUTIONThe head restraint is not intended tobe used at the lowest position.Before sitting on the seat, raise thehea

14-2 IndexAABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-20Warning light ... 3-15

Cargo areaCover ... 6-13Light...

14-4 IndexOpen warning light ... 3-17Step light ...

GGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 8-12Glove box ... 6-5G

14-6 IndexCargo area... 6-2, 11-50Control switch...

PowerDoor locking switch ... 2-6Outside mirrors ...

14-8 IndexRocking the vehicle ... 8-11Roof molding and crossbar ...

Temporary spare tire ... 9-5Tether (child restraint system) ... 1-38, 1-41

14-10 IndexLow fuel... 3-8, 3-17Low tire pressure ...

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THE SRS AIRBAG.According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seat-ing pos

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GAS STATION REFERENCE&FuelUse unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI orhigher.& Fuel octane ratingThis octane rating is the average

1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsRetractor (ALR) mode.When the child restraint system is re-moved, make sure that the retractor isrestored to the Em

turned ON next time, however, thecomplete sequence of the warningoperation resumes. For further detailsabout canceling the warning operation,please co

1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNINGNever place the shoulder belt underthe arm or behind the back. If anaccident occurs, this can increasethe ri

! Adjusting the front seat shoulderbelt anchor heightThe shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best suited for thedriver/front

1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags4. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt.5. Place the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips, no

NOTE1) HolderWith the seatback folded, attach thetongue plate of each rear/second-rowseatbelt to the corresponding holder.Do the same also before some

1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNINGBe sure to fasten both tongue platesto the respective buckles. If theseatbelt is used only as a shoulderbelt

4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue platein the center seatbelt buckle marked“CENTER” on the left-hand side until itclicks.5. To make the lap part ti

Vehicle symbolsThere are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.For warning and indicator lights, refer to“Warning and indicator lights” in th

1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags2. With the belt held by hand, allow theretractor to roll up the belt slowly. Youshould hold the webbing end and gu

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt.5. Place the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips, not on your waist.! Unfastening the s

1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seatbelt pretensionersThe driver’s and front passenger’s seat-belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. Theseatbelt

pretensioners have no user-ser-viceable parts. For required ser-vicing of front seatbelt retractorsequipped with seatbelt pr eten-sioners, see your ne

1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsminor collision or not inflate in asevere collision), which may in-crease the risk of injury.. Flashing or flickeri

Child restraint systemsWhile riding in the vehicle, infants andsmall children should always be placed inan infant or child restraint system in one oft

1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNINGChildren should be properly re-strained at all times. Never allow achild to stand up, or to kneel on anyseat

chorages) provided.Some types of child restraints might not beable to be secured firmly due to projectionof the seat cushion.In this seating position,

1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags& Installing child restraint sys-tems with A/ELR seatbeltWARNING. Child restraint systems and seat-belts can be

8. Push and pull the child restraintsystem forward and from side to side tocheck if it is firmly secured.Sometimes a child restraint can be morefirmly

4Mark NameRear window defogger/Out-side mirror defoggerAir recirculationOutside airEngine oilWasherDoor lock (transmitter)Door unlock (transmitter)Rea

1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags5. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click.6. Take up the slack in the lap belt.7. Pull out t

Refer to “ Top tether anchorages” foradditional instructions.11. To remove the child restraint system,press the release button on the seatbeltbuckle a

1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags5. To remove the booster seat, press therelease button on the seatbelt buckle andallow the belt to retract.WARNING.

Your vehicle is provided with child restraintsystem anchors as follows:. Four lower a nchorages ( bars) andthree upper anchorages (tether an-chorages)

1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsseatback.Each lower anchorage is located wherethe seat cushion meets the seatback.CAUTIONWhen you install a child r

6. Before seating a child in the childrestraint system, try to move seat backand forth and left and right to verify that itis held securely in positio

1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! To hook the top tether! Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater models)1. Raise the head restraint

CAUTIONDo not route the top tether over thehead restraint. It may happen thatthe top tether cannot be fastenedtightly.! Third-row seat (7-seater model

1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsCAUTIONDo not pass the top tether under thehead restraint. The top tether willtouch the head restraint and theresul

These SRS airbags are designed onlyas a supplement to the primary protec-tion provided by the seatbelt.The system also controls front seatbeltpretensi

& Child safetyWARNING. Never hold a child on your lap orin your arms while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury

1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNING. Put children aged 12 and under ina rear seat properly restrained atall times. The SRS airbag de-ploys with

! Components1) Airbag control module (including impactand rollover sensors)2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)3) Frontal airbag module (front pas

1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags& SUBARU advanced frontalairbag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a SUBARUadvanced frontal airbag system that

WARNINGNever hold a child on your lap or inyour arms. The SRS airbag deployswith considerable force and caninjure or even kill the child.WARNINGThe SR

1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNINGDo not attach accessories to thewindshield, or fit an extra-wide mir-ror over the rear view mirror. If theSR

. Do not apply any strong impact to thefront passenger’s seat such as by kicking.. Do not spill liquid on the front passen-ger’s seat. If liquid is sp

1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Conditions in which front passen-ger’s SRS frontal airbag is notactivatedThe front passenger ’s SRS frontal airba

the child restraint system. Turn the ignitionswitch to the “ON” position and make surethat the front passenger’s frontal airbagON indicator turns off

1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsstraight in the center of the seat cushion,correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/her legs out forward, and ad

The SUBARU advan ced frontal airbagsystem is designed to determine theactivation or deactivation condition of thefront passenger’s SRS frontal airbagd

6gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enter-ing the vehicle.. Never run the engine in a closedspace, such as a garage, exceptfor the

1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Examples of accidents in which thedriver’s/driver’s and front passen-ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will mostlikely

! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’sand front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur.1) T

1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Examples of the types of accidentsin which the driver’s/driver’s andfront passenger’s SRS frontalairbag(s) will b

curtain airbag does not operate for third-row seat occupants.WARNINGThe SRS side airbag and SRScurtain airbag are designed as onlya supplement to the

1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWARNING. Never allow a child to kneel onthe front passenger’s seat facingthe side window or to wrap his/her arms ar

A hands-free microphone orother accessory in such a loca-tion could be propelled throughthe cabin with great force by thecurtain airbag, or it could p

1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsleft and right center pillars and rear wheelhouses. In addition, the rollover sensor isinside the airbag control mo

! Example of the type of accident inwhich the SRS side airbag will mostlikely deploy.A severe side impact near the front seatactivates the SRS side ai

1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will mostlikely deploy.1) A severe side impact

! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS sideairbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy.1) Hitting a curb, edge of

& Driving when tired or sleepyWARNINGWhen you are tired or sleepy, yourreaction will be delayed and yourperception, judgment and attentive-ness wi

1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely todeploy.1) The vehicle is involved i

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikelyto deploy.1) The vehicle is involved in an obliqueside-on impact.2) Th

1-68 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags! Examples of the types of accidentsin which the SRS side airbag andSRS curtain airbag will basically notdeploy.1)

& SRS airbag system monitorsA diagnostic system continually monitorsthe readiness of the SRS airbag system(including front seatbelt pretensioners)

1-70 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags& SRS airbag system servicingWARNING. When discarding an airbag mod-ule or scrapping the entire vehi-cle damage

materials to the dashboard. Installation of custom seats. Replacement of seat fabric orleather. Installation of additional fabricor leather on the fro

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Keys ... 2-2Key number plate... 2-2Immo

2-2 Keys and doorsKeys1) Master key2) Submaster key3) Valet key4) Key number plate5) Security ID plateThree types of keys are provided for yourvehicle

ImmobilizerThe immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unau thorized perso n fromstarting the engine. Only keys registeredwith your vehicle’s immo