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Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner!s
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 Owner!s 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 Owner!s 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.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Foreword

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

Page 2 - Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT

7! CONTINUED !Drugs and drivingIf you are taking any drugs, check withyour doctor or pharmacist or read the liter-ature that accompanies the me

Page 3

Keys and doors 2-13! CONTINUED !access to your vehicle.Alarm systemThe alarm system helps to protect yourvehicle and valuables from theft. The h

Page 4 - How to use this owner!s man

2-14 Keys and doorscating that the system is now deactivated.If the system was previously deactivated:The odometer/trip meter screen displays#AL o

Page 5 - Safety symbol

Keys and doors 2-15! CONTINUED !automatically arm and doors will automat-ically lock.To arm the system using power door locking switches1. Close all w

Page 6 - Vehicle symbols

2-16 Keys and doorstransmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro-ken or the transmitter battery is too weak),you can disarm the system without usingt

Page 7 - Safety precautions when

Keys and doors 2-174. Before closing the doors, lock all doorswith the inside door lock levers.5. Close the doors. The system will auto-matically arm

Page 8 - Child safety

2-18 Keys and doorsChild safety locksEach rear door has a child safety lock thatprevents the doors from being openedeven if the inside door handl

Page 9 - Drinking and driving

Keys and doors 2-19! CONTINUED !Operating the driver!s window1) Open2) Automatically open3) CloseTo open:Push the switch down lightly and hold it.The

Page 10 - ! CONTINUED !

2-20 Keys and doorsdow switch cluster, located on the driver"sside door, is in the #LOCK$ position, thepassengers" windows cannot be

Page 11 - California proposition 65

Keys and doors 2-21! CONTINUED !To open the trunk lid from in-sidePull the trunk lid release lever upward.To cancel the trunk lid re-leaseThe inside

Page 12

2-22 Keys and doorsInspectionPerform the following steps at least twicea year to check the release handle for cor-rect operation.1. Open the trunk lid

Page 13 - Illustrated index

8driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre-strained pets or cages can be thrownaround inside the vehicle and hurt you oryour passengers. Be

Page 14 - 3 4 46 2 344 5

Keys and doors 2-23! CONTINUED !SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release thelatch, then close the trunk lid.Also, if the movement o

Page 15 - Interior

2-24 Keys and doorsNOTEIf the rear gate cannot be unlocked dueto a discharged battery, a fault in thedoor locking/unlocking system or oth-er cau

Page 16 - 5) Ashtray (page 6-8)

Keys and doors 2-25After washing the vehicle or after it rains,wipe away water on the roof prior to open-ing the moonroof to prevent drops of waterfro

Page 18

3Instruments and controlsIgnition switch ... 3-3LOCK ...

Page 19 - Combination meter

Instruments and controlsClock ... 3-22Light control switch ...

Page 20 - 11 10 9 8 7

Instruments and controls 3-3! CONTINUED !Instrumen ts and controlsIgnition switchThe ignition switch has four positions:LOCK, ACC, ON and START.L

Page 21

3-4 Instruments and controlsNOTEKeep the ignition switch in the#LOCK$ position when the engine isnot running.Using electrical accessories

Page 22

Instruments and controls 3-5The key is near another key that con-tains an immobilizer transponder.Key reminder chimeThe reminder chime sounds when

Page 23

3-6 Instruments and controlsHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher is used towarn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle unde

Page 24

1234567891011121314Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsKeys and doorsInstruments and controlsClimate controlAudioInterior equipmentStarting

Page 25 - Warning and indicator light

Instruments and controls 3-7! CONTINUED !Odometer/Trip meter1) Trip meter2) OdometerThis meter displays the odometer and twotrip meters when the ignit

Page 26 - Tire changing tools

3-8 Instruments and controlsFuel gauge1) Low fuel warning lightThe fuel gauge shows the approximateamount of fuel remaining in the tank.When the

Page 27

Instruments and controls 3-9! CONTINUED !We recommend that you drive moderatelyuntil the pointer of the temperature gaugereaches near the middle of th

Page 28

3-10 Instruments and controlsSetting the alarm-level en-gine speed1. Turn the REV setting knob clockwise orcounterclockwise, then release it and let i

Page 29 - Front seats

Instruments and controls 3-11! CONTINUED !the vehicle is moving.The set engine speed may differ fromthe engine speed shown by the ta-chometer.

Page 30 - Reclining the seatback

3-12 Instruments and controlsNOTEIf the connection between the combi-nation meter and battery is broken forany reason such as vehicle mainte

Page 31 - 100087 100089

Instruments and controls 3-13Temperature gauge1) Normal operating rangeThe temperature gauge shows enginecoolant temperature when the ignition

Page 32 - Seat heater (if equipped)

3-14 Instruments and controlsWarning and indicator lightsSeveral of the warning and indicator lightscome on momentarily and then go outwhen the

Page 33 - Rear seats

Instruments and controls 3-15! CONTINUED !SRS airbag system warning lightWhen the ignition switch is turned to the#ON$ position, the SRS airbag s

Page 34 - Armrest (if equipped)

3-16 Instruments and controlsCHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunction in-dicator lampIf this light comes on steadily or blinkswhile the engine i

Page 35 - 100098 100099

10Illustrated indexExterior1 2 34 512 11 10 9 87 60001681) Engine hood (page 11-4)2) Headlight switch (page 3-22)3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44)4) Wip

Page 36 - Seatbelts

Instruments and controls 3-17! CONTINUED !is at the proper level but the light remainson, contact your nearest SUBARU dealerimmediately.AT OIL TEMPera

Page 37

3-18 Instruments and controlsWith a vehicle equipped with an EBD sys-tem, the ABS warning light comes on to-gether with the brake system warning light

Page 38

Instruments and controls 3-19! CONTINUED !minates if a malfunction occurs in the EBDsystem. In that event, it comes on togetherwith the ABS warning li

Page 39 - Fastening the seatbelt

3-20 Instruments and controlsSelector lever position indi-cator (AT vehicles)This indicator shows the position of theselector lever.Turn signal

Page 40

Instruments and controls 3-21Driver!s control center differ-ential indicator and warning lights (WRX-STI)Indicator lightsWhen illuminated, one of

Page 41

3-22 Instruments and controlsClockTo set the hour, press the #H$ button. Toset the minutes, press the #M$ button. Toreset the minutes the #00$ with a

Page 42 - 4) Center seatbelt buckle

Instruments and controls 3-23! CONTINUED !High/low beam change (dim-mer)To change from low beam to high beam,push the turn signal lever forward. Whent

Page 43

3-24 Instruments and controlsTurn signal lever1) Right turn2) Left turn3) Lane change for right4) Lane change for leftTo activate the right turn signa

Page 44

Instruments and controls 3-25Illumination brightness con-trolWhen the headlight switch is in the# $ or # $ position, you can ad-just brightn

Page 45 - Seatbelt maintenance

3-26 Instruments and controlsFront fog light button (if equipped)The front fog lights operate only when theheadlights are on low beam. Push thef

Page 46 - Seatbelt extender

11! CONTINUED !1 23 4 46 2 344 51 70000571) Rear window defogger button (page 3-29)2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4)3) Child safety locks (page 2-

Page 47 - Front seatbelt pretensioners

Instruments and controls 3-27! CONTINUED !NOTEThe wiper operates only when the ig-nition switch is in the #ON$ or #ACC$position.Clean your wiper blad

Page 48 - System monitors

3-28 Instruments and controlsWiper intermittent time controlWhen the wiper switch is in the # $ po-sition, turn the dial to adjust the operatinginterv

Page 49 - Precautions against vehicle

Instruments and controls 3-29! CONTINUED !#ON$ position.To turn the wiper off, return the knob onthe end of the lever to the #OFF$ position.WasherTo

Page 50 - Child restraint systems

3-30 Instruments and controlsoutside mirror defogger, the outsidemirror defogger operates while the rearwindow defogger is operating.Turn on the r

Page 51 - Where to place a child re

Instruments and controls 3-31Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI)Pressing this switch causes water to besprayed into the intercooler. It

Page 52 - Choosing a child restraint

3-32 Instruments and controlsMirrorsAlways check that the inside and outsidemirrors are properly adjusted before youstart driving.Inside mirrorThe i

Page 53

Instruments and controls 3-33! CONTINUED !cover the sensors with stickers, or othersimilar items. Periodically wipe the sen-sors clean using

Page 54

3-34 Instruments and controlsRemote control mirror switch1) Selection switch2) Direction control switchThe remote control mirrors operate onlywhe

Page 55 - 100137 100138 100689

Instruments and controls 3-35Tilt steering wheel1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the#Front seats$ section (chapter 1).2. Push the tilt lock

Page 57

12InteriorPassenger compartment area1 2 34560001861) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-30)2) Seatbelt (page 1-9)3) Moonroof (page 2-

Page 58

4Climate controlVentilator ... 4-2Air flow selection ...

Page 59

4-2 Climate controlClimate controlVentilatorAir flow selection400363

Page 60 - Top tether anchorages

Climate control 4-3! CONTINUED !Center and side ventilatorsCenter ventilatorsMove the tab up and down or right and leftto adjust the flow direction.Si

Page 61 - 3) For right seat

4-4 Climate controlFan speed control dialThe fan operates only when the ignitionswitch is turned to the #ON$ position. Thefan speed control dial

Page 62 - Restraint System airbag)

Climate control 4-5! CONTINUED !Heater operationDefrosting or defogging the wind-shieldTo direct warm air to the windshield andfront door windows:1.

Page 63

4-6 Climate control1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the# $ position.2. Set the air flow control dial to the# $ position.3. Set th

Page 64

Climate control 4-7! CONTINUED !Air conditioner operation (if equipped)Cooling or dehumidifyingFor cooling and dehumidification of thepassenger

Page 65 - Components

4-8 Climate controlturns on the air conditioner compres-sor automatically and the #A/C$ indica-tor light on the control panel comes on.Control pan

Page 66 - Subaru advanced frontal air

Climate control 4-9! CONTINUED !AUTO position and the air flow controldial in the # $, # $, or # $ po-sition, the fan does not operate duringengine w

Page 67

4-10 Climate controlwhen driving on a dusty road. The indica-tor light will come on.OFF position (Outside Air): Outside airis drawn into the passenger

Page 68

13! CONTINUED !1234 50001871) Cup holder (page 6-5)2) Center console (page 6-4)3) Glove box (page 6-4)4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-6)5) Ashtray (page

Page 69 - OFF indicator

Climate control 4-11! CONTINUED !! Do not subject the sensors to impact.! Keep water away from the sensors.! Do not cover the sensors.The sensors are

Page 70

4-12 Climate controlany problem with the air conditioning sys-tem.Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loadedTo improve accelera

Page 71

Climate control 4-13! CONTINUED !2. Unhook the hooks of the air filter coverand remove the cover.1) Air filter element3. Draw out the air filter eleme

Page 72

4-14 Climate control1) Service label2) Caution label8. LABEL installation1)Fill out the information on the servicelabel (small).2)Attach the service l

Page 73

5AudioAntenna system ... 5-2Printed antenna ... 5-2

Page 74

5-2 AudioAudioAntenna systemPrinted antennaSedanThe antenna is printed on the inner sur-face of the rear window glass.Wagon and OUTBACK SPORTThe

Page 75

Audio 5-3Audio setYour SUBARU may be equipped with oneof the following audio sets. See the pagesindicated in this section for operating de-tails.Type

Page 76

5-4 AudioType A audio set (if equipped)The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the #ACC$ or #ON$ position.Radio operation(1) SCAN b

Page 77 - 2) Second impact

Audio 5-5! CONTINUED !FM/AM selection button (FM/AM)Push the #FM/AM$ button (4) when the ra-dio is off to turn on the radio.Push the #FM/AM$ button wh

Page 78 - SRS side airbag

5-6 AudioManual tuning (TUNE)Push the # $ side of the tuning button(3) to increase the tuning frequency andpress the # $ side of the button to

Page 79

14Instrument panel76543211516 14 12 101113 9 80001881) Door locks (page 2-4)2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-34)3) Light control lever (page 3-22)4) C

Page 80

Audio 5-7! CONTINUED !Compact disc player operation(7) Eject button(8) Disc slot(9) DISC button(10) Repeat/Random button(11) Track selection buttons50

Page 81

5-8 Audio(11) to skip to the beginning of the nexttrack. Each time this side of the button ispressed, the indicated track number willincr

Page 82

Audio 5-9! CONTINUED !CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connect-ed)An optional CD changer can be connected to this audio unit. Con

Page 83 - SRS airbag system monitors

5-10 Audiolected in a similar way.NOTENo disc change takes place if thebutton corresponding to the storagetray in which no disc is loa

Page 84 - SRS airbag system servicing

Audio 5-11! CONTINUED !Type B audio set (if equipped)The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the #ACC$ or #ON$ position.Radio opera

Page 85

5-12 AudioTone controlThe volume control dial (8) normally func-tion as volume control. The dial become acontrol for Bass, Midrange or Treble whenyou

Page 86

Audio 5-13! CONTINUED !starting from bass control mode. (Whenthe radio is first turned on, the controlmode is in the volume control.)Fader

Page 87

5-14 Audiooperate and stop automatically on thenext station.Continue this operation until you find thedesired station.Automatic tuning (SCAN)Pres

Page 88 - Keys and doors

Audio 5-15! CONTINUED !Built in CD changer operation(9)(17) (16)(12)(11)(10) (13) (14) (15)500249(9) LOAD button(10) Disc slot(11) Repeat button(12) R

Page 89 - 2-2 Keys and doors

5-16 Audiobegin to play back the first track of thedisc.To insert more discs in succession, re-peat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will beloaded

Page 90 - Immobilizer (Turbo models)

15! CONTINUED !Light control and wiper control levers/switches0000201234511097112681) Parking light switch (page 3-25)2) Windshield wiper (page 3-27)3

Page 91 - Door locks

Audio 5-17! CONTINUED !Selecting a desired track (TRACK): Skipping forward: Skipping backward: Fast-forwarding: Fast-reversingSkipping forwardTurn th

Page 92 - Key lock-in prevention func

5-18 Audiomove the disc that has been ejected, the#All disc ejection mode$ will be canceled.NOTEAvoid driving the vehicle with a CDsticking out

Page 93 - Power door locking switches

Audio 5-19! CONTINUED !In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped)Loading and unloading compact discs(5) (1) (2)(4) (3)500222(1) Disc slot(2) Disc indic

Page 94 - Remote keyless entry sys

5-20 AudioTo insert a disc1. Press one of the #Disc select$ buttons(3) (numbered from 1 to 6) for which thedisc indicator light (2) is #OFF$.The disc

Page 95 - 2-8 Keys and doors

Audio 5-21! CONTINUED !Precautions to observe when handling a compact discUse only compact discs (CDs) that havethe mark shown in the following

Page 97 - 2-10 Keys and doors

6Interior equipmentInterior light ... 6-2Dome light ...

Page 98 - Keys and doors 2-11

6-2 Interior equipmentInterior equipmentInterior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure thelight goes out to avoid battery discharge.Dome lightThe

Page 99 - 2-12 Keys and doors

Interior equipment 6-3To turn on the map light, push the switch.To turn it off, push the switch again.When leaving the vehicle, make sure thelight is

Page 100 - Alarm system

6-4 Interior equipmentStorage compartmentsGlove box1) Lock2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. Toclose it, push the lid firmly upward.To l

Page 101 - 2-14 Keys and doors

16Combination meterU.S.-spec. vehiclesWRXA B9 8 7 6543210001591) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)2) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20)3) Temperature

Page 102 - Disarming the system

Interior equipment 6-5! CONTINUED !Cup holderFront passenger!s cup holderA dual cup holder is built in the center con-sole, beside the parking brake l

Page 103 - 2-16 Keys and doors

6-6 Interior equipmentCigarette lighter socketA cigarette lighter socket can be found be-hind the ashtray lid under the climate con-trols. Push gently

Page 104 - Shock sensors (dealer op

Interior equipment 6-7! CONTINUED !Use with a cigarette lighterThe cigarette lighter operates only whenthe ignition switch is in the #ON$ an

Page 105 - 2-18 Keys and doors

6-8 Interior equipmentIf the socket has been used for electricalappliances, damage may have been doneto the internal mechanism that causes acigare

Page 106

Interior equipment 6-9Floor mat (if equipped)A retaining pin is located on the driver"sside of the vehicle next to the fuel fillerd

Page 107 - Trunk lid (Sedan)

6-10 Interior equipmentCargo area cover (Wagon " if equipped)The cargo area cover is provided for cov-ering the cargo area and to protect its con

Page 108 - Keys and doors 2-21

Interior equipment 6-11The cargo area cover can be stowed un-der the cargo floor.To install the cover housing1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the c

Page 109 - 2-22 Keys and doors

6-12 Interior equipmentCargo area bars1) Cargo area barIn the cargo area, there are two bars (oneon each side) to which a net can be at-tache

Page 110 - Rear gate (Wagon)

7Starting and operatingFuel ... 7-2Fuel requirements ...

Page 111 - Moonroof (if equipped)

7-2 Starting and operatingStarting and operatingFuelFuel requirements2.5-liter non-turbo modelsThe 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designedto operate

Page 112 - Sun shades

This manual describes the following vehicle types.Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT000167000055

Page 113

17! CONTINUED !WRX-STI000160km/hAB11 10 9 8 76543211) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)2) DCCD indicator (page 3-21)3) Temperature gauge (page 3-8)4) Tachometer (

Page 114 - Instruments and controls

Starting and operating 7-3" CONTINUED "problem is fuel related before returningyour vehicle to an authorized dealer forservice.MM

Page 115

7-4 Starting and operatingFuel filler lid and capRefueling01. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid re-lease lever up. The lever is on the floor a

Page 116 - Ignition switch

Starting and operating 7-5! CONTINUED !light comes on. Engine misfires as a re-sult of an empty tank could cause dam-age to the engine.State emission

Page 117 - 3-4 Instruments and controls

7-6 Starting and operatingThe EPA has issued regulations for in-specting the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)system as part of the state emissions in-s

Page 118 - Key interlock release (AT ve

Starting and operating 7-7! CONTINUED !Starting the engineManual transmission vehicle1. Apply the parking brake.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acc

Page 119 - Meters and gauges (WRX

7-8 Starting and operatinging.1)Turn the ignition switch to the #OFF$position and wait for at least 10 sec-onds. After checking that the p

Page 120 - Tachometer

Starting and operating 7-9! CONTINUED !Manual transmission " 6 speeds (WRX-STI)The manual transmission is a fully syn-chromeshed, 6-forwar

Page 121 - 3-8 Instruments and controls

7-10 Starting and operatingMaximum allowable speedsThe following tables show the maximumspeeds that are possible with each differ-ent gear. The t

Page 122 - REV indicator light and buzz

Starting and operating 7-11! CONTINUED !Manual transmission " 5 speeds (except WRX-STI)The manual transmission is a fully syn-chromeshed,

Page 123 - 3-10 Instruments and controls

7-12 Starting and operatingTurbo modelsmph (km/h)Driving tipsDo not drive with your foot resting on theclutch pedal and do not use the clutch tohold y

Page 124 - WRX-STI)

18Except turbo modelsA B9 7 65432180001611) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)2) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20)3) Temperature gauge (page 3-13)4) S

Page 125 - 3-12 Instruments and controls

Starting and operating 7-13! CONTINUED !The driver"s control center differential al-lows you to freely change the degree oflimitation of t

Page 126 - Outside temperature indica

7-14 Starting and operatingtial LSD torque as desired. When thismode is selected, the #AUTO$ indicatorlight in the combination meter goes o

Page 127 - Warning and indicator lights

Starting and operating 7-15Turn the dial rearward to reduce the initialLSD torque; when the white line reachesthe rearmost position, the initial

Page 128 - SRS airbag system

7-16 Starting and operatingAutomatic transmissionThe automatic transmission is electroni-cally controlled with 4-forward speeds and1-reverse speed

Page 129 - 3-16 Instruments and controls

Starting and operating 7-17! CONTINUED !: With the brake pedal depressed, move the lever along the gate.: Move the lever along the gate.The selector l

Page 130 - Instruments and controls 3-17

7-18 Starting and operatingthe original gear position.While climbing a gradeWhen driving up hill, undesired upshift to4th gear is prevented from

Page 131 - 3-18 Instruments and controls

Starting and operating 7-19! CONTINUED !NOTEIn order to prevent over-revving duringdeceleration of the vehicle, the trans-mission will remain in

Page 132 - Instruments and controls 3-19

7-20 Starting and operatinggine.Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARUdealer immediately to have the system re-paired.Limited slip differential (LSD)

Page 133 - 3-20 Instruments and controls

Starting and operating 7-21! CONTINUED !Power steeringThe power steering system operates onlywhen the engine is running.If you lose power steering ass

Page 134 - Instruments and controls 3-21

7-22 Starting and operatingDisc brake pad wear warning indicatorsThe disc brake pad wear warning indica-tors on the disc brakes give a warningn

Page 135 - Light control switch

19! CONTINUED !Canada-spec. vehiclesWRXA B9 8 7 6543210001621) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)2) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20)3) Temperature ga

Page 136 - Daytime running light system

Starting and operating 7-23does not indicate any abnormal condition.ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light comes on when theignition switch is turned

Page 137 - Turn signal lever

7-24 Starting and operatingElectronic Brake Force Dis-tribution (EBD) systemThe EBD system maximizes the effective-ness of the brakes by allowing

Page 138 - Instruments and controls 3-25

Starting and operating 7-25! CONTINUED !Parking your vehicleParking brakeTo set the parking brake, press the brakepedal firmly and hold it down

Page 139 - Wiper and washer

7-26 Starting and operatingWhen parking on a hill, always turn thesteering wheel. When the vehicle is head-ed up the hill, the front wheels sho

Page 140 - Windshield wiper and washer

Starting and operating 7-27! CONTINUED !Cruise controlCruise control enables you to maintain aconstant vehicle speed without holdingyour foot on t

Page 141 - 3-28 Instruments and controls

7-28 Starting and operatingThe vehicle will maintain the desiredspeed.Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-creased while driving with the cru

Page 142 - Rear window defogger but

Starting and operating 7-29To increase the speed (by accelera-tor pedal)1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accel-erate the vehicle to the desired spe

Page 144 - Intercooler water spray

8Driving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving " the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ... 8-2Fuel economy hint

Page 145 - 3-32 Instruments and controls

8-2 Driving tipsDriving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving " the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)The performance and long life of your ve-hicle are d

Page 146 - Outside mirrors

20WRX-STI000163AB11 10 9 8 76543211) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)2) DCCD indicator (page 3-21)3) Temperature gauge (page 3-8)4) Tachometer (page 3-7)5) REV i

Page 147 - 3-34 Instruments and controls

Driving tips 8-3! CONTINUED !NOTEDue to the expansion and contractionof the metals used in the manufactureof the exhaust system, you may hear acrackli

Page 148 - Tilt steering wheel

8-4 Driving tipsPeriodic inspectionsTo keep your vehicle in the best conditionat all times, always have the recommend-ed maintenance services liste

Page 149

Driving tips 8-5Driving tips for AWD vehiclesAll-Wheel Drive distributes the enginepower to all four wheels. AWD vehiclesprovide better tr

Page 150 - Climate control

8-6 Driving tipsOff road drivingAll AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and vehi-cles with 17 inch tiresYour AWD vehicle is neither a convention-al off-ro

Page 151 - Ventilator

Driving tips 8-7with your fingers and thumbs on the out-side of the rim.If driving through water, such as whencrossing shallow streams, first check th

Page 152 - Manual climate control sys

8-8 Driving tipsWinter drivingOperation during cold weath-erCarry some emergency equipment, suchas tire chains, a window scraper, a bag ofsand, flares

Page 153 - 4-4 Climate control

Driving tips 8-9! CONTINUED !do so and check under the fenders period-ically.Parking in cold weatherDo not use the parking brake when park-ing for lon

Page 154 - Heater operation

8-10 Driving tipsWiper operation when snowingBefore driving in cold weather, make surethe wiper blades are not frozen to thewindshield or rea

Page 155 - 4-6 Climate control

Driving tips 8-11! CONTINUED !Your vehicle is equipped with #all seasontires$ as original equipment, which are de-signed to provide an adequate measur

Page 156 - Automatic climate control

8-12 Driving tipspension.When driving with tire chains, drive atspeeds below 19 mph (30 km/h).When a temporary spare tire is on a frontwheel, r

Page 157 - 4-8 Climate control

21! CONTINUED !Except turbo modelsA B9 8 7 6543210001641) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)2) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20)3) Temperature gauge (

Page 158 - Air inlet selection button

Driving tips 8-13! CONTINUED !NOTEFor better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded cargo.Vehicle capacity weightThe load capacity of your vehicle is det

Page 159 - 4-10 Climate control

8-14 Driving tipsplacard attached to the driver"s side doorpillar. It includes the total weight of thedriver and all passengers and t

Page 160 - Climate control 4-11

Driving tips 8-15! CONTINUED !your vehicle$ section in this chapter for in-formation on loading cargo into or ontoyour vehicle. The maximum

Page 161 - Air filtration system

8-16 Driving tipsF: Front of vehicle1) T30 torx® head screw2) Front arrow label3) Front crossbar4) 100LBS load label5) Lower clamp6) Roof rail end sup

Page 162 - 2) Arrow mark

Driving tips 8-17! CONTINUED !6) Front arrow labela: 0 inch (0 mm)Install the rear crossbar in the same man-ner as the front crossbar.NOTEThe rear c

Page 163 - 4-14 Climate control

8-18 Driving tips2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on thehitch receiver tube so that the pin passesthrough the ball mount.3. Insert the safety p

Page 164

Driving tips 8-19! CONTINUED !Hitch harness connector " Wagon8. Connect the hitch wire harness"s blackfour-pin wire connector to the towing

Page 165 - Installation of accessories

8-20 Driving tipsrequired due to the additional load. (Referto #Maintenance schedule under severedriving conditions$ in the #Warranty andMain

Page 166 - Audio set

Driving tips 8-21! CONTINUED !Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Vehicle WeightThe Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Page 167 - 5-4 Audio

8-22 Driving tipsCertification labelTo check both GVWR and GAWR and toconfirm that the total weight and weightdistribution are within safe d

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22Warning and indicator lightMark Name PageSeatbelt warning light 3-14SRS airbag systemwarning light3-15Passenger airbag ONindicator light3-15Pass

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Driving tips 8-23! CONTINUED !F: Front of vehicleThe tongue load can be adjusted by prop-er distribution of the load in the trailer.Never load

Page 170 - Compact disc player operation

8-24 Driving tipsSUBARU hitch is available from yourSUBARU dealer.If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid-able, be sure the hitch is suited to y

Page 171 - 5-8 Audio

Driving tips 8-25! CONTINUED !Side mirrorsAfter hitching a trailer to your vehicle,check that the standard side mirrors pro-vide a good rearward

Page 172 - (13)(12)

8-26 Driving tipstrailer.Check that the vehicle sits horizontallywith the trailer attached. If the vehicle istipped sharply up at the front and

Page 173 - 5-10 Audio

Driving tips 8-27heating of your vehicle"s brakes. Do notmake sudden downshifts.When driving uphill in hot weather, theair conditioner may

Page 175 - 5-12 Audio

9In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in case of an emergency ... 9-2Temporary spare tire

Page 176 - : Tuning to a lower frequency

9-2 In case of emergencyIn case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in case of an emergencyThe hazard warning flasher should beused in day or ni

Page 177 - 5-14 Audio

In case of emergency 9-31) Tread wear indicator bar2) Indicator location markWhen the wear indicator appears on thetread, replace the tire.The tempora

Page 178 - Built in CD changer operation

9-4 In case of emergencyFlat tiresIf you have a flat tire while driving, neverbrake suddenly; keep driving straightahead while gradually reduci

Page 179 - 5-16 Audio

23Tire changing tools1231230000661) Jack (page 9-16)2) Jack handle (page 9-16)3) Spare tire (page 9-16)

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In case of emergency 9-5! CONTINUED !Wagon1) Jack2) Jack handle3) Spare tire5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wheelnut wrench.The spare tire is st

Page 181 - 5-18 Audio

9-6 In case of emergencysection #Temporary spare tire$ in thischapter and strictly follow the instructions.The jack is stored on the left side o

Page 182 - (5) (1) (2)

In case of emergency 9-7! CONTINUED !Jack-up points (Others)7. Place the jack under the side sill at thefront or rear jack-up point closest to the fla

Page 183 - 5-20 Audio

9-8 In case of emergency13.Use the wheel nut wrench to securelytighten the wheel nuts to the specifiedtorque, following the tightening order

Page 184 - DualDisc

In case of emergency 9-9! CONTINUED !Jump startingWhen your vehicle does not start due to arun down (discharged) battery, the vehiclemay be jump start

Page 185 - 5-22 Audio

9-10 In case of emergency1) Booster battery2) Engine lifting bracket3421129002701)Connect one jumper cable to the pos-itive (+) terminal on the discha

Page 186 - Interior equipment

In case of emergency 9-11! CONTINUED !Engine overheatingIf the engine overheats, safely pull off theroad and stop the vehicle in a safe place.If steam

Page 187 - Map light (if equipped)

9-12 In case of emergencyTowing and tie-down hooksThe towing hooks should be used only inan emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehiclefrom mud, sand or

Page 188 - Sun visors

In case of emergency 9-13! CONTINUED !Tie-down hooks:1) Tie-down hook2) Towing and tie-down hookUsing a flat-bed truckThis is the best way to transpo

Page 189 - Storage compartments

9-14 In case of emergencyor #1st$ for manual transmission vehicles.2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.3. Secure the vehicle onto the carri

Page 191 - Cigarette lighter socket

In case of emergency 9-15! CONTINUED !Rear gate " if the rear gate cannot be unlockedIn the event that you cannot unlock therear gate by

Page 192 - Using as an accessory power

9-16 In case of emergency4. Insert the wrench in the end of the mo-tor shaft.To lower the moonroof, turn the wrenchclockwise.To close the moo

Page 193 - 6-8 Interior equipment

In case of emergency 9-17move the jack.Sedan1) Jack2) Jack handle3) Spare tireWagon1) Jack2) Jack handle3) Spare tireThe jack handle is stored under t

Page 195 - 6-10 Interior equipment

10Appearance careExterior care ... 10-2Washing ...

Page 196 - Cargo tie-down hooks (Wag

10-2 Appearance careAppearanc e careExterior careWashingNOTEWhen having your vehicle washed inan automatic car wash, make sure be-forehand that

Page 197 - Under-floor storage compart

Appearance care 10-3! CONTINUED !with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe theremaining water off with a chamois or softcloth.Washing the underbodyChemi

Page 198 - Starting and operating

10-4 Appearance carebrush or expose them to a high-speedwashing device.Clean the vehicle (including the alumi-num wheels) with water as soon as

Page 199 - 7-2 Starting and operating

Appearance care 10-5! CONTINUED !soon as you find them.Check the interior of the vehicle for waterand dirt accumulation under the floor matsbecause th

Page 200 - Starting and operating 7-3

10-6 Appearance careoff with a clean, damp cloth. Commercialfoam-type cleaners suitable for syntheticleather materials may be used when nec-essary.

Page 201 - 7-4 Starting and operating

1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seats ... 1-2Fore and aft adjustment ...

Page 202 - State emission testing (U.S

11Maintenance and serviceMaintenance schedule ... 11-3Maintenance precautions ...

Page 203 - Preparing to drive

Maintenance and serviceTires and wheels ... 11-30Types of tires ...

Page 204 - Starting the engine

Maintenance and service 11-3! CONTINUED !Maintenance and serviceMaintenance scheduleThe scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at re

Page 205 - Stopping the engine

11-4 Maintenance and serviceBefore checking or servicing in the engine compartmentWhen you do checking or ser-vicing in the engine compart-ment while

Page 206 - Manual transmission " 6

Maintenance and service 11-53. Release the secondary hood releaselocated under the front grille by movingthe lever toward the left.Lift up

Page 207 - 7-10 Starting and operating

11-6 Maintenance and serviceEngine compartment overviewNon-turbo models1 2 3 4 5 678910111312B004641) Air cleaner element (page 11-15)2) Manual transm

Page 208 - Manual transmission " 5

Maintenance and service 11-7Turbo models1 2 3 4 5 678910111213B004661) Air cleaner element (page 11-15)2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (pa

Page 209 - Driver!s Control Center Dif

11-8 Maintenance and serviceEngine oilChecking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level at each fuelstop.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface

Page 210 - Manual mode

Maintenance and service 11-9! CONTINUED !Turbo modelsNon-turbo models4. Drain out the engine oil by removingthe drain plug while the engine

Page 211 - 7-14 Starting and operating

11-10 Maintenance and service11.Reinstall under cover.12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.Oil capacity (guideline):4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 I

Page 212 - Temporary release

1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsSeat, seatb elt and SRS airbagsFront seatsNever adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility of loss

Page 213 - Automatic transmission

Maintenance and service 11-11ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark)In choosing an oil, you want the properquality and viscosity, as well as

Page 214 - Starting and operating 7-17

11-12 Maintenance and serviceCooling systemCooling fan, hose and con-nectionsYour vehicle employs an electric coolingfan which is thermostatically con

Page 215 - 7-18 Starting and operating

Maintenance and service 11-13! CONTINUED !3. After refilling the reserve tank and theradiator, reinstall the caps and check thatthe rubber gaskets ins

Page 216 - Shift lock release

11-14 Maintenance and serviceTurbo models1) Filler neck2) Fill up to this level5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up tojust below the filler n

Page 217 - (if equipped)

Maintenance and service 11-15! CONTINUED !en firmly. At this time, make sure that therubber gasket in the radiator cap is cor-rectly in place.8

Page 218 - Power steering

11-16 Maintenance and service3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cov-er and case with a damp cloth and installa new air cleaner element.4. To insta

Page 219 - ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys

Maintenance and service 11-175. To install the air cleaner case cover, in-sert the three projections on the air clean-er case into the slits on

Page 220 - ABS warning light

11-18 Maintenance and serviceDrive belts1) Power steering pump pulley2) Air conditioner compressor pulley3) Crank pulleyThe alternator, power steering

Page 221 - Electronic Brake Force Dis

Maintenance and service 11-195-speed transmission (Turbo model)6-speed transmission1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andstop the engine.2. Pull o

Page 222 - Parking your vehicle

11-20 Maintenance and serviceAutomatic transmission fluidChecking the fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expandslargely as its temperature ri

Page 224 - Cruise control

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3! CONTINUED !Fore and aft adjustmentPull the lever upward and slide the seat tothe desired position. Then release th

Page 225 - 7-28 Starting and operating

Maintenance and service 11-21! CONTINUED !Recommended fluidUse one of the following types of automat-ic transmission fluid.Genuine Subaru Automatic Tr

Page 226 - Starting and operating 7-29

11-22 Maintenance and serviceRecommended grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own baseoils and additives. Never use differentbr

Page 227

Maintenance and service 11-23Recommended grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own baseoils and additives. Never use differentbr

Page 228 - Driving tips

11-24 Maintenance and servicePower steering fluidChecking the fluid level1) Reservoir tankThe power steering fluid expands greatlyas its temperature r

Page 229 - Driving tips

Maintenance and service 11-25Brake fluidChecking the fluid level1) #MAX$ level mark2) #MIN$ level markCheck the fluid level monthly.Check the fluid le

Page 230 - Catalytic converter

11-26 Maintenance and serviceClutch fluid (MT vehicles)Checking the fluid levelCheck the fluid level on the outside of thereservoir. If the level is b

Page 231 - Driving in foreign countries

Maintenance and service 11-27Brake boosterIf the brake booster does not operate asdescribed in the following, have it checkedby your SUBARU dealer.1.

Page 232 - Driving tips for AWD vehicles

11-28 Maintenance and serviceClutch pedal (MT vehicles)Check the clutch pedal free play and re-serve distance according to the mainte-nance sche

Page 233 - Off road driving

Maintenance and service 11-29Breaking-in of new brake pads and liningsWhen replacing the brake pad or lining,use only genuine SUBARU parts. Afte

Page 234 - Driving tips 8-7

11-30 Maintenance and serviceTires and wheelsTypes of tiresYou should be familiar with type of tirespresent on your vehicle.The factory-fitted

Page 235 - Winter driving

1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsSeat cushion height adjust-ment (driver!s seat)1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered.2) When the lev

Page 236 - Driving on snowy and icy

Maintenance and service 11-31! CONTINUED !Check the tire pressures when the tiresare cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjustthe tire pressures to t

Page 237 - 8-10 Driving tips

11-32 Maintenance and serviceAbnormally low tire pressure (treadworn at shoulders)Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-sumption is also h

Page 238 - Tire chains

Maintenance and service 11-33! CONTINUED !Contact your SUBARU dealer if you no-tice abnormal tire wear.*: The suspension system is designed to holdeac

Page 239 - Loading your vehicle

11-34 Maintenance and serviceplacard and to have a speed symbol andload index matching those shown on thetire placard.Using tires of a non-specified s

Page 240 - Vehicle capacity weight

Maintenance and service 11-35Aluminum wheelsAluminum wheels can be scratched anddamaged easily. Handle them carefully tomaintain their appearan

Page 241 - 8-14 Driving tips

11-36 Maintenance and serviceWindshield washer fluidIf you spray washer fluid on the windshieldbut the supply of washer fluid appears todiminish, chec

Page 242 - Driving tips 8-15

Maintenance and service 11-37! CONTINUED !used previously, purge the old fluid fromthe piping between the reservoir tank andwasher nozzles by operat

Page 243 - 8-16 Driving tips

11-38 Maintenance and serviceWindshield wiper blade rub-ber01) Metal support1. Grasp the locked end of the blade rub-ber assembly and pull it fir

Page 244 - Trailer hitch (if equipped)

Maintenance and service 11-39! CONTINUED !2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-terclockwise.3. Pull the wiper blade assembly towardyou to remov

Page 245 - 8-18 Driving tips

11-40 Maintenance and service4. Align the claws of the plastic supportwith the grooves in the blade rubber as-sembly, then slide the blade

Page 246 - Trailer towing

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5! CONTINUED !Seat heater (if equipped)Driver!s side1) HI ! Rapid heating2) LO ! Normal heatingFront passenger!s side

Page 247 - 8-20 Driving tips

Maintenance and service 11-41! CONTINUED !1) Cap2) Upper level3) Lower levelIt is unnecessary to periodically check thebattery fluid level or periodic

Page 248 - Gross Axle Weight

11-42 Maintenance and serviceTo remove the coin tray, open the coverand pull the coin tray out.The other one is housed in the enginecompartment

Page 249 - 8-22 Driving tips

Maintenance and service 11-431) Fuse puller4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, re-place it with a s

Page 250 - Trailer hitches

11-44 Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsB00474109 12 1115 14 1314 13654781 2 31511 1610

Page 251 - 8-24 Driving tips

Maintenance and service 11-45! CONTINUED !Wattage Bulb No.1) Parking light 12V-5W 1682) Front turn signal light 12V-21W !3) Front side marker light 12

Page 252 - Trailer towing tips

11-46 Maintenance and serviceHeadlights (Except WRX-STI)Before replacing the left-hand (battery-side) high-beam light bulb, remove thescrew t

Page 253 - 8-26 Driving tips

Maintenance and service 11-47! CONTINUED !Right-hand low beam light bulbs1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning itcounterclockwise.2. Disconnect t

Page 254 - Driving tips 8-27

11-48 Maintenance and service3. Replace the bulb with new one.4. Reconnect the electrical connector. Atthis time, use care not to touch the bulbsurfac

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Maintenance and service 11-49! CONTINUED !Wagon1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, removethe upper and lower clips that secure theside cover of the r

Page 256 - In case of emergency

11-50 Maintenance and service7. Put the rear combination light assem-bly into place while aligning the clip withthe guide on the vehicle and

Page 257 - Temporary spare tire

1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsNOTEUse of the seat heater for a long periodof time while the engine is not runningcan cause battery discharge.Rear

Page 258 - 2) FWD connector

Maintenance and service 11-51! CONTINUED !1. Remove the lens by prying the edge ofthe lens with a flat-head screwdriver.2. Pull the bulb out of the so

Page 259 - Flat tires

11-52 Maintenance and serviceWagon1. Remove the mounting screws using aPhillips screwdriver and then remove thehigh mount stop light cover.2. Remove t

Page 260 - 3) Spare tire

12SpecificationsSpecifications ... 12-2Dimensions ...

Page 261 - 9-6 In case of emergency

12-2 SpecificationsSpecification sSpecificationsThese specifications are subject to change without notice.Dimensionsin (mm)*1: Measured with vehicle e

Page 262 - Jack-up points (Others)

Specifications 12-3" CONTINUED "EngineElectrical systemAT: Automatic transmissionMT: Manual transmissionEngine model EJ253(2.5-liter, SOHC,

Page 263 - 9-8 In case of emergency

12-4 SpecificationsCapacitiesAT: Automatic transmissionMT: Manual transmissionTiresFuel tank 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)Engine oil 4.2 US qt

Page 264 - Jump starting

Specifications 12-5Wheel alignmentItem Sedan Wagon2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo 2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo2.5i WRX WRX-STI 2.5i OUTBACK

Page 265 - 9-10 In case of emergency

12-6 SpecificationsFuses and circuitsFuse panel located behind the coin tray 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 121413 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23C00000Fuse panel F

Page 266 - Engine overheating

Specifications 12-7! CONTINUED !15 30A Windshield wiper and washer16 20A Brake light17 15A Air conditioner18 15A Backup lightCruise control19 20A Mirr

Page 267 - 9-12 In case of emergency

12-8 SpecificationsFuse panel located in the engine compartmentA) FWD socket (AT models except Turbo)B) Main fuse C) Engine sensor (Non-turbo models)1

Page 268 - Using a flat-bed truck

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7! CONTINUED !Armrest (if equipped)To lower the armrest, pull on the top edgeof the armrest.Loading long objectsFoldi

Page 269 - 9-14 In case of emergency

Specifications 12-9Bulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb typeHeadlightWRX-STI versionLow beam 12V-35W D2SHigh beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)Except WRX-STI ver-s

Page 270 - In case of emergency 9-15

12-10 SpecificationsVehicle identification123456798C001081) Vehicle identification number2) Vacuum hose connections label/Emission control label3) Tir

Page 271 - Maintenance tools

13Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsTire information ... 13-2Tire labeling ...

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13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsConsumer i nformation and Rep orting safety defectsFor U.S.A.The following information has been

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-3! CONTINUED !which specifies the maximum load atire can carry at the speed indicatedby i

Page 274 - Appearance care

13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsConstruction typeApplicable construction of this tire. For example, #TUBELESS STEELBELTED RAD

Page 275 - Exterior care

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-5! CONTINUED !Recommended tire inflation pressureRecommended cold tire inflation pressureRecommen

Page 276 - Cleaning aluminum wheels

13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsVehicle placardThe vehicle placard is affixed to thedriver"s side B-pillar.Example:Th

Page 277 - Corrosion protection

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-7! CONTINUED !asymmetrical tire that has a particu-lar side that must always face out-ward when m

Page 278 - Cleaning the interior

13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsVehicle load limit " how to de-termineThe load capacity of your vehicle isdetermined

Page 279 - 10-6 Appearance care

1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsTo raise the head restraint, pull it up.To lower it, push the head restraint downwhile pressing the release button o

Page 280 - Maintenance and service

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-9! CONTINUED !Example 1BFor example, if a person weighing 176lbs (80 kg) now enters the same vehi

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13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects3. The result of step 2 shows that afurther 162 lbs (73 kg) of cargo can becarried.Exampl

Page 282 - Maintenance precautions

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-11suspension, axles and other parts ofthe body.Therefore, this means that the vehiclecannot nece

Page 283 - Engine hood

13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsUniform tire quality grading standardsThis information indicates the relativeperformance of pas

Page 284 - Maintenance and service 11-5

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-13Reporting safety defects (USA)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could caus

Page 287 - Engine oil

14-2 IndexAABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-22Warning light ...

Page 288 - Non-turbo models

Index 14-3Oil and oil filter ... 11-8Charge warning light ...

Page 289 - 11-10 Maintenance and service

14-4 IndexTired or sleepy ... 7EEBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ...

Page 290 - Synthetic oil

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-9! CONTINUED !1. Lower the head restraints.2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the re-lease knob and then fold the

Page 291 - Cooling system

Index 14-5IIgnition switch ... 3-3Illuminated entry ...

Page 292 - NOTE (Turbo model only)

14-6 IndexOff road driving ... 8-6Oil filter ...

Page 293 - 11-14 Maintenance and service

Index 14-7Map light ... 11-50Parking light ...

Page 294 - Air cleaner element

14-8 IndexHitches ... 8-23Towing ...

Page 296 - Spark plugs

GAS STATION REFERENCEFuel:2.5-liter non-turbo modelsUse only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI orhigher.WRXUse premium unle

Page 297 - Manual transmission oil

1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsYour vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seat

Page 298

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-11! CONTINUED !Expectant mothersExpectant mothers also need to use theseatbelts. They should consult their doctorf

Page 299 - Automatic transmission fluid

1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsNOTEIf the driver unfastens the seatbelt af-ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de-vice operates as follows acco

Page 300 - Checking the oil level

1! CONTINUED !WarrantiesWarranties for U.S.A.All SUBARU vehicles distributed bySubaru of America, Inc. and sold at retailby an authorized SUBAR

Page 301 - Rear differential gear oil

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-13! CONTINUED !Front seatbelts1. Adjust the seat position:Driver!s seat: Adjust the seatback to theupright position.

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1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsUnfastening the seatbeltPush the button on the buckle.Before closing the door, make sure thatthe belts are

Page 303 - Power steering fluid

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-15! CONTINUED !Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)The shoulder b

Page 304 - Brake fluid

1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1. Remove the tongue plate from the beltholder located under the right rear quarterglass and pull out the seatbelt

Page 305 - Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-17! CONTINUED !3. After confirming that the webbing is nottwisted, insert the connector (tongue) at-tached at the web

Page 306 - Brake pedal

1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob-ject into the slot in the connector (buckle)on the right-hand side and pus

Page 307 - Replacement of brake pad

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-19Seatbelt extenderIf the front seatbelts are not long enoughto permit the tongue plate to engage withthe seatbelt

Page 308 - Parking brake stroke

1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seatbelt pretensionersThe driver"s and front passenger"s seat-belts have a seatbelt preten

Page 309 - Tires and wheels

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-21! CONTINUED !System monitorsA diagnostic system continually monitorsthe readiness of the seatbelt pretensionerwhile

Page 310 - Maintenance and service 11-31

1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsSystem servicingNOTEIf the front part of the vehicle is dam-aged in an accident to the extent thatthe seatbelt pre

Page 311 - 11-32 Maintenance and service

2the climate control.Chapter 5: AudioThis chapter informs you how to operateyour audio system.Chapter 6: Interior equipmentThis chapter informs you ho

Page 312 - Tire replacement

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-23! CONTINUED !Child restraint systemsInfants and small children should alwaysbe placed in an infant or child

Page 313 - 11-34 Maintenance and service

1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsWhere to place a child re-straint systemThe following are SUBARU"s recommen-dations on where to place a child

Page 314 - (WRX-STI)

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-25! CONTINUED !Choosing a child restraint systemChoose a child restraint system that is ap-propriate for the child

Page 315 - Windshield washer fluid

1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsInstalling child restraint sys-tems with A/ELR seatbeltInstalling a rearward facing child re-straint1. Place the ch

Page 316 - Replacement of wiper blades

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-27! CONTINUED !6. Push and pull the child restraint systemforward and from side to side to check if itis firmly sec

Page 317 - 11-38 Maintenance and service

1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the re-tractor to change the retractor

Page 318 - Rear window wiper blade rub

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-29! CONTINUED !er anchor and tighten the top tether. Seethe #Top tether anchorages$ for additionalinstructions.9. To

Page 319 - 11-40 Maintenance and service

1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you h

Page 320 - 3) Lower level

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-31! CONTINUED !Some types of child restraint systems canbe installed on the rear seat of your vehi-cle without use of

Page 321 - 11-42 Maintenance and service

1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsdicate the positions of the lower anchorag-es (bars).Each lower anchorage is located wherethe seat cushion mee

Page 322 - Main fuse

3! CONTINUED !Vehicle symbolsThere are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.Mark NameCAUTIONPower door lock and unlockPassenger$s windows lo

Page 323 - Replacing bulbs

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-33! CONTINUED !5. Before seating a child in the child re-straint system, try to move seat back andforth and ri

Page 324 - Headlights (WRX-STI)

1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsThree upper anchorages are installed onthe rear shelf behind the rear seat.Wagon1) For left seat2) For center seat3

Page 325 - 11-46 Maintenance and service

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-35! CONTINUED !2. (For both window-side seating posi-tions) Remove the cap from the anchor fit-ting cover by pryi

Page 326 - Maintenance and service 11-47

1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsThe system also controls front seatbeltpretensioners. For operation instructionsand precautions concernin

Page 327 - 11-48 Maintenance and service

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-37! CONTINUED !NOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we urgeyou to explain to the buyer that it isequipped wi

Page 328 - 3) Backup light

1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsComponents 12345614152019811171897101216131007011) Airbag control module (including impact sensors)2) Frontal airba

Page 329 - 11-50 Maintenance and service

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-39! CONTINUED !Subaru advanced frontal air-bag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a Subaruadvanced frontal air

Page 330 - High mount stop light

1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsNever hold a child on your lap or inyour arms. The SRS airbag deployswith considerable force and can in-jure or eve

Page 331 - 11-52 Maintenance and service

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-41! CONTINUED !Driver!s SRS frontal airbagThe driver"s SRS frontal airbag uses adual stage inflator. The i

Page 332 - Specifications

1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsDo not apply any strong impact to thefront passenger"s seat such as by kicking.Do not spill liquid on the

Page 333 - 12-2 Specifications

4Safety precautions when drivingSeatbelt and SRS airbagCarefully read the sections "Seatbelts#and "*SRS airbag (Supplemental Re-stra

Page 334 - Electrical system

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-43! CONTINUED !the indicators illuminates depending onthe status of the front passenger"s SRSfrontal

Page 335 - 12-4 Specifications

1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsDo not place more than one child on theseat.Do not install any accessory such as atable or TV onto the seatback.Do

Page 336 - Wheel alignment

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-45! CONTINUED !When a heavy article is placed on theseat.When the front passenger"s seat is occu-pied by an

Page 337 - Fuses and circuits

1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags<Puerto Rico>Trebol Subaru of Puerto Rico, Inc.P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico00910787-793-2828There

Page 338

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-47! CONTINUED !OperationA) Driver"s sideB) Passenger"s side1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occ

Page 339 - 12-8 Specifications

1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagscase of the front passenger"s SRS frontalairbag. After deployment, the SRS airbagimmediately starts to defl

Page 340 - Bulb chart

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-49! CONTINUED !Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driv-er!s/driver!s and front passe

Page 341 - Vehicle identification

1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsmight not necessarily require deploymentof driver"s/driver"s and front passenger"sSRS frontal ai

Page 342

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-51! CONTINUED !SRS side airbagThe SRS side airbag is stored in the doorside of each front seat seatback, whichb

Page 343 - P 205 / 55 R 16

1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags100166100167Never allow a child to kneel on thefront passenger!s seat facing theside window or to wrap his/her

Page 344 - DOT XX XX XXX XXXX

5! CONTINUED !Child safetyNever hold a child on your lap orin your arms while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child

Page 345

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-53! CONTINUED !Operation1) SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a collision occurs.2) SRS side airbag protects the fron

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1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsThe SRS side airbag is designed to de-ploy in the event of an accident involving amoderate to severe side im

Page 347 - Glossary of tire terminology

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-55! CONTINUED !Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy.123451007021) Th

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1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsExamples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag will ba-sically not deploy.1) The vehicle is involv

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-57! CONTINUED !Side airbag sensor (Center pillar righthand side)Side airbag sensor (Center pillar lefthand

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1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsIn the event that the SRS airbag is de-ployed, replacement of the systemshould be performed only by an autho-ri

Page 351 - Determining compatibility of

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-59Always consult your SUBARU dealer ifyou want to install any accessory parts onyour vehicle.Installation of add

Page 353 - Uniform tire quality grading

2Keys and doorsKeys ... 2-2Key number ...

Page 354 - Reporting safety defects

2-2 Keys and doorsKeys and d oorsKeysTurbo models1) Master key (Black)2) Submaster key (Black)3) Valet key (Gray)4) Key number plate5) Security ID pla

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6Carefully read the sections "Child restraintsystems#, "*SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System airbag)#, and "Seatbelts#in chapte

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Keys and doors 2-3! CONTINUED !Immobilizer (Turbo models)The immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unauthorized person fromstarting the

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2-4 Keys and doorsbegins flashing (approximately once everythree seconds) approximately 60 secondsafter the ignition switch is turned from the#ON$ pos

Page 358 - Index 14-3

Keys and doors 2-5! CONTINUED !1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.2) Close the door.To lock the door from the outside withoutthe key, rotate the lock l

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2-6 Keys and doorsBehavior with key lock-in preven-tion function non-operativeIf the lock lever is turned to the rear(#LOCK$) position with

Page 360 - Index 14-5

Keys and doors 2-7! CONTINUED !Remote keyless entry sys-temTwo transmitters are provided for your ve-hicle.The remote keyless entry system has thefoll

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2-8 Keys and doorsIf any of the doors (or the rear gate) is notfully closed, an electronic chirp will soundfive times and the turn signal lights

Page 362 - Index 14-7

Keys and doors 2-9! CONTINUED !seconds after Step 3.5. While still holding down the #UNLOCK$side of the power door locking switch,close the driv

Page 363 - 14-8 Index

2-10 Keys and doorsReplacing lost transmittersIf you lose a transmitter or want to pur-chase additional transmitters (up to fourcan be pr

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Keys and doors 2-11! CONTINUED !1) ON2) LOCK2)Insert the key into the ignition switch,then turn it from the #LOCK$ position tothe #ON$ position 10

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2-12 Keys and doorsnumber, push the unlock side of the lockswitch within five seconds. NOTEAn electronic tone will sound.If you push the unlock s

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