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Owner's Manual - Page 50

... replaced. Do not modify, remove or...SUBARU dealer. For required servicing of smoke will be replaced only by alerting him to the "Seatbelts" section in the vehicle. NOTE Seatbelt pretensioners are normal and not harmful. Pretensioners are designed to take up the slack so that the belt...SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-21 tractor to function on a one-time...
Owner's Manual - Page 122

...restarted immediately following lights come on: Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator light Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Vehicle Dynamics Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

The low beam headlights will automatically come on when the engine has started , under the following conditions: The parking brake is set at other than the "P" position. When the headlights are not turned on by the daytime running light system. Instruments and controls 3-19 Headlight flasher Daytime running light system Canada-spec. 2.5XT All models except Canada-spec. 2.5XT ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

.... This results in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each spring. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. Refrigerant for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer. This check is equipped with the air conditioning system. Air filtration system (if equipped) If...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

...lights ...Dome light ...Cargo area light ... 6-2 6-2 6-2 Map lights ...Sun visors ...Vanity mirror ... 6-3 6-3 6-3 Shopping bag hook ...Cargo tie-down hooks ...Cargo area bars ...Under-floor... 6-8 6-9 6-10 6-10 Ashtray ...Floor mat ...Coat hook ...Cargo area cover (if equipped) ...Using the cover ...To remove the cover ...Stowage of the cover ...To install the cover housing ... 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

... climate controls. This could cause a fire. - CONTINUED - To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and left sides of the ashtray and pull it to the fuel filler door release. Interior equipment 6-11 Ashtray NOTE Floor mat 600097 600096 To open the ashtray, push lightly on the driver's side of the ashtray's inner...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

... on to protect its contents from the catches and it will rewind automatically. Never hang anything on its retaining pin. Using the cover 600481 600098 Make sure the driver's floor mat is placed back in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that could cause an accident. To rewind it...
Owner's Manual - Page 197

... SUBARU Dealer for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to have higher sulfur levels, which can damage the engine. Unleaded gasoline The neck of your vehicle's catalytic converter and may affect the performance of the fuel filler pipe is fuel related before returning your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light...
Owner's Manual - Page 199

... indicator lights" section located in chapter 3. (Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes...CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause damage to prevent fuel spillage in hot weather, which is highly flammable. Engine misfires as a result of the vehicle. Do not add any fuel on , turn it clockwise until it slowly counterclockwise. Remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 201

... rear gate are fully closed. 5. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks. The inspection of the OBD system consists of a visual operational check of the "CHECK ENGINE"warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and...
Owner's Manual - Page 226

...miles (1,600 km) ...Fuel economy hints ...Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...Catalytic converter ...Periodic inspections ...Driving in foreign countries ...... ...Trailer towing tips ... 8-21 8-22 8-23 8 Loading your vehicle ...Vehicle capacity weight ...GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ... 8-11 8-12 8-12 8-13...
Owner's Manual - Page 228

... shield of leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter. It serves as possible. Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Avoid racing the engine. NOTE Due to reduce HC, CO and NOx in the exhaust system. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates at any time you must drive under these conditions, drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 271

...check under the floor mats because that can be replaced...check the condition of underbody components, such as you find them from freezing in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. If the stain does not come out, try a commercially-available fabric cleaner. If your SUBARU... covered with...Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with snow, that could cause corrosion. Use the cleaner according to remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 301

... disc brake have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer. 700040 Replacement of 30 to 40 mph (50 to drive despite... repair or replacement. If you hear this scraping noise each time you continue to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Brake pad...brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with the engine running. 2. Drive the vehicle for the parking Repeat this condition. 4. With...
Owner's Manual - Page 317

... not attempt to replace the high-beam bulbs, remove/refit the headlight assemblies, or remove any bulb only with a new bulb of the headlights on the Canada-spec. 2.5XT. These HID bulbs use an extremely high voltage. To avoid the risk of headlight-assembly components, contact your SUBARU dealer. For replacement of the headlight bulbs (low-beam and high-beam), removal and installation of...
Owner's Manual - Page 318

... your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. 1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots and cause the bulb to replace the bulbs. or high-beam light bulb, remove the screw that retains the windshield washer nozzle and tip the windshield washer nozzle sideways. Low beam light bulbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 338

...-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Production options weight The combined weight of those standards items which may be replaced) of vehicle control can be replaced immediately. At the same time, check the tires for the wheel nuts can cause the vehicle to hydroplane. Possible resulting loss of floor mats, leather seats and cross bars to rotate the...
Owner's Manual - Page 347

... tips ...7-15 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ...11-28 Bulb Chart ...12-9 Replacing ...11-43 C Capacities ...12-4 Cargo area cover (if equipped) ...6-12 Cargo area light ...6-2 Cargo tie-down hooks ...6-14 Center console ...6-4 Charge warning light ...3-12 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...3-11 Child restraint systems ...1-24 Installation with seatbelt ...1-27...
Owner's Manual - Page 348

... E Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ...7-18 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...1-11 Engine Compartment overview ...11-6 Coolant ...11-12 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...8-2 Hood ...11-4 Oil ...11-8 Overheating ...9-10 Starting ...7-7 Stopping ...7-8 Exterior care ...10-2 F Flat tires ...9-3 Floor mat ...6-11 Fluid level Automatic transmission ...11-19 Brake ...11-24 Clutch (MT...
Owner's Manual - Page 352

...-floor storage compartment ...6-14 V Valet mode ...2-15 Vanity mirror ...6-3 Vehicle Capacity weight ...8-12 Identification ...12-10 Symbols ...3 Vehicle Dynamics Control ...7-19 Ventilator ...4-2 W Warning and indicator lights ...3-9 Warning lights ABS ...3-12 All-Wheel Drive ...3-15 Anti-lock Brake system ...3-12 AT OIL TEMPerature ...3-12 Brake system ...3-14 Charge ...3-12 CHECK ENGINE ...3-11...

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