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Index Center console ...6-7 Charge warning light ...3-12 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...3-11 Child restraint systems ...1-31 Child safety locks ...2-20 Cigarette lighter (if equipped) ...6-11 Cleaning aluminum wheels ...10-4 Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) ...10-4 Cleaning the interior ...10-7 Clock ...3-16 Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) ...11-29 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles...
Index Center console ...6-7 Charge warning light ...3-12 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...3-11 Child restraint systems ...1-31 Child safety locks ...2-20 Cigarette lighter (if equipped) ...6-11 Cleaning aluminum wheels ...10-4 Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) ...10-4 Cleaning the interior ...10-7 Clock ...3-16 Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) ...11-29 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles...
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Engine ...12-3 Engine compartment overview ...11-7 Engine coolant ...11-14 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...8-3 Engine hood ...11-5 Engine oil ...11-8 Engine overheating ...9-13 Exterior care ...10-2 F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...Floor mat (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Front fog light (if equipped) ...Front...
Engine ...12-3 Engine compartment overview ...11-7 Engine coolant ...11-14 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...8-3 Engine hood ...11-5 Engine oil ...11-8 Engine overheating ...9-13 Exterior care ...10-2 F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...Floor mat (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Front fog light (if equipped) ...Front...
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only) ...Stopping the engine ...Storage compartment ...Storage tray (if equipped) ...Sun visors ...T Tachometer (if equipped) ...Temperature A, B, C ...Temperature gauge ...Temporary spare tire ...Tilt ... ...SRS side airbag (if equipped) ...Starting a flooded engine ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine during cold weather below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for OUTBACK) ...Treadwear ...Trunk lid (Sedan) ...Trunk light ...Turn signal indicator lights ...Turn signal lever ...Type C117 audio set (if equipped...
only) ...Stopping the engine ...Storage compartment ...Storage tray (if equipped) ...Sun visors ...T Tachometer (if equipped) ...Temperature A, B, C ...Temperature gauge ...Temporary spare tire ...Tilt ... ...SRS side airbag (if equipped) ...Starting a flooded engine ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine during cold weather below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for OUTBACK) ...Treadwear ...Trunk lid (Sedan) ...Trunk light ...Turn signal indicator lights ...Turn signal lever ...Type C117 audio set (if equipped...
Owner's Manual
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Press to Disarm the system. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. If any of the vehicle. 4. When you that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are not properly closed. All doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon). 6. Open the doors and get out ... than two seconds). Close all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds). Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 2. HB1000EB HB2033BB 1. B Arming the system n To arm the system...
Press to Disarm the system. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. If any of the vehicle. 4. When you that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are not properly closed. All doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon). 6. Open the doors and get out ... than two seconds). Close all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds). Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 2. HB1000EB HB2033BB 1. B Arming the system n To arm the system...
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...The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are fully closed before arming the system. The driver's door will unlock, the horn will sound two times, the parking lights will flash two times and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approximately once every...so equipped). 2. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the remote transmitter. The horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light will go off. - CONTINUED - 2-15 Close the door. Keys and doors n To arm the system using power door locking switches...
...The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are fully closed before arming the system. The driver's door will unlock, the horn will sound two times, the parking lights will flash two times and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approximately once every...so equipped). 2. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the remote transmitter. The horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light will go off. - CONTINUED - 2-15 Close the door. Keys and doors n To arm the system using power door locking switches...
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... ...Temperature gauge ... 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3 Warning and indicator lights ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...SRS airbag system warning light ...CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...Charge warning light ...Oil pressure warning light ...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...ABS warning light ...Brake system warning light ...Door open warning lights ...Low fuel warning light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Security system...
... ...Temperature gauge ... 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3 Warning and indicator lights ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...SRS airbag system warning light ...CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...Charge warning light ...Oil pressure warning light ...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...ABS warning light ...Brake system warning light ...Door open warning lights ...Low fuel warning light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Security system...
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... side air3-10 The following lights come on: Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light If any lights fail to come on for ... seconds and go out. The seatbelt warning light remains on , it will turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Apply the parking brake and turn off automatically after six seconds. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for about six seconds and turns off...
... side air3-10 The following lights come on: Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light If any lights fail to come on for ... seconds and go out. The seatbelt warning light remains on , it will turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Apply the parking brake and turn off automatically after six seconds. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for about six seconds and turns off...
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... authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-11 J CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp CAUTION If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out, take several driving trips. You should have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn...
... authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-11 J CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp CAUTION If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out, take several driving trips. You should have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn...
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...you should have your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. D Avoid steep uphill grades. You should do the following: D Reduce vehicle speed. If this light comes on when the engine is running , it may stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the ... as soon as possible. J Oil pressure warning light CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. D Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out...
...you should have your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. D Avoid steep uphill grades. You should do the following: D Reduce vehicle speed. If this light comes on when the engine is running , it may stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the ... as soon as possible. J Oil pressure warning light CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. D Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out...
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... when the engine is running, it does not go traffic. When the warning light is turned to operate normally. If this occurs, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on... , the ABS function shuts down; Contact your SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED - 3-13 J ABS warning light (U.S.) (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on during driving. J AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for service immediately. ...
... when the engine is running, it does not go traffic. When the warning light is turned to operate normally. If this occurs, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on... , the ABS function shuts down; Contact your SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED - 3-13 J ABS warning light (U.S.) (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on during driving. J AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for service immediately. ...
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...the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. It goes out when the parking brake is in doubt about 8 mph (12 km/h). B Brake fluid level warning This light comes on is started but goes out immediately, remaining off . D The warning light comes on after the engine is dangerous. This is as... when the engine is jump started , but it goes out when the vehicle speed ...
...the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. It goes out when the parking brake is in doubt about 8 mph (12 km/h). B Brake fluid level warning This light comes on is started but goes out immediately, remaining off . D The warning light comes on after the engine is dangerous. This is as... when the engine is jump started , but it goes out when the vehicle speed ...
Owner's Manual
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When the headlights are not turned on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions: D The parking brake is in the "OFF" position. The low beam headlights will stay on the instrument panel is ... hold the lever in the "OFF" or "p" position. 3-18 The high beam will automatically come on by the daytime running light system WARNING The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light "a" on the instrument panel also comes on . The headlight flasher works even though the...
When the headlights are not turned on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions: D The parking brake is in the "OFF" position. The low beam headlights will stay on the instrument panel is ... hold the lever in the "OFF" or "p" position. 3-18 The high beam will automatically come on by the daytime running light system WARNING The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light "a" on the instrument panel also comes on . The headlight flasher works even though the...
Owner's Manual
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HB4002BA - CONTINUED - 3-33 Instruments and controls HB4004CB To turn it off, push the switch again. Tilt steering wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. To turn on when the outside mirror defogger, push the switch while the engine is running. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in operation. The indicator light located on the switch will come on the outside mirror defogger heater in personal injury.
HB4002BA - CONTINUED - 3-33 Instruments and controls HB4004CB To turn it off, push the switch again. Tilt steering wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. To turn on when the outside mirror defogger, push the switch while the engine is running. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in operation. The indicator light located on the switch will come on the outside mirror defogger heater in personal injury.
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... button (if equipped) HB5010BB The air conditioner operates only when the engine is in the ON position may fog up the windows. Push it again to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. - CONTINUED - 4-5 The indicator light will come on the air conditioner. Push the air conditioner button...
... button (if equipped) HB5010BB The air conditioner operates only when the engine is in the ON position may fog up the windows. Push it again to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. - CONTINUED - 4-5 The indicator light will come on the air conditioner. Push the air conditioner button...
Owner's Manual
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... gasoline filler nozzle. Fuel CAUTION Use of a fuel which can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which is designed to optimize engine and emission control system performance with gasoline that meets California low sulfer specifications. B Gasoline for California-certified LEV If your vehicle... Federal specifications. 7-2 Your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause engine damage. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up label, it will operate on the underhood tune-up a hill...
... gasoline filler nozzle. Fuel CAUTION Use of a fuel which can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which is designed to optimize engine and emission control system performance with gasoline that meets California low sulfer specifications. B Gasoline for California-certified LEV If your vehicle... Federal specifications. 7-2 Your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause engine damage. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up label, it will operate on the underhood tune-up a hill...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. D Make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in hot weather, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Always use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D If undesirable driveability problems are not... covered under these conditions. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is ...
... vehicle. D Make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in hot weather, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Always use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D If undesirable driveability problems are not... covered under these conditions. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is ...
Owner's Manual
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...or if the tether is the responsibility of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be damaged. At state inspection time, remember to tell your Subaru AWD vehicle on , turn it clockwise until it off . Do not add any fuel on a single two-wheel dynamometer. CAUTION Resultant vehicle ...their obligation under federal law to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause an accident or injuries to the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in advance not to catch the tether under the cap while...
...or if the tether is the responsibility of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be damaged. At state inspection time, remember to tell your Subaru AWD vehicle on , turn it clockwise until it off . Do not add any fuel on a single two-wheel dynamometer. CAUTION Resultant vehicle ...their obligation under federal law to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause an accident or injuries to the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in advance not to catch the tether under the cap while...
Owner's Manual
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...the "ON" position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is pressed fully to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn...starting the engine. Turn the ignition switch to the "Warning and indicator light" section (chapter 3). 5. Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for a manual transmission vehicle 1. If the engine does not start after the engine has started. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant,...
...the "ON" position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is pressed fully to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn...starting the engine. Turn the ignition switch to the "Warning and indicator light" section (chapter 3). 5. Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for a manual transmission vehicle 1. If the engine does not start after the engine has started. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant,...
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... "START" position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 6. If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). 5. The starter will only operate when the select lever is applied... the idle speed as the engine warms up . Starting and operating 6. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up . Turn the ignition switch to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Confirm that the parking brake...
... "START" position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 6. If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). 5. The starter will only operate when the select lever is applied... the idle speed as the engine warms up . Starting and operating 6. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up . Turn the ignition switch to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Confirm that the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to get stronger engine braking. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to heat ... floor than usual and you will need to make use of the system still works. B Use of engine braking Remember to press it down much longer distance will be needed to a safe place. Then slowly ...brake pedal while driving. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of engine braking in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid...
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to get stronger engine braking. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to heat ... floor than usual and you will need to make use of the system still works. B Use of engine braking Remember to press it down much longer distance will be needed to a safe place. Then slowly ...brake pedal while driving. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of engine braking in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid...