Owner's Manual
Page 49
... seatbelt pretensioners are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. The driver's seat and passenger..., seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners ing noise will be heard and a small amount of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must...
... seatbelt pretensioners are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. The driver's seat and passenger..., seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners ing noise will be heard and a small amount of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
...and tether anchorages are provided. Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) on the back panel behind the markings on the bottom part of the rear seatback and two upper anchorages (tether anchorages) on the back side of the seatback for installing a child restraint system on...position of the rear seat, two lower anchorages are sometimes referred to the dedicated anchorages provided on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are secured to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for each seating position...
...and tether anchorages are provided. Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) on the back panel behind the markings on the bottom part of the rear seatback and two upper anchorages (tether anchorages) on the back side of the seatback for installing a child restraint system on...position of the rear seat, two lower anchorages are sometimes referred to the dedicated anchorages provided on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are secured to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for each seating position...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
...Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger's side) All related wiring ing. Illumination of the indicator light. The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Flashing or flickering of the warning light while driv- Continuous illumination of the SRS airbag system are covered with or disconnecting the ... scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. SRS airbag system servicing If the warning light exhibits any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. Do not use electrical test equipment on any of injury. Tampering with yellow insulation...
...Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger's side) All related wiring ing. Illumination of the indicator light. The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Flashing or flickering of the warning light while driv- Continuous illumination of the SRS airbag system are covered with or disconnecting the ... scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. SRS airbag system servicing If the warning light exhibits any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. Do not use electrical test equipment on any of injury. Tampering with yellow insulation...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Precautions against vehicle modification NOTE In the following modifications:...the SRS airbag system. This includes following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio on ... replacement of the system should be performed only by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of the SRS airbag ... should be made to the driver's door. The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which... authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. deploy. The SRS airbag control module...
... reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Precautions against vehicle modification NOTE In the following modifications:...the SRS airbag system. This includes following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio on ... replacement of the system should be performed only by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of the SRS airbag ... should be made to the driver's door. The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which... authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. deploy. The SRS airbag control module...
Owner's Manual
Page 212
...time while the engine is originally designed to get stuck. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in a socket that fit properly. Use only electrical appliances which are designed for a plug-in use a genuine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. The rear seat cushion would hit the electric appliance,...accessory power outlet can cause battery discharge. If the plug on the lower part of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a fire. Use of the instrument panel is not running can cause a short circuit. Doing...
...time while the engine is originally designed to get stuck. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in a socket that fit properly. Use only electrical appliances which are designed for a plug-in use a genuine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. The rear seat cushion would hit the electric appliance,...accessory power outlet can cause battery discharge. If the plug on the lower part of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a fire. Use of the instrument panel is not running can cause a short circuit. Doing...
Owner's Manual
Page 213
...cigarette lighter socket. Doing so could also damage 6-10 The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is available from your SUBARU dealer. Use with a cigarette lighter UB6011DA To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Interior and ... element. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory. UB6011BA The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can be used as a power source for use. Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will automatically spring up when ready for an in-...
...cigarette lighter socket. Doing so could also damage 6-10 The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is available from your SUBARU dealer. Use with a cigarette lighter UB6011DA To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Interior and ... element. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory. UB6011BA The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can be used as a power source for use. Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will automatically spring up when ready for an in-...
Owner's Manual
Page 214
... the socket when the ignition switch is either in use, always put the cap on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one electrical appliance. If you want to use electrical appliances which are designed for the socket, this...have been done to get stuck. and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. Use of an electric appliance in -car use the socket for a long period of time while the engine is a genuine part, should not be used for electrical appliances, damage may have your shifting gears - CONTINUED - 6-11 ...
... the socket when the ignition switch is either in use, always put the cap on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one electrical appliance. If you want to use electrical appliances which are designed for the socket, this...have been done to get stuck. and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. Use of an electric appliance in -car use the socket for a long period of time while the engine is a genuine part, should not be used for electrical appliances, damage may have your shifting gears - CONTINUED - 6-11 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 238
...warranty. As additional guidance, only use of gasoline with materials called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is a way of doing your part for the proper operation of your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. SUBARU recommends that you should contain no... lower than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for cleaner air. If this manual. SUBARU approves the use such fuels, your emission control...
...warranty. As additional guidance, only use of gasoline with materials called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is a way of doing your part for the proper operation of your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. SUBARU recommends that you should contain no... lower than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for cleaner air. If this manual. SUBARU approves the use such fuels, your emission control...
Owner's Manual
Page 286
Always use the utmost care in mind that an AWD SUBARU is flat. When driving off -road. Instead drive with your hands. Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may cause it to stall. regard- CONTINUED - 8-9 But please keep in driving - ...firmness and ensure that it can be shallow enough that the bed of the steering wheel. Do not take your vehicle and may damage your SUBARU offroad, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or citizens...
Always use the utmost care in mind that an AWD SUBARU is flat. When driving off -road. Instead drive with your hands. Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may cause it to stall. regard- CONTINUED - 8-9 But please keep in driving - ...firmness and ensure that it can be shallow enough that the bed of the steering wheel. Do not take your vehicle and may damage your SUBARU offroad, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or citizens...
Owner's Manual
Page 322
... center hole of the - CONTINUED - 9-9 If the temporary spare tire is designed to turn the spare tire hoist shaft end. When using the spare tire hoist: Do not use air tools or power tools to carry only the smaller temporary spare tire. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end counterclockwise with... the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up completely until you do, it could result in damage to adjacent under floor parts and lead to...
... center hole of the - CONTINUED - 9-9 If the temporary spare tire is designed to turn the spare tire hoist shaft end. When using the spare tire hoist: Do not use air tools or power tools to carry only the smaller temporary spare tire. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end counterclockwise with... the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up completely until you do, it could result in damage to adjacent under floor parts and lead to...
Owner's Manual
Page 336
Never use suspension parts or other body parts for towing or tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). Use only specified towing hooks and tiedown hooks. To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing...lateral load to the muffler under the vehicle for safety. 1 Towing and tie-down purposes. Observe the following procedures for towing purposes. Never use the tie-down hook closest to the towing hooks. 2 1) Towing hook cover 2) Towing hook UB9065BB The front towing hook is located on...
Never use suspension parts or other body parts for towing or tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). Use only specified towing hooks and tiedown hooks. To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing...lateral load to the muffler under the vehicle for safety. 1 Towing and tie-down purposes. Observe the following procedures for towing purposes. Never use the tie-down hook closest to the towing hooks. 2 1) Towing hook cover 2) Towing hook UB9065BB The front towing hook is located on...
Owner's Manual
Page 345
..., soot and bird droppings should be washed off with plenty of lukewarm or cold water. Washing the underbody Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive, accelerating the corrosion of the fenders with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm water. Do...a result, the brake stopping distance will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively. If water enters the engine air intake, electrical parts or the power steering fluid reservoir, it . To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at frequent intervals to it will be damaged ...
..., soot and bird droppings should be washed off with plenty of lukewarm or cold water. Washing the underbody Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive, accelerating the corrosion of the fenders with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm water. Do...a result, the brake stopping distance will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively. If water enters the engine air intake, electrical parts or the power steering fluid reservoir, it . To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at frequent intervals to it will be damaged ...
Owner's Manual
Page 346
...Appearance care Mud and sand adhering to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well as the painted surfaces. Carefully flush the suspension and axle parts, as they are of wax on a painted surface leads to the manufacturer's instructions. Loss of the high temperature, high pressure type, and ... to remove caked mud. Wax or polish when the painted surface is recommended. A No. 2000 grain compound is cool. Never use a sharp-edged tool to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. Coarser grained compounds have a smaller grain-size number and could damage the paint. If a ...
...Appearance care Mud and sand adhering to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well as the painted surfaces. Carefully flush the suspension and axle parts, as they are of wax on a painted surface leads to the manufacturer's instructions. Loss of the high temperature, high pressure type, and ... to remove caked mud. Wax or polish when the painted surface is recommended. A No. 2000 grain compound is cool. Never use a sharp-edged tool to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. Coarser grained compounds have a smaller grain-size number and could damage the paint. If a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 348
... underbody be dry. 4. Contact your SUBARU dealer to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used on the vehicle when: 1. Check the interior of the vehicle for a long time, even though other parts of the following surfaces: roads that have been used in coastal areas where there is more... salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution. 2. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry ...
... underbody be dry. 4. Contact your SUBARU dealer to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used on the vehicle when: 1. Check the interior of the vehicle for a long time, even though other parts of the following surfaces: roads that have been used in coastal areas where there is more... salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution. 2. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry ...
Owner's Manual
Page 355
... keep the engine running and remain hot for easy identification. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running in a poorly ventilated area, such as that they are yellow for some time after the... in the "ON" position, the cooling fan may operate suddenly 11-4 When the ignition switch is in your nearest SUBARU dealer. Serious personal injury may cause a fire. Always use a circuit tester for example, battery acid. Your vehicle should be performed only by your eyes, thoroughly wash them out...
... keep the engine running and remain hot for easy identification. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running in a poorly ventilated area, such as that they are yellow for some time after the... in the "ON" position, the cooling fan may operate suddenly 11-4 When the ignition switch is in your nearest SUBARU dealer. Serious personal injury may cause a fire. Always use a circuit tester for example, battery acid. Your vehicle should be performed only by your eyes, thoroughly wash them out...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
... cleaner element removed. Remove the bolt securing the rear air cleaner element case. 2. When the element is not installed when the engine backfires, you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 1. Unsnap the three clamps holding the rear air cleaner element case. - CONTINUED - 11-23 If the air cleaner element is perforated or removed, engine...
... cleaner element removed. Remove the bolt securing the rear air cleaner element case. 2. When the element is not installed when the engine backfires, you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 1. Unsnap the three clamps holding the rear air cleaner element case. - CONTINUED - 11-23 If the air cleaner element is perforated or removed, engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 389
... into the reservoir. Check the fluid level on the outside of brake fluid together. Use only brake fluid from the air. Alcohol contained in your SUBARU dealer. 1 MA X MI N 2 UBB004GB 1) "MAX" level mark 2) "MIN" level mark Never use different brands of the reservoir. If brake fluid gets in the brake fluid may be... you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them . Maintenance and service Brake fluid Checking the fluid level faces or rubber parts. When adding brake fluid, be a leak. If the level is advisable.
... into the reservoir. Check the fluid level on the outside of brake fluid together. Use only brake fluid from the air. Alcohol contained in your SUBARU dealer. 1 MA X MI N 2 UBB004GB 1) "MAX" level mark 2) "MIN" level mark Never use different brands of the reservoir. If brake fluid gets in the brake fluid may be... you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them . Maintenance and service Brake fluid Checking the fluid level faces or rubber parts. When adding brake fluid, be a leak. If the level is advisable.
Owner's Manual
Page 395
..., pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a force of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Repeat this five or more times. Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully ...should be certain to cool down. Drive the vehicle for the parking brake to pull the lever up slowly and gently. 1. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in driving. may cause the rear wheels to 65 km/h), step on the parking brake lever. If you hear this , be ...
..., pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a force of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Repeat this five or more times. Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully ...should be certain to cool down. Drive the vehicle for the parking brake to pull the lever up slowly and gently. 1. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in driving. may cause the rear wheels to 65 km/h), step on the parking brake lever. If you hear this , be ...
Owner's Manual
Page 403
...service Aluminum wheels Aluminum wheels can be sure to change a flat, always check the tightness of the wheel. Handle them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for tire rotation or to replace them carefully to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely around the tire, otherwise the chains ... washer fluid is low, fill the fluid up to the specified torque. In areas where water freezes in winter, use clean water. Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). Windshield washer fluid...
...service Aluminum wheels Aluminum wheels can be sure to change a flat, always check the tightness of the wheel. Handle them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for tire rotation or to replace them carefully to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely around the tire, otherwise the chains ... washer fluid is low, fill the fluid up to the specified torque. In areas where water freezes in winter, use clean water. Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). Windshield washer fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 443
... The Aspect Ratio (Section Height divided by Section Width) helps pro13-2 P (1) 225 / 60 R 16 (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) P = Certain tire type used on light duty vehicles such as passenger cars (2) Section Width in millimeters (3) Aspect Ratio (= section height ÷ section width). (4) R = Radial Construction (5) Rim... tire by 25.4. The following the size designation. Tire size Your vehicle comes equipped with useful information on the sidewall of Federal Regulations "Title 49, Part 575". They provide two important facts about the tire size. Consumer information and Reporting safety ...
... The Aspect Ratio (Section Height divided by Section Width) helps pro13-2 P (1) 225 / 60 R 16 (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) P = Certain tire type used on light duty vehicles such as passenger cars (2) Section Width in millimeters (3) Aspect Ratio (= section height ÷ section width). (4) R = Radial Construction (5) Rim... tire by 25.4. The following the size designation. Tire size Your vehicle comes equipped with useful information on the sidewall of Federal Regulations "Title 49, Part 575". They provide two important facts about the tire size. Consumer information and Reporting safety ...