Owner's Manual
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... mode, push the switch toward "SNOW" mode again. Press the button again to the wheels. If equipped, push the switch towards the "SPORT" mode for sporty driving or when driving in mountainous regions with the "VSC SPORT" button. For more detailed information, please refer .... 18 Your vehicle is activated. 3. Normal mode allows secure and smooth normal driving. If equipped, push the switch towards "SPORT" mode again. Controls 3 1 2 Driving Systems/Modes To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to free it easier...
... mode, push the switch toward "SNOW" mode again. Press the button again to the wheels. If equipped, push the switch towards the "SPORT" mode for sporty driving or when driving in mountainous regions with the "VSC SPORT" button. For more detailed information, please refer .... 18 Your vehicle is activated. 3. Normal mode allows secure and smooth normal driving. If equipped, push the switch towards "SPORT" mode again. Controls 3 1 2 Driving Systems/Modes To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to free it easier...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel filler lid releases. While Operating Trunk and Fuel Filler Lid Releases The vehicle is in the "D" (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the gear by pulling the "+" paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Paddle Shift Control Switches • Temporary use: Even when the selector lever is in Manual Mode...
... fuel filler lid releases. While Operating Trunk and Fuel Filler Lid Releases The vehicle is in the "D" (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the gear by pulling the "+" paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Paddle Shift Control Switches • Temporary use: Even when the selector lever is in Manual Mode...
Owner's Manual
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... ...77 Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...80 Alarm ...81 1-7. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints...Seatbelts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror...Outside rear view mirrors ...1-4. TABLE OF CONTENTS Index 1-6. Safety information Correct driving posture ...85 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ...87 Front passenger occupant detection...
... ...77 Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...80 Alarm ...81 1-7. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints...Seatbelts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror...Outside rear view mirrors ...1-4. TABLE OF CONTENTS Index 1-6. Safety information Correct driving posture ...85 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ...87 Front passenger occupant detection...
Owner's Manual
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... Power windows ...70 1-1. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...73 23 37 42 45 1-6. Safety information Correct driving posture...85 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)...87 Front passenger occupant detection system ...122 Child restraint systems...132 ......80 Alarm...81 1-7. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints...Seatbelts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...Outside rear view mirrors...51 54 56 58 65 66 67 1-5. Before driving 1 1-4. Key information Keys ...20 1-2. Opening and closing and...
... Power windows ...70 1-1. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...73 23 37 42 45 1-6. Safety information Correct driving posture...85 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)...87 Front passenger occupant detection system ...122 Child restraint systems...132 ......80 Alarm...81 1-7. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints...Seatbelts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...Outside rear view mirrors...51 54 56 58 65 66 67 1-5. Before driving 1 1-4. Key information Keys ...20 1-2. Opening and closing and...
Owner's Manual
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The seatback will fold forward. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats Seat position lever adjustment Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver's side only) Seatback fold strap 1 Before driving Getting in and out of the rear seats To get in and out of the rear seats, use the seatback...
The seatback will fold forward. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats Seat position lever adjustment Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver's side only) Seatback fold strap 1 Before driving Getting in and out of the rear seats To get in and out of the rear seats, use the seatback...
Owner's Manual
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Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to the upright position until the seat locks. WARNING ■ Seat adjustment ● To reduce ... getting in the event of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ■ Getting out of the vehicle. 52 The seatback will lock in position at the point where the seatback reaches the upright position. ■ Seat...
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to the upright position until the seat locks. WARNING ■ Seat adjustment ● To reduce ... getting in the event of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ■ Getting out of the vehicle. 52 The seatback will lock in position at the point where the seatback reaches the upright position. ■ Seat...
Owner's Manual
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... in and out the vehicle Do not rub your hands, legs, etc. If the seat is securely locked. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ● After adjusting the seat, push it may move the seat backward to squash the legs of the rear passengers. ● When returning...9679; Take care not to get your back against the side support pad of the side support pad is seated in the front seat. 1 Before driving CAUTION ■ When getting in position. ■ When operating the front seat from the rear seat Make sure that no passenger is damaged early....
... in and out the vehicle Do not rub your hands, legs, etc. If the seat is securely locked. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ● After adjusting the seat, push it may move the seat backward to squash the legs of the rear passengers. ● When returning...9679; Take care not to get your back against the side support pad of the side support pad is seated in the front seat. 1 Before driving CAUTION ■ When getting in position. ■ When operating the front seat from the rear seat Make sure that no passenger is damaged early....
Owner's Manual
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... twisted in death or serious injury. ● Do not fold the seatbacks down Observe the following precautions. Before driving 1 ● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the select lever to ... neutral (manual transmission). ● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving. ● Do not allow children to enter the trunk. ■ After returning the rear seatback to become ineffective ...to not be visible. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ■ When folding the rear seatbacks down while...
... twisted in death or serious injury. ● Do not fold the seatbacks down Observe the following precautions. Before driving 1 ● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the select lever to ... neutral (manual transmission). ● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving. ● Do not allow children to enter the trunk. ■ After returning the rear seatback to become ineffective ...to not be visible. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ■ When folding the rear seatbacks down while...
Owner's Manual
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... for each respective seat. ● Adjust the head restraints to the top of your ears. 1 Before driving WARNING ■ Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted... position at all times. ● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position. ● Do not drive with the head restraints removed. 57
... for each respective seat. ● Adjust the head restraints to the top of your ears. 1 Before driving WARNING ■ Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted... position at all times. ● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position. ● Do not drive with the head restraints removed. 57
Owner's Manual
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... possible over the hips. ● Adjust the position of the seatback. Release button 58 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seatbelts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seatbelts before driving the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seatbelts ● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the...
... possible over the hips. ● Adjust the position of the seatback. Release button 58 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seatbelts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seatbelts before driving the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seatbelts ● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the...
Owner's Manual
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...and/or side collision. The pretensioner may not activate in or out of the rear seats, release the seatbelt from the guide. 1 Before driving Seatbelt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioner helps the seatbelt to quickly restrain the occupant by retracting the seatbelt when the vehicle is subjected to... be easily extended, pass the seatbelt through the guide. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seatbelt guide To enable the seatbelt to certain types of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact. 59
...and/or side collision. The pretensioner may not activate in or out of the rear seats, release the seatbelt from the guide. 1 Before driving Seatbelt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioner helps the seatbelt to quickly restrain the occupant by retracting the seatbelt when the vehicle is subjected to... be easily extended, pass the seatbelt through the guide. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seatbelt guide To enable the seatbelt to certain types of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact. 59
Owner's Manual
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... as soon as possible. ● If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ● When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that a ...of the vehicle. • Seatbelt pretensioner for front passenger • Side airbag for the second or subsequent collisions. 1 Before driving 61 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ● The following two components operate simultaneously when the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for ...
... as soon as possible. ● If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ● When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that a ...of the vehicle. • Seatbelt pretensioner for front passenger • Side airbag for the second or subsequent collisions. 1 Before driving 61 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) ● The following two components operate simultaneously when the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for ...
Owner's Manual
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ■ People with the seatbelt. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be replaced at your SUBARU dealer. 1 Before driving 63 In that could result in the vehicle Do not allow children to cut the belt. ■ Seatbelt pretensioners If the pretensioner has...
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) WARNING ■ People with the seatbelt. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be replaced at your SUBARU dealer. 1 Before driving 63 In that could result in the vehicle Do not allow children to cut the belt. ■ Seatbelt pretensioners If the pretensioner has...
Owner's Manual
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... the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically. Otherwise, the steering wheel may cause the driver to a comfortable position. 1-3. STEP 1 Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. 1 Before driving STEP 2 Adjust to secure the steering wheel. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel The steering wheel can be adjusted to mishandle the...
... the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically. Otherwise, the steering wheel may cause the driver to a comfortable position. 1-3. STEP 1 Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. 1 Before driving STEP 2 Adjust to secure the steering wheel. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel The steering wheel can be adjusted to mishandle the...
Owner's Manual
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... sufficient confirmation of vehicles behind can be reduced by moving it up and down. Normal position Anti-glare position WARNING ■ Caution while driving Do not adjust the position of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in accordance with the driver's seating posture. Anti-glare function ...Reflected light from the headlights of the rear view in death or serious injury. 66 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror's position can be adjusted to mishandling of the mirror while...
... sufficient confirmation of vehicles behind can be reduced by moving it up and down. Normal position Anti-glare position WARNING ■ Caution while driving Do not adjust the position of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in accordance with the driver's seating posture. Anti-glare function ...Reflected light from the headlights of the rear view in death or serious injury. 66 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror's position can be adjusted to mishandling of the mirror while...
Owner's Manual
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Up Right Down Left 67 STEP 1 Select a mirror to adjust. Left Right Before driving 1 STEP 2 Adjust the mirror. 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Up Right Down Left 67 STEP 1 Select a mirror to adjust. Left Right Before driving 1 STEP 2 Adjust the mirror. 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Owner's Manual
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...steering wheel) WARNING ■ When driving the vehicle Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ● Do not drive with ...the mirrors folded. ● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving. ■ When a mirror is moving To avoid personal injury and ...
...steering wheel) WARNING ■ When driving the vehicle Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ● Do not drive with ...the mirrors folded. ● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving. ■ When a mirror is moving To avoid personal injury and ...
Owner's Manual
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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture Drive with a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 51) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ... extent required. (→P. 51) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily operable. (→P. 51) Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel to allow easy operation and to ensure the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 65) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of...
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture Drive with a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 51) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ... extent required. (→P. 51) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily operable. (→P. 51) Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel to allow easy operation and to ensure the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 65) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of...
Owner's Manual
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... to free a stuck vehicle from sand or snow. Emergency towing If a tow truck is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service, using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet to move the vehicle to a safe location or... speeds. Towing eyelet 5 When trouble arises 355 Essential information If your vehicle may be used. For vehicles with safety chains. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be taken not to be towed If towing is not available in an emergency, your vehicle needs to...
... to free a stuck vehicle from sand or snow. Emergency towing If a tow truck is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service, using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet to move the vehicle to a safe location or... speeds. Towing eyelet 5 When trouble arises 355 Essential information If your vehicle may be used. For vehicles with safety chains. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be taken not to be towed If towing is not available in an emergency, your vehicle needs to...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ASTM E1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall ) on at Snow tire... Test rim Tread Tread rib Tread separation Treadwear indicators (TWI) Wheel-holding fixture The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire That...
... to the ASTM E1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall ) on at Snow tire... Test rim Tread Tread rib Tread separation Treadwear indicators (TWI) Wheel-holding fixture The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire That...