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7-1
7
Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2
Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-7
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-9
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-10
Starting the engine for a manual
transmission vehicle ...................................... 7-10
Starting the engine for an automatic
transmission vehicle ...................................... 7-10
Starting the engine during cold weather
below –4°F (–20°C) ......................................... 7-11
Starting a flooded engine ................................. 7-11
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-12
Manual transmission .................................... 7-12
Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-13
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-14
Automatic transmission
(L, L-S, OUTBACK) .................................... 7-15
Selector lever .................................................... 7-16
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-20
Automatic transmission (with
SPORTSHIFT mode – 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) .. 7-21
Selector lever .................................................... 7-22
Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode
(manual mode) ................................................ 7-25
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-28
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD)
(if equipped) .............................................. 7-29
Power steering .............................................. 7-30
Braking ........................................................... 7-30
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-30
Brake system .................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-31
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 7-32
ABS system self-check .................................... 7-32
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-33
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system
(if equipped) ............................................... 7-34
VDC system monitor ........................................ 7-36
VDC OFF switch ................................................ 7-38
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-40
Cruise control (if equipped) ......................... 7-42
To set cruise control ........................................ 7-43
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-44
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-44
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-45
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