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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
28
Front seats
29
Manual seat
31
Power seat (driverâs seat — if equipped)
32
Head restraint adjustment
32
Seat heater
34
Rear seats
35
Armrest
35
Head restraint adjustment
36
Folding down the rear seatback
37
Reclining the seatback
39
Seatbelts
40
Seatbelt safety tips
40
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
41
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
41
Seatbelt warning light and chime
42
Fastening the seatbelt
42
Seatbelt maintenance
48
Front seatbelt pretensioners
48
Seatbelt with shoulder belt pretensioner
48
Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt pretensioners
50
System monitors
51
System servicing
51
Precautions against vehicle modification
52
Child restraint systems
52
Where to place a child restraint system
53
Choosing a child restraint system
55
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt
55
Installing a booster seat
59
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)
60
Top tether anchorages
63
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
64
General precautions regarding SRS airbag system
65
Components
71
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system
73
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
82
SRS airbag system monitors
90
SRS airbag system servicing
91
Precautions against vehicle modification
92
Keys and doors
94
Keys
95
Key number plate
95
Immobilizer
95
Security indicator light
96
Key replacement
96
Certification for immobilizer system
96
Door locks
97
Locking and unlocking from the outside
97
Locking and unlocking from the inside
98
Battery drainage prevention function
99
Power door locking switches
100
Key lock-in prevention function
100
Keyless access with push-button start system
101
Safety precautions
101
Locking and unlocking with “keyless access” entry function
104
Selecting audible signal operation
107
Warning chimes and warning light
108
Disabling keyless access function
108
When access key does not operate properly
109
Replacing battery of access key
109
Replacing access key
109
Certification for keyless access with push-button start system
109
Remote keyless entry system
110
Locking the doors
111
Unlocking the doors
111
Vehicle finder function
112
Sounding a panic alarm
112
Selecting audible signal operation (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
112
Replacing the battery
112
Replacing lost transmitters
112
Alarm system
113
System operation
113
Activating and deactivating the alarm system
113
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
114
Arming the system
114
Disarming the system
117
Valet mode
117
Passive arming (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
117
Tripped sensor identification
119
Shock sensors (dealer option)
119
Child safety locks
120
Windows
120
Power window operation by driver
120
Power window operation by passengers
123
Initialization of power window
123
Rear gate
124
Manual rear gate
124
Power rear gate
125
Moonroof
130
Moonroof switch
131
Anti-entrapment function
131
Sun shade
132
Instruments and controls
134
Ignition switch (models without push-button start system)
136
LOCK
136
ACC
137
ON
137
START
137
Key reminder chime
137
Ignition switch light
138
Push-button ignition switch (models with push-button start system)
138
Safety precautions
138
Operating range for push-button start system
138
Switching power
139
When access key does not operate properly
140
Hazard warning flasher
140
Meters and gauges
140
Combination meter illumination
140
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
141
Speedometer
141
Odometer
141
Double trip meter
142
Tachometer
142
Fuel gauge
143
ECO gauge
143
Warning and indicator lights
144
Seatbelt warning light and chime
144
SRS airbag system warning light
146
Front passengerâs frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
146
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light
147
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light
148
Charge warning light
149
Oil pressure warning light
149
Engine low oil level warning light
149
Windshield washer fluid warning light
149
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)
150
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)
150
ABS warning light
151
Brake system warning light
152
Low fuel warning light
153
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light
153
Door open warning light
153
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models)
154
Power steering warning light
154
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
155
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
156
Warning chimes and warning light of the keyless access with push-button start system
156
Security indicator light
161
SI-DRIVE indicator light
162
Select lever/gear position indicator (CVT models)
162
Turn signal indicator lights
162
High beam indicator light
162
Cruise control indicator light
162
Cruise control set indicator light
163
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights)
163
Front fog light indicator light
163
Headlight indicator light
163
X-mode indicator light
163
Hill descent control indicator light
163
Information display
163
Outside temperature indicator
164
Driving information display
164
Clock
168
Multi function display
168
Basic operation
169
Welcome screen
169
Ending screen
170
Self-check screen
171
Interruption screen
172
Basic screens
172
Selection screen
180
Date and time settings
182
Image quality and volume settings
189
Screen settings
192
Maintenance settings
199
Driving history registration
203
Car settings
204
Initialize
213
Audio setting
215
Sound setting
218
Hands-free system setting
218
Light control switch
221
Headlights
222
High/low beam change (dimmer)
223
Headlight flasher
223
Daytime running light system
224
Turn signal lever
224
Illumination brightness control
225
Headlight beam leveler
225
Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights)
225
Fog light switch
226
Wiper and washer
226
Windshield wiper and washer switches
228
Rear window wiper and washer switch
229
Mirrors
230
Inside mirror
230
Auto-dimming mirror/compass
230
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink⊂®&/sub;
232
Outside mirrors
237
Defogger and deicer
239
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
240
Horn
241
Climate control
242
Ventilator control
243
Center and side ventilators
243
Climate control panel
244
Type A
244
Type B
245
Type C
246
Type D
247
Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D)
248
Type B
248
Type C and D
248
Temperature sensors
249
Manual climate control operation
249
Airflow mode selection
249
Temperature control
250
Fan speed control
251
Air conditioner control
251
Air inlet selection
251
Defrosting
252
Type A and B
252
Type C
252
Type D
252
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner
252
Cleaning ventilation grille
252
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
252
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit
253
Checking air conditioning system before summer season
253
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions
253
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
253
Refrigerant for your climate control system
253
Air filtration system
254
Replacing an air filter
254
Audio
256
Antenna system
258
Roof antenna
258
FM reception
258
Installation of accessories
259
Audio set
259
Type A audio set
260
Type B audio set
261
Type C audio set
262
Type D audio set
263
Type E audio set
264
Power and audio controls
265
Power switch and volume control
265
Sound controls and audio settings
265
FM/AM radio operation
268
FM/AM selection (type E audio)
268
FM selection (except type E audio)
268
AM selection (except type E audio)
268
Tuning
269
HD Radio™ Technology (Digital AM and FM Radio) (type B and E audio)
270
Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text) (type A, B and E audio)
272
Station preset
272
Satellite radio operation
274
Satellite radio reception
274
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner
274
Band selection
274
Channel and category selection
274
Channel preset
275
Display selection
275
CD player operation
275
Play file
276
How to insert a CD
276
How to play back a CD
276
To select a track from the beginning
277
Fast-forwarding and rewinding
277
Repeating
277
Random playback
278
Scan
278
Display selection
279
Folder selection
280
How to eject a CD from the player
280
When the following messages are displayed
280
Auxiliary input jack
281
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc
282
USB storage device / iPod® operations
283
Play file
283
Connectable USB storage device
283
Connectable iPod® models
284
Connecting USB storage device / iPod®
285
How to play back
285
To select a track from the beginning
286
To select a chapter from the beginning when connecting iPod®
286
Fast-forwarding and rewinding
286
Repeating
287
Random playback
287
SCAN (only when connecting USB storage device)
288
Selecting category (only when connecting iPod®)
288
Display selection
288
Folder selection (only when connecting USB storage device)
288
When “CHECK DEVICE” is displayed
289
Audio control buttons
289
MODE button
289
“” and “” switch
290
Volume control switch
291
MUTE button (models without Hands-free system)
291
Bluetooth® audio
291
Media format
292
Setting Bluetooth® audio
292
Bluetooth® audio operation
293
Hands-free system
294
Safety precautions
295
Using the Hands-free system
296
Bluetooth® settings
311
Tips for the Hands-free system
313
Certification for the Hands-free system
315
Interior equipment
318
Interior lights
319
Dome light
319
Cargo area light
319
Map lights
320
OFF delay timer
320
Sun visors
321
Sun visor extension plate
321
Vanity mirror
322
Storage compartment
322
Glove box
323
Center console
323
Overhead console
324
Cup holders
324
Front passengerâs cup holder
324
Rear passengerâs cup holder
325
Bottle holders
325
Accessory power outlets
326
Use with a cigarette lighter
327
Ashtray
328
Floor mat
329
Shopping bag hook
329
Convenient hook
330
Cargo area cover
330
Using the cover
330
To install the front cover
331
To remove the front cover
331
To remove the cover housing
331
Stowage of the cargo area cover
332
To install the cover housing
332
Cargo tie-down hooks
333
Under-floor storage compartment
333
Rear view camera
334
How to use the rear view camera
335
Viewing range on the screen
335
Help line
337
Starting and operating
340
Fuel
342
Fuel requirements
342
Fuel filler lid and cap
344
State emission testing (U.S. only)
346
Preparing to drive
347
Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button ignition switch)
348
Starting engine
348
Stopping the engine
350
Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)
350
Safety precautions
350
Operating range for push-button start system
350
Starting engine
350
Stopping engine
352
When access key does not operate properly
352
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
352
Models with “keyless access with push-button start system”
353
Models without “keyless access with push-button start system”
354
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
357
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
357
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
357
Service mode (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
357
Remote transmitter program (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
358
System maintenance
358
Manual transmission
360
Shifting speeds
361
Driving tips
362
Continuously variable transmission
362
Select lever
363
Selection of manual mode
364
Selection of “L”
366
Shift lock function
366
Driving tips
367
SI-DRIVE
368
Intelligent (I) mode
368
Sport (S) mode
368
Sport Sharp (S#) mode
369
SI-DRIVE switches
369
Power steering
370
Braking
371
Braking tips
371
Brake system
371
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
372
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
372
ABS system self-check
373
ABS warning light
373
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
373
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions
374
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
375
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor
376
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
376
X-mode
378
To activate/deactivate the X-mode
379
Hill descent control function
380
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
380
Parking your vehicle
382
Parking brake
382
Parking tips
382
Hill start assist system
384
To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system
385
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light
387
Cruise control
387
To set cruise control
388
To temporarily cancel the cruise control
389
To turn off the cruise control
389
To change the cruising speed
389
Cruise control indicator light
391
Cruise control set indicator light
391
Driving tips
392
New vehicle break-in driving â the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
393
Fuel economy hints
393
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
393
Catalytic converter
394
Periodic inspections
395
Driving in foreign countries
395
Driving tips for AWD models
396
On-road and off-road driving
397
Winter driving
399
Operation during cold weather
399
Driving on snowy and icy roads
401
Corrosion protection
402
Snow tires
402
Tire chains
402
Rocking the vehicle
403
Loading your vehicle
403
Vehicle capacity weight
404
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
405
Roof rail
405
Roof molding and crossbar
406
Trailer hitch (dealer option)
407
Connecting a trailer
408
When not towing a trailer
409
Trailer towing
409
Warranties and maintenance
409
Maximum load limits
410
Trailer hitches
412
Connecting a trailer
413
Trailer towing tips
414
In case of emergency
418
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
419
Temporary spare tire
419
Maintenance tools
420
Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench
421
Under the rear floor
421
Flat tires
422
Changing a flat tire
422
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
425
Jump starting
426
How to jump start
426
Engine overheating
428
If steam is coming from the engine compartment
428
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
428
Towing
429
Towing and tie-down hooks
429
Using a flat-bed truck
431
Towing with all wheels on the ground
432
Access key â if access key does not operate properly
433
Locking and unlocking
433
Switching power
433
Starting engine
434
Rear gate â if the rear gate cannot be opened
434
Power rear gate - if power rear gate does not operate properly
435
When the power rear gate is deactivated
435
When the rear gate cannot be unlocked
436
When the rear gate cannot be closed
436
If your vehicle is involved in an accident
437
Appearance care
438
Exterior care
439
Washing
439
Waxing and polishing
440
Cleaning aluminum wheels
440
Corrosion protection
441
Most common causes of corrosion
441
To help prevent corrosion
441
Cleaning the interior
442
Seat fabric
442
Leather seat materials
442
Synthetic leather upholstery
442
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches
442
Monitor
443
Maintenance and service
444
Maintenance schedule
446
Maintenance precautions
446
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
447
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
447
Engine hood
448
Engine compartment overview
449
Non-turbo models
449
Turbo models
450
Engine oil
451
Checking the oil level
451
Changing the oil and oil filter
452
Recommended grade and viscosity
453
Synthetic oil
454
Cooling system
454
Cooling fan, hose and connections
454
Engine coolant
455
Air cleaner element
456
Replacing the air cleaner element
456
Spark plugs
458
Recommended spark plugs
458
Drive belts
458
Manual transmission oil
459
Recommended grade and viscosity
459
Continuously variable transmission fluid
459
Front differential gear oil (CVT models)
459
Recommended grade and viscosity
459
Rear differential gear oil
460
Recommended grade and viscosity
460
Brake fluid
460
Checking the fluid level
460
Recommended brake fluid
461
Clutch fluid (MT models)
461
Checking the fluid level
461
Recommended clutch fluid
462
Brake booster
462
Brake pedal
462
Checking the brake pedal free play
462
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
463
Clutch pedal (MT models)
463
Checking the clutch function
463
Checking the clutch pedal free play
463
Hill start assist system
464
Replacement of brake pad and lining
464
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
464
Parking brake stroke
465
Tires and wheels
465
Types of tires
465
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
466
Tire inspection
467
Tire pressures and wear
467
Wheel balance
469
Wear indicators
470
Tire rotation direction mark
470
Tire rotation
471
Tire replacement
471
Wheel replacement
472
Aluminum wheels
472
Windshield washer fluid
473
Replacement of wiper blades
474
Windshield wiper blade assembly
475
Windshield wiper blade rubber
475
Rear window wiper blade assembly
476
Rear window wiper blade rubber
477
Battery
478
Fuses
479
Installation of accessories
480
Replacing bulbs
481
Headlights (models with HID headlights)
481
Headlights (models without HID headlights)
481
Front turn signal light, front side marker light and parking light
482
Parking light
483
Front fog light
483
Rear combination lights
483
License plate light
484
Other bulbs
485
Battery replacement
485
Replacing access key battery
486
Replacing transmitter battery
486
Specifications
488
Specifications
489
Dimensions
489
Engine
490
Fuel
490
Engine oil
491
Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
494
Fluids
495
Engine coolant
495
Electrical system
496
Tires
496
Temporary spare tires
496
Fuses and circuits
497
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment
497
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
499
Bulb chart
501
Vehicle identification
504
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
506
For U.S.A.
507
Tire information
507
Tire labeling
507
Recommended tire inflation pressure
509
Glossary of tire terminology
510
Tire care â maintenance and safety practices
515
Vehicle load limit â how to determine
515
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
518
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
519
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
519
Uniform tire quality grading standards
520
Treadwear
520
Traction AA, A, B, C
520
Temperature A, B, C
520
Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)
521
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