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Registering ID codes (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code registered by your SUBARU dealer.

■When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if: ●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to

expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage

●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the

size or location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with your SUBARU dealer.

â– Replacing tires and wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure monitor-

ing system) If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.

â– Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

â– If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires

The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.

â– Low profile tires (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor- mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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â– Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.

For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire. (→P. 411)

â– Tire types

1 Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

2 All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.

3 Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con- struction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. (→P. 226)

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â– Initializing the tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped)

Initialize the system with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the speci- fied level.

â– Routine tire inflation pressure checks (vehicles with a tire pressure

monitoring system) The tire pressure monitoring system does not replace routine tire infla- tion pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.

â– Tire pressure monitoring system certification (if equipped)

MODEL/FCC IDs:

Transmitter: PAXPMVC010
Receiver: HYQ23AAA (vehicles without a keyless access with push

button start system) HYQ23AAE (vehicles with a keyless access with push but- ton start system)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi- ble for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip- ment. For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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WARNING

â– Tire pressure monitoring system operation (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system may not provide warning immedi- ately if a tire bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.

â– When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, and that all 4

tires are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread pattern.

●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by SUBARU. ●Only use radial tires. ●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires. ●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.

CAUTION

■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves, transmitters and tire valve caps (vehicles with a tire pressure moni- toring system) ●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters, contact your SUBARU dealer as the tire pres- sure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled correctly.

●When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than

those specified. The cap may become stuck.

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CAUTION

â– To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system) When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your SUBARU dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 309)

â– Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes. These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.

â– Low profile tires and wheels (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the wheel when receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the following: ●Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated,

they may be damaged more severely.

●Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards.

Failure to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.

â– If tire inflation pressures become low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Tire inflation pressure

â–  Tire inflation pressure

The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis- played on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 420)

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â–  Inspection and adjustment procedure

Tire valve Tire pressure gauge

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

Remove the tire valve cap. Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve. Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge. If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended levels, adjust the pressure. If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to lower. After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage. Reinstall the tire valve cap.

â– Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month. Do not forget to check the spare.

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â– Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following: ●Reduced fuel efficiency ●Reduced driving comfort and tire life ●Reduced safety ●Damage to the drive train If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer.

â– Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following: ●Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●Always use a tire pressure gauge.

The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire infla- tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling.

●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal

for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.

●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

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WARNING

â– Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and result in an accident causing death or serious injury. ●Excessive wear ●Uneven wear ●Poor handling ●Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires ●Poor sealing of the tire bead ●Wheel deformation and/or tire separation ●A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards

CAUTION

â– When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps. Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leakage, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, replace them as soon as possible.

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If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling control. â–  Wheel selection

When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width, and inset*. Replacement wheels are available at your SUBARU dealer. *: Conventionally referred to as “offset”. SUBARU does not recommend using: ● Wheels of different sizes or types ● Used wheels ● Bent wheels that have been straightened

â–  Aluminum wheel precautions

● Use only SUBARU wheel nuts and wrenches designed for

use with your aluminum wheels.

● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the

wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).

● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using

tire chains.

● Use only SUBARU genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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â– When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring

system) The wheels of your SUBARU are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure monitoring system to provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (→P. 309)

WARNING

â– When replacing wheels

●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in

the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.

●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri- ous injury.

â– When installing the wheel nuts

facing

tapered ends

●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the inward. Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing outward can cause the wheel to break and eventually cause the wheel to come off while driving, which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Tapered portion

●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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CAUTION

â– Replacing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmitters

(vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system) ●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your SUBARU dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your SUBARU dealer.

●Ensure that only genuine SUBARU wheels are used on your vehicle. Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-genuine wheels.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency. â–  Removal method

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system Turn the engine switch off. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system Turn the push-button ignition switch off.

Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.

Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

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STEP 4

Pull out the glove box and dis- connect the lower claws.

STEP 5

Remove the filter cover.

STEP 6

Remove the air conditioning filter and replace it with a new one.

The “↑UP” marks shown on the filter should be pointing up.

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â– Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.)

â– If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

CAUTION

â– When using the air conditioning system Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Transmitter/access key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. â–  You will need the following items:

● Flathead screwdriver ● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or CR1632 (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)

â–  Replacing the battery (vehicles without a keyless access

with push button start system)

STEP 1

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag. To prevent the buttons from being disassembled, face the button surface downward.

STEP 2

Remove the module.

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STEP 3

Open the case cover using a coin protected with tape and remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

â–  Replacing the battery (vehicles with a keyless access with

push button start system)

STEP 1

Take out the mechanical key.

STEP 2

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

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STEP 3

Remove the depleted battery. Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system) or CR1632 (vehicles with a keyless access with push but- ton start system) lithium battery ●Batteries can be purchased at your SUBARU dealer, local electrical

appliance shops or camera stores.

●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

â– If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur: ●The keyless access with push button start system (if equipped) and

remote keyless entry system will not function properly.

●The operational range will be reduced.

â– When putting the module back (vehicles without a keyless access with

push button start system)

Insert the module from directly above. Inserting it on an angle may prevent the key buttons from operating properly.

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WARNING

â– Removed battery and other parts

Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

â– For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents: ●Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control. ●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system Turn the engine switch off. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system Turn the push-button ignition switch off. Open the fuse box cover.

Engine compartment

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Instrument panel

Remove the lid.

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STEP 3

After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat- ings” (→P. 332) for details about which fuse to check.

STEP 4

Remove the fuse with the pull- out tool.

STEP 5

Check if the fuse has blown.

Type A

Normal fuse Blown fuse it with one of an Replace appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Type B

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Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your SUBARU dealer.

Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings

â–  Engine compartment

Fuse 1 MIR HTR RDI (PUSH-AT) ABS NO. 1
HEATER 6 WASHER 7 WIPER RR DEF (RR FOG) 10 D FR DOOR (CDS) 11
12 D-OP 13 ABS NO. 2
14 D FL DOOR 15 SPARE

Ampere 7.5 A 25 A 7.5 A 40 A 50 A 10 A 30 A 30 A 10 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A

Circuit

Outside rear view mirror defoggers Electric cooling fan Engine control unit ABS Air conditioning system Windshield washer Windshield wipers Rear window defogger



Power window (driver’s side) Electric cooling fan 

ABS Power window (passenger’s side)

See note. Spare fuse

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Fuse 16 SPARE 17 SPARE 18 SPARE 19 SPARE 20 SPARE 21 ST 22 ALT-S 23
24 D/L 25 ETCS (AT+B) 26

(STR LOCK)

27

(AM2 NO. 2)

28 EFI (CTRL)

29 EFI (HTR)

30 EFI (IGN) 31 EFI (+B)

32 HAZ

33 MPX-B

34 F/PMP

35

IG2 MAIN

36 DCC

Circuit

Ampere See note. Spare fuse See note. Spare fuse See note. Spare fuse See note. Spare fuse See note. Spare fuse

7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A

7.5 A

15 A

15 A

15 A 7.5 A

15 A

7.5 A

20 A

30 A

30 A

Starting system Charging system Steering lock system Power door lock Engine control unit Transmission Keyless access with push button start system Engine control unit Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system Starting system Engine control unit Turn signal lights, hazard warning flashers Automatic air conditioning system, gauge and meters Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag system, engine control unit Interior light, remote keyless entry system, main body ECU

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Fuse

37 HORN NO. 2
38 HORN NO. 1
39 H-LP LH LO 40 H-LP RH LO 41 H-LP LH HI 42 H-LP RH HI

43

INJ

44 H-LP WASHER 45 AM2 NO. 1
46 EPS 47 A/B MAIN

48 ECU-B

49 DOME 50

IG2

Ampere 7.5 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 10 A

30 A

30 A 40 A 80 A 15 A

7.5 A

20 A 7.5 A

Circuit

Horn Horn Left-hand headlight (low beam) Right-hand headlight (low beam) Left-hand headlight (high beam) Right-hand headlight (high beam) Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system



Starting system, engine control unit Electric power steering SRS airbag system Remote keyless entry system, main body ECU Interior light Engine control unit

Note One of each of the following spare fuses are provided: 7.5 A, 10 A, 15
A, 20 A, 25 A, 30 A.

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â–  Instrument panel

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

1 ECU ACC

2 P/POINT No.2
3 PANEL TAIL 5 DRL 6 STOP 7 OBD 8 HEATER-S 9 HEATER 10 FR FOG LH 11 FR FOG RH 12 BK/UP LP 13 ECU IG1
14 AM1
15 AMP 16 AT UNIT

17 GAUGE

18 ECU IG2
19 SEAT HTR LH 20 SEAT HTR RH 21 RADIO 22 P/POINT No.1

10 A

15 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A

7.5 A

10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A

Main body ECU, outside rear view mirrors Power outlet Illumination Tail lights Daytime running light system Stop lights On-board diagnosis system Air conditioning system Air conditioning system Left-hand front fog light Right-hand front fog light Back-up lights ABS, electric power steering Starting system



Transmission Gauge and meters, keyless access with push button start system Engine control unit Left-hand seat heater Right-hand seat heater



Power outlet

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â– After a fuse is replaced

●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb

may need replacement. (→P. 337)

●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your

SUBARU dealer.

â– If there is an overload in the circuits

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

â– To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury. ●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

●Always use a genuine SUBARU fuse or equivalent. ●Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.

CAUTION

â– Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your SUBARU dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your SUBARU dealer. â–  Preparing a replacement light bulb

Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (→P. 421)

â–  Front bulb locations

Front turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

Front fog lights (if equipped)

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Rear turn signal lights

License plate lights

Interior light

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â–  Rear bulb locations

Rear side marker lights

Back-up lights

â–  Inside bulb locations

Vanity lights (if equipped)

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Replacing light bulbs

â–  Front turn signal lights

STEP 1

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 3 STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the light to be replaced.

Turn the steering wheel to a point that allows your hand to easily fit between the tire and fender liner.

Remove remove the fender liner.

the clips and partly

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Release the light's claw.

forward, move

Insert the screwdriver into the hole. While firmly pushing the screwdriver it towards the inside of the vehicle. To prevent damage to the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a tape.

Pull out the lamp and turn the lens counterclockwise.

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â–  Front side marker lights

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

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STEP 5

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 6

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

â–  Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the light to be replaced.

Remove remove the fender liner.

the clips and partly

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

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STEP 3

Unplug depressing the lock release.

the connector while

STEP 4

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 5

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Rear side marker lights

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Remove a clip and partly remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

STEP 2

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 3

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Rear turn signal lights

STEP 1

Remove a clip and partly remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

STEP 2

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 3

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Back-up lights

STEP 1

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 3 STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  License plate lights

STEP 1

Remove the trunk lid panel cover clips and partly remove the trunk lid panel cover.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

STEP 2

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 3

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Interior light

STEP 1

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Remove the lens.

To prevent damage to the interior light, cover the tip of the screw- driver with a rag.

STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Vanity lights (if equipped)

STEP 1

Open the cover and remove the lens.

To prevent damage to the vanity light, cover the tip of the screw- driver with a rag.

STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP 3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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â–  Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your SUBARU dealer. ● Headlight high and low beams ● Parking lights ● Daytime running lights ● Stop/tail lights ● High mounted stoplight

â– Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Contact your SUBARU dealer for more information in the following situa- tions. Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. ●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. ●Water has built up inside the headlight.

â– Discharge headlights

If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored. â– LED light bulbs

The parking lights, daytime running lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer to have the light replaced.

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â– When replacing light bulbs

SUBARU recommends that you use genuine SUBARU products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over- load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus- able.

â– Removing and installing the luggage trim cover and trunk lid panel

cover clip

Removing Installing

WARNING

â– Replacing light bulbs

●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the

bulb by the plastic or metal portion. If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

â– When changing the back-up lights

Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipe has cooled sufficiently. The lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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WARNING

â– Discharge headlights

●Contact your SUBARU dealer before replacing the discharge headlights

(including light bulbs).

●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-

lights are turned on. An extremely high voltage of 25000 V will be discharged and could result in serious injury or death by electric shock.

●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight

bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components. Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.

â– To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information

Hazard warning flashers .......................... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 355
If you think something is wrong ......................... 362
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 363

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ....................... 364
If you have a flat tire......... 378
If the engine will not start................................ 389
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P............ 392
If you lose your keys ........ 393
If the access key does not operate properly....... 394
If the battery is discharged ..................... 398
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 406

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5-1. Essential information Hazard warning flashers

The hazard warning flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once again.

â– Hazard warning flashers

If the hazard warning flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the battery may discharge.

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5-1. Essential information If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service, using a flat bed truck. The vehicle must be secured properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet to move the vehicle to a safe location or to free a stuck vehicle from sand or snow. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing eyelet may be used.

Towing eyelet

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â– Before emergency towing

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Release the parking brake. Shift the select lever to N (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or shift lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission). Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) mode.

WARNING

â– Caution while towing

●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering

will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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CAUTION

â– To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency

towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission) Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

â– To prevent damage to the vehicle

●When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:

• Do not use a wire rope • Keep vehicle speed below 20 mph (30 km/h) and do not tow for dis-

tances over 19 miles (30 km)

• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction • Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth

●Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth.

â– When towing down a long slope

Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck.

Installing towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver. To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

STEP 1

Front

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Rear

STEP 2

STEP 3

Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench.

â– Location of the emergency towing eyelet

→P. 378

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WARNING

â– Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

â– After towing

Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air- bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.

Towing with a sling-type truck

CAUTION

â– To prevent body damage

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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CAUTION

â– Towing with a wheel lift-type truck is not recommended

If a flat bed truck is not available, observe the following precautions to pre- vent damage to the drive train or body. From the front

Never tow a vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.Use a tow- ing dolly under the rear wheels.

From the rear

Ensure that the front lower body compo- nents have adequate clearance to pre- vent contact with the road surface under all conditions. Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position so that the steering wheel is unlocked. Vehicles with a keyless access with push