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button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode so that the steering wheel is unlocked.
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Using a flat bed truck
5-1. Essential information
If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.
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5-1. Essential information If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear ● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal ■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound ● Excessive tire squeal when cornering ● Strange noises related to the suspension system ● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough ● Appreciable loss of power ● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking ● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road ● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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5-1. Essential information Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air- bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup- plying fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated. Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
STEP 1
STEP 2
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
STEP 1
STEP 2
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode or turn it off. Restart the engine.
CAUTION
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys- tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
Warning light
Warning light/Details
Brake system warning light • Low brake fluid • Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi- cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
Warning light
Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
Warning light
Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in: • The electronic engine control system; • The electronic throttle control system; • The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS airbag system warning light Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; • The seatbelt pretensioner system; • The front passenger occupant detection system.
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in: • The ABS; • The brake assist system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the electric power steering sys- tem.
Keyless access with push button start system indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the keyless access with push button start system.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in: • The Vehicle stability control (VSC) system; • The TRAC system
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Warning light
Warning light/Details
Cruise control indicator light Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(Comes on in
yellow)
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips. If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con- tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■SRS airbag system warning light
→P. 120
■Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual.
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.
Warning light
(On the instru- ment cluster)
(On the center
panel)
Warning light/Details Open door warning light Indicates that a door or the trunk lid is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning light Remaining fuel (Approximately 1.8 gal. [7.0 L, 1.5 Imp. gal.] or less) Driver’s seatbelt reminder light (warning buzzer)*1
Warns the driver to fasten his/her seatbelt. Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seatbelt.Correction procedure
Check that both side doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Refuel the vehicle.
Fasten the seatbelt.
Fasten the seatbelt.
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Warning light
Warning light/Details Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
Correction procedure
When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as • Natural causes (→P. 369) • Flat tire (→P. 378)
When the light comes on after blinking for approxi- mately one minute: Malfunction in the tire pres- sure monitoring system (→P. 371)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light (if equipped) Indicates that the auto- matic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
Have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and shift the select lever to P. If the light goes off after a lit- tle while, the vehicle can be driven. If the light does not go off, contact your SUBARU dealer.
*1: Driver’s seatbelt buzzer:
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system The driver’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seatbelt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seatbelt is still unfastened after 30
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
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Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The driver’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seatbelt is not fastened. Once the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seatbelt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*2: Front passenger’s seatbelt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seatbelt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehi- cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seatbelt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■Low fuel level warning light
When the vehicle is on an incline, curve and so forth, the fuel inside the tank moves, which may cause the warning light to come on early.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seatbelt reminder
and warning buzzer ●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and warning buzzer to sound, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper- ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
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■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system) The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire infla- tion pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few min- utes.
■If the tire pressure monitoring system is inoperative (if equipped)
The tire pressure monitoring system will be disabled in the following con- ditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) ●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 55 psi (380 kPa, 3.87 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure monitoring system may be disabled in the following conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) ●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle. ●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine SUBARU wheels are used. (Even if you use SUBARU wheels, the tire pressure monitoring system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for approximately one minute (if equipped) If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for approximately one minute when the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), have it checked your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres- sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure monitoring system) The tire pressure monitoring system may not activate immediately.
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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ- ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig- nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driv- ing on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres- sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal- function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres- sure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illu- minated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu- minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
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WARNING
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION
■Precaution when installing a different tire (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system) When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres- sure monitoring system may not operate properly.
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Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light goes off.
Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning
light
Continuous Continuous
(Flashes in yellow)
Warning light/Details
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The access key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the push-button ignition switch.
Correction procedure
• Change the shift position to P. • Bring the access key back into the vehicle.
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning
light
Warning light/Details
Correction procedure
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The access key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift position P was selected with- out turning off the push-but- ton ignition switch. Vehicles with a manual trans- mission: The access key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift position neutral was selected without turning off the push- button ignition switch. Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Indicates that a door other than the driver’s door has been opened and closed with the push-button ignition switch in any mode other than off and the access key outside of the detection area.
Once
3 times
(Flashes in yellow)
Once
3 times
(Flashes in yellow)
Turn the push-button ignition switch off or bring the access key back into the vehicle.
Confirm the location of the access key.
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning
light
Warning light/Details
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with the access key and lock the doors with- out first turning the push-but- ton ignition switch off.
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Indicates that the access key is not present when attempt- ing to start the engine.
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle.
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Indicates that the access key battery is low.
Correction procedure
Turn the push-button ignition switch off and lock the doors again.
Confirm the location of the access key.
Confirm that the access key is inside the vehicle.
Replace the battery. (→P. 325)
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light Indicates that the steering lock has not been released.
Release the steering lock. (→P. 166)
Once
Continuous (10 seconds)
(Flashes in yellow)
Once
Intermit- tently (7
sec- onds)
Once
Once
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
(Flashes quickly in green for 15 sec- onds.)
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning
light
Warning light/Details
Once
Keyless access with push button start system indica- tor light The access key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the push-button ignition switch was pressed once.
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Correction procedure
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Touch the access key to the push-but- ton ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal. Vehicles with a manual transmission: Touch the access key to the push-but- ton ignition switch while depressing with the clutch pedal.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided. ■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface. ● Set the parking brake. ● Shift the select lever to P (vehicles with an automatic trans- mission) or shift lever to R (vehicles with a manual transmis- sion).
● Stop the engine. ● Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack handle
Jack
Screwdriver
Spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
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Taking out the spare tire
STEP 1
Remove the luggage mat.
STEP 2
Remove the cover and loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
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Replacing a flat tire
STEP 1
Chock the tires.
Flat tire
Wheel
chock posi-
tions
Front
Rear
Left- hand side
Right- hand side
Left- hand side
Right- hand side
Behind the rear right- hand side tire Behind the rear left- hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire
Vehicles with steel wheels: Remove the wheel ornament.
Using a flathead screwdriver, release the wheel ornament’s claws in the order shown in the illustration. To prevent damage to the wheel and wheel ornament, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
STEP 2
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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.
When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
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Installing the spare tire
STEP 1
STEP 2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel seat
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand to approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the into tapered portion comes loose contact with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
STEP 5
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→P. 420)
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure
monitoring system) As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat rear tire
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol- lowing steps.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire. Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
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■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure mon-
itoring system) The tire pressure monitoring system must be reset. (→P. 309)
■Storing the tire
Always install the center fastener as shown in the illustration below. Compact spare tire
Except compact spare tire
■Installing the wheel ornament (vehicles with steel wheels)
After installing “A” as shown in the illus- tration, push the center ornament claws in the order shown in the illustration using a flathead screwdriver. To prevent damage to the wheel and wheel ornament, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a rag.
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WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack. ●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.
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WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 89 ft•lbf (120
N•m, 12.2 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-
cally designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward. (→P. 320)
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously. ●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri- ous injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly: ●ABS & brake assist ●Vehicle stability control (VSC) ●TRAC ●Electric power steering ●Navigation system (if equipped) ●Cruise control ●LSD (if equipped)
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CAUTION
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle. The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system) When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your SUBARU dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■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)
■Stowing the jack
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure to do so may damage the vehicle body.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (→P. 160, 169), consider each of the following points. ■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures. (→P. 160, 169)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 77)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 398) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system) The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How- ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→P. 390)
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■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 398) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system) Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition switch is functioning normally: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Set the parking brake. Put the select lever in P. Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode. Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec- onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer.
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Set the parking brake. Put the shift lever in neutral. Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode. Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal firmly.Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the select lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the select lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the select lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the select lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode. Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent.
Press the shift lock release button.
The select lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your SUBARU dealer. For vehi- cles without a keyless access with push button start system, bring a master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the access key does not operate properly (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)
If communication between the access key and vehicle is interrupted (→P. 30) or the access key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the keyless access with push button start system and remote keyless entry system cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk lid can be opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid
Use the mechanical key built in to the access keys to operate the doors and trunk lid. (→P. 21)
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the trunk lid or doors are unlocked. (→P. 81)
Doors
Locks driver’s door Unlocks driver’s door
Trunk lid
Turn the mechanical key clock- wise to open.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the brake pedal.
STEP 2
Touch the SUBARU emblem side of the access key to the push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the push- button ignition switch will turn to “ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti- vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push- button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
STEP 3
STEP 4
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green) turns on. Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper- ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
Ensure that the shift lever is in neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
STEP 2
Touch the SUBARU emblem side of the access key to the push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the push- button ignition switch will turn to “ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti- vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push- button ignition switch with the clutch pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
STEP 3
STEP 4
Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green) turns on. Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper- ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P and press the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the engine. Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral and press the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the access key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (→P. 325)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered. (→P. 81)
■If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the keyless access with
push button start system Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or remote keyless entry system.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi- cle's battery is discharged. You can call your SUBARU dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle following the steps below.
STEP 1
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro- cedures:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem only: Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the push-button ignition switch off.398
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STEP 4
STEP 5
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode, then start the vehicle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con- nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system) ●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the key- less access with push button start system when the battery is dis- charged. Use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the push-button ignition switch off. If you are unsure what mode the push-button ignition switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery. ●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi- nal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery. ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
■When closing the doors
While pushing the door glass towards the inside of the vehicle, slowly close the door. Because the side window open/close function linked to door operation will not operate, the window may interfere with the vehicle body, possibly scratching both the vehicle body and window, or even shattering the window.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi- tioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the engine hood. If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the engine hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine. If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the engine hood. Check to see if the cooling fan is operating. If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine. If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine and call your SUBARU dealer.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radi- ator) for any leaks.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
STEP 5
Add engine coolant if neces- sary.
Water can be used in an emer- gency is unavailable. (→P. 416)
if engine coolant
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating. ●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
