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The valet key fits only the ignition switch and driver’s door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facil- ity.
Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate at- tached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.
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1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle: Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. y Ignition switch y Driver’s door y Glove box
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Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the out-
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front (Driver’s side only).
Pull the outside door handle to open the unlocked door.
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1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door.
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To lock the door from the outside without the key, ro- tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the front side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle.
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NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the outside without the key.
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is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive.
Keep all doors locked when you drive, especial- ly when small children are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is accidentally opened, and intrud- ers from unexpectedly opening doors and en- tering your vehicle.
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door
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Power door locking switches
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NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door locking switches.
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate can be locked and un- locked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the rear side of the switch.
When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.
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tance will vary depending on environmental condi- tions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interference such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch to prevent acci- dental lockout.
y Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. y Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the battery. y Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the following functions. y Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate with- out a key y Sounding a panic alarm y Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system (if equipped)” for detailed information. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper- ation 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis-
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A: LOCK/ARM button (Orange)
Press to Lock all doors. Press and Hold to activate panic alarm. Press three times in a five-second period to use vehi- cle finder function.
B: UNLOCK/DISARM button (Blue)
1) Press once to Unlock driver’s door. 2) Press a second time to Unlock all other doors and
rear gate.
C: LED
Locking the doors Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors and rear gate. An elec-
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tronic chirp will sound one time and the turn signal lights will flash one time. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock. NOTE If the “LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two seconds or longer, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in normal circumstances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for less than two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to “Sounding a panic alarm”.
Unlocking the doors Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) to unlock the driver’s door. An elec- tronic chirp will sound two times and the turn signal lights will flash two times. To unlock all other doors and rear gate, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second press- es of the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for unlock-
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ing of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the system may not respond.
Illuminated entry The interior dome light and ignition switch light will illu- minate when the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button is pressed. These lights stay illuminated for approxi- mately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is not opened. If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 sec- onds have elapsed, these lights will go out. Also, these lights will go out if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. The interior light must be set to the middle po- sition in order for this function to operate.
Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “LOCK/ARM” button three times in a five-second peri- od will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound one time and its turn signal lights to flash three times.
Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more than two seconds.
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The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button. Unless a button on the re- mote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after ap- proximately 30 seconds.
Selecting audible signal operation Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If de- sired, you may turn the audible signal off. To turn the audible signal off, unlock the door by pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then si- multaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/ DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. An elec- tronic chirp will sound two times and the turn signal lights will flash two times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off. To turn the audible signal on, unlock the door by pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then si- multaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/ DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. An elec- tronic chirp will sound one time and the turn signal lights will flash one time to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on.
Replacing the battery When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to decrease and the LED will not illuminate. Replace the battery as soon as pos- sible.
To replace the battery:
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1. Remove the two screws on the back of the trans- mitter case by using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Separate the case. 3. Remove the old battery from the holder.
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1) Positive (+) side facing up
4. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2032 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 5. Install the back half of the transmitter case. 6. Reinstall the two screws on the back of the trans- mitter case. After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “LOCK/ARM” or “UN- LOCK/DISARM” button six times to synchronize the unit.
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To enter the programming mode:
1. Press “UNLOCK/DISARM” button to disarm the se- curity system. (If your vehicle is equipped with the op- tional security system.)
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y Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the battery. y Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the transmitter when replacing the bat- tery.
Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. T Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmit- ter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different.
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2. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat. 3. Close the driver’s door.
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4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15
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To program the transmitters:
1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Close the driver’s door.
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1) Press any button.
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3. Press and release any button on the transmitter that you wish to program into the system. The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed.
Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an additional transmitter. To exit the programming mode: 1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, re- move the key from the ignition switch. The horn will sound three times to indicate that the
system has exited the programming mode. 2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by operating each transmitter. T Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter’s code re- mains in the memory. For security reasons, lost trans- mitter codes should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four trans- mitter codes into the system. If you have only one cur- rent transmitter, program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system’s memo- ry. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access
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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the re- mote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
System operation The security system will give the following alarm indi- cations when triggered: y The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. y The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tam- pered with again. The alarm will continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: y Opening a door or the rear gate. y Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g.
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breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. y Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state. NOTE With the valet mode selected, the security system does not operate when the remote transmitter is used for locking and unlocking. The security sys- tem indicator light in the combination meter flash- es twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode” in this section.
Arming the system T To arm the system using remote transmitter 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close all doors and the rear gate.
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6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds). All doors and the rear gate will lock, an electronic chirp will sound one time, the turn signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two sec- onds).
If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock.
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T To arm the system using power door locking
switches
1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close the doors and the rear gate but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open.
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6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound one time, the turn signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds) to inform you that the system
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has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Al- ways make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.
Disarming the system Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driv- er’s door will unlock, an electronic chirp will sound two times, the turn signal lights will flash two times and the indicator light will go off.
To unlock all other doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time. T Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system with- out using the transmitter.
To disarm the system: 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.
Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmit- ter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds. The security system status indicator light will continue to flash two times per sec- ond indicating that the system is in the valet mode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing. NOTE If the remote transmitter is used to lock or unlock the doors while the valet mode is selected, the turn signal lights do not flash but an electronic chirp is emitted.
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Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically ac- complished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. T To enter the passive mode
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1. Remove the side sill cover on the driver’s side.
1)Open the driver’s door. 2)Remove the two clips fastening the front portion of the cover with a screwdriver. 3)Remove the side sill cover by pulling it up.
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1) Connector for SRS airbag system (yellow) 2) White (1P)
2. Connect the white (1 pole) connector. 3. Turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position. 4. Install the side sill cover.
To place the system in active arming mode (remote re- quired for activation), disconnect the white connector.
low insulation and/or tape. Doing so could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the SRS airbag system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.
T Arming the system 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
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1) ON 2) LOCK
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2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” posi- tion and remove the key from the ignition switch.
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3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the in- side door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.
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In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4
above or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.T Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button on the transmitter. V Tripped sensor identification If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights flash four times when you disarm the sys- tem, this indicates that the alarm was triggered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indicates what sensor caused the alarm condition.
To enter identification mode: 1. Open the driver’s door and leave it open. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two (“LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK” → “ON” → times. “LOCK”) 3. The indicator light will start flashing.
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The indicator light provides the following indications. Flashing one time: Any door or the rear gate has been opened. Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the sys- tem’s unit has been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person. Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on or the battery has been disconnected. NOTE The battery must be reconnected before the indi- cator light will flash.
To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
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Child safety locks
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled. When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out.
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Windows
Power windows
To avoid serious personal injury, you must ob- serve the following warnings: y When operating the power windows, be ex- tremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms or head from being caught in the window. y Always lock the passengers’ windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. y Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window.
The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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T Driver’s side switches
V Operating the driver’s window
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1) Lock switch 2) For driver’s window (with one-touch auto down fea-
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3) For front passenger’s window 4) For rear left window 5) For rear right window
All door windows can be controlled by the power win- dow switch cluster at the driver side door.
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1) Open 2) Automatically open 3) Close
To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without hold- ing the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window half- way, pull the switch up lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held. V Operating the passengers’ windows
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To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropri- ate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position.
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V Locking the passengers’ windows
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. T Passengers’ side switches To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.
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cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’switches.
Rear gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either the keyless entry system or the power door locking switches. Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re- mote keyless entry system (if equipped)” sections in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up.
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closed while driving.
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
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To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the inside handle as shown in the illustration.
y Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the inside handle. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the inside handle from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured. y To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
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1) Open/close switch 2) Open 3) Close
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To open the moonroof Push and quickly release the rear part of the switch to open the moonroof. The sun shade also will be opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 20 in. (50 cm) away from the fully
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closed position. Push the switch again to open the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, simply push the opposite side of the switch.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre- vent water drops from falling into the passenger com- partment.
To close the moonroof Push and quickly release the front part of the switch to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a posi- tion 8 in. (20 cm) away from the fully closed position. Push the switch again to close the moonroof com- pletely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, simply push the opposite side of the switch.
Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped be- tween its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back by 6 in. (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moon- roof even when there is nothing trapped.
NOTE y For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. y Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to generate at high speeds. If such a condition has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 20 in. (50
cm). y If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the moon- roof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case of emergency”.Keys and doors
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The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
To avoid serious personal injury, you must ob- serve the following warnings: y Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. y Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects
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will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. y Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof. y Never try to check the anti-entrapment func- tion by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.
y Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. y Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
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In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency .................................................... Flat tires ........................................................ Changing a flat tire ......................................... Jump starting ............................................... How to jump start ........................................... Engine overheating ......................................
If steam is coming from the engine compartment ................................................... If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ................................................... Towing .......................................................... Towing and tie-down hooks .......................... Using a flat-bed truck ..................................... Towing with all wheels on the ground ..........
Rear gate — if the rear gate cannot be unlocked ....................................................... Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed ............................................................ Maintenance tools ........................................ Jack and jack handle ......................................
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If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.
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The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated regard- less of the ignition switch position. Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the switch again.
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Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake sud- denly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually re- ducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.
Changing a flat tire
1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic trans- mission vehicle in the “P” (Park) position. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have ev- eryone get out of the vehicle.
y Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface. The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe accident. y Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never get under the ve- hicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack. y Always turn the engine off before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe acci- dent.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire di- agonally opposite the flat tire.
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1) Jack 2) Jack handle 3) Spare tire
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5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench. The spare tire is stored under the floor of the cargo ar- ea.
To remove the spare tire: Open the lid and hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. Remove the storage bucket. Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take spare tire out.
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The jack is stored under the left side of the cargo floor.
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To take out the jack: First raise the cargo tie-down hook on the rear-left side of the cargo area and pull the tab to open the lid, turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen it, then re- move the jack.
To take out the jack handle: Open the rear-left and center lids in the cargo area by pulling their tabs.
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6. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
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7. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear
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jack-up point closest to the flat tire. Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engag- es firmly into the jack-up point.
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8. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 9. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
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surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 11.Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
12.Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
13.Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tight- ening order in the illustration. The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft-lb (80
to 100 N-m, 8 to 10 kg-m). This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automo- tive service facility.9-8
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14.Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment. Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly. Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their stor-
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Jump starting
In case of emergency
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Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collisions, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.
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y Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or the vehicle. If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the exposed area with water immediately. Get med- ical help if the fluid has entered your eyes. If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, imme- diately drink a large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medical help. Keep everyone including children away from the battery. y The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting. y Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen. It could cause the battery to burst or explode. y Whenever working on or around a battery, al- ways wear suitable eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings, bands or other metal jewelry. y Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have loose or missing insulation.
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Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con- dition are available. y A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to another battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables. Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you are unsure about the proper procedure for jump start- ing, consult a competent mechanic.
How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories. 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
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1) Booster battery 2) Engine lifting bracket
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the other end of
1)Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the dis- charged battery. 2)Connect the jumper cable to the positive (+) ter- minal of the booster battery. 3)Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery. 4)Connect the other end of the ca- ble to the engine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal.
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5. Start the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the en- gine of the vehicle that has the dis- charged battery. 6. When finished, carefully discon- nect the cables in exactly the reverse order.
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Engine overheating
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the cool- ant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
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1. Keep the engine running at idling speed. 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compart- ment.
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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, immediately turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the engine. If zone, turn the engine off. 4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant level in the reserve tank. If the coolant level is below the “LOW” mark, add cool- ant up to the “FULL” mark. 5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add cool- ant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
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If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from the ra- diator. After the pressure has been fully released, re- move the cap by pressing down and turning it.
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Towing
terioration of the center differential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen- cy (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
Front towing hook:
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Rear towing hook:
Tie-down hooks:
1) Tie-down hooks 2) Towing and tie-down hooks
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Do not apply excessive lateral load to the tow- ing hooks.
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y Use only specified towing hooks and tie- down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other body parts for towing or tie-down purpos- es. y Never use the tie-down hook on the under- side of the vehicle closest to the muffler for towing purposes.
Using a flat-bed truck
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following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for au- tomatic transmission vehicles or “1st” for manual transmission vehicles. 2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each of safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the
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1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary.
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2. Release the parking brake and put the transmis- sion in neutral. 3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the vehicle is being towed. 4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent dam- age to the vehicle.
y For vehicles with automatic transmission, the traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and distances, transport your vehicle on a flat- bed truck.
y Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is being towed be- cause the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked. y Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the engine is not running. Because the engine is turned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel.
y If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. y Do not run the engine while being towed in this method. Transmission damage could re- sult if the vehicle is towed with the engine run- ning.
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Rear gate — if the rear gate cannot be unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the re- mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in- side the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim.
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2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel. 3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside the trim upward. 4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle.
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Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the sunroof manually.
1. Remove the plug on the roof trim located to the rear of the moonroof by inserting the end of the regular scredriver between the roof and plug and prying it off.
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2. Insert a hex-headed wrench in the end of the motor shaft. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclock- wise. Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer.
Maintenance tools
Jack and jack handle
In case of emergency
Your vehicle is equipped with the following mainte- nance tools:
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Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench
The jack is stored under the left side of the cargo floor.
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The jack handle is stowed under the rear-left and cen- ter lids in the cargo area.
For how to use the jack, refer to the “Flat tires” section.
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Ignition switch ............................................. LOCK ................................................................ ACC .................................................................. ON ..................................................................... START .............................................................. Key reminder chime ........................................ Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ...... Hazard warning flasher ............................... Meters and gauges ...................................... Speedometer ................................................... Odometer/Trip meter ...................................... Tachometer ...................................................... Fuel gauge ....................................................... Temperature gauge ......................................... Ambient temperature gauge .......................... Warning and indicator lights ...................... Seatbelt warning light and chime .................. SRS airbag system warning light .................. CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. Charge warning light ...................................... Oil pressure warning light .............................. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) .............................................. ABS warning light ........................................... Brake system warning light ........................... Door open warning lights ............................... Low fuel warning light .................................... Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) .............................................. Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) ...........
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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch
T Automatic transmission vehicles
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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi- tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.
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The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selector lever is in the “P” position. T Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in while turning it.
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Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to
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steer.
ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ciga- rette lighter, etc.) can be used.
ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.
START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” position.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.
Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door
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opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig- nition switch.
Key interlock release (AT vehicles
only)
If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position even when the selector lever is in the “P” position: 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screwdriver.
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3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key inter- lock release lever. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im- mediately to have the key interlock system repaired.
Hazard warning flasher
Meters and gauges
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Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
Odometer/Trip meter
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1) Trip meter 2) Odometer
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position.
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The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other driv- ers when you have to park your vehicle under emer- gency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz- ard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.
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T Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. T Double trip meter
A trip meter
B trip meter
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
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1) A trip meter 2) B trip meter
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the function alter- nately.
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To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.
NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range,
fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. NOTE
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Fuel gauge
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1) Low fuel warning light
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ig- nition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
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You will see the “FUEL DOOR ” sign near the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. T Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [about 2.3 U.S. gal. (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp. gal.]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 U.S. gal. (15 liters, 3.3 Imp. gal.).
Temperature gauge
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
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1) Normal operating range
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.
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Ambient temperature gauge
Warning and indicator lights
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The ambient temperature gauge shows the ambient temperature in a range from –22° F to 122° F (–30° C to 50° C). The gauge can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: y When there is too much sun. y During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow- ing a shutdown. y When the actual ambient temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indica- tor lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
Seatbelt warning light and chime When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light will come on and the remind- er chime will sound for about six seconds to remind the
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driver to fasten the seatbelt. The seatbelt warning light remains on for about six seconds and turns off automatically after six seconds. The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off by bucking the driver’s side seatbelt or turn off automatically after six seconds.
SRS airbag system warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for about six seconds and go out. This shows the SRS air- bag and SRS side airbag (if equipped) and seatbelt pretensioners are in normal operation. If this light comes on while driving or remains illuminat- ed even after a period of about 6 seconds from when the ignition has been turned on, it may indicate that the SRS airbag system or SRS side airbag system (if equipped) or seatbelt pretensioner system is not work- ing properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
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CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or po- tential problem somewhere in the emission control system. T If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indica- tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill- er cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK EN- GINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer im- mediately. T If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should do the following: y Reduce vehicle speed. y Avoid hard acceleration. y Avoid steep uphill grades. y Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. y Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking
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and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is run- ning, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er immediately.
Oil pressure warning light If this light comes on when the engine is run- ning, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev- el is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
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Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious en- gine damage.
AT OIL TEMPerature warning
light (for AT vehicles)
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem- perature is too hot.
If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic. T Automatic transmission control system warn-
ing
If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi- cate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.
(U.S.) ABS warning light (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition
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switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.
If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally. y The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. y The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). y The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.
With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For
further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to “Brake system warning light”. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown below, the ABS system may be considered normal. y The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. y The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h). y The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.
When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery volt- age and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.
Brake system warning light
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y Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys-
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tem may not be working properly. If the light re- mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. y If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
This light has the following three functions: T Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released. T Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid res- ervoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the near- est safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the flu-
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id level is below the “MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair. T Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) sys-
tem warning (for vehicles with EBD)
The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfanction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it comes on together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be faulty if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simulta-
