2010 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

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Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3 Consumption indicator ............................................ 3-32 Economy hints......................................................... 8-2 Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5 Gauge ............................................................ 3-9, 3-15 Requirements .......................................................... 7-3 Index 14-5 Fuses ..................................................................... 11-46 Main fuse ............................................................ 11-48 Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)............................... 8-13 Glove box................................................................... 6-5 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-13 Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2 Head restraint adjustment Front seat............................................................... 1-4 Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8 Headlight Beam leveler.......................................................... 3-38 Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-48 Control switch ........................................................ 3-35 Flasher.................................................................. 3-36 Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30 Heater operation (manual climate control system)............ 4-5 High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-30 High mount stop light ................................................ 11-56 High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-36 Hill start assist (MT vehicles) ............................. 7-45, 11-31 To activate/deactivate.............................................. 7-45 Hill start assist OFF indicator light ........................ 3-26, 7-47 Hill start assist warning light................................. 3-25, 7-47 Hook Cargo tie-down....................................................... 6-13 Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-11 14-6 Index Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-14 Horn......................................................................... 3-48 Hose and connections ............................................... 11-13 Ignition switch.............................................................. 3-3 Light....................................................................... 3-5 Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-37 Immobilizer.................................................................. 2-2 Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-3, 3-28 Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-20 Cruise control ................................................ 3-30, 7-51 Cruise control set........................................... 3-30, 7-51 Front fog light ........................................................ 3-30 Headlight .............................................................. 3-30 High beam ............................................................ 3-30 Hill start assist OFF........................................ 3-26, 7-47 Immobilizer...................................................... 2-3, 3-28 REV ..................................................................... 3-31 Security .......................................................... 2-3, 3-28 Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-29 Shift-up................................................................. 3-29 SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-29 SPORT mode........................................................ 3-29 Traction control OFF....................................... 3-27, 7-38 Turn signal ............................................................ 3-30 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ........................ 3-27, 7-38 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-26, 7-37 Information display ..................................................... 3-32 Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-42 Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2 Internal trunk lid release handle.................................... 2-22 Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5 Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6 Jump starting ............................................................. 9-11 Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2 Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5 Replacement........................................................... 2-4 Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7 Leather seat materials................................................. 10-5 License plate light..................................................... 11-54 Light Back-up (4-door) .................................................. 11-51 Back-up (5-door) .................................................. 11-53 Brake/Tail and rear side marker (4-door).................. 11-51 Cargo area ............................................................. 6-2 Control switch ........................................................ 3-35 Dome..................................................................... 6-2 Front fog ..................................................... 3-38, 11-51 High mount stop................................................... 11-56 Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5 License plate ....................................................... 11-54 Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-54 Rear combination ................................................. 11-51 Trunk................................................................... 11-55 Turn signal ................................................... 3-37, 11-51 Limited slip differential (LSD) ....................................... 7-31 Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12 Low fuel warning light................................... 3-9, 3-15, 3-25 Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-22 Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-31 LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-31 Main fuse................................................................. 11-48 Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3 Schedule .............................................................. 11-3 Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-20 Tools ...................................................................... 9-4 Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light) ..................................... 3-19 Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3 Transmission oil.................................................... 11-20 Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-17 Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-15 Map light........................................................... 6-3, 11-54 Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-12 Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-45 Mirrors...................................................................... 3-42 Moonroof .......................................................... 2-26, 9-19 New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2 Index 14-7 Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-7, 3-13 Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6 Oil filter ................................................................... 11-10 Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-9 Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23 Manual transmission ............................................. 11-20 Rear differential gear ............................................ 11-24 Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-21 Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-45 Mirrors .......................................................... 3-44, 3-45 Temperature indicator.............................................. 3-33 Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13 Parking Brake.................................................................... 7-43 Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-32 Tips ...................................................................... 7-44 Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4 Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-3 Power Door locking switch.................................................. 2-6 Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-44 Steering ................................................................ 7-31 Steering fluid........................................................ 11-26 14-8 Index Windows............................................................... 2-20 Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-61 Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-9 Rear Combination lights................................................. 11-51 Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24 Gate............................................................. 2-24, 9-18 Turn signal light .................................................... 11-51 Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-31 Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-22 Rear seat.................................................................... 1-7 Folding down........................................................... 1-9 Rear window Defogger............................................................... 3-45 Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-41 Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-43 Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23 Brake fluid............................................................ 11-28 Clutch fluid........................................................... 11-29 Engine oil................................................... 11-12, 11-13 Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-24 Manual transmission oil ......................................... 11-21 Power steering fluid............................................... 11-27 Rear differential gear oil......................................... 11-25 Spark plugs.......................................................... 11-19 Refueling .................................................................... 7-5 Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11 Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7 Replacement Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-31 Wiper blades........................................................ 11-41 Replacing Air cleaner element............................................... 11-17 Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-14 Battery (remote keyless entry system)....................... 2-10 Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11 Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-48 Back-up light (4-door)............................................ 11-51 Back-up light (5-door)............................................ 11-53 Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (4-door)........... 11-51 Cargo area light ................................................... 11-55 Dome light........................................................... 11-55 Front fog light....................................................... 11-51 Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-51 Headlight............................................................. 11-48 High mount stop light ............................................ 11-56 License plate light................................................. 11-54 Map light ............................................................. 11-54 Rear combination light .......................................... 11-51 Trunk light ........................................................... 11-55 REV indicator light and buzzer ..................................... 3-10 Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11 Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-14 Safety Precautions when driving............................................. 4 Symbol...................................................................... 2 Warnings ................................................................... 2 Seat Fabric................................................................... 10-5 Front ...................................................................... 1-2 Heater .................................................................... 1-5 Rear....................................................................... 1-7 Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-11 Fastening.............................................................. 1-14 Maintenance.......................................................... 1-20 Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-21 Safety tips............................................................. 1-11 Warning light and chime ................................. 1-12, 3-16 Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-14 ID plate................................................................... 2-3 Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-2 Indicator light................................................... 2-3, 3-28 Shock sensors....................................................... 2-19 Select lever ............................................................... 7-24 Position indicator ................................................... 3-29 Shift lock function....................................................... 7-25 Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-29 Shock sensors........................................................... 2-19 Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-11 SI-DRIVE mode ......................................................... 7-29 Snow tires........................................................ 8-10, 11-33 Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9 Sounding a panic alarm ................................................ 2-9 Spark plugs.............................................................. 11-19 Specifications ............................................................ 12-2 Speedometer....................................................... 3-7, 3-13 Index 14-9 SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-28 SPORT mode indicator light......................................... 3-29 SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-53 Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-41 Side airbag ............................................................ 1-53 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-37 SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-59 Servicing ............................................................... 1-61 Warning light.......................................................... 3-18 Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9 State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7 Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-31 Tilt ........................................................................ 3-47 Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-47 Stopping the engine.................................................... 7-11 Storage compartment................................................... 6-4 Sun shade................................................................. 2-27 Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4 Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-37 Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5 Tachometer......................................................... 3-9, 3-14 Temperature gauge..................................................... 3-10 Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-21 Coolant ................................................................. 3-20 Rear differential oil.................................................. 3-22 14-10 Index Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2 Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-31, 1-34 Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14 Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-47 Tire ................................................................. 11-33, 12-5 Chains.................................................................. 8-11 Inspection ............................................................ 11-34 Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-35 Replacement ........................................................ 11-38 Rotation............................................................... 11-38 Types .................................................................. 11-33 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..... 7-42, 9-10, 11-33 Warning light ......................................................... 3-22 Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-33 Tools .......................................................................... 9-4 Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-31, 1-34 Towing...................................................................... 9-13 All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17 Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17 Hooks................................................................... 9-14 Trailer Towing.................................................................. 8-15 Trip meter ........................................................... 3-7, 3-13 Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-22 Release handle ..................................................... 2-22 Trunk light................................................................ 11-55 Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-30 Lever.................................................................... 3-37 Under-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-14 Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17 Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4 Vehicle Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12 Identification ........................................................ 12-13 Symbols .................................................................... 3 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-27, 7-38 OFF switch ............................................................ 7-41 Operation indicator light................................... 3-26, 7-37 System.................................................................. 7-36 Warning light.................................................. 3-27, 7-38 Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2 Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-16 Warning light ABS.............................................................. 3-24, 7-33 All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-26 AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-21 Brake system......................................................... 3-24 Charge.................................................................. 3-21 CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-19 Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-20 Door open ............................................................. 3-26 Driver’s Control Center Differential............................ 7-19 Hill start assist ............................................... 3-25, 7-47 Index 14-11 Low fuel.................................................. 3-9, 3-15, 3-25 Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-22 Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-21 Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-22 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-12, 3-16 SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-18 Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-27, 7-38 Warranties ..................................................................... 1 Washing ................................................................... 10-2 Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3 Wear indicators......................................................... 11-37 Wheel Alignment.............................................................. 12-5 Aluminum............................................................. 11-39 Balance ............................................................... 11-37 Replacement ........................................................ 11-39 Windows................................................................... 2-20 Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-40 Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-40 Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42 Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-45 Winter Driving.................................................................... 8-8 Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-33 Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-39 Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-45 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 13 12 11 10 000134 GAS STATION REFERENCE & Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! Turbo models except WRX STI Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. ! WRX STI The engine is designed to operate at maximum performance using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. If 93 AKI fuel is not readily available in your area, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI may be used with no detriment to engine durability or driveability. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine performance while using 91 AKI fuel. Use of 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty coverage. & Cold tire pressure: Tire size P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V & Fuel octane rating: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel octane rating” F7-3. & Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil: Use only the following oils. . ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) . or API classification SM with the words “ENERGY CON- SERVING” For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to the following sections. . “Recommended grade and viscosity” F11-12 . “Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions” F11-13 & Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) Wheel size Pressure Front Rear Temporary spare tire Size 16 6 61/2 JJ 17 6 7 JJ 225/45R17 235/45R17 17 6 8 JJ 245/40R18 18 6 81/2 J 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) T125/70 D17 T135/70 D17 Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualMSA5M1013AA1980BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 2010A2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualFUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualMSA5M1013AA1980BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 2010A2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualFUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPANForeword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. *C Copyright 2009 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI & Models with HID headlights CAUTION High Intensity Discharge (HID) head- lights contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis- posal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID head- lights as hazardous waste. & Models without HID head- lights CAUTION This vehicle does not contain mer- cury devices or parts. Warranties & Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty . Emission Control Systems Warranty . Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully. & Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully. is composed of How to use this Owner’s Manual & Using your Owner’s Manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau- tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the opera- tion of indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. instrument panel – CONTINUED – 2 Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and ex- plains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimen- sions and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report- ing safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. find a number of WARNINGs, & Safety warnings You will CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to poten- tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual care- fully in order to gain a better understand- ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored. NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle. & Safety symbol You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F22. Mark Name WARNING CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passengers’ windows lock and unlock Fuel Front fog lights Hazard warning flasher Engine hood Trunk lid (4-door) Mark Name Mark Name Seat heater Child restraint top tether an- chorages Child restraint lower an- chorages Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumi- nation Headlights Turn signal Horn Illumination brightness Windshield wiper deicer Fan speed Wiper intermittent Instrument panel outlets Windshield wiper and washer Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe) Rear window wiper Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Foot outlets Windshield defroster and foot outlets Rear window washer Windshield defroster Lights Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger/Wind- shield wiper deicer – CONTINUED – 4 Mark Name Air recirculation Engine oil Washer Door lock (transmitter) Door unlock (transmitter) Trunk lid (4-door) or rear gate (5-door) (transmitter) . The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-37. Safety precautions when driving & Seatbelt and SRS airbag WARNING . All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent. . To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seat- belts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag. & Child safety WARNING . Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passen- ger and objects inside the vehi- cle. . While riding in the vehicle, in- fants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. . Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill chil- dren, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. . NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. . Always turn the child safety locks to the “LOCK” position when children sit in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-19. . Always lock the passenger’s win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Re- fer to “Windows” F2-20. . Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. . Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. On hot or sunny days, the tem- perature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat- related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small children. . When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11. . For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-24. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to – CONTINUED – 6 “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-37. & Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) WARNING . Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan- gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. . Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter- ing the vehicle. . Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. . Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the venti- lation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. . Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system al- ways works properly. . If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. & Drinking and driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction time and impairs your perception, judg- ment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive. Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- hol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up comple- tely before getting behind the wheel. & Drugs and driving & Driving when tired or sleepy WARNING WARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident. If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs. When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction time will be delayed and your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other per- sons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase. Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others. & Modification of your vehicle CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties. & Car phone/cell phone and driving CAUTION Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving. & Driving vehicles equipped with navigation system WARNING Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system while driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you – CONTINUED – 8 wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place. first & Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Re- strain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. if necessary, adjust & Tire pressures Check and, the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. For detailed information, refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-33. WARNING Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. & California proposition 65 warning WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its consti- tuents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 10 11 12 13 14 10 Illustrated index & Exterior 1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-35) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-48) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-40) 5) Moonroof (page 2-26) 6) Door locks (page 2-4) 7) 8) 9) Snow tires (page 8-10) 10) Front fog light switch (page 3-38) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) 12) Towing hook (page 9-14) Tire pressure (page 11-35) Flat tires (page 9-6) 11 1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-45) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) 2) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-19) Tie-down hook (page 9-14) 4) 5) Trunk lid (page 2-22) 6) Rear gate (page 2-24) 7) Towing hook (page 9-14) – CONTINUED – 12 & Interior ! Passenger compartment area 1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-31) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-11) 3) Parking brake lever (page 7-43) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-7) 13 1) Center console (page 6-5) 2) Cup holder (page 6-5) 3) 4) Glove box (page 6-5) Front power supply socket (page 6-8) – CONTINUED – 14 & Instrument panel 1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-44) 3) Illumination brightness control (page 3-37) Light control switch (page 3-35) 4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-38) 5) 6) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-12) 7) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) 8) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) 9) Audio (page 5-1) 10) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15/page 7-17)/ Select lever (AT) (page 7-23) 11) Climate control (page 4-1) 12) Cruise control (page 7-47) 13) Horn (page 3-48) 14) SRS airbag (page 1-37) 15) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-47) 16) Audio control buttons (page 5-26) 17) Fuse box (page 11-46) 18) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-41)/Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch (page 7-40) 19) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5) 20) Power windows (page 2-20) & Light control and wiper control levers/switches 15 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-40) 2) Mist (page 3-41) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-41) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-41) 5) Wiper intermittent (page 3-40) time control switch 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) 7) Light control switch (page 3-35) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-38) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-35) 10) Headlight change (page 3-36) flasher High/Low beam 11) Turn signal (page 3-37) – CONTINUED – 16 & Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. models (WRX STI) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9) 1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) ! U.S.-spec. models (turbo models except WRX STI) 17 Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9) 1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 7) – CONTINUED – 18 ! U.S.-spec. models (non-turbo models) Tachometer (page 3-14) 1) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) 6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) 7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20) ! Except U.S.-spec. models (WRX STI) 19 Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9) 1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) – CONTINUED – 20 ! Except U.S.-spec. models (turbo models except WRX STI) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9) 1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 7) ! Except U.S.-spec. models (non-turbo models) 21 Tachometer (page 3-14) 1) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) 5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) 6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) 7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20) – CONTINUED – 22 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Mark Name Page Seatbelt warning light 3-16 Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi- cator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in- dicator CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp Coolant temperature low indicator light (non-turbo models)/ Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models) 3-16 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-20 Charge warning light 3-21 Oil pressure warning light 3-21 AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX STI) Page 3-21 3-22 ABS warning light 3-24 Brake system warning light Door open warning light AWD warning light (AT models) Hill start assist warn- ing light (if equipped)/ Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi- cator light (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) 3-24 3-26 3-26 3-25 3-26 3-27 Mark Name Turn signal indicator lights High beam indicator light Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Security indicator light Headlight indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indica- tor light Cruise control set in- dicator light Page 3-30 3-30 3-30 2-3, 3-28 3-30 3-30 3-30 Low fuel warning light 3-25 Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) SPORT mode indica- tor light (AT models) Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) 3-22 3-29 3-29 Mark Name Driver’s control center differential auto indi- cator light (WRX STI) Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) REV indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [+] mode indica- tor light (WRX STI) Auto [−] mode indica- tor light (WRX STI) Sport (S) mode indi- cator light (WRX STI) Intelligent mode indi- cator light (WRX STI) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-30 3-31 3-31 3-30 3-31 3-29 3-29 3-29 23 – CONTINUED – 24 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. Item Alarm system Remote keyless entry system Function Alarm system Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) Impact sensor operation (only models with shock sensors (dealer option)) Passive arming Dome light and map lights illumination (models with moonroof) Dome light illumination (models without moonroof) Hazard warning flasher Audible signal Key lock-in prevention Horn chirp confirmation Key lock-in prevention Remote engine start system (dealer option) Defogger and deicer system for models with the automatic climate control system Dome light Map light for models with a moonroof Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer Possible settings Operation/Non-operation Operation 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds Default setting Operation/Non-operation Non-operation Operation/Non-operation Non-operation ON/OFF OFF Operation/Non-operation Operation Operation/Non-operation Operation Operation/Non-operation Operation ON/OFF ON Page 2-14 2-16 2-19 2-17 2-14 2-7 2-10 2-7 7-13 Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation Operation for 15 minutes 3-45 OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long Operation/Non-operation Operation 6-2 2-5 Item Seatbelt warning Function Sounds a chime while driving Possible settings Operation/Non-operation Operation Default setting Page 1-12 25 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Front seats........................................................... Forward and backward adjustment ...................... Reclining the seatback ........................................ Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) ..... Head restraint adjustment (if equipped)................ Active head restraint (if equipped) ....................... Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... Type A seat heater .............................................. Type B seat heater .............................................. Rear seats............................................................ Armrest (if equipped)........................................... Head restraint adjustment.................................... Folding down the rear seatback........................... 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 1-9 Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-11 Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-11 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-12 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-12 Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-12 Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-14 Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-20 Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21 System monitors ................................................ 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags System servicing ............................................... Precautions against vehicle modification............ Child restraint systems ..................................... Where to place a child restraint system.............. Choosing a child restraint system ...................... Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ........................................................... Installing a booster seat..................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. Top tether anchorages ....................................... *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)................................................ Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers........................... SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. SRS airbag system monitors.............................. SRS airbag system servicing ............................. Precautions against vehicle modification............ 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-30 1-31 1-34 1-37 1-37 1-41 1-53 1-59 1-61 1-61 1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats WARNING . Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. . Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism. . Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright posi- tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. . The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. WARNING Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to “Child restraint sys- tems” F1-24. & Forward and backward ad- justment & Reclining the seatback Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3 Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place. Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. While operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually. WARNING To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. – CONTINUED – 1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seat cushion height adjust- ment (driver’s seat) & Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) 1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, rises. the seat The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. the center of 1) Head restraint 2) Release button Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. the head restraint To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re- straints to protect vehicle occu- pants. . All occupants, including the dri- ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini- mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. tion on the seat. . If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an

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