2006 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

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(cid:132) Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board

The cargo area cover and rear gate board can be stowed in under the cargo floor.

1. Remove the top of the rear gate board from the groove in the rear gate panel.

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1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.

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2. Hold both sides of the bottom edge of

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board in the cargo area end.

(cid:132) To install the rear gate board

(cid:132) To install the cover housing

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2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the rear edge of the roof. 3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid.

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To install the cover housing, insert both ends of the cover housing into the retain- ers.

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Insert (tipped at an angle) the hooks on the rear gate board into the holes in the rear gate panel.

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4. Stow the cover housing and rear gate

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Rotate the rear gate board toward you un-

til its top touches the rear gate panel.

Stowage boxes (Station wag- on)

Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)

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Fit the top of the rear gate board into the groove in the rear gate panel.

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A stowage box is located on each side of the cargo area. You can access each one by pushing up and pulling the knob on the lid.

The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light car- go. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44
lbs (20 kg) per hook.

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The cargo area is equipped with four tie- down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a luggage net or ropes. When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the stor- – CONTINUED –

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ing recesses.

Under-floor storage compart- ment The subfloor storage compartment is lo- cated under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the sub- floor storage in the trunk or cargo area.

(cid:121) Always keep the lid of the sub- floor storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident.

(cid:121) Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the subfloor storage com- partment.

(cid:84) Sedan

(cid:84) Station wagon

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Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.

HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped)

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1) HomeLink® buttons 2) Indicator light 3) Hand-held transmitter*

* Not part of your vehicle’s keyless entry system but of a HomeLink®-compatible device.

The HomeLink® Wireless Control Sys- tem, located on the driver’s sun visor, is a handy way to operate, from inside of your vehicle, up to three remote-controlled in- door and outdoor devices, such as garage door openers, entrance gates, door locks, home lighting, and security systems. There are three HomeLink® buttons on the sun visor, each of which you can pro-

gram for operation of one desired device. For details on the device types which can be operated by this system, consult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. Note the following about this system: If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Wireless Control System, it complies with Part 15 of the Federal Com- munication Commission Rules in the U.S. and the RSS-210 of Industry Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must ac- cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. Changes and modifications to this system by anyone other than an authorized ser- vice facility could void authorization to use this equipment. HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Con- trols, Inc.

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(cid:121) When

programming

the HomeLink® Wireless Control Sys- tem, you may be operating a ga- rage door opener or other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the garage door opener or other device to prevent potential harm or dam- age.

(cid:121) Do not use the HomeLink® Wire- less Control System with any ga- rage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by applicable safety standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and re- verse, does not meet these safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features in- creases risk of serious injury or death. For more information, con- sult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800- 355-3515.

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When programming the HomeLink® Wireless Control System to operate a garage door opener or an entrance gate, unplug the device’s motor from the outlet during programming to prevent motor burnout. NOTE (cid:121) After programming your HomeLink® Wireless Control System for the de- sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming or device testing in the event of a prob- lem. (cid:121) It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand-held transmit- ter of a device to ensure correct pro- gramming.

(cid:132) Garage door opener pro-

gramming in the U.S.A.

NOTE When programming the HomeLink® Wireless Control System for a garage door opener, it is suggested that you park the vehicle outside the garage. 1. Unplug the motor of the garage door opener from the outlet.

the

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2. Press and hold two outside HomeLink® buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Re- lease both buttons. NOTE If any of the HomeLink® buttons are al- ready programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the mem- ory of all the three buttons. 3. Hold the end of the garage door open- er’s hand-held transmitter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from the HomeLink® buttons on the driver’s sun vi- sor, keeping the indicator light in view.

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4. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand-held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. 5. Hold down both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light flashes, first slowly then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. (The rapidly flashing light indi- cates successful programming of the new frequency signal.) 6. Press and hold the programmed button and check the HomeLink® indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, your garage door should activate and the programming is completed. If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then stays on continuously,

your garage door opener may be protect- ed by a rolling code feature. In this case you need to perform the additional steps for “Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A.” de- scribed in the following. NOTE Rolling-code-protected garage door openers are manufactured after 1996. See the instruction manual of your ga- rage opener for confirmation. 7. Reconnect the motor of your garage door opener to the outlet. 8. Test your garage door opener by pressing the programmed HomeLink® button.

(cid:132) Programming rolling-code-

protected garage door open- ers in the U.S.A.

If your garage door opener has a rolling code feature, program the HomeLink® Wireless Control System for it by following steps 1 through 5 in the “Programming ga- rage door openers in the U.S.A.” section above and then continuing with the follow- ing steps. NOTE The assistance of a second person

may make the programming quicker and easier.

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1. Locate the training button on the ga- rage door opener motor head unit. The ex- act location and color of the button may vary by brand of garage door opener. If it is difficult to locate the training button, re- fer to your garage door opener’s instruc- tion manual.

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1) Training button

2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit (which acti- vates the “training light” on the unit). Pro- ceed to step 3 within 30 seconds. 3. Inside the vehicle, firmly press and re- lease the HomeLink® button that was pro- grammed in the section above. Press and release the button a second time to com- plete the programming procedure. NOTE Some garage door openers may re- quire you to do the above procedure a third time to complete the program- ming. 4. The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink® Wireless Con-

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trol System and your garage door opener should activate when the HomeLink® but- ton is pressed.

(cid:132) Programming for entrance

gates and garage door open- ers in Canada

1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate or garage door opener from the outlet.

ory of all three buttons. 3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/ga- rage door opener’s hand-held transmitter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from the HomeLink® buttons on the driver’s sun visor, keeping the indicator light in view.

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2. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. NOTE If any of the HomeLink® buttons are al- ready programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the mem-

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desired

the

and

hold

4. Press HomeLink® button. 5. Press and release (“cycle”) the hand- held transmitter button every two seconds until step 6 is complete. 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, re- lease both buttons. 7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/ga- rage door opener to the outlet. 8. Test your entrance gate/garage door

opener by pressing HomeLink® button.

the programmed

(cid:132) Programming other devices To program other devices such as door locks, home lighting and security systems, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

(cid:132) Operating the HomeLink®

Wireless Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink® Wire- less Control System can be used to re- mote-control the devices to which its but- tons are programmed. To activate a de- vice, simply press the appropriate button. The indicator light illuminates, indicating that the signal is being transmitted.

(cid:132) Reprogramming a single

HomeLink® button

1. Press and hold the HomeLink® button you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release the button until step 4 has been complet- ed. 2. When the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter of the device for which you wish to program the button at 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away

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corresponding HomeLink® button after programming, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515 for assistance.

from the HomeLink® button surface. 3. Press and hold the hand-held transmit- ter button. The HomeLink® indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. 4. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The programming for the previous device is now erased and the new device can be operated by pushing the HomeLink® but- ton.

(cid:132) Erasing HomeLink® button

memory

NOTE (cid:121) Performing this procedure erases the memory of all the preprogrammed buttons simultaneously. The memory of individual buttons cannot be erased. (cid:121) It is recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the memory of all pro- grammed HomeLink® buttons be erased for security purposes. 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (af- ter 20 seconds). 2. Release both buttons.

(cid:132) In case a problem occurs If you cannot activate a device using the

Fuel ...................................................................... Fuel requirements .................................................. Fuel filler lid and cap .............................................. State emission testing (U.S. only) .................... Preparing to drive .............................................. Starting the engine ............................................. Manual transmission vehicle ................................. Automatic transmission vehicle ............................ Stopping the engine ........................................... Manual transmission ......................................... Shifting speeds ....................................................... Driving tips ..............................................................

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7-4
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7-11
Automatic transmission – 4-speed ................... 7-11
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7-13
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Automatic transmission – 5-speed ................... 7-17
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Selector lever .......................................................... Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ Selection of manual mode ..................................... Maximum speeds .................................................... Driving tips .............................................................. SPORT mode ........................................................... Shift lock release ....................................................

Selector lever .......................................................... Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ Selection of manual mode ..................................... Maximum speeds .................................................... Driving tips .............................................................. SPORT mode ........................................................... Shift lock release ....................................................

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Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD)

(if equipped) ..................................................... 7-24
Power steering .................................................... 7-25
Braking ................................................................ 7-25
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-26
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7-27

Braking tips ............................................................. Brake system .......................................................... Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ..............

ABS system self-check .......................................... ABS warning light ...................................................

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system .............................................................. 7-28
Steps to take if EBD system fails .......................... 7-28

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

(if equipped) ..................................................... 7-29
7-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................. 7-32

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped) ..................................................... 7-33
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-35
Cruise control ..................................................... 7-36
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7-39

To set cruise control .............................................. To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. To turn off the cruise control ................................. To change the cruising speed ............................... Cruise control indicator light ................................. Cruise control set indicator light ..........................

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Fuel

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Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel addi- tive may cause engine damage.

(cid:132) Fuel requirements (cid:84) 2.5-liter non-turbo models The 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. (cid:84) 2.5-liter turbo models and 3.0-liter

models

The 2.5-liter turbo engine and 3.0-liter en- gine are designed to operate using premi- um unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- ing of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unlead- ed gasoline is not available, regular un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required (for 2.5-liter turbo models), and recommended (for 3.0-liter models) that you use premium grade un- leaded gasoline. NOTE Be sure to use premium unleaded gas-

oline of 91 AKI or higher for a 2.5-liter turbo engine model. If other gasoline (lower than 91 AKI) is used, knocking, reduced output and poor accelerator response will result. (cid:84) Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane num- bers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Using a gasoline with a lower octane rat- ing can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle some- times knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. (cid:84) Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy. (cid:84) California fuel If your vehicle was certified to California Emission Standards as indicated on the

underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission control sys- tem performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold outside Cali- fornia is permitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. The CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp may also turn on. If this occurs, return to your autho- rized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. (cid:84) MMT Some gasoline contains an octane-en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

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function indicator lamp may turn on. If this happens, to your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter- mined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be cov- ered by your warranty. (cid:84) Gasoline for cleaner air

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels con- taining alcohol may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Your use of gasoline with detergent addi- tives will help prevent deposits from form- ing in your engine and fuel system. This helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continuously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank. Many gasolines are now blended with ma- terials called oxygenates. Use of these fu- els can also help keep the air cleaner. Ox- ygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Me-

thyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your ve- hicle, but should contain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline. If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service station oper- ators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been re- formulated to reduce vehicle emissions. As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following. (cid:121) Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. (cid:121) Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by suffi- cient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to pre- vent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT un-

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der these conditions. (cid:121) If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gaso- line before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer. (cid:121) Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of im- proper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

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(cid:132) Fuel filler lid and cap (cid:84) Refueling

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1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid re- lease lever. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver’s seat.

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2. Open the fuel filler lid.

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(cid:121) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot weather, which may cause in- jury.

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically clicks off. Do not add any more fuel. 5. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening. 6. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. NOTE

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1) Open 2) Close

3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise.

(cid:121) Gasoline vapor is highly flamma- ble. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted ciga- rettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area.

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(cid:121) You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. (cid:121) If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” sec- tion located in chapter 3. (Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause dam- age to the engine.

(cid:121) Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause dam- age to the fuel system.

(cid:121) Make sure that the cap is tight- ened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an acci- dent.

(cid:121) Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limit- ed Warranty.

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(cid:121) Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged.

State emission testing (U.S. only)

Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehi- cle must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer. At- tempting to do so will result in un- controlled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.

Resultant vehicle damage due to im- proper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state in- spection program or its contractors or licensees. At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dyna- mometer. Otherwise, serious transmis- sion damage will result. Some states have started using dyna- mometers in their state inspection pro- grams in order to meet their obligation un-

der federal law to implement stricter vehi- cle emission standards to reduce air pollu- tion from vehicles. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your vehicle’s wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in one place. Depend- ing on the severity of a state’s air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission in- spection test. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emis- sion inspector inserting an analyzer probe into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle for a short period of time. States with more severe air pollution problems are required to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission test. This test simulates actual driving conditions on a dynamometer and permits more accurate measurement of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- cy (EPA) and states using two-wheel dy- namometers in their emission testing pro- grams have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dyna- mometer. There are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle.

vehicle’s computer with the “CHECK EN- GINE” warning light/MIL illuminated. (cid:121) A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readiness monitors “Not Ready” is greater than one. Under this condition, the vehicle operator should be instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the monitors and return for an emission re-inspection. (cid:121) Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their SUBARU Dealer for service.

Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for state emission testing. The EPA has issued regulations for in- specting the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of the state emissions in- spection. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause vehicle emissions to ex- ceed allowable limits. These inspections apply to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks. Over 30
states plus the District of Columbia have implemented the OBD system inspection. (cid:121) The inspection of the OBD system con- sists of a visual operational check of the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/malfunc- tion indicator lamp (MIL) and an examina- tion of the OBD system with an electronic scan tool while the engine is running. (cid:121) A vehicle passes the OBD system in- spection if proper the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illumination is observed, there is no stored diagnostic trouble codes, and the OBD system readiness monitors are complete. (cid:121) A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is not properly operating or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored in

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Preparing to drive You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving. 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed. 2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper infla- tion. 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 4. Check that the hood, trunk (Sedan) and rear gate (Station wagon) are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors. 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts. 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn- ing lights after starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.

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Starting the engine

Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than ten sec- onds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for five to ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before trying again.

(cid:132) Manual transmission vehicle 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories. 3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition and check the operation of the warn- ing and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately af- ter the engine has started.

If the engine does not start, try the follow- ing.

1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait for at least 10 sec- onds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while de- pressing the accelerator pedal slightly (approximately a quarter of the full stroke). Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts. 2)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi- tion and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator ped- al and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. If the engine starts, quickly release the accelerator pedal. 3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi- tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. 4)If the engine still refuses to start, con- tact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up.

(cid:132) Automatic transmission vehi-

cle

If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” position. Do not attempt to place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the “P” posi- tion. 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories. 3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably “P” position). The starter will only operate when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition and check the operation of the warn- ing and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately af- ter the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the follow- ing.

1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait for at least 10 sec-

onds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while de- pressing the accelerator pedal slightly (approximately a quarter of the full stroke). Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts. 2)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi- tion and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator ped- al and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. If the engine starts, quickly release the accelerator pedal. 3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi- tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. 4)If the engine still refuses to start, con- tact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up. While the engine is warming up, make sure that the selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the parking brake is applied.

Stopping the engine

Manual transmission

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Do not stop the engine when the ve- hicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the igni- tion switch, causing the steering wheel to lock. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.

Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral posi- tion. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmis- sion to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving. The manual transmission is a fully syn- chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re- verse-speed transmission.

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speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th

4th to 5th

mph (km/h)

15 (24)

25 (40)

40 (65)

45 (73)

(cid:84) Maximum allowable speeds

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speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. Never exceed the speed limit below for each gear position except for brief accel- eration in an emergency. The tachome- ter’s needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Non-turbo models

The shift pattern is shown on the shift le- ver knob. When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return the shift lever to the neutral position then shift into reverse gear. To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

(cid:132) Shifting speeds (cid:84) Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during nor- mal driving is ensured by shifting up at the

When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Al- lowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to ob- serve this precaution can lead to en- gine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a conse- quence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased. The following table shows the maximum

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

Turbo models

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

mph (km/h) OUTBACK

Except OUTBACK

30 (48)

50 (81)

30 (48)

52 (82)

71 (116)

71 (116)

mph (km/h) OUTBACK

Except OUTBACK

32 (52)

54 (88)

32 (52)

54 (88)

80 (129)

78 (127)

occur in the models with a 2.5-liter turbo engine before the engine warms up.

Never exceed posted speed limits.

(cid:132) Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an up- grade. Either of those actions may cause clutch damage. Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components. When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to la- bor. (cid:121) On steep downgrades, downshift the transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may overheat and not work properly. (cid:121) The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. (cid:121) A slight reduction in output torque may

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Automatic transmission – 4- speed The automatic transmission is electroni- cally controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and a SPORT mode.

Do not shift from the “P” or “N” po- sition into the “D” or “R” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward.

(cid:121) Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is complete- ly stopped. Shifting while the ve- hicle is moving may cause dam- age to the transmission.

(cid:121) Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position when the brake is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat.

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(cid:121) Avoid shifting from one of the for- ward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmission.

(cid:121) When parking the vehicle, first se- curely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector le- ver in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.

NOTE (cid:121) When the engine coolant tempera- ture is still low, your vehicle’s automat- ic transmission will up-shift at higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in or- der to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift tim- ing will automatically shift to the nor- mal timing after the engine has warmed up. (cid:121) Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmis- sion operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data which the on-board computer has col- lected and stored in memory to allow

the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current con- dition of your vehicle. Optimized shift- ing will be restored as the vehicle con- tinues to be driven for a while.

(cid:132) Selector lever

700107

: Shift possible with brake pedal de-

: Shift possible with brake pedal not

pressed

depressed

The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode. (cid:84) P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.

In this position, the transmission is me- chanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. (cid:84) R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the le- ver to the “R” position. (cid:84) N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled en- gine. In this position the wheels and transmis- sion are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission neu- tral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect.

NOTE If the selector lever is in the “N” posi- tion when you stop the engine for park- ing, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “R” and “P” positions. If this happens, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the “P” position.

Do not drive the vehicle with the se- lector lever in the “N” (neutral) posi- tion. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an ac- cident is consequently increased. (cid:84) D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. To use the “SPORT” mode, move the le-

ver from this position into the manual gate. To use the manual mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate then move it toward the “+” and “–” ends. (cid:86) While climbing a grade When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accel- erating again. This prevents repeated up- shifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal is pressed to ac- celerate the vehicle again. (cid:86) While going down a hill When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmis- sion may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear de- pending on how hard you depress the brake pedal, causing engine braking to work. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normal- ly.

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NOTE (cid:121) A 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 50 mph (80
km/h) and a 3rd-to-2nd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h). (cid:121) Automatic downshifts to 3rd or 2nd may occur even when driving on a level road depending on conditions, such as how hard you depress the brake pedal.

(cid:132) Selector lever reverse inhibit-

ing function

This function prevents accidental move- ment of the selector lever to the “R” posi- tion while the vehicle is moving. The function becomes operational when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once operation- al, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” po- sition. When the vehicle speed drops be- low 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is can- celed. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions. When the ignition switch has been turned to the “OFF” position, movement of the se- lector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time peri- od and then becomes impossible. Also, the selector lever cannot be moved to the – CONTINUED –

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“R” position when it has been placed in the “P” position and then placed again in the “N” position. When movement of the se- lector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position has become impossible, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the selector lever to the “P” po- sition. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to move the selector lever to the “P” position at this time. (cid:84) Selector lever release button

screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the “P” position. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

(cid:132) Selection of manual mode

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700109

With the vehicle either moving or station- ary, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “–” end of the manual gate to select manual mode.

700345
If you inadvertently have turned the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position with the selector lever in the “N” position, proceed as follows. By referring to the “Shift lock release” section in this chapter, remove the shift lock release cover. Then, with the

1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift indicator in the ta- chometer come on. The gear position indi- cator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-4th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear- shift is possible. When the upshift indica- tor “ ” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indi- cators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the down- shift indicator goes off.

Gearshifts can be performed using the se- lector lever.

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Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pull- ing the selector lever toward the “–” end of the manual gate. NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. (cid:121) The transmission does not automati- cally shift up in the manual mode. Per- form gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If

the engine speed reaches a predeter- mined level, a fuel-cut function will op- erate. Shift up if this happens. (cid:121) If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible. (cid:121) If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. (cid:121) You can perform a skip-shift (for ex- ample, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the selector lever twice in rapid suc- cession. (cid:121) The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. (cid:121) If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will come on and upshifts to 4th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the en- gine idle until the warning light goes off.

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(cid:132) Maximum speeds

When down shifting, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over- revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travel- ling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased. The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. When down shifting, it is important to con- firm that the current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be selected.

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mph (km/h)

(cid:132) SPORT mode

Position

2.5-liter non-turbo models

34 (55)

64 (103)

99 (160)

Never exceed posted speed limits.

(cid:132) Driving tips (cid:121) On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill (safely and easily) by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. (cid:121) Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position. (cid:121) Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehi- cle with only the transmission. (cid:121) Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead. (cid:121) The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault.

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SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the se- lector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.

700113
When selected, the SPORT mode indica- tor light on the instrument panel will turn on. To deselect SPORT mode, move the se- lector lever to the “D” position or select manual mode. To subsequently reselect SPORT mode, move the selector lever to the “D” position and from there to the manual gate. In this mode, the transmission shifts up at higher vehicle speeds and shifts down more responsively than in normal mode.

(cid:132) Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal de- pressed and the ignition switch in the “ON” position, perform the following steps:

To override the shift lock: 1. Set the parking brake and stop the en- gine. 2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.

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3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

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4. Insert the key into the hole. 5. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the “P” to the “N” position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the en- gine. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the system re- paired.

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Automatic transmission – 5- speed The automatic transmission is electroni- cally controlled and provides 5 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and a SPORT mode.

Do not shift from the “P” or “N” po- sition into the “D” or “R” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward.

(cid:121) Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is complete- ly stopped. Shifting while the ve- hicle is moving may cause dam- age to the transmission.

(cid:121) Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position when the brake is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat.

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(cid:121) Avoid shifting from one of the for- ward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmission.

(cid:121) When parking the vehicle, first se- curely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector le- ver in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.

NOTE (cid:121) When the engine coolant tempera- ture is still low, your vehicle’s automat- ic transmission will up-shift at higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in or- der to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift tim- ing will automatically shift to the nor- mal timing after the engine has warmed up. (cid:121) Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmis- sion operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data which the on-board computer has col- lected and stored in memory to allow

the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current con- dition of your vehicle. Optimized shift- ing will be restored as the vehicle con- tinues to be driven for a while.

(cid:132) Selector lever

700107

: Shift possible with brake pedal de-

: Shift possible with brake pedal not

pressed

depressed

The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode. (cid:84) P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.

In this position, the transmission is me- chanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the “P” po- sition is selected, the engine is con- trolled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. (cid:84) R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the le- ver to the “R” position. (cid:84) N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled en- gine. In this position the wheels and transmis- sion are not locked. In this position, the

transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission neu- tral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the “N” po- sition is selected, the engine is con- trolled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. NOTE If the selector lever is in the “N” posi- tion when you stop the engine for park- ing, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “R” and “P” positions. If this happens, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the “P” position.

Do not drive the vehicle with the se- lector lever in the “N” (neutral) posi- tion. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an ac- cident is consequently increased.

(cid:84) D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 5th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you re- lease the pedal, the transmission will re- turn to the original gear position. To use the SPORT mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate. To use the manual mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate then move it toward the “+” and “–” ends. (cid:86) While climbing a grade When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th or 5th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accel- erating again. This prevents repeated up- shifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on the way

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the accelerator pedal is pressed to ac- celerate the vehicle again. (cid:86) While going down a hill When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmis- sion may downshift to 4th or 3rd gear de- pending on how hard you depress the brake pedal, causing engine braking to work. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normal- ly. NOTE (cid:121) A 5th-to-4th automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 78 mph (126
km/h) and a 4th-to-3rd automatic down- shift will not occur at speeds above 53
mph (86 km/h). (cid:121) Automatic downshifts to 4th or 3rd may occur even when driving on a level road depending on conditions, such as how hard you depress the brake pedal.

(cid:132) Selector lever reverse inhibit-

ing function

This function prevents accidental move- ment of the selector lever to the “R” posi- tion while the vehicle is moving. The function becomes operational when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi-

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mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once operation- al, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” po- sition. When the vehicle speed drops be- low 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is can- celed. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions. When the ignition switch has been turned to the “OFF” position, movement of the se- lector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time peri- od and then becomes impossible. Also, the selector lever cannot be moved to the “R” position when it has been placed in the “P” position and then placed again in the “N” position. When movement of the se- lector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position has become impossible, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the selector lever to the “P” po- sition. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to move the selector lever to the “P” position at this time.

(cid:84) Selector lever release button

(cid:132) Selection of manual mode

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If you inadvertently have turned the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position with the selector lever in the “N” position, proceed as follows. By referring to the “Shift lock release” section in this chapter, remove the shift lock release cover. Then, with the screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the “P” position. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

700109

With the vehicle either moving or station- ary, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “–” end of the manual gate to select manual mode.

1

700308

1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift indicator in the ta- chometer come on. The gear position indi- cator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear- shift is possible. When the upshift indica- tor “ ” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indi- cators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the down- shift indicator goes off.

Gearshifts can be performed using the se- lector lever or the shift switch on the steer- ing wheel (turbo model only).

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700111

Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pull- ing the selector lever toward the “–” end of the manual gate.

300106
Using the shift switch (turbo models) Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pressing the “+” button of the shift switch. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pressing the “–” button of the shift switch. To deselect the manual mode, return the selector lever to the “D” position from the manual gate. If you press the “+” button or “–” button of the shift switch while driving with the se- lector lever in the “D” position, the manual mode will be selected. At this time, the currently selected gear will be shown by the gear position indicator and the upshift indicator and downshift indicator will come on. If you subsequently ease off the accelera- tor pedal and then accelerate again, the

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transmission will automatically switch back from manual mode to normal mode. NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. (cid:121) When the temperature of the auto- matic transmission fluid is higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift position indicator shows “–”. If these warnings are issued, deselect the manual mode to protect the auto- matic transmission from damage. (cid:121) When the temperature of the engine oil is higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift posi- tion indicator shows “–”. If these warn- ings are issued, deselect the manual mode to protect the engine from dam- age. (3.0-liter models only) (cid:121) The transmission does not automati- cally shift up in the manual mode. Per- form gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the engine speed reaches a predeter- mined level, a fuel-cut function will op- erate. Shift up if this happens. (Also, in the case of a 3.0-liter model, the trans- mission may automatically shift up to protect the engine.) (cid:121) If you attempt to shift down when the

engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible. (cid:121) If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. (cid:121) You can perform a skip-shift (for ex- ample, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the selector lever or a steering-wheel switch twice in rapid succession. (cid:121) The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. (cid:121) If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will come on and upshifts to 5th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the en- gine idle until the warning light goes off.

(cid:132) Maximum speeds

When down shifting, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over- revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travel- ling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased. The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. When down shifting, it is important to con- firm that the current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be selected.

fault. (cid:121) A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 3.0-liter or 2.5- liter turbo engine before the engine warms up.

(cid:132) SPORT mode

700112

SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the se- lector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.

Position

2.5-liter turbo

models

mph (km/h) 3.0-liter models

35 (57)

59 (95)

94 (151)

27 (43)

61 (98)

96 (154)

Never exceed posted speed limits.

(cid:132) Driving tips (cid:121) On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. (cid:121) Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position. (cid:121) Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehi- cle with only the transmission. (cid:121) Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead. (cid:121) The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a

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700113
When selected, the SPORT mode indica- tor light on the instrument panel will turn on. To deselect SPORT mode, move the se- lector lever to the “D” position or select manual mode. To subsequently reselect SPORT mode, move the selector lever to the “D” position and from there to the man- ual gate. In this mode, the transmission shifts up at higher vehicle speeds and shifts down more responsively than in normal mode.

(cid:132) Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal de- pressed and the ignition switch in the “ON” position, perform the following steps:

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To override the shift lock: 1. Set the parking brake and stop the en- gine. 2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.

700346
3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

700347

4. Insert the screwdriver into the hole. 5. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the “P” to the “N” position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the en- gine. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the system re- paired.

Rear viscous limited slip dif- ferential (LSD) (if equipped)

(cid:121) Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move.

(cid:121) If one rear tire is spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as this could adversely af- fect the LSD.

(cid:121) If a different size rear tire is tem- porarily used (as in an emergen- cy), it will adversely affect the LSD. Always replace it with a reg- ular size tire as soon as possible.

The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to the difference in revo- lutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driv- ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads.

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Braking (cid:132) Braking tips

Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than five seconds. This may damage the power steering pump. The power steering system operates only when the engine is running. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort. NOTE Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up, you may hear a noise coming from areas adja- cent to the power steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine compartment. This noise is nor- mal. It does not indicate power steering system trouble.

Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings. (cid:84) When the brakes get wet When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a re- sult, brake stopping distance will be long- er. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes. (cid:84) Use of engine braking Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descend- ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking. (cid:84) Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly

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when a tire is punctured. This could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driv- ing straight ahead while gradually reduc- ing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.

(cid:132) Brake system (cid:84) Two separate circuits Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake sys- tem. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake sys- tem should fail, the other half of the sys- tem still works. If one circuit fails, the brake pedal will go down much closer to the floor than usual and you will need to press it down much harder. And a much longer distance will be needed to stop the vehicle. (cid:84) Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster, result- ing in poor braking power. The brakes will continue to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If this happens, however, you will have to push the pedal much harder than normal and the braking distance will increase.

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indicators

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem)

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The disc brake pad wear warning indica- tors on the disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn. If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking, imme- diately have your vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

Always use the utmost care in driv- ing – overconfidence because you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a seri- ous accident.