2007 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

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& To install the rear gate board

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Stowage boxes (Station wa- gon)

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

Rotate the rear gate board toward you until its top touches the rear gate panel.

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.

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

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Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)

storing recesses.

CAUTION

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

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 the hooks up into the

in use, put

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Under-floor storage compart- ment

The subfloor storage compartment is located 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.

CAUTION

. 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.

. Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the subfloor storage compartment.

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& Sedan

keep the lid open.

& Station wagon

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

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HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped)

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

Indicator light

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

The HomeLink® Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s sun visor, is a handy way to operate, from inside of your vehicle, up to three remote-controlled indoor 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 program for operation of one

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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 it HomeLink® Wireless Control System, complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission Rules in the U.S. and the RSS-210 of Industry Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes and modifications to this system by anyone other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Con- trols, Inc.

WARNING

. W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g t h e HomeLink® Wireless Control System, you may be operating a

garage 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 damage.

. Do not use the HomeLink® Wire- less Control System with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse fea- ture as required by applicable safety standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet these safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these fea- tures increases risk of serious injury or death. For more infor- mation, consult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION

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.

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NOTE . 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 problem. . It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand-held transmit- ter of a device to ensure correct programming.

& 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.

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your garage door opener may be pro- tected by a rolling code feature. In this case you need to perform the additional steps for “Programming rolling-code-pro- tected garage door openers in the U.S.A.” described in the following. NOTE Rolling-code-protected garage door openers are manufactured after 1996. See the instruction manual of your garage 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.

& 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 garage door openers in the U.S.A." sec- tion above and then continuing with the following steps. NOTE The assistance of a second person

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2. Press and hold the 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 already programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the memory of all the three buttons. 3. Hold the end of the garage 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.

light

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 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 but- ton and check the HomeLink® indicator light. If the indicator light stays on con- tinuously, your garage door should acti- vate and the programming is completed. If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then stays on continuously,

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may make the programming quicker and easier.

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

1)

Training button

Inside the vehicle,

2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit (which activates the “training light” on the unit). Proceed to step 3 within 30 seconds. 3. firmly press and release the HomeLink® button that was programmed in the section above. Press and release the button a second time to complete 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® button is pressed.

& 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.

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 already programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the

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memory of all three buttons. 3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/ garage door opener’s hand-held transmit- ter 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.

4. P r e s s a n d h o l d t h e d e s i r e d 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, release both buttons. 7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/ garage door opener to the outlet. 8. Test your entrance gate/garage door

opener by pressing the programmed HomeLink® button.

& 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.

& Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink® Wire- less Control System can be used to remote-control the devices to which its buttons are programmed. To activate a device, simply press the appropriate but- ton. The indicator light illuminates, indicat- ing that the signal is being transmitted.

& 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 com- pleted. 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 from the HomeLink® button surface.

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3. Press and hold the hand-held trans- mitter 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® button. & Erasing HomeLink® button

memory

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

& In case a problem occurs If you cannot activate a device using the corresponding HomeLink® button after programming, contact HomeLink at

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www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515 for assistance.

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Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-5
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-9
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-9
Starting the engine.............................................. Manual transmission vehicle................................ 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle .......................... 7-10
Stopping the engine........................................... 7-11
Remote engine start system

(dealer option) ................................................. 7-11
Starting your vehicle .......................................... 7-12
Remote start safety features ............................... 7-12
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote

start................................................................. 7-12

Entering the vehicle following remote engine start

shutdown......................................................... 7-12

Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the

vehicle ............................................................. 7-13
Service mode ..................................................... 7-13
Remote transmitter programming and

programmable feature option............................ 7-13
System maintenance .......................................... 7-14
Manual transmission – 5 speeds ...................... 7-15
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-16

Manual transmission – 6 speeds (2.5GT

spec.B) ............................................................. 7-17
Selecting reverse gear........................................ 7-17
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-17
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-18

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Automatic transmission – 4-speed................... Selector lever .................................................... Selector lever reverse inhibiting function............ Selection of manual mode.................................. Maximum speeds............................................... Driving tips........................................................ SPORT mode..................................................... Shift lock release ............................................... Automatic transmission – 5-speed................... Selector lever .................................................... Selector lever reverse inhibiting function............ Selection of manual mode.................................. Maximum speeds............................................... Driving tips........................................................ SPORT mode (Non-turbo models)....................... Shift lock release ............................................... SI-DRIVE (Turbo models) .................................. Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. Sport (S) mode .................................................. Sport Sharp (S#) mode....................................... SI-DRIVE selector ..............................................

Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD)

(if equipped) .................................................... Power steering................................................... Braking ............................................................... Braking tips....................................................... Brake system .................................................... Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... ABS system self-check ......................................

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ABS warning light .............................................. 7-35

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system ............................................................. 7-36
Steps to take if EBD system fails ........................ 7-37

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

(if equipped) .................................................... 7-38
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... 7-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................. 7-42

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped) .................................................... 7-43

Parking your vehicle ......................................... Cruise control .................................................... 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

CAUTION

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

& Fuel requirements

! 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. ! 2.5-liter turbo models The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able, regular unleaded gasoline with an 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.

NOTE Be sure to use premium unleaded gasoline of 91 AKI or higher for a 2.5- liter turbo engine model. If other gaso- line (lower than 91 AKI) is used, knock- i n g , r e d u c e d o u t p u t a n d p o o r accelerator response will result.

it

! 3.0-liter models The 3.0-liter engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be used. However for optimum engine performance and driveability, is recommended that you use 91 AKI or higher grade unleaded gasoline. You may experience reduced output, poor accelerator response, and reduced fuel economy when using gaso- line with an octane rating lower than 91
AKI, depending on your driving habits and conditions. If you experience any of these conditions while using a lower octane rated fuel, you may want to return to using 91 AKI octane rated fuel as soon as possible. Additionally, if your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently, or if you are driving with heavy loads such as when towing a trailer, the use of 91 AKI or higher grade unleaded gasoline is required.

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! 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). Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes 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. ! 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. ! 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 system performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur Cali- fornia gasoline specifications. If you live in

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If

this occurs,

any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold out- side California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the perfor- mance 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. return to your authorized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis. If the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. ! 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- function indicator lamp may turn on. If this return to your authorized happens, SUBARU Dealer is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

is determined that

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! Gasoline for cleaner air

CAUTION

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 additives will help prevent deposits from forming 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 materials called oxygenates. Use of these fuels can also help keep the air cleaner. Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your vehicle, 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 operators if their gasolines contain deter- gents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis- sions.

As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following. . Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. . 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 is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosol- vents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions. . 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. . Fuel system damage or driveability

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problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

& Fuel filler lid and cap

! Refueling

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

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1) Open 2) Close

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

WARNING

. Gasoline vapor is highly flam- mable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or elec- trical sparks in the adjacent area.

2. Open the fuel filler lid.

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. When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot weather, which may cause injury.

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 the painted surface could be damaged.

immediately. Otherwise,

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CAUTION

. Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause da- mage to the fuel system.

. Make sure that the cap is tigh- tened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which i s n ot c o v e r e d u n d e r t h e SUBARU Limited Warranty.

filler cap.

. Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control sys- tem might be damaged.

NOTE

. 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. . 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/malfunction indicator lamp may come on. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section 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 result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

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State emission testing (U.S. only)

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited War- ranty and is the responsibility of the state inspection 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 dynam- ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis- sion damage will result.

Some states have started using dynam- ometers in their state inspection programs

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their obligation under in order to meet federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to reduce air pollution from vehicles. A dynamometer is a tread- mill or roller-like testing device that allows your vehicle’s wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in one place. Depending on the severity of a state’s air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission inspection 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 Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel dynamometers in their emission testing programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer.

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. 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 inspecting the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of the state emis- sions inspection. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmis- sion problems that might cause vehicle emissions to exceed 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. . The inspection of the OBD system consists of a visual operational check of the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal- function indicator lamp (MIL) and an examination of the OBD system with an electronic scan tool while the engine is running. . A vehicle passes the OBD system inspection 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. . A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is

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not properly operating or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle’s computer with the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illuminated. . 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. . Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their SUBARU Dealer for service.

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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 inflation. 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 4. Check that trunk (Sedan) and rear gate (Station wagon) are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of 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.

the inside

the hood,

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

CAUTION

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

& Manual transmission vehicle 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories. 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” position and check the operation of the warning 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 after the engine has started.

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the engine does not start,

If following.

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(1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait least 10 seconds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while depressing 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” position and wait least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel- erator pedal 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” position. 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, contact 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 engine warms up.

& Automatic transmission ve-

hicle

CAUTION

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 ac- cessories. 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” position and check the operation of the warning 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-

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tor pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started. If following.

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(1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait least the 10 seconds. After checking that parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while depressing 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” position and wait least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel- erator pedal 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” position. 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, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has

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started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the engine 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.

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Stopping the engine

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steer- ing and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental acti- vation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition 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.

WARNING

. Do not remote start a vehicle in an enclosed environment (e.g. closed garage). Prolonged opera- tion of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monox- ide can cause headaches, dizzi- ness or in extreme cases unconsciousness and/or death. . Before performing any servicing of the vehicle, temporarily place the remote engine start system in service mode to prevent the system from unexpectedly start- ing the engine.

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& Starting your vehicle The remote control start system is acti- vated by pressing the “ ” button twice within 3 seconds on your remote control transmitter. The system will check certain pre-conditions before starting, and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds. While the vehicle is operating via remote engine start, the vehicle’s power window features will be disabled. Also, the system has a timer and will shut down after 15 minutes if you do not operate the vehicle. Press and hold the “ ” button for 2 seconds again the vehicle’s to turn the vehicle off. starter cranks but does not start or starts and stalls, the remote engine start system will power off the

then attempt

to start

If

four times.

vehicle an additional the vehicle fails to start after the additional attempts, the remote engine start system will abort and return to a non activated state.

If

& Remote start safety features For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and beep the horn twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following occur: . The brake pedal is pressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned “on” . The key was already in the ignition switch . The engine hood is opened . The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,000 RPM . The alarm is triggered by opening a door or the rear gate. NOTE . The security indicator light on the dashboard will stop flashing while under remote engine start operation, but the vehicle is still protected. . If the vehicle is entered during the remote engine start operation, system will not record entry in the alarm history.

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& Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start

If

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the the vehicle’s keyless entry system. doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger and the remote engine start system will turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the “ON” position or pressing the unlock button “ ” on the remote keyless entry transmitter will dis- arm the alarm system. Refer to the “Alarm system” section in chapter 2. 2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the brake pedal. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the “ON” position. If the ignition switch is accidentally turned to the “START” position, the system’s “starter anti-grind” feature will prevent the starter from re-cranking. 4. Press the brake pedal. The remote the vehicle’s power starter disengages, window features are re-enabled and the vehicle will operate normally.

& Entering the vehicle follow-

ing remote engine start shut- down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry

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transmitter within a few seconds immedi- ately following remote engine start shut- down.

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem- perature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

& Service mode In service mode, the remote start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. ! To engage the service mode Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, depress and hold the brake pedal then, press and release the “ ” button on the remote control transmitter three times. The system will pause for one second and then flash the parking lights and honk the horn three times indicating that the system is in service mode. When attempting to activate the remote start system while in service mode, the parking lights will flash and the horn will honk two times and will not start.

! To disengage the service mode Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, depress and hold the brake pedal, then press and release the “ ” button on the remote control transmitter three times. The system will pause for one second and flash the parking lights one time indicating that the system has exited service mode. NOTE When taking your vehicle in for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote control start system.

& Remote transmitter program- ming and programmable fea- ture option

New transmitters can be programmed to the engine starter system in the event that remote transmitters are lost, stolen or damaged. The remote engine start system also has one programmable feature that can be adjusted for user preference. The remote engine starter system can be programmed to either make an audible horn chirp upon remote start activation or not. Remote transmitter programming and feature programming can be adjusted

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Insert the key into the vehicle’s ignition

using the following procedure. 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s door must remain opened throughout the entire process). 2. switch and turn to the “ON” position. 3. Locate the small black programming button behind the fuse box cover, on the driver’s side left under the dashboard panel. 4. Press and hold the black programming button for 10-15 seconds. The horn will honk and the parking lights will flash three times to indicate that the system has entered programming mode. At this point you can perform either action (Step 5 or Step 6). 5. To program a remote transmitter: press and release the “ ” button on each transmitter. The horn will honk and the parking lights will flash one time to indicate a successful learn each time the “ ” button is pressed. You can program up to eight transmitters. 6. To toggle the Horn Confirmation chirps ON/OFF: press and release the brake to toggle the feature. The horn will chirp and the parking lights will flash one time to indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are “OFF”. The horn will honk and the parking lights will flash 2 times to indicate Con- firmation Horn Chirps are “ON”. Pressing – CONTINUED –

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the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle the feature ON or OFF each time. 7. To exit the remote transmitter and feature programming mode, turn the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position, remove the key from the ignition switch and test operation of the remote transmitter(s) and horn confirmation feature.

& System maintenance

! Changing the remote control bat-

teries

The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model CR-1220) supplied in your remote control should last approximately three years, depending on usage. When the batteries begin to weaken, you will notice a decrease in range (distance from the vehicle that your remote control operates). Follow the instructions below to change the remote control batteries.

1. Carefully pry the remote control halves apart using a small flathead screwdriver.

2. Remove the circuit board from the bottom half of the case and slide the white plastic battery holder out from under the battery tab releasing the batteries. Re- move the old batteries and replace with new ones. Be sure to observe the (+) sign

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on the old batteries before removing them to ensure that the new batteries are inserted properly (battery “+” should be pointed away from the transmitter circuit board on both batteries). 3. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control.

NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- this device must ference, and (2) accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

Manual transmission – 5
speeds

WARNING

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 position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

CAUTION

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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The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever 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.

& Shifting speeds

! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up

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at the 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)

! Maximum allowable speeds

WARNING

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 observe this precaution can lead to engine 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 increased.

The following table shows the maximum 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 tach- ometer’s needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to observe this precau- tion can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Non-turbo models

mph (km/h)

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

Except

OUTBACK

30 (48)

50 (81)

71 (116)

OUTBACK

30 (48)

52 (82) 71 (116)

Turbo models

Gear

1st

2nd

Except

OUTBACK

32 (52)

54 (88)

mph (km/h)

OUTBACK

32 (52)

54 (88) 78 (127)

80 (129)

3rd NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits.

& 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

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those actions may

upgrade. Either of 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 labor. . 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. . 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. . A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 2.5-liter turbo engine before the engine warms up.

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Manual transmission – 6
speeds (2.5GT spec.B)

lever knob.

& Selecting reverse gear

WARNING

CAUTION

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 position. 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.

1) Slider

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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.

& Shifting speeds

! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th

4th to 5th

5th to 6th

mph (km/h)

15 (24)

25 (40)

40 (64)

45 (72) 50 (80)

! Maximum allowable speeds

WARNING

The manual transmission is a fully syn- chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re- verse-speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift

You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift lever to the “R” position.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually

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 observe this precaution can lead to

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engine 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 increased.

The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. The tachometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. With the exception of cases where sudden acceleration is required, the vehicle should not be driven with the tachometer’s needle inside the red area. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy.

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

mph (km/h)

33 (54)

51 (83)

69 (112)

90 (147)

125 (204) Top speed

NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits.

Automatic transmission – 4- speed

& 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 upgrade. 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 labor.

the On steep downgrades, downshift transmission to 5th, 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.

The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a problem.

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.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

. Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is comple- tely stopped. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission.

. 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.

. Avoid shifting from one of the

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forward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmis- sion.

. When parking the vehicle, first securely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector lever in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.

NOTE . When the engine coolant tempera- low, your vehicle’s auto- ture is still matic transmission will up-shift at higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in order to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift timing will automatically shift to the normal timing after the engine has warmed up. . 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 collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while.

& Selector lever

: Shift possible with brake pedal de-

pressed

: Shift possible with brake pedal not

depressed

The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode.

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! 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. ! R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position. ! N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. 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.

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Avoid coasting with the transmission neutral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect. NOTE the selector lever is in the “N” If position when you stop the engine for parking, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “R” and “P” positions. turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the “P” position.

this happens,

If

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently in- creased.

! 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 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. ! 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 upshifting 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 accel- erate the vehicle again. ! While going down a hill When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmission may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depend-

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ing on how hard you depress the brake pedal, causing engine braking to work. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normally. NOTE . A 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 50
mph (80 km/h) and a 3rd-to-2nd auto- matic downshift will not occur at speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h). . 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.

& Selector lever reverse inhi-

biting function

lever

the selector

This function prevents accidental move- to the “R” ment of position while the vehicle is moving. The function becomes operational when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once opera- tional, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” position. When the vehicle speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is canceled. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions.

When the ignition switch has been turned

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to the “OFF” position, movement of the selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time period 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 selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position has become impossi- ble, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the selector lever to the “P” position. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to the “P” to move the selector position at this time. ! Selector lever release button

lever

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.

& Selection of manual mode

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.

If you inadvertently have turned the igni-

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

indicator

in the 1st-to-4th-gear

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift in the tachometer come on. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected range. The gear upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator “ ” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the

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. If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. . You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the selector lever twice in rapid suc- cession. . The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. . 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