2010 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control.

. You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, circum- ferences, construction, brand, and load range. Mixing other sizes, circumferences or con- structions may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling, braking and speedometer/odometer calibra- tion. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle con- trol.

. Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident.

Your vehicle is equipped with “all season tires” which are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round driving. In winter, it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions. If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size and type. You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, construction, brand and load range and you should never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dangerous hand- ling characteristics. When you choose a tire, make sure that there is enough clearance between the tire and vehicle body.

Remember to drive with care at all times regardless of tires on your vehicle.

the type of

Your vehicle comes with P255/55R18
“all season tires” as original equip- ment. You should be aware that some winter tires with that same size desig- nation may actually be too large for the vehicle and may cause rubbing on sharp turns. Listed in the following is the winter tire size that we recommend.

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Recommended winter (snow) tire size

P255/55R18 stud less

Loading your vehicle

& Tire chains

CAUTION

Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body.

& Rocking the vehicle If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel- erator pedal slightly and move the select lever back and forth between “D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.

When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st.

For information about holding the trans- mission in the 2nd position, to “Selection of manual mode” F7-16 and “Driving tips” F7-17.

refer

WARNING

Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury.

WARNING

. Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep luggage or cargo low, as close to the floor as

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possible.

. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can to prevent it from being thrown around inside the vehicle during sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident.

. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These loads raise the vehi- cle’s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over.

. Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for- ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop.

. Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.

. Do not place anything on the extended luggage cover. Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collision. This could cause ser- ious injury.

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CAUTION

Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle.

NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.

& Vehicle capacity weight

The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.

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& GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)

Certification label

The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes de- pending on the situation.

In addition, the total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be

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adjusted by relocating luggage inside the vehicle. Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage. When possible, the load should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicle. If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you should confirm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale, found at a commercial weighing station.

Do not use replacement tires with a lower load range than the originals because they may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita- tions. Replacement tires with a higher load range than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

& Roof rails and crossbar (if

equipped)

1) Roof rails 2) Crossbar kit

CAUTION

. For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rail must be used together with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying attachment. The roof rail must never be used alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result.

. When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure that the total weight of

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the crossbars, carrying attach- ment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Over- loading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard.

The roof rails are not designed to carry cargo by themselves. Cargo can be carried after securing the roof crossbar kit rail and installing the appropriate carrying attachment. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

to the roof

When you carry cargo on the roof using the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit as explained below. You should also be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). For information on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle, refer to “Loading your vehicle” F8-11. The maximum load limit of the cargo, cross- bars and carrying attachment must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg). Place the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Always properly secure all cargo.

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! Installing carrying attachments on

the crossbars

When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- follow the manufacturer’s instruc- bars, tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars. A set of the crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attach- ment) of not more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment. NOTE Remember that the vehicle’s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting the driving characteristics. Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased. ! Removal and installation of the

crossbars

The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry cargo.

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! To remove the crossbar

2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails.

! To install the crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label on left-hand side.

1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx® head screw from the top of each crossbar end support. Loosen the lower clamps.

1)

T-25 torx® head screw

1. Make sure that the T-25 torx® head screw on the back of each crossbar end support is tightened correctly. 2. Before placing the crossbar on the roof rails, make sure that the T-30 torx® head screw is removed from the top of each crossbar end support.

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3. The crossbar with a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label attached onto it is the front crossbar. An arrow is marked on the back of the front crossbar for correct installa- tion. Install the front crossbar so that the arrow faces the front of the vehicle.

1)

12 in (300 mm)

4. Install the front crossbar so that the crossbar end supports are located ap- proximately 12 in (300 mm) rearward from the joints between the roof rails and the front roof rail supports.

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1) 2)

Lower clamp T-30 torx® head screw

5. Tighten the lower clamps onto the crossbar. Using a torque wrench, loosely tighten the T-30 torx® head screws. NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces while trying to start the screw. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert.

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NOTE Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in (4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in Step #5 above. & Roof molding and crossbar

(if equipped)

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Rear crossbar:

6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if available, use a T- 30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® head screws to 30 to 35
lbf·in (3.4 to 4.0 N·m, 0.35 to 0.41 kgf·m) of torque (or tighten securely with the torx® wrench provided).

1)

2 in (50 mm)

Install the rear crossbar so that the cross- bar end supports are located approxi- mately 2 in (50 mm) forward from the joints between the roof rails and the rear roof rail supports.

Install manner as the front crossbar.

the rear crossbar

in the same

CAUTION

Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed. Lug- gage on the roof will be thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations, result- ing in a dangerous road hazard.

CAUTION

. For cargo carrying purposes, the roof molding must be used to- gether with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying at- tachment. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous

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secure all cargo. ! Installing carrying attachments on

the crossbars

When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- follow the manufacturer’s instruc- bars, tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars. A set of the crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attach- ment) of not more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment. NOTE Remember that the vehicle’s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting the driving characteristics. Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased.

road hazard due to loss of cargo could result.

. When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying attach- ment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Over- loading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard.

Cargo can be carried after securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof molding and installing the appropriate carrying attach- ment. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

When you carry cargo on the roof using the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit as explained below. You should also be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Refer to the “Loading your vehicle” section in this chapter for information on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle. The maximum load limit of the cargo, crossbars and carrying attachment must not exceed 150
lbs (68 kg). Place the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Always properly

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! Removal and installation of the

crossbars

Each of the two roof moldings has two mounting points for crossbars. Each mounting point is fitted with a cover. Use a screwdriver to remove the covers. When installing the crossbars on the roof mold- ing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Trailer hitch (if equipped)

1)

Trailer hitch

WARNING

. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal in- juries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situa- tion. For possible recommenda- tions and limitations, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-20.

. Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000
lbs (453 kg). Be sure your trailer

has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’s max- imum gross weight. Towing trai- lers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.

. Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive lock- ing placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.

. Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.

The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indi- cated in the following table.

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Maximum gross trailer weight

Maximum gross tongue weight

Vehicle with- out cooling kit

Vehicle with cooling kit

2,000 lbs (906 kg)

3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)

200 lbs (90 kg) 350 lbs (158 kg)

When you tow a trailer, follow the instruc- tions in “Trailer towing” F8-20.

& Connecting a trailer 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube.

Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the 2. hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.

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5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer. The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount. 6. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball. 7. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that will hold the trailer’s maximum gross weight. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground.

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WARNING

Do not connect safety chains to part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks.

Hitch harness connector

Insert the safety pin into the hitch pin

3. securely. 4. Pull does not come off the hitch receiver.

to make sure it

the ball mount

8. Connect the hitch wire harness’s black four-pin wire connector to the towing trailer’s wire harness. the hitch 9. Confirm proper function of wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer.

turn signal,

left

1) Hitch ball installation point 2) Hooks for safety chains

NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire har- ness before launching or retrieving a

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watercraft. & When you do not tow a trailer . Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube. . Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage. . Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease.

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Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy. If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious opera- tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towing equipment manufacturers. SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.

towing equipment, or

& Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.

(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (en- gine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.

& Maximum load limits

WARNING

Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.

CAUTION

. Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.

. Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are accepta-

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ble.

! Total trailer weight

Vehicle without cooling kit

Conditions

When towing a trailer without brakes.

When towing a trailer with brakes.

When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above.

Vehicle with cooling kit

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Maximum total trailer weight

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

2,000 lbs (906 kg)

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

Conditions

Maximum total trailer weight

When towing a trailer without brakes.

When towing a trailer with brakes.

When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above.

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)

1,750 lbs (794 kg)

Total trailer weight

The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown in the following table.

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! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight

(GVW)

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale. GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s door of your vehicle.

Certification label ! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Gross Axle Weight

The total weight applied to each axle

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(GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.

Certification label

To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.

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! Tongue load

Vehicle without cooling kit: 200 lbs (90 kg) Vehicle with cooling kit: 350 lbs (158 kg)

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Tongue load

WARNING

Jack

1) 2) Bathroom scale

The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing, using a jack as shown.

If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur- ing cornering, resulting in over- steer, spin out and/or jackknifing.

Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the appropriate one of the following maximum values.

F:

Front

The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front; approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.

& Trailer hitches

WARNING

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of your vehicle to install a commer- cial trailer hitch. If you do, danger- ous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Also, drilling the frame or under- body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole.

CAUTION

. Do not modify the vehicle ex- haust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment.

. Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your

SUBARU dealer. If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid- able, be sure the hitch is suited to your vehicle and trailer. Consult with a profes- sional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure to follow all of the hitch manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Never use a hitch that mounts only to the rear bumper. The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load. For all types of hitches, regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tight.

& Connecting a trailer ! Trailer brakes

WARNING

. Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.

. Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake system to the hydraulic brake system in your vehicle. Direct connection would cause the vehicle’s brake performance to deteriorate and

could lead to an accident.

the trailer

If your trailer’s total weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg), is required to be equipped with its own brake system. Electric brakes or surge brakes are recommended, and must be installed properly. Check that your trailer’s brakes conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations. Your SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic brake system. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for more information about the trailer’s brake system. ! Trailer safety chains

WARNING

Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.

In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become discon- nected, loose and

the trailer could get

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create a traffic safety hazard. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should discon- nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situa- tions into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to the instructions for your hitch and trailer. ! Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant

blind spots occur with the vehicle’s stan- dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations. ! Trailer lights

CAUTION

Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system.

Connection of trailer lights to your vehi- cle’s electrical system requires modifica- tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. ! Tires

WARNING

Never tow a trailer when the tem- porary spare tire is used. The tem- porary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the

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temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle.

Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated.

The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is shown in “Tires” F12-3 and in “GAS STATION REFERENCE” at the end of this manual. Adjust tire pressure to the recommended pressure when the tires are cold. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires.

the rear

Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s specifications.

In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire.

If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured.

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& Trailer towing tips

CAUTION

. Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.

. When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be dif- ferent from normal operation. For safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:

! Before starting out on a trip . Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to- hitch mounting are in good condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. . Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down at the rear, check the total trailer weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then confirm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. . Check that correct.

the tire pressures are

. Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected properly. Confirm that

tongue is connected

– the trailer properly to the hitch ball. – the trailer lights connector is con- nected properly and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the vehicle’s is pressed, and that the brake pedal trailer’s turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn signal lever is oper- ated. – the safety chains are connected properly. – all cargo in the trailer is secured safely in position. – the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a sig- nificant blind spot.

. Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up. ! Driving with a trailer . You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of control. . Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes.

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turn,

. Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In a tight the trailer could hit your vehicle. . Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus- ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to weather conditions or the passing of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down immediately but gradually. . When passing other vehicles, consid- erable distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.

Left turn

1) 2) Right turn

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the ABS warning light

. Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn. . If illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. ! Driving on grades . Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if neces- sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent over- heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. . When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating. . When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to the water temperature gauge pointer and AT OIL TEMP warning light because the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating under these conditions. If the water temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVER- HEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately turn off the

air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location. For further instruc- tions and additional information, refer to the following sections.

– “If you park your vehicle in an emergency” F9-2
– “Engine overheating” F9-14
– “Temperature gauge” F3-9
– “AT OIL TEMP warning light” F3-13

NOTE The temperature of engine coolant is less likely to rise to the OVERHEAT zone in the “D” position than in the manual mode position. . Avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. ! Parking on a grade Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You should not park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the following steps. 1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down. 2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.

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3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes. 5. Shift into “P” and shut off the engine.

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If you park your vehicle in an emergency......... Spare tire ............................................................. Removing the spare tire ...................................... Re-storage of spare tire ....................................... Temporary spare tire........................................... Flat tires............................................................... Changing a flat tire.............................................. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ............

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Engine overheating ...........................................

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If steam is coming from the engine

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If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment ................................................... Towing ................................................................ Towing and tie-down hooks................................ Using a flat-bed truck......................................... Towing with all wheels on the ground.................

Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be

unlocked.......................................................... Maintenance tools ............................................. Jack and jack handle .........................................

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If you park your vehicle in an emergency

NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

Spare tire

The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti- vated regardless of the ignition switch position. Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the switch again.

The spare tire is stored in the spare tire holder located under the cargo area. The spare tire holder has a hoist mechan- ism that can lower and raise the spare tire easily. The spare tire holder is designed to carry only the following kinds of tires. . the temporary spare tire that came with your vehicle . a full-size flat tire A full size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After having the full-size flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

Before using the temporary spare tire,

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temporary spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.

CAUTION

. Be sure to remove (not simply keep it open) the subfloor sto- rage lid before turning the wheel nut wrench, otherwise the lid may be damaged.

. Do not put your fingers into the center hole of the temporary spare tire while you pulling it out, because they might be pinched in between the wheel and the retainer.

carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9-5
for instructions and precautions.

& Removing the spare tire 1. Take the wheel nut wrench and exten- sion out of the tool bag. Refer to “Main- tenance tools” F9-19.

2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the cargo area. 3. Take out the jack. 4. Locate the hex-head hoist shaft end inside the hole.

5. Fit the extension onto the hex-head hoist shaft end.

the wheel nut wrench onto the

6. Fit extension. 7. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclock- wise with the wheel nut wrench until the

8. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable

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9-4 In case of emergency

it

the

through the center of

and pull temporary spare tire. 9. After the temporary spare tire is removed from the cable, the cable must be wound up completely by turning the hoist nut shaft clockwise until you hear a clicking sound. Also visually inspect the cable to make certain that there is no longer any slack present.

WARNING

. Do not use the extension when turning the wheel nuts. If you did, you would not be able to achieve sufficient tightening torque. The wheel nuts could then come loose, resulting in a serious accident.

. When using the spare tire hoist: After the temporary spare tire is removed from the cable, wind the cable up completely until the retainer at end of the cable sits against the vehicle. Driving with the cable not retracted fully could result in damage to the adjacent under floor parts and lead to a serious accident.

the underside of

. The spare tire holder is designed to carry only the following kinds of tires. – the temporary spare tire that

came with your vehicle

– a full-size flat tire A full size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After hav- ing the full-size flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire. Never stow a full-size tire that is not flat in the spare tire holder. Doing so can result in damage to adjacent under floor parts and can lead to a serious accident.

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CAUTION

When using the spare tire hoist: Do not use air tools or power tools to turn the spare tire hoist shaft end. If you do, it could result in severe mechanical damage to the spare tire hoist.

& Re-storage of spare tire 1. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench to loosen the cable sufficiently enough to allow the cable end retainer go through center hole of the temporary spare tire.

2. Insert the retainer through the center hole of the temporary tire (with the outside

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of the tire facing up).

5. Fit the lid of the cargo area.

Temporary spare tire

CAUTION

. When stowing a flat tire in the spare tire holder, turn the hoist shaft end only slowly. is turned quickly, the wheel disc of the flat tire could be damaged.

it

If

. A full-size flat

tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After hav- ing the flat tire repaired, immedi- ately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

. Remember that the tread width of a flat tire is wider than that of the temporary spare tire. When car- rying a flat tire stowed in the spare tire holder, make sure the tire does not touch any obsta- cles.

3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up completely until you hear a few clicking sounds. Confirm that the temporary spare tire holding cable has been wound up completely by shaking the temporary tire.

CAUTION

If the temporary spare tire is not stored securely, it could damage adjacent areas of the vehicle and make an abnormal noise.

4. Place the wheel nut wrench and extension back into the tool bag and store the jack and tool bag in their storage locations.

WARNING

. Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/trans- mitter being transferred, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate steadily after blinking for approximately one minute. This indicates the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting.

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CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Using other sizes may result in severe mechan- ical damage to the drive train of your vehicle.

than a conventional

The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter tire and is designed for emergency use only. Re- move the temporary spare tire and re- install tire as soon as possible because the spare tire is de- signed only for temporary use.

the conventional

Check the inflation pressure of the tem- porary spare tire periodically to keep the tire ready for use. The correct pressure is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2).

When using the temporary spare tire, note the following. . Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). . Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly. . Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time. . Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced.

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Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface. The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe accident.

. Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never get under the vehicle while support- ing the vehicle with this jack.

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Tread wear indicator bar Indicator location mark

1) 2) . When the wear indicator appears on the tread, replace the tire. . The temporary spare tire must be used only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire gets punctured, replace the wheel with a rear wheel and install the temporary spare tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

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. Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- ever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Set shift in the “P” (Park) position. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

the parking brake securely and

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

7-seater models 1) Jack handle 2) Jack 3) Spare tire

5-seater models 1) Jack handle 2) Jack 3) Spare tire

5. Take out the jack and jack handle. The jack and jack handle are stored under the floor of the cargo area. 6. Remove the spare tire. Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location, instructions and precautions. Carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9- 5 and strictly follow the instructions. NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

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8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

Chrome plated wheels

7. Insert the tip (wrapped in vinyl tape or a cloth) of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot between the wheel and cap. Use it to remove the cap. (Only vehicle equipped with chrome plated wheels)

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat tire.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack- screw, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 12. Remove the tire cover if the temporary spare tire has a cover.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

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WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.

15. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

CAUTION

There are 2 types of wheel nut wrenches that apply to different lengths. For an aluminum wheel vehicle, the 11.2-inch (285 mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as a mainte- nance tool. And for a chrome plated wheel vehicle, the 13.2-inch (335
mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as well. Confirm the equipped wheel nut wrench type when you replace a tire. If the wheel nut wrench is the different type, it cannot be tightened to the specified torque.

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The length of the wheel nut wrench

the equipped

16. Confirm the length of wheel nut wrench. For an aluminum wheel vehicle, the 11.2- inch (285 mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as a maintenance tool. And for a chrome plated wheel vehicle, the 13.2- inch (335 mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as well.

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13. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 14. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

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When you use a wheel nut wrench of the 13.2-inch (335 mm) length: Approximately 73 to 87 lbs (33 to 38 kg)

Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.

17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration.

Wheel nuts tightening torque for tem- porary spare tire: 74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12
kgf·m) This torque is equivalent to applying the following load on the edge of the wheel nut wrench.

When you use a wheel nut wrench of the 11.2-inch (285 mm) length: Approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50
kg)

WARNING

Do not use the extension when turning the wheel nuts. If you did, you would not be able to achieve sufficient tightening torque. The wheel nuts could then come loose, resulting in a serious accident.

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tire in the spare tire

18. Store the flat holder. Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location, instructions and precautions.

CAUTION

. When stowing a flat tire in the spare tire holder, turn the hoist shaft end only slowly. is turned quickly, the wheel disc of the flat tire could be damaged.

If

it

. A full-size flat

tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After hav- ing the flat tire repaired, immedi- ately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

. Remember that the tread width of a flat tire is wider than that of the temporary spare tire. When car- rying a flat tire stowed in the spare tire holder, make sure the tire does not touch any obsta- cles.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden

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stop or collisions, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS)

that

The tire pressure monitoring system pro- vides the driver with the warning message indicated by sending a signal from a is installed in each wheel sensor when tire pressure is severely low. The tire pressure monitoring system will activate only when the vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not react immedi- ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, a blow-out caused running over a sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually redu- cing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur. Check the pressure for all four tires and adjust the pressure to the COLD tire pressure shown on the vehicle placard on the door pillar on the driver’s side. If this light still illumi- nates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the low tire pres- sure warning light will illuminate steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your

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SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors. If the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one min- ute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

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Jump starting

WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or the vehicle. If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the exposed area with water immediately. Get medical help if the fluid has entered your eyes. If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medical help. Keep everyone including chil- dren away from the battery.

. The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting. . Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen. It could cause the battery to burst or explode.

. Whenever working on or around a battery, always wear suitable

eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings, bands or other metal jewelry.

. Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have loose or missing insulation. Do not jump start unless cables in suitable condition are avail- able.

. A running engine can be danger- ous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.

. Jump starting is dangerous if it is done incorrectly. If you are un- sure about the proper procedure for jump starting, consult a com- petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to another battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables.

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& How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories. 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.

If

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the other end of

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. (2) Connect the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery. (4) Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut.

Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order.

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Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia- tor cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

& If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

& If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment 1. Keep the engine running at speed. 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

idling

the

the engine and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the engine. If the temperature gauge stays at overheated zone, turn off the engine. 4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant in the reserve tank. is below the “LOW” If the coolant level mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark. If there is no coolant in the reserve 5. tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant.

level

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counter- clockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the cap by pressing down and turning it.

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Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.

If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.

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& Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.

. Never use the tie-down hook closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes.

. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks.

Front towing hook: 1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the tool bag.

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2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between the cover and the front bumper, and use it to pry the cover open. NOTE . The cover is attached to the front bumper with five lugs. . Do not remove the cover while holding the slit.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until the threads can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using a jack handle.

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After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING