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2010 IMPREZA Owner’ s Manual MSA5M1013A A1980BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 2010A 2010 IMPREZA Owner’ s Manual FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES L TD.
Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner ’ s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation.
This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI.
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W arranties & W arranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty . Emission Control Systems Warranty .
2 Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.
V ehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to “ W arning and indicator lights ” F 22.
4 Mark Name Air recirculation Engine oil W asher Door lock (transmitter) Door unlock (transmitter) Trunk lid (4-door) or rear gate (5-door) (transmitter) Safety precautions when driving & Seatbelt and SRS airbag W ARNING . All persons in the vehicle should fasten th eir seat belts B EFORE the vehicle starts to move.
& Child safety W ARNING . Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passen- ger and objects inside the vehi- cle.
6 “ *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ” F 1-37. & Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) W ARNING . Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust ga s con tains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan- gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
& Drugs and driving W ARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your , your passengers ’ and other persons ’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.
8 wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, first take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place. & Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving.
T able of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 Keys and doors 2 Instruments and controls Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 Driving tips 8 In case of emergenc.
10 Illustrated index & Exterior 1) Engine hood (page 1 1-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-35) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 1 1-48) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-40) 5) Moonroof (page 2-26) 6) Door locks (page.
1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-45) 2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-19) 4) Tie-dow n hook (page 9-14) 5) Trunk lid (page 2-22) 6) Rear gate (page 2-24) 7) T .
12 & Interior ! Passenger compartment area 1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-31) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-1 1) 3) Parking brake lever (page 7-43) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear s.
1) Center console (page 6-5) 2) Cup holder (page 6-5) 3) Front power supply socket (page 6-8) 4) Glove box (page 6-5) 13 – CONTINUED –.
14 & Instrument panel 1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-44) 3) Illumination brightness control (page 3-37) 4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-38) 5) Light control switch (pa.
& Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-40) 2) Mist (page 3-41) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-41) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-41) 5) Wiper i.
16 & Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. models (WRX STI) 1) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) 2) T achometer (page 3-9) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5.
! U.S.-spec. models (turbo models except WRX STI) 1) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) 2) T achometer (page 3-9) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odome.
18 ! U.S.-spec. models (non-turbo models) 1) T achometer (page 3-14) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) 5) Odometer/.
! Except U.S.-spec. models (WRX STI) 1) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) 2) T achometer (page 3-9) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 5) Odometer/T rip met.
20 ! Except U.S.-spec. models (turbo models except WRX STI) 1) Fuel gauge (page 3-9) 2) T achometer (page 3-9) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7.
! Except U.S.-spec. models (non-turbo models) 1) T achometer (page 3-14) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) 4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) 5) Odome.
22 & W arning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Seatbelt warning light 3-16 Front passenger ’ s seatbelt warning light 3-16 SRS airbag system warning light 3-18 / Front passenger ’ s frontal.
Mark Name Page Driver ’ s control center differential auto indi- cator light (WRX STI) 3-30 Driver ’ s control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) 3-31 REV indicator light (.
24 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor .
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-12 25.
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Front seats ........................................................... 1-2 Forward and backward adjustment ...................... 1 -3 Reclining the seatback ........................................ 1- 3 Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’ s seat) .
1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats W ARNING . Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibi lity of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury . . Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.
tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to “ Child restraint sys- tems ” F 1-24. & Forward and backward ad- justment Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.
1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seat cushion height adjust- ment (driver ’ s seat) 1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.
& Active head restraint (if equipped) The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear , decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash.
1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & T ype A seat heater 1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating 3) OFF – Off A) Left-hand side B) Right-hand side T o turn on the seat heater , push the “ LO ” or “ HI ” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature.
Rear seats W ARNING Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions.
1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints. W ARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear .
1) When not used (lowest position) 2) When used (click position) 1) Head restraint 2) Release button T o raise: Pull the head restraint up. T o lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. T o remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint.
1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags T o return the seatba ck to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked. Y ou can keep the seatbacks locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility .
Seatbelts & Seatbelt safety tips W ARNING . All persons in the vehicle should faste n th eir sea tbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent. .
1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags tions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child ’ s waist.
Driver ’ s warning light (turbo models) Driver ’ s warning light (non-turbo models) Front passenger ’ s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened .
1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags to fail. . Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger ’ s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.
W ARNING Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury . CAUTION Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weath- er; they could burn an occupant.
1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. W ARNING When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the sh oulder p ortion of th e webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position.
! Unfastening the seatbelt Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door , make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door .
1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags W ARNING Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector ’ s tongue plate not .
4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate into the center seatbelt buckle marked “ CENTER ” on the left-hand side until it clicks. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. Y ou should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Insert the connector (tongue) into the belt holder . CAUTION . Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly .
Front seatbelt pretensioners The driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s seat- belts have a seatbelt pretensioner . The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be acti vated in t he ev ent of an a ccid ent involving a moderate to severe frontal collision.
1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer . & System monitors SRS airbag system warning light (turbo mode.
control module . Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator . All related wiring W ARNING If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked.
1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Precautions against vehicle modification Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifi cati ons. Such modifica tions can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.
child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally , holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger . Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.
1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.
looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacturer ’ s statement of compliance in the document attached to the system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compa- tible with the vehicle in which it will be used.
1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 6 . Push and pull the child restraint system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt.
4. T ake up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor .
1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags “ T op tether anchorages ” F 1-34. 9. T o remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely .
4. T o remove the booster seat, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract. W ARNING . Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child. . Never place the shoulder belt under the child ’ s arm or behind the child ’ s back.
1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Some types of child restraint systems can be i nstalle d on the rear se at of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the designated anchorages provided on the vehicle body .
Y ou will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower an- chorages (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback.
1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 5. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move seat back and forth and right and left to verify that it is held securely in position. 6. T o remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion.
3) For right seat T wo or three upper an chorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat. ! 5-door models 1) For left seat 2) For center seat (for the Latin American models, a tether anchorage is not pro- vided in this center location.
1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4-door models 5-door models 2. Open the cover for the appropriate upper anchorage. NOTE For Latin America model, there is a top tether cover on the floor cover . 4-door models 5-door models 3. Attach the child restraint top tether hook to the appropriate upper anchorage.
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- straint system. This name is used be- cause the airbag system supplements the vehicle ’ s seatbelts.
1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far f rom the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
get fresh air promptly . . A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him or her to the applicable section in this Owner ’ s Manual.
1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Components 1) Airbag control module (including impact sensors) 2) Frontal airbag module (driver ’ s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passenger ’ s side) .
& SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system Y our vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that com- plies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements i n the amended Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.
1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags W ARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.
W ARNING Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants. ! Driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag The driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator .
1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU deal- er immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affe ct the p roper functi on of t he SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
facing child restraint system and a small child is restrained with it. (See W ARNING that follows.) . The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat. (See W ARNING that follows.) . The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter- mined monitoring time period.
1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags sition and seatback of front passenger ’ s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.
books, shoes, or other objects trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side of the seat. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger ’ s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.
1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Operation A) Driver ’ s side B) Passenger ’ s side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. 2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver ’ s vision is not obstructed.
The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simulta- neously , depen ding on the severity of impact, in the case of the driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag an d dependin g on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the case of the front passen- ger ’ s SRS frontal airbag.
1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driver ’ s/driver ’ s and front passen- ger ’ s SRS frontal airbag(s) will de- ploy .
! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver ’ s/driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. 1) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole. 2) The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver ’ s/driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag( s).
& SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “ SRS AIRBAG ” label.
1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags W ARNING Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment. W ARNING . Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger ’ s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/ her arms around the front seat seatback.
W ARNING . Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be pro- pelle d dange rousl y to ward th e vehicle ’ s occupants and cause injuries.
1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor . There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.
! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely de- ploy . A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag.
1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy . 1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. 2) The ve hicle is inv olved in a side-o n impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy . 1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station- ary).
1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Non-turbo models A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven.
& SRS airbag system servicing W ARNING . When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehi- cle damaged by a collision, con- sult your SUBARU dealer . . The SRS airbag has no user- serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system.
1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This incl udes following modifica- tions. . Inst allat ion of custo m steer ing wheels . A ttachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard . Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat fabric or leather .
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number plate ................................................ 2 -2 Immobilizer .......................................................... 2- 2 Security ID plate .......
2-2 Keys and doors Keys 1) Master key (Black) 2) Submaster key (Black) 3) V alet key (Gray) 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle: Master key , submaster key and valet key . The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle.
device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must 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.
2-4 Keys and doors thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing (approximately once every 3 secon ds) appr oxima tely 60 se conds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ” posi tion to the “ Acc ” or “ LO CK ” position or immediately after the key is pulled out.
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door. T o lock the door from the outside without the key , rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door . T o lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the front side of the switch ( “ LOCK ” side) and then close the door.
2-6 Keys and doors Item Switch position Automatically turning off Map lights *1 OFF *1 Approximately 30 seconds later Dome light DOOR Approximately 20 minutes later Ignition switch light — Approxima.
doors from the outside using the power door locking switches. & Key lock-in prevention func- tion This functi on prevents the door s f rom being lo cked wit h the key sti ll in the ignition switch.
2-8 Keys and doors to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
& Unlocking the doors Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver ’ s door . An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. T o unlock all doors and the rear gate (5- door), briefly press the “ ” but ton a second time within 5 seconds.
2-10 Keys and doors button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. T o deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter . Unless a button on the remote transmitter is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.
1) Negative ( − ) side facing up 3. Replace with a new battery (type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative ( − ) side facing up.
2-12 Keys and doors (1) Open and close the driver ’ s door once. 1) ON 2) LOCK (2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the “ LOCK ” position to the “ ON ” position 10 times within 15 seconds. NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once.
the switch an d the next exc eeds 5 seconds, an error will occur . In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 6. When you have finished entering the number , push the unlock side of the lock switch within 5 seconds.
2-14 Keys and doors codes should be deleted from the mem- ory . T o delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter , program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice.
“ Disarming the system ” F 2-17. 2. Sit in the driver ’ s seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a 5-door). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position.
2-16 Keys and doors Non-turbo models 6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the 5-door) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once, and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly .
system will not switch to the surveil- lance state. – Do ors are unl ocked u sing the remote transmitter . – Any door (including the rear gate of a 5-door or the trunk of a 4-door) is opened. – Ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position.
2-18 Keys and doors 1) ON 2) LOCK 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ ON ” to “ LOCK ” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers.
& Shock sensors (dealer op- tion) The shock sen sors tri gger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the veh icle and when any of t heir electric wires are cut.
2-20 Keys and doors Windows & Power windows W ARNING T o avoid serious personal inju ry caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extre mely c aref ul to prevent anyone ’ s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from being caught in the window.
held. ! Operating the passengers ’ windows T o open: Push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the wi ndow rea ches the desired position. T o close: Pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. ! Locking the passengers ’ windows 1) Lock 2) Unlock Push th e lock sw itch .
2-22 Keys and doors T runk lid (4-door) W ARNING . T o prevent dangerous exhaust gas from enterin g the vehic le, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid. T o open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, pull the yellow handle upward as indicated by the arrow on the handle.
2-24 Keys and doors This places the latch in the locked posi- tion. 3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is released. If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer . In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid.
T o close: Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip. W ARNING . T o prevent dangerous exhaust gas from enterin g the vehic le, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.
2-26 Keys and doors Moonroof (if equipped) W ARNING Never let anyone ’ sh a n d s ,a r m s , head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
NOTE One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is lowered. Push the switch continuously to raise and lower the moonroof. ! Sliding moonroof 1) Open 2) Close Push the “ OPEN/CLOSE ” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon- roof.
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Ignition switc h ..................................................... 3-3 LOCK .................................................................. 3- 3 A cc..................................................................... 3 -4 O N ................
Instruments and controls SPORT mode indicator light (A T models) ............ 3 -2 9 SI-DRIVE indicator light (WRX STI) ...................... 3- 29 Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) ........................ 3 -2 9 Select lever/gear position indicator (A T models) .
Ignition switch W ARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to “ LOCK ” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer .
3-4 Instruments and controls The key can be turned from “ Acc ” to “ LOCK ” only when the select lever is in the “ P ” position. ! MT models The key can be turned from “ Acc ” to “ LOCK ” only when the key is pushed in while turning it.
contains an immobilizer transponder . . The key is near or touching another transmitter . & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’ s door opens and the key is in the “ LOCK ” or “ Acc ” position.
3-6 Instruments and controls & Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter need les and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position.
nation after the driver ’ s door is opened, the illumination will be turned off. . Even during the gradual turning off after the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ” position, if the ignition switch is turne d to the “ ON ” position, the combination meter illuminate as usual.
3-8 Instruments and controls * 1 : WRX STI only * 2 : “ ” or “ ” ,a n d “ ” or “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position. * 3 : Except WRX STI For the “ ” or “ ” indication, refer to “ Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch ” F 3-6.
& T achometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- mage to the engine. & Fuel gauge 1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
3-10 Instruments and controls & T emperature gauge 1) Normal operating range The tempe ratur e gauge show s engin e coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.
NOTE Even if the REV alarm system is not set, the REV indicator light will illuminate whenever the engine speed enters the tachometer ’ s red zone. & Setting the alarm-level en- gine speed 1. Push the trip knob to select “ REV ” on the combination meter .
3-12 Instruments and controls to OFF , OFF to ON, or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished. . Setting the speed is impossible when the vehicle is moving. . The set en gine speed may differ from the engine speed shown by the tachometer .
*: “ ” or “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” posi- tion. T o change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
3-14 Instruments and controls ! Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. ! Double trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero.
& Fuel gauge 1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “ LOCK ” or “ Acc ” position, the fuel gauge shows “ E ” even if the fuel tank contains fuel.
3-16 Instruments and controls W arning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then turn off when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ ON ” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs.
Driver ’ s warning light (turbo models) Driver ’ s warning light (non-turbo models) Front passenger ’ s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened .
3-18 Instruments and controls . Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger ’ s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.
& Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indica- tors ON / : Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator / : Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag OFF indicator The front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag.
3-20 Instruments and controls NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp illuminat- ing could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
approximately 2 seconds when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ ON ” position. After that, this indicator light/warning light changes to BLUE and maintains illumina- tion in BLUE . This BLUE illuminated light turns off when the engine is warmed up sufficiently .
3-22 Instruments and controls the automatic transmission control system is not working properly . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service im- mediately . & Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX STI) CAUTION Reduce vehicle speed and park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible if the R.
Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
3-24 Instruments and controls & ABS warning light The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position and turns of f after approximately 2 seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly .
If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ ON ” ), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level.
3-26 Instruments and controls light illuminates. After the engine starts it will turn off. While the engine is rotating, if there are any malfunctions, the light will illuminate. W ARNING When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer .
& V ehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/V ehicle Dy- namics Control OFF in- dicator light (if equipped)/T raction Con- trol OFF indicator light (WRX STI) This warning light has bot.
3-28 Instruments and controls ! V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF in- dicator light (yellow) . This light illuminates when the V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed (except WRX STI). . This light illuminates when the V ehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed for more than 2 seconds (WRX STI).
NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally .
3-30 Instruments and controls & T urn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly , the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
F 7-19. ! Driver ’ s control center dif- ferential auto [ − ] indicator light When the AUTO [ − ] mode is set, the AUTO [ − ] indicator light illuminates. For details, refer to “ Driv er ’ sC o n t r o l Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI) ” F 7-19.
3-32 Instruments and controls Clock The time changes by 1 minute each time the “ + ” button or “ − ” button is pressed. Pressing the “ + ” button moves the dis- played time forward, while pressing the “ − ” button moves the displayed time back.
The fuel consumption display is linked with the odometer/trip meter display ac- cording to the following chart. Odometer/T rip meter Fuel consumption indicator A trip meter Average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter B trip meter Average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter Odometer U.
3-34 Instruments and controls “ ON ” po siti on , the indic atio n do es n ot flash. NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide.
tion indicator will automatically turn on when the battery voltage is discon- nected and then reconnected for bat- tery replacement or fuse replacement. Light control switch The light control switch operates when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
3-36 Instruments and controls & High/low beam change (dim- mer) T o change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the combina- tion meter also illuminates.
T urn signal lever T o activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. T o activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically . If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.
3-38 Instruments and controls Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) The vehicle has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the low beam setting. The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights.
Wiper and washer W ARNING In freezing weather , do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster . Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view. CAUTION . Do not operate the washer con- tinuously for more than 10 sec- onds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty .
3-40 Instruments and controls road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window . . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- rial on the windshie ld or th e wi per blade results in jerky wiper operation and s treaking on the glass .
! Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever . ! Washer T o wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever . The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button.
3-42 Instruments and controls speed is high). When you subsequently move the select lever to the “ R ” position (A T models) or the shift lever to the reverse position (MT models ), the rear wiper will sw itch to continuous operation.
or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror . Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing.
3-44 Instruments and controls exit the zone setting mode. & Outside mirrors ! Convex mirror (passenger side) W ARNING Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror . Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.
mirror switch continuously , it may not work. This is not a malfunction. Oper- ate the switch again after waiting for a short period of time. . When you unfold the outside mirrors manually , the mirrors may become wobbly . Be sure to unfold the mirrors by switch operation.
3-46 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control system T o activate the defogger and deicer system, push the control switch that is located on the climate control panel. The rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activ ated si mult aneo usly .
Tilt steering wheel (if equipped) W ARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury . . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again.
3-48 Instruments and controls 1. Adjust the seat posi tion. Refer to “ Front seats ” F 1-2. 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
V entilator .............................................................. 4-2 Air flow selection ................................................ 4- 2 Center and side ventilators .................................. 4 - 3 Manual climate control syste m (if equipped) .
4-2 Climate control V entilator & Air flow selection.
& Center and side ventilators ! Center ventilators Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. ! Side ventilators 1) Open 2) Close 3) Thumb-wheel Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.
4-4 Climate control ! Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. ! Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
W ARNING Continued operation with the air i n l e ts e l e c t i o nb u t t o ni nt h eO N position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. & Heater operation ! Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield T o direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1.
4-6 Climate control NOTE W arm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. T o stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding thumb-wheel down. ! Heating T o direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet selection button to the “ ON ” position. W ARNING Continued operation with the air i n l e ts e l e c t i o nb u t t o ni nt h eO N position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
4-8 Climate control Automatic climate control system (if equipped) Although this climate control system can be used as a full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if desired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control system.
& Fan speed control dial The fan operates only with the ignition switch in the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select the AUTO (automatic control) mode or to select the desired fan speed. The dial ’ s positions and their functions are as follows.
4-10 Climate control : Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (relatively little air from windshield defroster outlets) : Windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets : Windshield defroster outlets NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” position, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “ outside air ” mode.
Pressing the button cancels the “ AUTO ” mode. T o return to “ AUTO ” mode, turn the fan speed control dial or air flow control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to “ AUTO ” mode. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position.
4-12 Climate control Operating tips for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ventilation grille Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Air filtration system Replace the filter element according to the replacemen t sc hedule as follow s. Thi s schedule should be followed to maintain the filter ’ s dust collection ability . Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently .
4-14 Climate control 3. Replace the air filter element with a new one. CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP . 4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft. 5. Close the glove box. 6. LABEL installation (1) A ttac h t he serv ice labe l to the driver ’ s side door pillar.
Antenna system .................................................. 5- 2 Roof antenna ...................................................... 5- 2 FM reception ....................................................... 5 -2 XM TM satellite rad io reception (if equipped) .
5-2 Audio Antenna system & Roof antenna CAUTION . Be sure to lower the antenna rod before entering garages, parking towers and other locations with low ceilings. . Remove the antenna rod before washing your car at a car wash. If the antenna rod is left attached, it may scratch the roof.
Y ou may experience problems in receiving XM TM satellite radio signals in the follow- ing situations. . If you are driving northward in a coastal area Y ou will notice that the XM TM satellite radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand corner of your windshield.
5-4 Audio Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incor rectl y instal led or if t hey are no t suited for the vehicle.
& T ype A audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ Acc ” or “ ON ” position. . Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-10 . Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-13 .
5-6 Audio & T ype B audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ Acc ” or “ ON ” position. . Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-10 . Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-13 .
Power and sound controls & Power switch and volume control The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial, and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.
5-8 Audio track/channel control mode after approxi- mately 5 seconds. ! SPEED VOLUME setting SPEED VOLUME CONTROL is a function that automatically adjusts the volume according to the vehicle speed.
& Adjustable level of each mode Mode Range of levels (displayed) Initial setting Turn counterclockw ise Turn clockwise V olume V olume control 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume AUX volume.
5-10 Audio FM/AM radio operation & FM/AM selection Push the “ FM AM ” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “ FM AM ” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.
! Scan tuning (SCAN) If you press the “ SCAN ” button, the radio will switch to the scan mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for 5 seconds while display- ing the frequency , after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned.
5-12 Audio ! Seek in PTY (Program type) group In the PTY selection mode, when the desired PTY group has been selected, pressing the “ SEEK ” button “ ” or “ ” seeks within that PTY group. Pressing “ ” seeks up. Pressing “ ” seeks down.
! Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1, FM2 and FM3 stations each may be preset.
5-14 Audio you activate satellite radio and receive satellite radio customer support. The satellite radio ID can be found on the audio display by tuning the channel to “ 0 ” .
! Category selection When in the SA T mode, press the “ CA T ” button “ ” or “ ” to change to the category search mode. When in the category search mode, pressing the “ CA T ” button “ ” changes the category up by one step. Pressing “ ” changes the category down by one step.
5-16 Audio ! Selecting preset channels Presetting a channel with a preset button allows you to select that channel in a single operation. Up to six SA T1, SA T2 and SA T3 channels each may be preset. & Display selection Press the “ TEXT ” button while receiving the satellite radio to change the display as follows.
& How to insert a CD (type A) Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatically pull the disc into position. NOTE DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC INSERTION SLOT A T THE SAME TIME.
5-18 Audio 2. Press the disc select button at the position where you want to insert a disc. 3. When the “ LOAD ” indicator illumi- nates, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “ LOAD ” indicator will turn off. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play the first track on the disc.
player will start playback. ! When there are CDs loaded (type B) Press a desired one of the disc select buttons the disc number indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first track.
5-20 Audio & Fast-forwarding and fast-re- versing ! Fast-forwarding Press the “ ” side of the “ SEEK ” button continuously to f ast-forward the disc/ folder .
NOTE . The “ RPT ” indication refers to the repeat playback of a single track. It repeats the track that is playing. . The “ F-RPT ” indication refers to the repeat playback of a folder . It repeats the all of the tracks in the folder . It is possible to select the function when the MP3/WMA format track is playing.
5-22 Audio & Scan The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds of each track/file in succes- sion. Press the “ SCAN ” button to start scanning upward beginning with the track/ file(s) following the currently selected one. After all track/file(s) in the disk/folder have been scanned, normal playback will be resumed.
& Folder selection Press the “ ” side of the “ FOLDER ” button briefly to select the next folder . Press the “ ” side of the button briefly to go back to the previous folder . The folder title will be shown each time you press one of the buttons.
5-24 Audio 2. Briefly press the “ ” button. The selected disc will be ejected. The disc number indicator will flash at this time. When you remove the ejected disc, the disc number indicator will turn off. T o rem ov e mo re discs i n succ essi on, repeat steps 1 and 2.
! When “ CHECK DISC ” is displayed Press the eject button to unload the discs. Check that the disc is not damaged or scratched, and also check that the disc is inserted correctly . This message may appear when using some CD-RW discs. Check that the disc type (i.
5-26 Audio 2. Press the AUX input selection button “ CD/AUX ” on the audio control panel to turn on the auxiliary audio input. 3. Play back the portable audio player. Refer to the Owner ’ s Manual of the portable audio player. NOTE . The AUX jacks of the models with the genuine SUBARU navigation sys- tem are the RCA type.
*1: The frequency last received in the selected waveband will be displayed. *2: Only when a CD is in the player . *3: Only when with an auxiliary audio product is connected. ! “ ” and “ ” buttons ! With radio mode selected Press the “ ” button or “ ” button.
5-28 Audio Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the following.
there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry , soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner , benzine, alcohol, etc. . Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape).
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Interior ligh ts ....................................................... 6-2 Dome light .......................................................... 6- 2 Cargo area light (5-door models) ......................... 6 -2 Map lights ........................
6-2 Interior equipment Interior lights When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery dis- charge. & Dome light 1) ON 2) DOOR 3) OFF The dome light switch has the following three positions. ON: The light remains on continuously .
& Map lights T ype A T ype B T o turn on the map light, push the switch. T o turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery dis- charge.
6-4 Interior equipment Sun visors T o block out glare, swing down the visors. T o use the sun visor at a side window , swing it down and move it sideways. & V anity mirror CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed while the car is being driven to avoid being temporarily blinded by the glare of bright light.
& Glove box 1) Lock 2) Unlock T o open the glove box, pull the handle. T o close it, push the lid firmly upward. T o lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. T o unlock the glove box, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. & Center console T o open the lid, pull up the lock release.
6-6 Interior equipment ! Except WRX STI A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside the parking brake lever . ! WRX STI The dual cup holder is built into the center console near the parking brake lever. T o access the cup holder , pull the lid toward the rear.
& Rear passenger ’ s cup holder (if equipped) CAUTION When not in use, always keep the cup holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. A dual cup holder is located at the back of the center console.
6-8 Interior equipment Accessory power outlets Power outlet below the climate controls Power outlet in the center console (except WRX STI) Power outlet in the center console (WRX STI) Accessory power outlets are provided below the clim ate contr ols an d in the center console .
. If the plug on your electric appli- ance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck.
6-10 Interior equipment Ashtray (if equipped) CAUTION Do not use ashtrays as waste re- ceptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray . This could cause a fire. NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accu- mulate around the hinges of the ash- tray ’ s inner lid.
! WRX STI (if equipped) The rear ashtray is located on the upper side of the back of the center console. T o open the ashtray , pull the upper edge of the lid. T o remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while pushing the inner plate down.
6-12 Interior equipment Cargo area cover (5-door – if equipped) The cargo ar ea cover is pr ovided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight.
& T o install the cover housing 1. Shorten the bar. 2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers. Cargo tie-down hooks (5-door – if equipped) The cargo area is equipped with four tie- down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes.
6-14 Interior equipment Under-floor storage compart- ment (if equipped) 4-door models 5-door models The storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5-door), and it can be used to store small items. T o open the lid, pull the tab up.
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3 Fuel requirements ............................................... 7 -3 Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7 - 5 State emission testing (U.
Starting and operating Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions ........... 7 -3 5 V ehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped) .................................................... 7-36 V ehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... 7 -3 7 V ehicle Dynamics Control mode switch (WRX STI) .
Fuel CAUTION Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause engine damage. & Fuel requirements ! Non-turbo models The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher .
7-4 Starting and operating ! 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.
& Fuel filler lid and cap ! Refueling Only one person should be involved in refueling. Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler pipe while refueling is in progress. Be sure to observe any other precautions that are posted at the service station.
7-6 Starting and operating . When opening the cap, grasp it firmly and turn it slowly to the left. Do not remove the cap quickly . Fuel may be under pres- sure and spray out of the fuel filler neck, especially in hot weather .
CAUTION . Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause da- mage to the fuel system. . After refueling, turn the cap to the right until it clicks to ensure that it is fully tightened.
7-8 Starting and operating test. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and states using two-wheel dynamometers in their emission testing programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU A WD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer .
Preparing to drive Y ou 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.
7-10 Starting and operating engine warms up. NOTE . The engine may be difficult to start when the battery has been discon- nected and reconnected (for mainte- nance or other purposes). This diffi- culty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ’ s self-diagnosis function.
starting the engine. . For non-turbo models, to protect the engine while the select lever is in the “ P ” or “ N ” position, the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.
7-12 Starting and operating & Starting your vehicle The remote engine start system is acti- vated by pressing the “ ” button twice within 3 seconds on your remote engine start transmitter . The system will check certain pre-conditions before starting, and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds.
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.
7-14 Starting and operating the turn signal lights will flash 2 times to indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are “ ON ” . Depressing the brake pedal repeat- edly will toggle the feature ON or OFF each time.
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.
7-16 Starting and operating W ARNING 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.
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. NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits.
7-18 Starting and operating W ARNING 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.
& 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 .
7-20 Starting and operating tial and rear differential. This sound occurs because of the structure of the center differential. It does not indicate a problem. & T o change mode of driver ’ s control center differential Press the “ AUTO-MANU ” switch on the center console to switch from auto mode to manual mode or vice versa.
the “ AUTO [+] ” mode. After setting the mode, “ ” on the combination meter illuminates. Pull the control switch rearward to select the “ AUTO [ − ] ” mode.
7-22 Starting and operating Push the switch forward to increase the initial LSD torque; when the “ LOCK ” indicator light illuminates, the initial LSD torque setting is maximum. The center differential will then be almost completely locked. Pull the switch rearward to reduce the initial LSD torque.
cause a braking effect accompanied by vibration a nd noise. This does not indicate a problem. The phenomenon will disappear when setting the initial LSD torque to the minimum.
7-24 Starting and operating 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.
the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. T o use the “ SPOR T ” mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate. T o use the manual mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate then move it toward the “ + ” and “ − ” ends.
7-26 Starting and operating performing the above procedure, refer to “ Shift lock release using the shift lock release button ” F 7-26. ! Shift lock release using the shift lock release button Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock.
1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-4th-gear range.
7-28 Starting and operating . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “ D ” position. Use the brake instead. . The engine may , on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
SI-DRIVE (WRX STI) SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive) works to maximize engine performance, control and efficiency . This syst em consist s of three modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#). By adjusting the SI-DRIVE selector, the character of the power unit changes.
7-30 Starting and operating & Sport Sharp (S#) mode ! For maximum performance driving For sports-minded drivers, the Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control. The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed.
Limited slip differential (LSD) (WRX STI) The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to the difference in revolutions between the right and left wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driv- ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads or when high speed driving.
7-32 Starting and operating a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. & Brake system ! T wo separate circuits Y our vehicle has two separate circui t brake systems.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) The ABS system prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road sur- faces . This helps pr eve nt the los s of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up.
7-34 Starting and operating position and turns of f after approximately 2 seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly . When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may illumi- nate.
& Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions T urbo models Non-turbo models If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system, the system stops working and the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously .
7-36 Starting and operating V ehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped) W ARNING Always use the utmost c are in driving – overconfidence because you are driving with a V ehicle Dy- namics Control system equipped vehicle could easily lead to a ser- ious accident.
NOTE . Slight twitching of the brake pedal may be felt when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system operates; a small de- gree of vehicle or steering wheel shak- ing may also be noticed in this situa- tion. These are normal characteristics of V ehicle Dynamics Control operation and are no cause for alarm.
7-38 Starting and operating Non-turbo models The indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position, and it turns off approximately 2 seconds later . This indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and is illuminated steadily during activation of the traction control function.
trol system is operating normally . WRX STI The warning light illuminates in yellow for approximately 1 second when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position. After that, this warning light changes to green and remains illuminated in green for 1 second, and then turns off.
7-40 Starting and operating minutes have passed to allow the engine to heat up sufficiently . ! T raction Control OFF indicator light (green – WRX STI) This light illuminates to indicate that the Traction Control System is in non-opera- tion mode. This does not constitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
gine. . When the V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode is selected, the vehicle ’ s running performance is comparable with that of a vehicle that does not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem. Do not deactivate the V ehicle Dynamics Control system except when absolutely necessary .
7-42 Starting and operating Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models) T urbo models Non-turbo models The tire pressure monitoring system pro- vides the driver with a warning message by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low.
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.
7-44 Starting and operating CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause un- necessary wear on the brake lin- ings. Before starting to drive, always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released.
Hill start assist system (MT models – if equipped) CAUTION The Hill start assist system is a device only for helping the driver to ST ART the vehicle on an uphill grade. T o prevent accidents when the vehicle is parked on a slope, be sure to firmly set the parking brake.
7-46 Starting and operating 4. Confirm the following items. . The ABS warning light does not illuminate. . The V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light does not illuminate.
& Hill start assist warning light/ Hill start assist OFF indicator light T urbo models Non-turbo models ! Hill start assist warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position, the Hill start assist warning light illuminates.
7-48 Starting and operating control is not in use to avoid uninten- tionally setting of the cruise control. & T o set cruise control 1. Push the “ CRUISE ” main switch but- ton. T urbo models Non-turbo models The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
Non-turbo models At this time, the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated on the combination meter . The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. V ehicle speed can be temporarily in- creased while driving with the cruise control activated.
7-50 Starting and operating & T o change the cruising speed ! T o increase the speed (by button) Push the “ RES/ACC ” button and hold it until the ve hicle reach es the desired speed . Then, release the butt on. The vehicle speed at that mom ent will be memorized and treated as the new set speed.
desired speed, press the “ SET/COAST ” button once. Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
7-52 Starting and operating Non-turbo models The cruise c ontrol se t indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. The light illuminates when vehicle speed has been set.
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ..................................... 8- 2 Fuel economy hints ............................................ 8-2 Engine exhaus t gas (ca rbon monoxide) ............ 8-2 Catalytic convert er .
8-2 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): .
exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Keep the trunk lid (4-door) or rear gate (5-door) closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
8-4 Driving tips operates at very high tempera- tures. . Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.
Driving tips for A WD models All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine power to all four wheels. AWD models provide better traction when driving on slippery , wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud, dirt and sand.
8-6 Driving tips Off road driving W ARNING . Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during sudden brak- ing or under other similar condi- tions.
cially at higher speeds. . Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Instead drive with your fi ngers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.
8-8 Driving tips Winter driving & Operation during cold weather Carry some emergency equipment, such as a window scraper , a bag of sand, flares, a small shovel and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity .
! Before driving your vehicle Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous. While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly .
8-10 Driving tips roads. This may cause loss of vehicle control. CAUTION Avoid prolonged continuous driving in snowstorms. Snow will enter the engine ’ s intake syst em and may hinder the air flow, which c ould result in engine shutdown or even breakdown.
struction, brand, and load range. Mixing other sizes or construc- tions may result in severe me- chanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling, braking and speedometer/odom eter calibra- tion. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle con- trol.
8-12 Driving tips Loading your vehicle W ARNING . Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury .
The load capacity o f 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.
8-14 Driving tips & Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped) 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 road hazard due to loss of cargo could result.
! 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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If you park your vehi cle in case of an emergency ........................................................ 9- 2 T emporary spare tire ........................................... 9-2 Precautions for A WD models with automatic transmission .............
9-2 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency 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.
possible because the spare tire is de- signed only for temporary use. 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 kg/cm 2 ) . When using the temporary spare tire, note the following.
9-4 In case of emergency 1) Spare fuse 2) FWD connector 3. Put a s pare fu se in side t he FWD connector located in the cabin and confirm that the All-W heel Dri ve war ning li ght “ ” illuminates. The All-Wheel-Drive capability of the vehicle has now been deactivated.
& Under the rear floor 1) Jack handle A) 4-door models B) 5-door models 1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “ Under-floor storage compartment ” F 6-14.
9-6 In case of emergency B) Models with 17-inch wheel tires The jack handle is stored under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5- door). The jack and towing hook are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel.
5. T ake out the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. The tools and the spare tire are stored under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5-door). Refer to “ Mainte - nance tools ” F 9-4. NOTE Make sure that the jack is well lubri- cated before using it.
9-8 In case of emergency Jack-up points (vehicle with side sill skirt except WRX STI) Jack-up points (others) 9. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat tire. T urn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
W ARNING 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.
9-10 In case of emergency & Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models) T urbo models Non-turbo models The tire pressure monitoring system pro- vides the driver with the warning message indi cated by sendin g a signa l from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low.
Jump starting W ARNING . 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 y ou, thoroughly flush the exposed area with water immediately . Get medical help i f the fluid h as entered your eyes.
9-12 In case of emergency (1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery . (2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery . (3) Connect one end of the oth er cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the booster battery .
Engine overheating W ARNING 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 und er pre ssure. Removing the cap while th e engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously .
9-14 In case of emergency & T owing 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 hook and tie-down hook. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
Models with fog lights Models without fog lights 2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper . Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover . 3 . Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its threads can no longer be seen.
9-16 In case of emergency Rear towing hook: 1. T ake the towing hook out of the tool bucket and take the screwdriver out of the tool bag. T ake the jack handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo area (5-door). 2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver , and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook.
Rear tie-down hooks: The rear tie-down hooks are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. W ARNING Use the rear tie-down hooks only for downward ancho ring. I f they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip off the hooks, possibly causing a dan- gerous situation.
9-18 In case of emergency towed. 4. T ake up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle. W ARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ” position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc- tion of the wheels will be locked.
a similar tool. 3. T o unlock the rear gate, turn the lever to t he right positio n usi ng a fl at-head screwdriver or a similar tool. 4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle. Moonroof – if moonroof can- not be closed If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moon- roof manually .
9-20 In case of emergency clockwise. T o close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclockwise. Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer .
Exterior care ....................................................... 10- 2 W ashing ............................................................. 10 -2 W axing and polishing ......................................... 1 0- 3 Cleaning aluminum wheels ..
10-2 Appearance care Exterior care & W ashing CAUTION . When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake stopping distance will be longer. T o dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
NOTE Be careful not to damage brake hoses, sensor harnesses, and other parts when washi ng suspensi on compo- nents. ! Using a warm water washer . Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle. . Do not wash the same area continu- ously .
10-4 Appearance care Corrosion protection Y our SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.
Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control pan el, audio equipment, instru- ment panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use organic solvents.) & Seat fabric Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner .
10-6 Appearance care & Navigation monitor (if equipped) T o clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty , clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.
Maintenance sched ule ....................................... 1 1-3 Maintenance pre cautions ................................... 1 1-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment .................................................... 1 1 -4 When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running .
Maintenance and service Tires and wheels .............................................. 1 1-3 3 T ypes of tires ................................................... 1 1- 33 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) ..........................
Maintenance schedule The s ched uled maint enan ce it ems r e- quired to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in the “ Warranty and Main- tenance Booklet ” . For details of your maintenance schedule, read the separate “ Warranty and Main- tenance Booklet ” .
1 1-4 Maintenance and service guard against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If something does get in your eyes, thoroughly wash them out with clean water .
Engine hood T o open the hood: 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original position. 2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel. 3. Release the secondary hood release by moving the lever between the front grille and the hood toward the left.
1 1-6 Maintenance and service Engine compartment overview & Non-turbo models 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 1 1-26) 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 1 1-20) or Differenti.
& T urbo models except WRX STI 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 1 1-26) 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 1 1-20) or Differential gear oil level gauge (A T) (page 1 1-23) 3).
1 1-8 Maintenance and service & WRX STI 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 1 1-26) 2) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 1 1-28) 3) Brake fluid reservoir (page 1 1-27) 4) Fuse box (page 1 1-46) 5) .
Engine oil NOTE . The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be determined until the vehicle has tra- veled at least several thousand miles (kilometers).
1 1-10 Maintenance and service pipe, be sure to wipe it off. If you check the oil level just after stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking the level. Just after driving or while the engine is warm, the engine oil level reading may be in a range between the upper level and the notch mark.
Non-turbo models 7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 8. Before installing a new oil filter , apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal. 9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of the bottom of engine and install the oil filter by hand turning.
1 1-12 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and viscosity Oil grade: ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark) or API classification SM with the.
& Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driv- ing conditions If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with very high temperatures, or is used for heavy-duty applications, use of oil with the following grade and viscosities is recommended.
1 1-14 Maintenance and service If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer . If frequent addition of coolant is neces- sary , there may be a leak in the engine cooling system. It is recommended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
CAUTION . Be ca ref ul not to spil l eng ine coolant when adding it. If coolant touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine coolant gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. . Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts.
1 1-16 Maintenance and service 5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to just below the filler neck, allowing enough room to add genuine SUBARU cooling system conditioner in the radiator . Add genuine SUBARU cooling system condi- tioner until the coolant level reaches the filler neck.
Air cleaner element W ARNING Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed. The air cleaner element not only filters intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned.
1 1-18 Maintenance and service 7. T o install the air cleaner case, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover . 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. ! T urbo models 1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct.
6. If the air cleaner case has been removed, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover. 7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Spark plugs It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer .
1 1-20 Maintenance and service Drive belts 1) Power steering oil pump pulley 2) Front side belt 3) Alternator pulley 4) Air conditioner compressor pulley 5) Rear side belt 6) Crank pulley A) 22 lbf (98 N, 10 kgf) CAUTION The front side belt, which runs in conjunction with the following com- ponents, must be used within the specified deflection.
Check the oil level monthly . 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
1 1-22 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid & Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge.
& Recommended fluid Use one of the following types of auto- matic transmission fluid. SUBARU A TF IDEMITSU A TF HP NOTE For optimum transmission perfor- mance, only use the automatic trans- mission fluid that is recommended and provided by SUBARU.
1 1-24 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together .
WRX STI 1) Thermo switch 2) Drain hole 3) Oil level Remove the thermo switch from the filler hole and check the oil level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise the level.
1 1-26 Maintenance and service Power steering fluid & Checking the fluid level The power steering fluid expands greatly as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Ther efor e, t h e res ervo ir t ank ha s two different checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
& Recommended fluid Use one of the following types of auto- matic transmission fluid. SUBARU A TF “ Dexron III ” T ype Automatic T ransmis- sion Fluid Brake fluid & Checking the fluid level 1) “ MAX ” level mark 2) “ MIN ” level mark Check the fluid level monthly .
1 1-28 Maintenance and service & Recommended brake fluid Use one of the following types of fluid. – Genuine SUBARU brake fluid – FMVSS No. 1 16, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid CAUTION Never use different brands of brake fluid together . Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand.
& Recommended clutch fluid Use one of the following types of fluid. – Genuine SUBARU brake fluid – FMVSS No. 1 16, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid CAUTION Never use different brands of clutch fluid together . Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand.
1 1-30 Maintenance and service Brake pedal Check the br ak e pedal free play an d reserve distance according to the main- tenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” . & Checking the brake pedal free play 1) 0.02 – 0.08 in (0.
& Checking the clutch pedal free play 1) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 – 13.0 mm) Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance, and check the free play . If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal- er .
1 1-32 Maintenance and service result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement. & Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.
Tires and wheels & T ypes of tires Y ou should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. ! All season tires All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round driving including snowy and icy road conditions.
1 1-34 Maintenance and service the tire pressure monitoring system may not be functioning normally . In this event, go to a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected as soon as possible. While the vehicle is driven, friction be- tween tires and the road surface causes the tires to warm up.
rough surface, they can suffer damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This type of damage does not become evident until time has passed. T ry not to drive over curbs, potholes or on other rough surfaces.
1 1-36 Maintenance and service . Correct tire pressure (tr ead worn evenly) Roadholding is good, a nd steering i s responsive. Rolling resistance is low , so fuel consumption is also lower . . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at shoulders) Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- sumption is also higher .
the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. & Wheel balance Each wheel was correctly balanced when your vehicle was new, but the wheels will become unbalanced as the tires become worn during use.
1 1-38 Maintenance and service the direction mark facing forward. & Tire rotation V eh icles equippe d wit h 4 non-un idirec- tional tires 1) Front V ehicles equipped with unidirectional tires 1) Front T ire wear varies from wheel to wheel.
W ARNING . All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer , brand (tread pattern), construction, de- gree of wear , speed symbol, load index and size. Mixing tires of different types, sizes or degrees of wear can result in damage to vehicle ’ s powertrain.
1 1-40 Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid If you spray washer fluid on the windshield but the supply of washer fluid appears to diminish, check the level of washer fluid in the tank. W asher fluid level gauge Remove the washer tank filler cap, then check the fluid level indicated by the level gauge (attached to the inside of the cap).
a different concentra tion fr om the one used previously , purge the old fluid from the piping between the reservoir tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period of time.
1 1-42 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade as- sembly ! T ype A 1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. 1) Stopper 2. Remove the wiper blade assembly by holding its pivot area and pushing it in the direction shown by the arrow while de- pressing the wiper blade stopper .
1) Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber . 3. Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks.
1 1-44 Maintenance and service 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 4. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 5. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position.
4. Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly , then slide the blade rubber assembly into place. Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stoppers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not retained properly , the wiper may scratch the rear window glass.
1 1-46 Maintenance and service remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry . Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehicle because a short cir- cuit will result.
The other one is housed in the engine compartment. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compart- ment. The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. 1) Good 2) Blown If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse.
1 1-48 Maintenance and service Main fuse Main fuse box The main fuse s are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equip- ment. Check the main fuses if any electrical component fails to operate (ex- cept the starter motor) and other fuses are good.
following precautions. . Do not replace any headl ight bulbs (both low beam and high beam) by yourself. . Do not remove/restore the head- light assemblies by yourself. . Do not remove any headlight- assembly components by your- self. For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer .
1 1-50 Maintenance and service 3. Remove the bulb cover , by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 5. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Replace the bulb with a new one.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. T o make it easy to access the bulb, move the washer tank to the horizontal direction (left-hand side). 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 4. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
1 1-52 Maintenance and service 1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light 2) Rear turn signal light 3) Back-up light 3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
6. Put the rear combination light assem- bly into place while aligning the clip with the guide on the vehicle. 7. Tighten the upper and lower screws. & Back-up light (5-door) 1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration, and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim.
1 1-54 Maintenance and service & License plate light 1. Insert a finger into the right side of the license plate light cover , then press once to the left and pull out to remove the cover . 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket.
! T ype B 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver . 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. & Dome light and cargo area light Dome light Cargo area light 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver .
1 1-56 Maintenance and service & High mount stop light (4- door) 1. Remove the hi gh mount stop li ght cover by prying the edge with a screw- driver . 2. Remove the bulb socket from the high mount stop light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
Specifications ..................................................... 12-2 Dimensions ........................................................ 1 2 -2 Engine ............................................................... 12 -3 Electrical system .......
12-2 Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Item 4-door 5-door Non-turbo models Turbo models Non-turbo models T urbo models Except OUTBACK OUTBACK Except WRX STI WRX STI Overall length 180.
& Engine Engine model EJ253 (2.5 L, SOHC, non-turbo) EJ255 (2.5 L, DOHC, turbo, except WRX STI) EJ257 (2.5 L, DOHC, turbo, WRX STI) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder , 4-stroke gasoline engine Displacement cc (cu-in) 2,457 (150) Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.
12-4 Specifications & Capacities Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) T ransmission oil (MT models) 5-speed 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt) 6-speed 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt) T ransmission fluid (A T models) 9.
& Tires T ire size P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V 225/45R17 235/45R17 245/40R18 Wheel size 16 6 6 1 / 2 JJ 17 6 7J J 1 7 6 8J J 1 8 6 8 1 / 2 J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2 ) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 ) T emporary spare tire Size T125/70 D17 T135/70 D17 Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.
12-6 Specifications Fuses and circuits & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 Empty 2 Empty 3 15A . Door locking 4 10A . Front wiper deicer relay 5 10A . Combination meter . Clock 6 7.5A . Remote control rear view mirrors .
Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 16 10A . Illumination 17 15A . Seat heaters 18 10A . Back-up light 19 Empty 20 10A . Accessory power outlet (instrument panel) 21 7.5A . Starter relay 22 15A . Air conditioner . Rear window defogger relay coil 23 15A . Rear wiper .
12-8 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment A) Main fuse Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 30A . ABS unit . Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit 2 25A . Main fan (cooling fan) 3 10A . Secondary air combina- tion valve (turbo models) 4 25A .
Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 18 15A . Headlight (right side) 19 15A . Headlight (left side) Specifications 12-9.
12-10 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights from A to C are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement..
W attage Bulb No. 1) High beam headlight 12V -60W 9005 (HB3) 2) Low beam headlight Models with HID light 12V -35W D2S Models with halogen light 12V -55W H1 1 3) Front turn signal/Front side marker lig.
12-12 Specifications CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire..
V ehicle identification 1) V ehicle identification number 2) Emission control label 3) Tire inflation pressure label 4) Certification label 5) V ehicle identification number plate 6) Model number labe.
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For U.S.A. ........................................................... 13- 2 Tire information .................................................. 13- 2 Tire labeling ....................................................... 13 - 2 Recommended tire inflation pressure .
13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. The following information has been compiled according to Code of Federal Regulations “ T itle 49, Part 575 ” . Tire information & Tire labeling Many markings (e.g. T ire size, T ire Identification Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers.
Example: (6) Load Index: A numerical code which specifies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maximum inflation pressure. For example, “ 90 ” means 1,323 lbs (600 kg), “ 89 ” means 1,278 lbs (580 kg).
13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Maximum load rating The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire. For example, “ MAX. LOAD 580 kg (1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI) MAX. PRESS. ” W ARNING Maximum load rating applies only to the tire, not to the vehicle.
& Recommended tire inflation pressure ! Recommend ed cold tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’ s tires is as follows. T ire size P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V 225/45R17 235/45R17 245/40R18 Wheel size 16 6 6 1 / 2 JJ 17 6 7J J 1 7 6 8J J 1 8 6 8 1 / 2 J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.
13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! V ehicle placard The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver ’ s side B-pillar . Example: U.
& Glossary of tire terminology . Accessory weigh t The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater , to the extent that these items are available as factory-in- stalled equipment (whether in- stalled or not).
13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ing on a vehicle. . Light truck (L T) tire A tire designated by its manufac- turer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur- pose passenger vehicles. . Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
sory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty battery , and special trim. . Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects accessory weight, and normal oc- cupant weight (distributed in accor- dance with T able 1 that is ap- pended to the end of this section) and dividing by 2. . Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing.
& Tire care – maintenance and safety practices . Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear . . Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visi- ble.
13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Calculating total and load ca- pacities var ying seating con- figurations Calculate the available load capa- city as shown in the following ex.
2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity . 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 92 lbs (42 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or more.
13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example 2B For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same vehicle (bringing the number.
The GVWR and front and re ar GA WRs are determined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehi- cle ’ s suspension, axles and other parts of the body . Therefore, this means that the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire ’ s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall.
13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading standards This information indicates the rela- tive performance of passenger car tires in the area of t readwear , traction, a nd te mperature resis- tance. This is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice in the purchase of tires.
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Stan- dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law .
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14-2 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7 -3 3 W arning light ................................................. 3- 24 , 7 -3 3 Accessories ....................................................... 5- 4 , 1 1 -4 8 Accessory power outlet .
System ................................................................. 7 -3 2 Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 1 1- 30 Reserve distance .................................................. 1 1- 30 Brake system .
14-4 Index Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4 - 8 Manual ................................................................... 4 -3 Clock ..................................................
Overheating .......................................................... 9 - 13 Starting ................................................................... 7 -9 Stopping ............................................................... 7- 1 1 Exterior care .
14-6 Index T owing and tie-down ............................................... 9- 14 Horn ......................................................................... 3 -4 8 Hose and connections ............................................... 1 1 - 13 I Ignition switch .
Trunk ................................................................... 1 1 - 55 Turn signal ................................................... 3 -3 7 , 1 1 -5 1 Limited slip differential (LSD) ....................................... 7 -3 1 Loading your vehicle .
14-8 Index Windows ............................................................... 2 - 20 Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1- 24 , 1 - 6 1 Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7 -9 R Rear Combination lights .
W arnings ................................................................... 2 Seat Fabric ................................................................... 1 0- 5 Front ...................................................................... 1 -2 Heater .
14-10 Index T emporary spare tire .................................................... 9- 2 T ether (child restraint system) .............................. 1- 3 1, 1 - 34 Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9 - 14 Tilt steering wheel .
Low fuel .................................................. 3 -9 , 3 - 15 , 3 - 2 5 Low tire pressure ................................................... 3 -2 2 Oil pressure .......................................................... 3- 2 1 Rear differential oil temperature .
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GAS ST A TION REFERENCE & Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher . ! T urbo models except WRX STI Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher .
2010 IMPREZA Owner’ s Manual MSA5M1013A A1980BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 2010A 2010 IMPREZA Owner’ s Manual FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES L TD.
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