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A1170BE-B Issued October 2013 Printed in USA 11/13 2014B CMSA5M1417A 201 4 XV Crosstr ek Owner’ s Manual 2014 XV Cr osstrek Owner’ s Manual FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES L TD. TOKYO, JAPAN Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P .O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Vehicles shown on the cover of this booklet may not be available in all markets.
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.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
V ehicle types This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door models 2) 5-door models except XV CROSSTREK 3) XV CROSSTREK models I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
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.
& Abbreviation list Y ou may find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- tions are shown in the following list. Abbreviation Meaning A/C Air conditioner A/ELR Automati.
4 Safety precautions when driving & Seatbelt and SRS airbag 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.
lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. . NEVER INST ALL A REARW ARD F ACING CHILD SEA T IN THE FRONT SEA T . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH TO THE CHILD BY PLA CING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
6 vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
& Modification of your vehicle CAUTION Y our vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability , and may even violate governmental regulations.
8 General information & California proposition 65 warning W ARNING Engine exhaust, some of its consti- tuents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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) Wiper switch (page 3-77) 3) Headlight switch (page 3-71) 4) Replacing bulbs (page 1 1-37) 5) Moonroof (page 2-23) 6) Roof rails (page.
1) Rear window defogger (page 3-88) 2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-15) 4) Tie-dow n hole (page 9-14) 5) Trunk lid (page 2-19) 6) Rear gate (page 2-21) 7) T owing h.
12 & Interior ! Passenger compartment area 1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-32) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-1 1) 3) Front seat (page 1-2) 4) Rear seat (page 1-7) I n f o r m a t i o .
1) Power windows (page 2-16) 2) Door locks (page 2-4) 3) Outside mirror switch (page 3-86) 4) Glove box (page 6-5) 5) Front power supply socket (page 6-7) 6) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-17)/Select lever .
14 & Instrument panel 1) Illumination brightness control (page 3-74) 2) V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-31) 3) Audio control buttons (page 5-30) 4) Combination meter (page 3-5) 5) Cru.
& Steering wheel 1) Audio control buttons (page 5-30) 2) Cruise control (page 7-38) 3) Shift paddle (page 7-21) 4) Hands-free switches (page 5-34) 5) Multi function display control switches (page .
16 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-75) 2) Mist (page 3-77) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-77) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-78) 5) Wipe.
& Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. models The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.
18 ! Except U.S.-spec. models The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.
& W arning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Seatbelt warning light 3-9 Front passenger ’ s seatbelt warning light 3-9 SRS airbag system warning light 3-1 1 / Front passenger ’ s frontal air.
20 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 a multi function display , the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the display .
Front seats ........................................................... 1-2 Forward and backward adjustment ...................... 1 - 3 Reclining the seatback ........................................ 1- 4 Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’ s seat) .
1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Front seats W ARNING . Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid losing control of the vehicle which can result in per- sonal injury . . Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.
rest rain t dev i ce or i n a sea tbelt , whichever is appropriate for the child ’ s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devic es (i nclu ding for ward faci ng child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INST ALL A REARW ARD F A- CING CHILD SEA T IN THE FRONT SEA T .
1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats & Reclining the seatback Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then rele ase t h e leve r and make su re the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled.
& Head restraint adjustment 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. Also, never install the head restraints the opposite way round.
1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater again to the preferred angle. Seat heater (if equipped) The seat heater is equipped in the front seats. The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position.
T o turn on the seat heater, push the “ LO ” or “ HI ” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “ HI ” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker . T o turn off the seat heater , lightly press the opposite side of the current position.
1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats & Armrest (if equipped) T o lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest. W ARNING T o avoid serious injury , passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.
tion. 1) Incorrect (retracted position) 2) Correct (extended 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/Rear seats W ARNING When you return the seatback to its original position, check that the unlocking marker on the lock re- lease knob is not visible. Also, shake the seatback slightly to con- firm that it is securely fixed in place.
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/Seatbelts 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. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be proper ly positi oned, a child restraint system should be used.
. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. T o reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front sea tbacks sh ould be always used in the upright posi- tion while the vehicle is running.
1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.
! Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on 5-door models) 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly . Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly .
1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts ! Rear center seatbelt on 5-door models 1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle W ARNING Fastening the seatbelt with the web- bing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
1. Raise the head restraint to the ex- tended position. Do not remove the head restraint. 2. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder on the right side of the cargo area and pull out the seatbelt slowly .
1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate into the center seatbelt buckle marked “ CENTER ” on the left-hand side until it clicks. 6. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 7. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
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 .
1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners 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 th e even t of an a ccid ent involving a moderate to severe frontal and side collision and rollover accident.
(if an offset frontal collision occurs) *: This does not operate if the occupant detection system deactivates airbag op- eration. For details, refer to “ Fr ont passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag ” F 1-46 . . In cases of side collisions, the following components will operate si- multaneously .
1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners & Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt pretensioners NOTE This section is applicable to the front passe nger ’ ss e a t b e l ti nX VC R O S S - TREK models.
tion on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s seatbelt retractor assemb lies shou ld be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer . When replacing seat- belt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems . Front door impact sensors: on both front doors . Satellite safing sensor: under the rear center seat .
properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, care- fully follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems A: Front passenger ’ s seat Y ou should not install a child restraint system (including a booster seat) due to the hazard to children p osed by the passenger ’ s airbag. B: Rear seat, window-side seating positions Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems.
& Choosing a child restraint system Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child ’ s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection.
1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 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.
NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor . That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 6. T ake up the slack in the lap belt. 7. 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.
rear center seat is occupied (including when a child restraint system is installed) next tim e, be sure t o ra ise the head restraint to the extended position. NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor .
1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems . Never place the shoulder belt under the child ’ s arm or behind the child ’ s back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child. . The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint.
Y our vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper an- chorages (tether anchorages) for accom- modating such child restraint systems. ! Lower anchorages The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window-side seating posi- tions.
1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 2. Y ou will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower an- chorages (bars). Remove the covers and locate the lower anchorages (bars).
7. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move it back and forth and right and left to verify that it is held securely in position. 8. T o remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer .
1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems Three upper anchorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat. ! 5-door models 1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat Three upper anchorages are installed on the back side of the rear seatback.
4-door models 5-door models 1. Open the cover (4-door models) and attach the top tether hook to the appro- priate upper anchorage. For the center seating position on 5- door models , route the top tether under the head restraint as illustrated below .
1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) & General precautions regard- ing SRS airbag system W ARNING . T o obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving.
close to the SRS side airbag. . Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side.
1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury . . Do not put any objects under the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel.
W ARNING Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deploy- ment of the SRS curtain airbags, they could cause serious injuries by coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by preventing deployment of the cur- tain airbags.
1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) W ARNING NEVER INST ALL A REARW ARD F A- CING CHILD SEA T IN THE FRONT SEA T . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
W ARNING . Never allow a child to do the following. – Kneel on any passenger ’ s seat facing the side window – Wrap his/her arms around the front seat seatback – Put his/her head, arms or othe.
1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) & Components 1) SRS frontal airbag 2) SRS side airbag 3) SRS curtain airbag 4) SRS knee airbag The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations.
1) Airbag control module (including impact sensor [all models] and rollover sensor [XV CROSSTREK models]) 2) Frontal airbag module (driver ’ s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passenger ’ s s.
1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) & 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 in the amended Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
or cause the system to fail. . Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger ’ s seat. . Do not spill liquid on the front passenger ’ s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately . . Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger ’ s seat.
1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) NOTE This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes inter- ference, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer .
and the child occupant. . 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.
1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now , the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off.
! 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 SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position.
1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage inflators.
! Examples of the types of acci- dents in which it is possible that the driver ’ s/driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy Only the driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag o.
1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! 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.
ٖ Examples of the types of acci- dents in which the driver ’ s/dri- ver’s and front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag(s) are not de- signed to deploy in most cases The driver’s and front passen.
1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) occupant ’s head. In a frontal collision, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and supplement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occu pant ’s head.
CAUTION Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment.
1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Examples of the types of acci- dents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy . Except XV CROSSTREK models 1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat.
XV CROSSTREK models 1) The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat. 2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. 3) The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle ’ s tires hit a curb- stone laterally .
1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models).
! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is 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.
1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy . Except XV CROSSTREK models 1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact.
XV CROSSTREK models 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. 3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. 4) The ve hicle is inv olved in a side-o n impact from a motorcycle.
1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Examples of the types of acci- dents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases 1) The vehicle is struck from behind.
– Left-hand side . Airbag control module (including im- pact sensor [all models] and rollover sensor [XV CROSSTREK models]) . Frontal airbag module – Driver ’ s side – Front passenger ’ s side . Knee airbag module (driver ’ s side) . Side airbag sensor – Center pillar right-hand side – Center pillar left-hand side .
1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ized SUBARU dealer . The SRS air- bag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. . Under the center console . On both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle .
. Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-wa y radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advi sabl e. Thi s coul d i nter fere with prop er operation of the SRS airbag system. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifi cati ons.
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Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key types. ........................................................... 2 -2 Key number plate ................................................ 2 -2 Immobilizer .............
2-2 Keys and doors/Keys Keys & Key types 1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Sub key 4) Key number plate Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.
become hot. . Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately . NOTE T o protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: . Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside.
2-4 Keys and doors/Door locks Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the outside NOTE If you unlock the driver ’ s door with a key and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle ’ s horn sounds.
Locking using power door locking switch 1) Press the front side (lock side) of the power door locking switch. 2) Close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked at the same time. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before leaving your vehicle.
2-6 Keys and doors/Power door locking switches Item Switch position Automatically turning off Map lights *1 OFF *1 Approximately 20 minutes later Dome light DOOR Approximately 20 minutes later Ignitio.
NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the 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/Remote keyless entry syste m expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipment. & T ransmitter T wo transmitters are provided for your vehicle. The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.
& Unlocking the doors Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock the driver ’ s door . An electronic chirp will sound twice and th e hazard warn ing flashers will fla sh twice . T o unlock all doors and the rear gate (5-door), briefly press the unlock/disarm button a second time within 5 seconds.
2-10 Keys and doors/Alarm system 4. Open and close the driver ’ s door once within 10 seconds after Step 3. 5. The hazard warning flashers flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. Y ou may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer .
rear gate/trunk lid is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. The alarm is triggered by: . Opening any of the doors, the rear gate or trunk lid .
2-12 Keys and doors/Alarm system “ ” button with the alarm system armed, the system will be temporarily placed in a standby state. The system will go back to the surveillance state upon locking the trunk. . The system is in the standby mode for a 30-second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter .
6. Press the front side ( “ LOCK ” side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door . An electronic chirp will sound once, the hazard warning flashers will flash once and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly .
2-14 Keys and doors/Alarm system dicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position. 1) ON 2) LOCK (off) 2.
& Shock sensors (dealer op- tion) The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the veh icle and when any of t heir electric wires are cut.
2-16 Keys and doors/Windows Windows W ARNING T o avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extrem ely careful to prevent anyone ’ s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from being caught in the window.
This switch also has a one-touch auto up feature that allows the window to be closed fully without holding the switch. Pull the switch up until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully close. T o stop the window halfway , push the switch down lightly .
2-18 Keys and doors/Windows ! Locking the passengers ’ windows 1) Lock 2) Unlock T o lock: Press the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the lock position, the passen- gers ’ windows cannot be opene d or closed. T o unlock: Press the lock switch again.
& Initialization of power win- dow If the vehicle ’ s battery is disconnected due to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions are deactivated. . One-touch auto up/down function . Anti-entrapment function Initialize th e power window using the following procedure to reactivate these functions.
2-20 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (4 – door) & Internal trunk lid release handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid.
the end until you hear a click. This places the latch in the locked posi- tion. 3. Pull the trunk lid release handle from outside the vehicle, as indicated by the arrow on the handle to check if the latch is released. If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer .
2-22 Keys and doors/Rear gate (5 – door) & Open/close T o open: First unlock the rear gate lock then push the rear gate opener button. 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.
Moonroof (if equipped) W ARNING Never l et 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 any of the follow- ing conditions occur. . The vehicle stops suddenly . . The vehicle turns sharply .
2-24 Keys and doors/Moonroof Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com- pletely . Pressing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof. ! Sliding moonroof 1) Open 2) Close T o open: Slide the “ OPEN/CLOSE ” swit ch rear - ward.
Ignition switc h ..................................................... 3-3 Safety precautions .............................................. 3- 3 Ignition switch positions ...................................... 3 - 3 LOCK (off) .......................
Instruments and controls Driving information display ................................. 3- 24 Clock ................................................................. 3- 27 Multi function display ........................................ 3-28 Models without multi function display .
Ignition switch & Safety precautions W ARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to “ LOCK ” (off) 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/Ignition switch The key can be turned from the “ ACC ” to “ LOCK ” (off) position only when the select lever is in the “ P ” position (CVT models) and the key is pushed in while turning it (all models). & ACC In this position the electrical accessories (audio, accessory power outlet, etc.
& Ignition switch light (if equipped) For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- nates when the driver ’ s door is opened or when the driver ’ s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3-6 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & 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 me ter need les and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’ s door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter , the odometer/trip meter will turn off. & Double trip meter 1) T rip knob This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position.
3-8 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Fuel gauge Fuel gauge 1) T rip knob The fuel gauge is displayed when the ignition is in the “ ON ” position, and it shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
W arning and indicator lights & Initial illumination for system check Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ ON ” position. This permi ts check ing th e opera tion o f the bulbs.
3-10 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Driver ’ s warning light Front passenger ’ s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened th.
again. For adjusting procedure, refer to “ Front seats ” F 1-2. If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger ’ s seat does not function cor- rectly (e.
3-12 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. Y ou should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately . & Coolant temperature low indicator light/Cool- ant temperature high warning light CAUTION .
3-14 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights warning light may illuminate in RED. However , this is not a malfunction if the indicator light/warning light turns off after a short time. & Charge warning light If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly .
& A T OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the transmis- sion fluid temperature is too hot. If the light illuminates while driving, im- mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off.
3-16 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
if the EBD system malfunctions. For further details of the EBD system mal- function warning, refer to “ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning ” F 3-17. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described in the following conditions, the ABS system may be considered normal.
3-18 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights what harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warnin g light il lumin ate simu ltaneo usly , take the following steps. 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2.
CAUTION Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light blinking can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to blink, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and wheth er any of th e tires has an excessively low inflation pressure.
3-20 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself mal- functions, the warning light only illumi- nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) remains fully opera- tional.
. The light does not turn off even once several seconds have elapsed after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ ON ” position. & Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system.
3-22 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights & 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.
Information display (if equipped) NOTE For models with color multi function display , refer to “ Multi function dis- play ” F 3-28. 1) Outside temperature indicator 2) Driving information display 3) Clock W i t ht h ei g n i t i o ns w i t c hi nt h e “ ACC ” position, the clock appears on the display .
3-24 Instruments and controls/Information display “ ON ” po siti on, the indic atio n do es not 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.
1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models If the driving range is shown as “ ” , there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. Y ou must refuel the vehicle immedi- ately .
3-26 Instruments and controls/Information display corresponding to that trip meter dis- play is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). ! Current fuel consumption 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment.
1) T rip knob Pressing the trip knob toggles the display between the average vehicle speed cor- responding to the A trip meter display and the average vehicle speed corresponding to the B trip meter display . When either of the trip meter displays is reset, the corresponding average vehicle speed value is also reset.
3-28 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. While the clock display is flashing, press and hold the “ + ” button for approxi- mately 2 seconds. The clock format will then change. 4. The clock display will continue to flash for approximately 3 seconds to inform you that the clock display has been changed.
& Features The multi function display has the follow- ing functions. Description Page Displays useful messages , such as warning information, etc. 3-31 Displays basic screens (e.
3-30 Instruments and controls/Multi function display NOTE . The welcome screen will disappear when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position while the welcome screen is displayed. . If any of the doors (including the rear gate) is opened while the welcome screen is displayed, the door ajar warning will appear .
If there is no warning message, the self- check is complete without notification. Example of notification If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, the color of the icon corresponding to the item will turn yellow and the warning message or the maintenance notification will be displayed.
3-32 Instruments and controls/Multi function display & Basic screens ! Basic screen items These are the basic screens of the multi function display .
switch is turned to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position after it has been turned to “ LOCK ” (off) position. ! Information reminder The screen returns to the original screen several seconds after the interruption screen has been displayed.
3-34 Instruments and controls/Multi function display ! ECO gauge screen 1) Average fuel consumption corresponding to the driving distance of each trip meter 2) ECO gauge The gauge pointer shows the difference between the current fuel consumption and the average fuel consumption that is displayed on the center part of the screen.
! V ehicle activation status screen When the vehicle stops 1) Steering axle When the vehicle is being driven regularly 1) Power train (illuminated in blue) When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem is being activated: the tires illuminate in yellow.
3-36 Instruments and controls/Multi function display tion is represented using an animation of the traffic lane. If the ABS is activated, all of the vehicle ’ s wheels will be illuminated in yellow .
! Guidance screen When the “ /SET ” switch is pulled and held, the selection screen can be dis- played. The displayed contents can be set or customized from the selection screen.
3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi function display & Selection screen When the “ /SET ” switch is pulled and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. T op menu Menu option Description Page Date Date Set and adjust the time and date.
T op menu Menu option Description Page Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-58 Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-59 T ires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date.
3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi function display & Date and time settings The items in the date and time settings can be set. T o change the items, operate the “ ” or “ ” switch. NOTE . The “ Date ” i tem must be set to display the “ Birthday ” , “ Anniversary ” and notifications for vehicle mainte- nance.
4. Select a number by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. When “ 12 h ” is selected, the clock will be set to a 12- hour display . When “ 24 h ” is selected, the clock will be set to a 24-hour display .
3-42 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. The selected item will be shown. – Pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you to set the selected item. – If you want to select the other item, operate the “ ” switch to go back to step 3. 5.
8. After entering the name by repeating step 7, select “ Set ” by operating the “ ” switch and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
3-44 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Anniversary ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. Select the item to set by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
7. S ele ct chara cte rs by op erat ing t he “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ / SET ” switch toward you. – Y ou can select characters of the English alphabet (upper case charac- ters and lower case characters are available), eleven symbols or blank spaces.
3-46 Instruments and controls/Multi function display On an anniversary (displayed in orange) NOTE If “ __ ” is selected for either the “ Month ” or “ Day ” item instead of numbers, the anniversary notification will be deactivated. ! Clearing birthday or anniversary 1.
5. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. & Image quality and volume settings The items in the image quality and volume settings can be set.
3-48 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. Select a brightness level by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. ! Contrast setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for image quality and volume settings ” F 3-47.
3. Pull the “ /SET ” switch once more toward you. 4. The screen is turned off. Restoring the screen When the “ ” , “ ” or “ /SET ” switch is pulled toward you after the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position, the screen will be restored.
3-50 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. Select “ Set ” by operating t he “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. & Screen settings The items in the screen settings can be set.
4. Select an item by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 5. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete.
3-52 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select the displayed configuration by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 5. Select “ Set ” by operating t he “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
4. Se lect the time of the logg ed f uel consumption history by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ / SET ” switch toward you. 5. Select “ Go Back ” by operating the “ ” switch. 6. S elec t “ Set ” by operating the “ ” switch and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
3-54 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. Select the setting location (left, center or right) by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. NOTE The same item cannot be selected for the left, center or right location.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Clock ” item. Then pull the “ / SET ” switch toward you. 3. Pull the “ /SET ” switch once more. 4. Select “ Analog Clock ” , “ Digital Clock ” , “ Calendar ” or “ Off ” by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch.
3-56 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Bypass Screen ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. Select the item to set by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Languages ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. The current language setting will be displayed. Pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you to enter the language selection mode.
3-58 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. After the selection screen is displayed, operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to show the “ Maintenance ” item. Then, pull the “ / SET ” switch toward you. ! Engine oil setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for maintenance set- tings ” F 3-57.
5. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. NOTE . The not ification will be displayed with information of both date and distance or either date or distance in accordance with the setting .
3-60 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select “ On ” or “ Off ” by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 5. Select “ Set ” by operating t he “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
operating the “ ” switch. 4. Confirm the setting by pulling the “ / SET ” switch toward you. 5. The system will notify you that the setting is complete.
3-62 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 6. Select one of the registration lines by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 7. T o overwrite the previous registration, pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Audible Signal ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. The current setting will be displayed. Pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you to enter the selection mode. 4. Select “ On ” or “ Off ” by operating the “ ” or “ ” switch.
3-64 Instruments and controls/Multi function display ! Hazard warning flasher setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-62. 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Hazard Warning Flasher ” item.
! Defogger setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-62. 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Defogger ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. The current setting will be displayed.
3-66 Instruments and controls/Multi function display If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer . ! Interior light off delay timer setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-62.
6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer . ! Auto light sensor sensitivity setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-62.
3-68 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. Select “ Set ” by operating t he “ ” switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 6. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the “ Reset to Defaults ” item. Then pull the “ /SET ” switch toward you. 3. The system will prompt a Y es/No dialogue ( “ No ” is selected first). T o return to the factory default settings, select “ Ye s ” by operating the “ ” switch.
3-70 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. The system will prompt a Y es/No dialogue ( “ No ” is selected first). T o reset the lifetime fuel consumption, select “ Ye s ” by operating the “ ” switch. 4. Confirm the setting by pulling the “ / SET ” switch toward you.
Light control switch & Precautions and tips CAUTION . Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge.
3-72 Instruments and controls/Light control switch ! Sensor for the auto on/off head- lights (if equipped) The sensor is on the instrument panel as shown in the illustration.
& Daytime running light system W ARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
3-74 Instruments and controls/Illumination brightness control Illumination brightness con- trol The illumination brightness of the instru- ment panel dims under the following conditions.
Fog light switch (if equipped ) 1) Headlight switch 2) Fog light switch The front fog lights will turn on when the fog li ght switch is placed in the “ ” position while the headlights are in the following condition. . while the headlight switch is in the “ ” position .
3-76 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer . In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper mo- tor to burn out.
& Windshield wiper and washer switches The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position. ! Windshield wipers : Mist (for a single wipe) : Off : Intermittent : Low speed : High speed T o turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.
3-78 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer NOTE The windshield washer fluid warning light illuminates when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illumi- nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the refilling procedure, refer to “ Wind- shield washer fluid ” F 1 1-29.
Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving. & Inside mirror The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position.
3-80 Instruments and controls/Mirrors glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dim the mirror to elim- inate glare and preserve your vision. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensor s with st ick e rs, or o ther si mila r items.
dimming function is on, the LED indicator will illuminate. Even with the mirror in the automatic dimming mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. . By pressing the compass display but- ton, the compass display is toggled on or off.
3-82 Instruments and controls/Mirrors ! Compass calibration 1. If a “ C ” is displayed in the compass window , the compass needs to be cali- brated. 2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 3.
NOTE . After programming your HomeLink ® Wireless Control System for the de- sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming or device testi ng in the event of a problem. . It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand-held transmit- ter of a device to ensure correct programming.
3-84 Instruments and controls/Mirrors ! Progr ammin g rolli ng-co de-pr o- tected garage door openers in the U.S.A. If your garage door opener has a rolling code feature, program the HomeLink ® Wireless Control System for it by following steps 1 through 5 in “ Garage door opener programming in the U.
1) HomeLink ® button 1 2) HomeLink ® button 2 3) HomeLink ® button 3 2 . Press and hold the two outer HomeLink ® buttons (button 1 and button 3) until the HomeLink ® indicator light begins to flash (after approximately 20 seconds). Then release both buttons.
3-86 Instruments and controls/Mirrors 1) HomeLink ® button 1 2) HomeLink ® button 2 3) HomeLink ® button 3 1. Press and hold the two outer buttons (button 1 and button 3) until the indicator light begins to flash (after approximately 20 seconds). 2.
! Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) The power folding mirror switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position. T o fold the outside mirrors , pre ss the power folding mirror switch. T o unfold the mirrors, press the switch again.
3-88 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer Defogger and deicer 1) Rear window defogger 2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) 3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) The vehicle is equipped with a rear window defogger . Some models are also equipped with an outside mirror defogger and/or windshield wiper deicer.
windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, press the control switch to turn them off. If defrost- ing, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the control switch to turn them on again.
3-90 Instruments and controls/Horn 1) T ilt adjustment 2) T elescopic adjustment 1. Adjust the seat positi on. Refer to “ Front seats ” F 1-2. 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
V entilator contr ol ................................................. 4- 2 Center and side ventilators .................................. 4 -2 Climate control panel .......................................... 4-3 T y p e A ............................
4-2 Climate control/Ventilator control V entilator control & Center and side ventilators Center ventilators 1) Open 2) Close Side ventilators 1) Open 2) Close T o adjust the flow direction, move the tab. T o open or close the ventilator, turn the thumb-wheel up or down.
Climate control panel & T ype A 1) T emperature control dial (Refer to “ T em- perature control ” F 4-9.) 2) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air conditioner control ” F 4-10.) 3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan speed control ” F 4-10.
4-4 Climate control/C limate control panel & T ype B 1) T emperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto- matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) ” F 4-7 and/or “ T emperature con- trol ” F 4-9.) 2) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air conditioner control ” F 4-10.
& T ype C 1) Airflow mode selec tion dia l (Refer to “ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-8.) 2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-8.) 3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-88.) 4) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan speed control ” F 4-10.
4-6 Climate control/C limate control panel & T ype D 1) T emperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto- matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) ” F 4-7 and/or “ T emperature con- trol ” F 4-9.) 2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-8.
Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D) When this mode is selected, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are automatically controlled. T o activate this mode, perform the following.
4-8 Climate control/Ma nual climate control operation & T emperature sensors 1) Interior air temperature sensor 2) Solar sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors.
(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets (Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets (A small amount of air flows to the windshield and both side windows to prevent fogging.
4-10 Climate control/Ma nual climate control operation ture independently by selecting the “ DUAL ” mode. Y ou can select the “ DUAL ” mode by performing either of the following proce- dures.
Defrosting & T ype A and B Select the “ ” or “ ” mode by turning the airflow mode selection dial to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows.
4-12 Climate control/A ir filtration system allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. Th is resu lts in quick er cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency .
tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained. & Replacing an air filter 1. Remove the glove box. (1) Open the glove box. (2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box. (3) Push in the stoppers located on both sides of the glove box and then pull down the glove box as far as it will go.
4-14 Climate control/A ir filtration system CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP . 4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.
Antenna system .................................................. 5- 3 Roof antenna ...................................................... 5- 3 FM reception ....................................................... 5 - 3 Installation of accessories ....
Audio Bluetooth ® audio ................................................ 5-3 1 Media format ...................................................... 5 -3 2 Setting Bluetooth ® audio .................................... 5- 32 Bluetooth ® audio operation .
Antenna system & Roof antenna CAUTION . Be sure to remove the antenna rod before entering garages, parking towers and other loca- tions 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.
5-4 Audio/Installation of accessories 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 the y 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 audio controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-1 1 . CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-16 .
5-6 Audio/Audio set & 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 audio controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-1 1 . CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-16 .
Power and audio controls & Power switch and volume control T ype A and B audio The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pressing the dial, and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. & Sound controls and audio settings NOTE .
5-8 Audio/Power and audio controls ! Other settings (type A audio) T ype A audio Each brief press of the “ MENU ” button will change the control modes in the following sequence. Choose the preferred settings for each mode by turning the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial.
3. Operate the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial to select the preferred setting for each mode. NOTE Only “ Screen OFF ” can be displayed while driving. Audio/Power and audio controls 5-9 – CONTINUED .
5-10 Audio/Power and audio controls ! Adjustable level of each mode Mode Range of levels (displayed) Default setting T urn counterclockwise T urn clockwise V olume V olume control 0 to 40 15 For less .
FM/AM radio operation & FM selection “ FM ” button Press the “ FM ” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Press the “ FM ” button when the radio is on to select the preferred reception mode.
5-12 Audio/FM/AM radio operation ! Seek tuning (SEEK) T ype A audio: Seek up Seek down T ype B audio: Seek up Seek down If you press the “ ” or “ ” button briefly , the radio will automatically search for a receivable station and stop at the first one it finds.
T ype B audio: T urn the “ TUNE/TRACK/ CH ” dial. 1) PTY group up by one step 2) PTY group down by one step This operation only changes the display .
5-14 Audio/FM/AM radio operation For more information, visit www .hdradio. com. Press the button while receiving FM radio (except an analog broadcast). The next channel of the station that is being received will play . ! Mode selection Tu rn t h e “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial and select the HD Radio ON mode (hybrid mode) or OFF mode (analog mode).
. If RT is 13 characters or longer , press and hold the “ TEXT ” button in order to change the page. ! T ype B audio Press the “ TEXT ” button to show the next page when the text is not fully displayed while the PSD (Program Service Data) or RT (Radio T ext) service is received.
5-16 Audio/CD player operation CD player operation NOTE . Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, the player displays “ CHECK DISC ” . Refer to “ When the following messages are displayed ” F 5-20.
& How to play back a CD ! When there is no CD inserted Properly insert a CD. Refer to “ How to insert a CD ” F 5-16. When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, beginning with the first track. ! When CD is in the player Each brief press of the button will change the modes in the following se- quence.
5-18 Audio/CD player operation the player will start playback beginning with the first track. For an MP3, WMA or AAC folder , the player will start play- back beginning with the first track of the next folder . . If you rewind to the beginning of the first track, rewinding will stop and the player will start playback.
T ype B audio: NOTE . The “ RDM ” (type A audio) / “ T rack RDM ” (type B audio) indication refers to the random playback of the tracks. It randomly repeats the tracks on the CD. It is possible to select the function when formats other than the MP3/WMA/ AAC format CD is playing.
5-20 Audio/CD player operation NOTE . For type A aud io , th e displa y is designed to show titles as shown in the following items. – When playing a CD-DA: 256 char- acters – When playing an MP3/WMA/AAC: 64 characters – W h e np l a y i n ga ni P o d ® : 255 characters .
remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer . Auxiliary input jack Y ou can connect an external audio device to the vehicle ’ s audio system and play back audio via the vehicle ’ s speakers. An auxiliary (AUX) input jack is present in the center console.
5-22 Audio/Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc cause of a bad connection between the portable player and the vehicle audio system. Try cleaning the stereo jack and audio plug. . If the noise is not reduced, check for disconnection of the cord or a malfunc- tion of the portable player .
. Y ou cannot use a DualDisc in the CD player . If you insert a DualDisc into the player , the disc may not come out again, possibly causing the player to malfunction. . In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form insi de the CD play er , pr eventin g normal operation.
5-24 Audio/USB st orage device / iPod ® operations USB storage device / iPod ® operations & Play file Refer to “ Play file ” F 5-16. & Connectable USB storage device Mass storage class USB memory can be connected. USB storage devices that can be played back are accompanied by the following restrictions.
fire. NOTE . iPod ® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. . Y ou are only permitted to personally copy and play copyright-free material or material that is legally permitted to be copi ed an d play ed by u sin g a n iPod ® and iT unes. Copyright infringe- ment is prohibited by law.
5-26 Audio/USB st orage device / iPod ® operations The USB connector is located in the center console. Use the connector to connect a USB storage device/iPod ® . & How to play back 1. Connect a USB storage device/iPod ® . 2. Press the button. Each time you briefly press the button, the mode will change in the following sequence.
! When connecting iPod ® T ype A audio T ype B audio Each time you briefly press the “ RPT ” button, the mode will change in the following sequence. T ype A audio: T ype B audio: NOTE . The “ ALL RPT ” indication refers to the repeat playback of all tracks on the entire iPod ® .
5-28 Audio/USB st orage device / iPod ® operations fore, iPod ® operation may be different depending on the model of the con- nected iPod ® . . When an audiobook or a podcast is playing, the mode does not change even if you press the “ RDM ” button.
& Folder selection (only when connecting USB storage de- vice) Refer to “ Folder selection ” F 5-20. NOTE When an iPod ® is connected, you cannot select a folder .
5-30 Audio/Audio control buttons Audio control buttons These buttons are located on the spokes of the steering wheel. They allow the driver to control audio functions without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel. & MODE button The “ MODE ” button is used to select the preferred audio mode.
! With CD mode selected Press the switch to the “ ” side briefly to skip forward in the track order . Press the switch to the “ ” side briefly to skip backward in the track order .
5-32 Audio/Bluetooth ® audio NOTE . The Bluetooth ® audio function may not operate properly under the follow- ing conditions. – The device is turned off. – The battery of the device has run down. – The device is not connected to the system. – The device is behind the seat or in the glove box.
ignition switch is turned to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position. ! Selecting device 1. Select the following menu. –“ SELECT AUDIO ” (type A audio) –“ Select Audio Player ” (type B audio) If no devices are registered, “ EMPTY ” will be displayed and the mode will change to the Bluetooth ® audio setting mode.
5-34 Audio/Hands – free system indi cati o n will change i n t he fol lowi ng sequence. ! Folder selection Select a folder in the same way as for a CD.
Item Page Security setting 5-51 Phone setting 5-52 System setting 5-53 & Safety precautions W ARNING . For safety reasons, avoid operat- ing a cell phone while driving. . Do not make a phone call while driving. When you have an in- coming call, stop the vehicle in a safe location before taking the incoming phone call.
5-36 Audio/Hands – free system & Using the Hands-free system ! T urning on/off the Hands-free mode 1) OFF hook switch 2) ON hook switch 3) T alk switch T o turn on the Hands-free mode, press the OFF hook switch . T o turn off the Hands-free mode, press the ON hook switch .
First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page PHONE BOOK* ADD ENTRY BY VOICE Adding a new number by voice 5-48 BY PHONE Adding a new number by cell phone 5-48 MANUAL INPUT Adding a new number by inpu.
5-38 Audio/Hands – free system First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page SETUP SECURITY SET PIN Setting a PIN code 5-51 PHBK LOCK* 1 / PHONE BOOK LOCK* 1 Locking the phonebook 5-51 PHBK UNLOCK*.
! Menu list of the Hands-free system (when using voice command sys- tem) NOTE Press the talk switch and say “ Help ” to listen to the help guidance. 1) OFF hook switch 2) ON hook switch 3) T alk switch T o turn on the voice command system, press the talk switch briefly .
5-40 Audio/Hands – free system The commands available for the voice command system are listed in the following chart. English: First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Phone book* Add entry By.
First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Setup Security Set PIN Setting a PIN code 5-51 Phone book lock* 1 Locking the phonebook 5-51 Phone book unlock* 1 Unlocking the phonebook 5-52 Go back Ph.
5-42 Audio/Hands – free system Français: Premier menu Deuxième menu Troisième menu Détails Page Registre* Ajouter l ’ entrée V ocalement Ajout d ’ un nouveau numéro par la voix 5-48 Par t.
Premier menu Deuxième menu Troisième menu Détails Page Réglages Sécurité Configurer NIP Réglage du code PIN 5-51 V errouiller le registre* 1 V errouillage du répertoire 5-51 Déverrouiller le .
5-44 Audio/Hands – free system The other commands available for the voice command system are listed in the following chart. Command Details English Français 1 0 (zero, oh) 0 (zéro) — 2 1 (one) 1.
Command Details English Français 21 PHONE BOOK change name modifier le nom dans le registre Changing a name registered in the phonebook 22 PHONE BOOK delete entry supprimer l ’ entrée du regis- tr.
5-46 Audio/Hands – free system ! Preparation for using the Hands- free system ! When no cell phones are regis- tered Before using the Hands-free system, it is necessary to register a cell phone in the system. Perform the following procedure to register a cell phone.
4. Select the cell phone by performing either of the following procedures. – Operate the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial. – Press the talk switch and say the voice tag.
5-48 Audio/Hands – free system load the outgoing call history . 3. Select the “ DIAL ” menu. ! T aking a phone call and declining an incoming call T o take a phone call : Press the OFF hook switch . T o put an incoming call on hold (only if the cell phone has this function): Press the ON hook switch briefly .
! Registering by inputting manu- ally 1. Select the “ MANUAL INPUT ” menu by operating the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial. 2. Input the phone number to be regis- tered. 3. Perform either of the following proce- dures. – Select the “ RECORD NAME ” menu by operating the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial.
5-50 Audio/Hands – free system 2. Press the preset button (from to ) to which you want to register the phone number . NOTE If the number to be used is already registered in speed dial, “ OVER- WRITE? ” will be displayed.
and the selected phonebook data will be deleted. ! Deleting the speed dial 1. Select the “ DEL SPD DIAL ” / “ DELETE SPEED DIAL ” menu. 2. Press the preset button (from to ) to which you want to delete the speed dial. 3. Select the “ CONFIRM ” menu.
5-52 Audio/Hands – free system ! Unlocking the phonebook NOTE If you have forgotten your PIN code and/or are somehow unable to unlock the phonebook, the phonebook lock can be released by initializing the registered data and re-setting the PIN code.
! Setting passkey 1. Select the “ SET P ASSKEY ” menu. – After the currently set passkey is displayed, a new passkey can be entered. 2. Input the new passkey by performing either of the following procedures. – Operate the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial.
5-54 Audio/Hands – free system or in the glove box. – A metal material covers or touches the cell phone. . Depending on the type of cell phone that is used, the screen on the cell phone may remain illuminated while the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
5-56 Audio/Screensaver (type B audio) ! Paraguay models . V endor: T okyo Motors S.A. . V endor address: Avda. Eusebio Ayala 4649 kg 5 1/2 Asuncion, Paraguay Screensaver (type B audio) If the following operations are not per- formed for more than 30 seconds while the audio is ON, the screensaver will be displayed.
4. Select “ Wide ” or “ Normal ” by operating the “ TUNE/TRACK/CH ” dial. NOTE . JPEG files that are 10 MB or less can be saved. . If the file name is too long, the file may not be saved. . Up to two JPEG files can be saved in the in-vehicle equipment.
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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/Int erior lights Interior lights CAUTION When leaving your vehicle, make sure the lights are tur ne d of f to avoid battery discharge. & Dome light 1) ON 2) DOOR 3) OFF The dome light switch has the following 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. NOTE For the type A map lights, although the light switches are in the ON position, the lights are automatically turned off after approximately 30 seconds of illumination to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
6-4 Interior equipment/S un visors 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 The center console box provides a sto- rage space.
6-6 Interior equipment/C up holders Cup holders CAUTION . Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. . T ake care to avoid spills. Bev- erages, if hot, might scald you and/or your passengers.
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles and other items. Accessory power outlets Power outlet below the climate control dials Power outlet in the center console Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate control dials and in the center console.
6-8 Interior equipment/A ccessory power outlets appliance that can be connected is 120W . Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wat- tage for each outlet. When using appliances con- nected to tw o ou tlets si mu lta- neously , the total power con- sumed by them must not exceed 120W .
Ashtray (if equipped) CAUTION . Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray . T his could cause a fire. . Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray , and then close the ashtray securely .
6-10 Interior equipment/C oat hook . Do not use more than one floor mat. Retaining pins are located on the driver ’ s side floor . The floor mat should be properly secured using the built-in grommets, by placing the grommets over the pins and pushing them downward.
Shopping bag hook (5-door) CAUTION Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or more. A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area. Cargo area cover (5-door – if equipped) The cargo ar ea co ver is prov ided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight.
6-12 Interior equipment/C argo area cover (5 – door – if equipped) & T o remove the cover housing 1. Rewind the cover . 2. Push the cover housing to the right side and shorten it. 3. T ake it off the retainer. & Stowage of the cargo area cover The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor .
& T o install the cover housing 1. Shorten the cover housing. 2. Insert both ends of the cover housing 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/R ear view camera driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. . Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in th e sto rag e c ompa rt- ment.
device, do not subject it to strong impacts. Otherwise, malfunction, fire or electric shock may occur . . If mud or snow sticks to or is frozen on the camera, you must be very careful when removing it. Otherwise, damage to the camera m a yc a u s eaf i r eo re l e c t r i c shock.
6-16 Interior equipment/R ear view camera – An o bject (s uch as rai ndrop s, snow , dirt, etc.) that disturbs the view of the rear view camera sticks to the lens of the camera. – Strong light shined directly on the camera lens (occasionally , there are vertical lines on the screen).
wide projection on its upper part such as a sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec- tion cannot be seen on the screen. & Help line The help line (distance marker and vehicle width line) is a guide to help you realize the actual distance from the screen image.
6-18 Interior equipment/R ear view camera ! When there is a downward slope at the back 1) 3 feet (1 m) The distance on the screen looks nearer than the actual distance. NOTE When cargo is loaded, the rear view distance on the screen looks farther than the actual distance as in an upward slope.
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3 Fuel requirements ............................................... 7 - 3 Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7 - 4 State emission testing (U.
Starting and operating Cruise control (if equipped ). .............................. 7-38 T o set cruise control .......................................... 7 - 39 T o temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7 -4 0 T o turn off the cruise control .
Fuel CAUTION Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause engine damage. & Fuel requirements The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher .
7-4 Starting and operating/Fuel any pump labeled E15, E30, E50 or E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol). In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines , which are de si gned to redu ce vehicle emissions.
Fuel filler lid release lever 1) 4-door models 2) 5-door models ! 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/Fuel 4. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder inside the fuel filler lid. W ARNING . When refueling, insert the fuel nozzle securely into the fuel filler pipe.
whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a r es ul t of an empty ta nk could cause damage to the en- gine. State emission testing (U.S. only) W ARNING T esting of an All-Wheel Drive model must NEVER be perfor med on a single two-wheel dynamometer .
7-8 Starting and operating/Preparing to drive . A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is not properly operating (light is illuminated or is not working due to a burned out bulb) or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored in the vehicle ’ s computer.
Starting and stopping the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than 10 sec- onds. If the engine fails to start after operating the sta rter for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10 seconds or more before trying again.
7-10 Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine ! MT models 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories. 3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
(4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have turned off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.
7-12 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Starting your vehicle NOTE All vehicle doors, the engine hood and trunk / rear gate must be closed prior to activating the remote engine start sys- tem. Any open entry point will prevent starting or cause the system to shut down.
vehicle ’ s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a vehicle related problem, the engine will shut down and the vehicle ’ s horn will honk three times.
7-14 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Transmitte r flash sequence Feature description Flashes when button is pressed Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.
& Service mode In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. T o engage or disengage service mode: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the trunk/rear gate.
7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) when replacing the battery . . Be careful not to allow children to touch the batte ry and any re- moved parts; children could swallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery is used.
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 and void warranty .
7-18 Starting and operating/Manual transmission & Shifting speeds ! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.
Continuously variable trans- mission W ARNING Do not shift from the “ P ” or “ N ” position into the “ D ” or “ R ” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward. CAUTION . Shift into the “ P ” or “ R ” position only after the vehicle is comple- tely stopped.
7-20 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission & Select lever ! Select lever positions 1) Select lever button 1) Models with “ L ” position 2) Models with manual mode : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in.
NOTE If the select lever is in the “ N ” position when you stop the engine for parking, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “ R ” and “ P ” positions. If this happens, turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position. Y ou will then be able to move the select lever to the “ P ” position.
7-22 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. T o upshift to the next higher gear position, pull the shift paddle that has “ + ” indicated on it.
illuminate on the combination meter. T o deselect “ L ” , move the selector lever to the “ D ” position. & Shift lock function The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever .
7-24 Starting and operating/Power steering 3. While depressing the brake pedal, insert a screwdriver into the hole, press the shift lock release button using a screwdriver , and then move the select lever . If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning.
CAUTION When the power steering warning light is illuminated, there may be more resistance when the steering wheel is operated. Drive carefully to the n earest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected immedi- ately .
7-26 Starting and operating/Braking 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 circuit 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 prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up.
7-28 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD ) system Electronic Brake Force Dis- tribution (EBD) system The EBD system maximizes the effective- ness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force.
gerous. This indicates your brake system m ay not be working properly . If the light remains illuminated, have the brakes in- spected by a SUBARU dealer immediately . . If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating prop- erly , do not drive th e veh icle.
7-30 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system spare tire, the effectiveness of the V ehicle Dynamics Control system is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition. . If non-matching tires are used, the V ehicle Dynamics Control system may not operate cor- rectly .
& V ehicle Dynamics Control system monitor Refer to “ Vehicle Dynamics Control warn- ing light/V ehicle Dynamics Control opera- tion indicator light ” F 3-19 and “ Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ” F 3- 20.
7-32 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S. – spec. models) . Even when the V ehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated, compo- nents of the brake control system may still activate. When the brake control system is activated, the Vehicle Dy- namics Control operation indicator light flashes.
low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should turn off a few minutes later. If this light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pres- sure, a ti re may have sig nificant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly .
7-34 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle Parking your vehicle & Parking brake T o set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.
W ARNING . Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, the tempera- ture in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people.
7-36 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system 1) Starting forward facing uphill 2) Starting backward facing downhill A) Brake pedal (both MT models and CVT models) B) Clutch pedal (MT models only) In both these cases, the Hill start assist system operates under the following con- ditions.
Hill start assist OFF indicator light i s illuminated When using the Hill start assist system, a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released. However , for MT models, this braking effect should disappear once the clutch pedal is re- leased.
7-38 Starting and operating/Cruise control Hill start assist OFF indicator light 7. Within 2 seconds after releasing the V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch, press the V ehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch once again. Then the Hill start assist OFF indicator light blinks.
& T o set cruise control Cruise control main button 1. Press the cruise control main button. Cruise control indicator light The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
7-40 Starting and operating/Cruise control & T o temporarily cancel the cruise control The cruise control can be temporarily canceled in the following ways. . Press the “ CANCEL ” button. . Depress the brake pedal. . Depress the clutch pedal (MT models only).
U.S.-spec. models When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by pressing the “ RES/SET ” switch to the “ RES ” side quickly . Except U.
7-42 Starting and operating/Cruise control than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be lowered 1 km/h each time by pressing the “ RES/SET ” switch to the “ SET ” side quickly . ! T o decrease the speed (by brake pedal) 1. Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily .
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 brea k – in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 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.
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/Per iodic inspections Periodic inspections T o keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times, always have the recom- mended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the “ War- ranty and Main tenance Booklet ” per- formed at the specified time or mileage intervals.
printed on the tire placard. The tire placard is located on the driver ’ s door pillar . If all of four tires are not the same for items (a) to (h), serious me- chanical damage could occur to the drive train of your car , and affect the following.
8-6 Driving tips/Off road driving 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.
carriage. Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may da- mage your vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to drive through rushing water; regardless of its depth, it can wash away the ground from under your tires, resulting in possible loss of traction and even vehicle rollover .
8-8 Driving tips/Wint er driving Winter driving & Operation during cold weather ! Maintenance 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 .
Clear away ice an d sn ow t hat has accumulated under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically .
8-10 Driving tips/Winter driving sult in engine shutdown or even breakdown. ! Wiper operation when snowing Before driving in cold weather , make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window . If the wipe r b lades ar e f rozen to the windshield or rear window , perform the following procedure.
— Handling — Braking — Speedometer/Odometer calibration — Clearance between the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control, and it can lead to an accident. . Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident.
8-12 Driving tips/Loading your vehic le Loading your vehicle W ARNING . Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area.
V ehicle placard The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s side door pillar.
8-14 Driving tips/Loading your vehic le & Roof rail (if equipped) 1) Roof rack Luggage can be carried on the roof after securing the roof rack to the roof rails. When installing the roof rack on the roof rails, follow the manufacturer ’ s instruc- tions.
loading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard. Cargo can be carried after securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof molding and installing the appropriate carrying attach- ment. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions.
8-16 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (dealer option) T rail er hitch (dealer option) W ARNING . Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal in- juries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situa- tion.
& Connecting a trailer 1) Ball mount 2) Hitch pin 3) Safety pin A) Hitch receiver tube 1. Insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.
8-18 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) wire harness by individually activating the brake, stop and turn signal lights on the trailer . NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire har- ness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. & When not towing a trailer .
CAUTION . Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. . Before towing a trailer , check the trailer total weight, GVW , GA Ws and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are accepta- ble.
8-20 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross V ehicle Weight The Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
! T ongue load T ongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 1 1 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg). NOTE For vehicles with trailer brakes, the trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90 kg) when calculated at 8% of the maximum total trailer weight.
8-22 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur- ing cornering, resulting in over- steer , spin out and/or jackknifing.
! T railer safety chains W ARNING Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer . T owing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
8-24 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured. & T railer towing tips CAUTION . Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
1) Left turn 2) Right turn . Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. When backing up with a trailer , never accelerate or steer rapidly . When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn.
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If you park your vehi cle in case of an emergency ........................................................ 9-2 T emporary spare tire ........................................... 9-2 Maintenance tools ............................................... 9-3 T ool locations .
9-2 In case of emergency/If you park your vehicle in case of an 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.
CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Using other sizes may result in severe mechan- ical damage to the drive train of your vehicle. The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire and is designed for emergency use only .
9-4 In case of emergency/Maintenance tools & T ool locations 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 6-13.
& Using the jack 1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- ever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever to the “ P ” (Park) position (CVT models). 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the vehicle.
9-6 In case of emergency/Flat tires Flat tires If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. & Changing a flat tire W ARNING .
1) Notch 2) V alve hole 7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it. 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
9-8 In case of emergency/Flat tires 12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. T ighten them by hand. W ARNING Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed.
tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury . Store the tire and all tools in the proper place. & Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
9-10 In case of emergency/Jump starting tem inspected. 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 you, thoroughly flush the exposed area with water immediately .
& How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories. 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
9-12 In case of emergency/Jump starting (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 other 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 ho t could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously .
9-14 In case of emergency/Towing T owing If towing is necessary , it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety .
hole until its thread can no longer be seen. 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper . W ARNING . Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle.
9-16 In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper . W ARNING Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle. ! Front tie-down hooks The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper .
properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
9-18 In case of emergency/Rear gate – if the rear gate cann ot be opened Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area.
Exterior care ....................................................... 10- 2 W ashing ............................................................. 1 0- 2 W axing and polishing ......................................... 10 -3 Cleaning aluminum wheels ..
10-2 Appearance care/Exte rior 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 u p the brakes.
CAUTION . Be careful not to damage brake hoses, sensor harness es, and other parts when washing sus- pension components. . Be careful not to flush the engine bottom for a long time. It may cause damage of some electrical parts. ! Using a warm water washer .
10-4 Appearance care/Corr osion protection 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/Clea ning the interior CAUTION . Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinners or fuel, or strong cleaning agents that con- tain those solvents. . Do no t use c hemi cal s olve nts that contain silicone on the vehi- cle audio system, electrical com- ponents of the air-conditioner or any switches.
Maintenance sched ule ....................................... 1 1-3 Maintenance pre cautions ................................... 1 1-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment .................................................... 1 1 -4 When checking or servicing in the engine compartment .
Maintenance and service Tire rotation ..................................................... 1 1 -2 7 Tire replacement .............................................. 1 1 -2 7 Wheel replacement ........................................... 1 1- 28 Aluminum wh eels .
Maintenance schedule The s ched uled mainte nan ce items 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/Maintenance precautions erative. NEVER use a circuit tester for this wiring. If your SRS airbag or seatbelt preten- sioner needs service, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer . & Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment W ARNING .
Engine hood CAUTION . When you open the engine hood, do not stand the wiper blades up. Furthermore, while the hood is open, do not operate the wind- shield wipe r s. Do ing so could result in damage to the engine hood and wiper blades. . Be extremely careful not to catch fingers or other objects when closing the engine hood.
1 1-6 Maintenance and service/Engine hood W ARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily in- jury .
Engine compartment overview 1) Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (MT) (page 1 1-16) 2) Fuse box (page 1 1-35) 3) Battery (page 1 1-34) 4) Windshield washer tank (page 1 1-29) 5) Engine oil .
1 1-8 Maintenance and service/Engine oil 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).
oil filler cap. Doing so may result in a burn, a pinched finger , or may cause some other injury . . Use only engine oil wi th the recommended grade and vis- cosity . . Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke , and/ or a fi re.
1 1-10 Maintenance and service/Engine oil 8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of the engine and install the oil filter by hand turning. Be careful not to twist or damage the seal. 9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount indicated in the following table after the seal makes contact with the seating sur- face.
Cooling system & Safety precautions W ARNING Never attempt to remove the radia- tor cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely . Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boil- ing hot coolant when the cap is removed.
1 1-12 Maintenance and service/Cooling system 1) “ FULL ” level mark 2) “ LOW ” level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. 1. Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool. 2. If the level is close to or lower than the “ LOW ” level mark, add coolant up to the “ FULL ” level mark.
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 i nstalled when the engine backfires, you could be burned.
1 1-14 Maintenance and service/Spark plugs 7. T o install the air cleaner case (rear), insert the three projections on the air cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air cleaner case (front). 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. Spark plugs It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs.
Manual transmission oil It is not necessary to check the transmis- sion oil level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However, the oil inspection should be performed ac- cording to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” .
1 1-16 Maintenance and service/Rear differential gear oil Rear differential gear oil It is not necessary to check the gear oil level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However , the oil inspection should be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” .
tion). For MT models, this reservoir is used for both the brake and clutch systems and has chambers for each system. If the fluid level is below “ MIN ” , add the recommended brake fluid to “ MAX ” . Use only brake fluid from a sealed container .
1 1-18 Maintenance and service/Brake booster Check the fluid level monthly . Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir . Because this reservoir is used for both the brake and clutch system.
er . & Checking the brake pedal reserve distance 1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm) Depress the pedal with a force of approxi- mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
1 1-20 Maintenance and service/Hill start assist syste m Hill start assist system Ensure that the Hill start assist system operates properly under the following circumstances. 1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal (all models) and clutch pedal (MT models only), with the engine running.
parking brake stroke is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever . Parking brake stroke: 7 – 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf) W ARNING A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving.
1 1-22 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels ! Winter (snow) tires Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-covered and icy roa ds. Howe ver winter tires do not perform as well as summer tires and all season tires on roads other than snow-covered and icy roads.
one minute. When a tire is replaced, adjustments are necessary to ensure continued normal operation of the tire pressure monitoring system. As with wheel replacement, there- fore, you should have the work performed by a SUBARU dealer .
1 1-24 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels Tire placard Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is located on the door pillar on the driver ’ s side.
. Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at shoulders) Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- sumption is also higher . . Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in center) Ride comfort is poor . Also, the tire magnifies the effects of road-surface bump s a nd dip s, po ssibl y resu ltin g in vehicle damage.
1 1-26 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels NOTE The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at a certain alignment (relative to the other wheels and to the road) for optimum straight-line stability and cornering performance.
& Tire rotation V ehic les eq uippe d with 4 no n-unidi rec- tional tires 1) Front V ehicles equipped with unidirectional tires 1) Front T ire wear varies from wheel to wheel. T o maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly , it is best to rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
1 1-28 Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels (h) Degrees of wear For the items (a) to (d), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire placard.
Windshield washer fluid When there is only a small amount of washer fluid re maining, the wi ndshield washer fluid warning light will illuminate. When this occurs, refill the washer fluid. & Adding the windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage.
1 1-30 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades CAUTION . Adjust the washer fluid concen- tration appropriately for the out- side temperature. If the concen- tration is inappropriate, sprayed washer fluid may freeze on the windshield and obstruct your view , and the fluid may freeze in the reservoir tank.
& Windshield wiper blade as- sembly 1. Raise the wiper arm of f 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 1-32 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks. 1) Stopper 4. Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown.
& Rear window wiper blade rubber 1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to unlock it from the plastic support. 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support.
1 1-34 Maintenance and service/Battery ends. If the rubber is not retained properly , the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position.
1) Cap 2) Upper level 3) Lower level It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water . However , if the battery fluid level is below the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with distilled water .
1 1-36 Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories box in the engine compartment. 1) Good 2) Blown If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ” (off) position and turn off all electrical accessories.
Replacing bulbs W ARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury . CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage.
1 1-38 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. T o make it easy to access the bulb, turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe as illustrated (left-hand side). 1) Low beam bulb 2) High beam bulb 3.
& Rear combination lights ! 4-door models 1. Remove the clips from the trunk trim with a flat-head screwdriver . 2. Open the rear portion of the trunk trim panel as illustrated. NOTE Make sure that the “ * ” part of the trunk trim in the illustration does not contact the trunk lid stay .
1 1-40 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs 2. Slide the rear combination light as- sembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle. 1) Rear side marker light 2) Rear turn signal light 3) Backup light 4) Stop light/T ail light 3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Tighten the upper and lower screws. & License plate light ! 4-door models 1. Open the trunk and remove the clips from the trunk lid trim with a flat-head screwdriver . 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
1 1-42 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the license plate light cover . & Map light ! T ype A 1.
& 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. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. & T runk light 1. Remove the cover by squeezing its sides and pulling it.
1 1-44 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs 1) Mount assembly 3. While pushing the mount assembly rearward by hand, lift up the front end of the mount assembly to remove it. At this time, be careful not to allow your hand to slip off the mount assembly .
Battery replacement & Battery replacement timing The transmitter battery may be discharged under the following conditions. . The operating distance of the remote keyless entry system is unstable . The transmitter does not operate prop- erly when used within the standard dis- tance Replace the battery with a new one.
1 1-46 Maintenance and service/Battery replacement 3. Open the transmitter case by releasing the hooks. 1) Negative ( − ) side facing up 4. Replace the old battery with a new battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak- ing sure to install the new battery with the negative ( − ) side facing up.
Specifications ..................................................... 12-2 Dimensions ........................................................ 1 2 -2 Engine ............................................................... 12 -3 Fuel ....................
12-2 Specifications/Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Item 5-door models 4-door models XV CROSSTREK models SPOR T models Other models Overall length 175.2 (4,450) 173.8 (4,415) 180.
& Engine Engine model FB20 (2.0 L, DOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder , 4-stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 121.
12-4 Specifications/Specifications & Engine oil For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “ Engine oil ” F 1 1-8. NOTE The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert.
! Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.
12-6 Specifications/Specifications & Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil Oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil Oil grade . SUBARU Extra MT* 3 . API classification GL-5 (75W-90)* 4 API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No.
& Fluids Fluid Fluid type* 1 Fluid capacity* 2 Remarks* 3 Continuously variable transmission fluid (CVT models) Consult your SUBARU dealer. 13.1 US qt (12.4 liters, 10.9 Imp qt) “ Continuously variable trans- mission fluid ” F 1 1-15 Brake fluid FMVSS No.
12-8 Specifications/Specifications & Tires ! U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models T ire size P195/65R15 89H P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V P225/55R17 95H Wheel size 15 6 6J 1 6 6 6 1 / 2 J 17 6 7 JJ* 1 17 6 7J * 2 17 6 7J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.
! Other models T ire size P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V 225/55R17 97V Wheel size 16 6 6 1/2 J 17 6 7J 1 7 6 7J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2 ) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 ) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 ) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 ) 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.
12-10 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuses and circuits & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 20A . Trailer hitch connector 2 Empty 3 15A . Door locking 4 10A . Front wiper deicer relay 5 10A . Combination meter .
Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 15 10A . Luggage light . Clock 16 7.5A . Illumination 17 15A . Seat heaters 18 10A . Backup light 19 7.5A (Spare) 20 10A . Accessory power outlet (instrument panel) 21 7.5A . Starter relay 22 10A . Air conditioner . Rear window defogger relay coil 23 Empty 24 10A .
12-12 Specifications/Fuses and circuits & 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 25A . Sub fan (cooling fan) 4 Empty 5 Empty 6 30A .
Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 17 Empty 18 Empty 19 15A . Headlight (low beam – right hand) 20 15A . Headlight (low beam – left hand) Specifications/Fuses and circuits 12-13 I n f o r m a t i o n .
12-14 Specifications/Bulb chart Bulb chart & Safety precautions W ARNING . Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Other- wise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury .
& Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. Specifications/Bulb chart 12-15 – CONTINUED – I n f o r m a t i o n P r o .
12-16 Specifications/Bulb chart W attage Bulb No. 1) High beam headlight 12V -60W HB3 (9005) 2) Low beam headlight Models with HID light 12V -35W D2R Models with halogen light 12V -55W H1 1 3) Map lig.
V ehicle identificati on 1) V ehicle identification number (under the floor carpet of the right-hand front seat) 2) Emission control label 3) Tire inflation pressure label 4) Certification label 5) V .
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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 infor mation and Reporting safety defects/For U.S.A. For U.S.A. The following information has been compiled according to Code of Federal Regulations “ T itle 49, Part 575 ” .
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 infor mation and Reporting safety defects/Tire information ! 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.
crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. ! Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve .
13-6 Consumer infor mation and Reporting safety defects/Tire information . Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and higher inflation pressure than the correspon ding standard tire. . Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs.
. Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passen- ger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less. . Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords. . Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies.
13-8 Consumer infor mation and Reporting safety defects/Tire information . T read rib A tread section running circumfer- entially around a tire. . T read separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
T able 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity , number of occupants V ehicle normal load, number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front.
13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information & 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 .
! Calculating total and load ca- pacities var ying seating con- figurations Calculate the available load capa- city as shown in the following examples: Example 1A V ehicle capacity weight of the vehic.
13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information 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.
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 of occupants to three), and a child restraint system weighing 1 1 lbs (5 kg) is installed in the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as follows.
13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information 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.
Uniform tire quality grading standards This information indicates the rela- tive performance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear , traction, and temperature resis- tance. This is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice in the purchase of tires.
13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Reporting safety defects (U.S.A .) 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.
Supplement & Declaration of conformity with FCC rules ! Electrostati c sensor fo r occupant detection syst em Consumer in formation and Repo rting safety defects/Supplement 13-17 I n f o r m a t i.
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Index 14 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
14-2 Index A Abbreviation ................................................................... 3 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7- 27 W arning light ......................................................... 3 -1 6 Accessories .
T ip s...................................................................... 7- 25 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 1 1 -2 0 Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12 -1 4 Replacing .
14-4 Index T emperature low indicator light. ................................ 3 - 13 Cooling system ......................................................... 1 1 - 1 1 Corrosion protection ................................................... 10 -4 Cruise control .
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 1 1 -3 8 , 1 2- 14 Indicator light ......................................................... 3 - 22 Switch .................................................................. 3 -7 5 Folding mirror switch .
14-6 Index Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3 - 21 Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3 - 13 Cruise control ........................................................ 3 -2 2 Cruise control set .
Schedule .............................................................. 1 1- 3 Seatbelt ................................................................ 1 - 1 9 T ools ...................................................................... 9 - 3 Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .
14-8 Index Rear view camera ...................................................... 6- 14 Rear window Defogger ............................................................... 3 - 88 Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3 - 7 8 Wiper blades .
W arning light and chime ........................................... 3 - 9 Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2 - 1 0 Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2 -2 Indicator light .
14-10 Index Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9 -1 6 Hooks ................................................................... 9- 14 W e i gh t .................................................................. 8 -1 8 Trailer Connecting .
W axing and polishing ................................................. 1 0- 3 Wear indicators ......................................................... 1 1 -2 6 Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 1 1 - 28 Balance .
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GAS ST A TION REFEREN CE & Fuel: Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher . & Fuel octane rating: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
A1170BE-B Issued October 2013 Printed in USA 11/13 2014B CMSA5M1417A 201 4 XV Crosstr ek Owner’ s Manual 2014 XV Cr osstrek Owner’ s Manual FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES L TD. TOKYO, JAPAN Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P .O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Vehicles shown on the cover of this booklet may not be available in all markets.
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