Get Starting and operating Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3

Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3

Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4

State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7

Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8

Starting and stopping the engine (models

without push-button ignition switch) .............. 7-9

Starting engine.................................................... 7-9

Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11

Starting and stopping engine (models with

push-button start system) .............................. 7-11

Safety precautions ............................................. 7-11

Operating range for push-button start

system............................................................. 7-11

Starting engine................................................... 7- 11

Stopping engine................................................. 7-12

When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-13

Remote engine start system (dealer

option).............................................................. 7-13

Models with “keyless access with push-button

start system” . .................................................. 7-14

Models without “keyless access with push-button

start system” . .................................................. 7-15

Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote

start................................................................. 7-17

Entering the vehicle following remote engine start

shutdown......................................................... 7-17

Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the

vehicle ............................................................. 7-17

Service mode (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”)........................ 7-17

Remote transmitter program (models without

“keyless access with push-button start

system”).......................................................... 7-18

System maintenance.......................................... 7-18

Manual transmission ......................................... 7-20

Selecting reverse gear ....................................... 7-20

Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-20

Driving tips........................................................ 7-21

Automatic transmission/Continuously

variable transmission ..................................... 7-22

Select lever ....................................................... 7-23

Shift lock function ............................................. 7-24

Selection of manual mode.................................. 7-25

Driving tips........................................................ 7-27

Power steering................................................... 7-27

Braking ............................................................... 7-28

Braking tips....................................................... 7-28

Brake system .................................................... 7-28

Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-29

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-29

ABS system self-check ...................................... 7-29

ABS warning light.............................................. 7-29

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system ............................................................. 7-30

Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .......... 7-30

Vehicle Dynamics Control system .................... 7-31

Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-32

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-33

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped) .................................................... 7-34

Starting and operating

Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-35

Electronic parking brake..................................... 7-36

Parking tips ....................................................... 7-39

Cruise control..................................................... 7-40

To set cruise control .......................................... 7-40

To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-42

To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-42

To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-42

Cruise control indicator light.............................. 7-44

Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 7-44

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.

! Fuel octane rating

This octane rating is the average of the

Res earch Octane and Motor Octane

numbers and is commonly referred to as

the Anti Knock Index (AKI).

Using a gasoline with a lower octane

rating can cause persistent and heavy

knocking, which can damage the engine.

Do not be conc er ne d if your vehicle

sometimes knocks lightly when you drive

up a hill or when you accelerate. See your

dealer or a qualified service technician if

you use a fuel with the specified octane

rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or

persistently.

! Unleaded gasoline

The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed

to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler

nozzle. Under no circumstances should

leaded gasoline be used because it will

damage the emission control system and

may impair driveability and fuel economy.

! California fuel

If your vehicle was certified to California

Emission Standards as indicated on the

underhood tune-up label, it is designed to

optimize engine and em is sion control

system performance with gasoline that

meets the clean burning low-sulfur Cali-

fornia gasoline specifications. If you live in

any other state than California, your

vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting

Federal specifications. Gasoline sold out-

side California is permitted to have higher

sulfur levels, which may affect the perfor-

mance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter

and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or

smell. SUBARU recommends that you try

a different brand of unleaded gasoline

having lower sulfur to determine if the

problem is fuel related before returning

your vehicle to an authorized dealer for

service. The CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light may also

turn on. If this occurs, return to your

authorized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis.

If it is determined that the condition is

caused by the type of fuel used, repairs

may not be covered by your warranty.

! MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane-en-

hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-

clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If

you use such fuels, your emission control

system performance may deteriorate and

the CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-

function indicator light may turn on. If this

happens, return to your authorized

SUBARU D ealer fo r ser vice. If it is

determined that the condition is caused

by the type of fuel used, repairs may not

be covered by your warranty.

! Gasoline for cleaner air

CAUTION

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels con-

taini ng alcohol may cause paint

damage, which is not covered under

the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

You r use of gasoline with detergent

additives will help prevent deposits from

forming in your engine and fuel system.

This helps keep your engine in tune and

your emission control syste m wor king

properly, and is a way of doing your part

for cleaner air. If you continuously use a

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high quality fuel with the proper detergent

and other additives, you should never

need to add any fuel system cleaning

agents to your fuel tank.

Many gasolines are now blended with

materials called oxygenates. Use of these

fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.

Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE

(Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol

(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in

your vehicle, but should contain no more

than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the

proper operation of your SUBARU.

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

now producing reformulated gasolines,

which are design ed to redu ce vehicle

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

reformulated gasoline.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

yo u should ask your service statio n

operators if their gasolines contain deter-

gents and oxygenates and if they have

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-

sions.

As additional guidance, only use fuels

suited for your vehicle as explained in the

following.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an

octane rating no lower than that specified

in this manual.

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is

sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.

Methanol can be used in your vehicle

ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel

mixtu re AN D if it is accompanied by

sufficient quantities of the proper cosol-

vents and corrosion inhibitors required to

prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not

use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT

under these conditions.

. If undesirable driveability problems are

experienced and you suspect they may be

fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-

line before seeking service at your

SUBARU dealer.

. Fuel system damage or driveability

problems which result from the use of

improper fuel are not covered under the

SUBARU Limited Warranty.

& Fuel filler lid and cap

! Refueling

Only one person should be involved in

refueling. Do not allow others to approach

the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler

pipe while refueling is in progress.

Be sure to observe any other precautions

that are posted at the service station.

1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid

release lever up. The lever is on the floor

at the left of the driver’s seat.

2. Open the fuel filler lid.

WARNING

Before opening the fuel filler cap,

first touch the vehicle body or a

metal portion of the fuel pump or

similar object to discharge any

static electricity that may be present

on your body. If your body is carry-

ing an electrostatic charge, there is

a possibility that an electric spark

could ignite the fuel, which could

burn you. To avoid acquiring a new

static electric charge, do not get

back into the vehicle while refueling

is in progress.

1) Open

2) Close

3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it

slowly counterclockwise.

WARNING

. Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

mable. Before refueling, always

first stop the engine and close all

vehicle doors and windows.

Mak e sure t hat t here are no

lighted cigarettes, open flames

or electrical sparks in the adja-

cent area. Refueling must be

performed outside. Quickly wipe

up any spilled fuel.

. When opening the cap, grasp it

firmly and turn it slowly to the

left. Do n ot remove the cap

quickly. Fuel may be under pres-

sure and spray out of the fuel

filler neck, especially in hot

weather. If you hear a hissing

sound while you are removing

the cap, wait for the sound to

stop and then slowly open the

cap to prevent fuel from spraying

out and creating a fire hazard.

4. Hook the cord that is attached to the

fuel filler cap onto the hook inside the fuel

filler lid.

WARNING

. When refueling, insert the fuel

nozzle securely into the fuel filler

pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not

fully inserted, its automatic stop-

ping mechanism may not func-

tion, causing fuel to overflow the

tank and creating a fire hazard.

. Stop refuel ing when the auto-

matic stop mechanism on the

fuel nozzle activates. If you con-

tinue to add fuel, temperature

changes or other conditions

may cause fuel to overflow from

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the tank and create a fire hazard.

5. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

pump automatically turns off. Do not add

any more fuel.

CAUTION

Make sure that the cap is tightened

until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage

in the event of an accident.

6. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise

until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain

not to catch the tether under the cap while

tightening.

7. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If

you spill any fuel on the painted surface,

rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the

painted surface could be damaged.

NOTE

. You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

door (lid) is located on the right side of

the vehicle.

. If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

until it clicks or if the tether is caught

under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator

light may illuminate. Refer to “CHECK

ENGINE warning light/Malfunction in-

dicator light” F3-16.

CAUTION

. Never add any cleaning agents to

the fuel tank. The addition of a

cleaning agent may cause da-

mage to the fuel system.

. After refueling, turn the cap to the

right until it clicks to ensure that

it is fully tightened. If the cap is

not securely tightened, fuel may

leak out while the vehicle is being

driven or fuel spillage could

occur in the event of an accident,

creating a fire hazard.

. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Because

fuel may damage the paint, be

sure to wipe off any spilled fuel

quickly. Paint damage caused by

spilled fuel is not covered under

the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

. Always use a genuine SUBARU

fuel filler cap. If you u se the

wrong cap, it may not fit, and

your fuel tank and emission con-

trol system may be damaged. It

could also lead to fuel spillage

and a fire.

. Immediately put fuel in the tank

whenever the low fuel warning

light illuminates. Engine misfires

as a result of an empty tank

could cause damage to the en-

gine.

State emission testing (U.S.

only)

WARNING

Testing of an All-Wheel Drive model

must NEVER be performed on a

single two-wheel dynamometer. At-

te mpting to do so will result in

uncontrolled vehicle movement and

may cause an accident or injuries to

persons nearby.

CAUTION

. At state inspection time, remem-

ber to tell your inspection or

service station in advance not to

place your SUBARU AWD vehicle

on a two-wheel dynamometer.

Otherwise, serious transmission

damage will result.

. Resultant vehicle damage due to

improper testing is not covered

under the SUBARU Limited War-

ranty and is the responsibility of

the state inspection program or

its contractors or licensees.

California and a number of federal states

have Inspection/Maintenance programs to

inspect your vehicle’s emission control

system. If your vehicle does not pass this

test, some states may deny renewal of

your vehicle’s registration.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer

that monitors the performance of the

engine’s emission control system. Certi-

fied emission inspectors will inspect the

On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as

part of the state emission inspection

process. The OBDII system is designed

to detect engine and transmission pro-

blems that might cause the vehicle emis-

sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDII

inspections apply to all 1996 model year

and newer passenger cars and trucks.

Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-

bia have implemented emission inspec-

tion of the OBDII system.

. The inspection of the OBDII system

consists of a visual operational check of

the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal-

function indicator light (MIL ) and an

examination of the OBDII system with an

electronic scan tool.

. A vehicle

passes the OBDII system

i nspecti on if proper operation of the

“CHECK ENGINE” warning light is ob-

served, there are no stored diagnostic

trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness

monitors are all complete.

. 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.

. A state emission inspection may reject

(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of

OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT

READY” is greater than one. If the

vehicle’s battery has been recently re-

placed or disconnected, the OBDII system

inspection may indicate that the vehicle is

not ready for the emission test. Under this

condition, the vehicle driver should be

instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few

days to reset the readiness monitors and

return for an emission re-inspection.

. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles

should contact their SUBARU Dealer for

service.

Some states still use dynamometers in

their emission inspection program. A

dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like

testing device that allows your vehicle’s

wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in

one place. Prior to your vehicle being put

on a dynamometer, tell your emission

inspector

not to place your S UBARU

AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-

ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-

sion damage will result.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel

dynamometers in their emission testing

program have E XEMPTED SUBARU

AWD vehicles from the portion of the

testing program that involves a two-wheel

dynamometer. There are some states that

use four-wheel dynamometers in their

testing program. When properly used, this

equipment should not damage a SUBARU

AWD vehicle.

Under no circumstances should the rear

wheels be jacked off the ground, nor

should the driveshaft be disconnected for

state emission testing.

Preparing to drive

You should perform the following checks

and adjustments every day before you

start driving.

1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and

lights are clean and unobstructed.

2. Check the appearance and condition

of the tires. Also check tires for proper

inflation.

3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of

leaks.

4. Check that the hood, trunk (Legacy)

and rear gate (Outback) are fully closed.

5. Check the adjustment of the seat.

6. Check the adjustment of the inside

and outside mirrors.

7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your

passengers have fastened their seatbelts.

8. Check the operation of the warning

an d indicator lights when the igniti on

switch is turned to the “ON” position.

9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-

ing lights after starting the engine.

NOTE

Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,

washer fluid and other fluid levels

should be checked daily, weekly or at

fuel stops.

Starting and stopping the

engine (models without

push-button ignition switch)

& Starting engine

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter motor

continuously for more than 10 sec-

onds. If the engine fails to start after

operating the starter for 5 to 10

seconds, wait for 10 seconds or

more before trying again.

! General precautions when starting

engine

WARNING

. Never start the engine from out-

side the vehicle. It may result in

an accident.

. Do not leave the engine running

in locations with poor ventilation,

such as a garage and indoors.

The exhaust gas may enter the

vehicle or indoors, and it may

result in carbon monoxide poi-

soning.

. Do not start the engine near dry

f oliage, paper, or ot her flam -

mable substances. The exhaust

pipe and exhaust emissions can

create a fire hazard at high

temperatures.

CAUTION

. If the engine is stopped during

driving, the catalyst may over-

heat and burn.

. When starting the engine, be sure

to sit in the driver’s seat (except

when using the remote engine

start system).

NOTE

. Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-

eration immediately after the engine

has started.

. For a short time after the engine has

started, the engine speed is kept high.

When the warm-up is completed, the

engine speed lowers automatically.

. On rare occasions, it may be difficult

to start the engine depending on the

fuel and the usage condition (repeated

driving of a distance in which the

engine has not warmed up sufficiently).

In such a case, it is recommended that

you change to a different brand of fuel.

. On rare occasions, transient knock-

ing may be heard from the engine when

the accelerator is op erated r apidly

such as a rapid start-up and a rapid

acceleration. This is not a malfunction.

. The engine starts more easily when

the headlights, air conditioner and rear

window defogger are turned off.

. After the engine starts, the engine

speed will be kept high until the engine

has warmed up sufficiently.

! 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. The starter motor will only

operate when the clutch pedal is de-

pressed fully to the floor.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position and check the operation of the

warning and indicator lights. Refer t o

“Warning and indicator lights” F3-12.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. Release the key immediately

after the engine has started.

If the engine does not start, perform the

following procedure.

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(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” position and wait for at least

10 seconds. After checking that the

parking brake is applied, turn the

ignition switch to the “START” position

while depressing the accelerator pedal

slightly (approximately a quarter of the

full stroke). Release the accelerator

pedal as soon as the engine starts.

(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn

the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”

p osition and wait for at l east 10

seconds. Then fully depress the accel-

erator pedal and turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position. If the

engine starts, quickly rel ease the

accelerator pedal.

(3) If this does not start the engine,

turn the ignition switch again to the

“LOCK” position. After waiting for 10

seconds or longer, turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position without

depressing the accelerator pedal.

(4) If the engine still refuses to start,

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator

lights have turned off after the engine has

started. The fuel injection system auto-

matically lowers the idle speed as the

engine warms up.

! AT and CVT models

CAUTION

If you restart the engine while the

vehicle is moving, shift the select

lever into the “N” position. Do not

attempt to place the select lever of a

moving vehicle into the “P” posi-

tion.

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-

cessories.

3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”

po sition (pre ferably “P” position). The

starter will only operate when the select

lever is at the “P” or “N” position.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position and check the operation of the

warning and ind icator lig hts. Refer to

“Warning and indicator lights” F3-12.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. Release the key immediately

after the engine has started.

If the engine does not start, perform the

following procedure.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” position and wait for at least

10 seconds. After checking that the

parking brake is applied, turn the

ignition switch to the “START” position

while depressing the accelerator pedal

slightly (approximately a quarter of the

full stroke). Release the accelerator

pedal as soon as the engine starts.

(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn

the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”

p osition and wa it for at l east 10

seconds. Then fully depress the accel-

erator pedal and tu rn the ig nition

switch to the “START” position. If the

engine starts, quickl y release the

accelerator pedal.

(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn

the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”

position. After waiting for 10 seconds

or longer, turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

(4) If the engine still refuses to start,

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator

lights have turned off after the engine has

started. The fuel injection system auto-

matically lowers the idle speed as the

engine warms up.

While the engine is warming up, make

sure that the select lever is at the “P” or

“N” position and that the parking brake is

applied.

& Stopping the engine

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when the

vehicle is moving. This will cause

loss of power to the power steering

and the brake booster, making steer-

ing and braking more difficult. It

could also result in accidental acti-

vation of the “LOCK” position on the

ignition switch, causing the steering

wheel to lock.

The ignition switch should be turned off

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

engine is idling.

Starting and stopping engine

(models with push-button

start system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-11.

& Operating range for push-

button start system

Refer to “Operating range for push-button

start system ” F3-5.

& Starting engine

WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precaution s

described in “General precau-

tions when starting engine” F7-

. If the indicator on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in

green after the engine has

started, never drive the vehicle.

The steering is still locked, and it

may result in an accident.

CAUTION

. When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch is

flashing in orange, there may be

a malfunction with the vehicle.

Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-

diately.

. If the indicator on the push-

button ignition switch is flashing

in green after the engin e has

started, it means that the steering

is still locked. While moving the

steering wheel right an d left,

depress the brake pedal, and

press the push-button ignition

switch.

. Do not co ntinue pus hing the

push-button ignition switch for

more than 10 seconds. Doing so

could cause a malfunction. If the

engine does not start, stop push-

ing the push-button ignition

switch and turn off the engine.

Wait 10 seconds, and then push

the push-button ignition switch

to start the engine.

NOTE

. When the push-button ignition

switch is pressed while d epressing

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the brake pedal, the engine starter

operates for a maximum of 10 seconds

and after starting the engine, the starter

stops automatically.

. When the push-button ignition

switch is pressed while depressing

the brake pedal, the engine can be

started regardless of the power status.

. If the security indicator light illumi-

nates when you attempt to start the

engine but the engine does not start,

press the push-button ignition switch

to switch the power to “OFF” and then

try to start the engine again.

. If the engine does not start, press

the push-button ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal to switch

the power to “OFF”. Then, while de-

pressing the brake pedal more force-

fully, press the push-button ignition

switch.

. The engine start procedures may

not function depending on the radio

wave conditions around the vehicle. In

such a case, refer to “Starting engine”

F9-21.

. If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the steering cannot be unlocked.

Charge the battery.

1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

When the push-button ignition switch is

pressed while depressing the brake pedal,

the engine will start. The starting proce-

dure for the engine is as follows.

1. Carry the access key, and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position. The engine can also start when

the select lever is in the “N” position,

however, for safety reasons, start in the

“P” position.

4. Depress the b rak e pedal until the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green. When starting

with the select lever in the “N” position, the

indicator does not turn green.

5. While depressing the brake pedal,

press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

. In case the engine does not start by

the normal engine start pr oc edure,

move the select lever to the “P” posi-

tion, and switch the power to “Acc”.

Depress the brake pedal, and press the

push-button ignition switch for at least

15 seconds. The engine may start. Only

use this engine start procedure in case

of emergency.

. When the engine is not started, the

brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a

case, depress the brake pedal more

forcefully than usual. Check that the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green, and press

the push-button ignition switch to start

the engine.

& Stopping engine

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Move the select lever to the “P”

position.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch.

The engine will stop, and the power will be

switched off.

WARNING

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignition

switch is operated as follow s,

the engine will stop.

– The switch is pressed and held

for 3 seconds or longer.

– The switch is pressed briefly 3

times or more in succession.

When the engine stops, the brake

booster will not function. A great-

er foot pressure will be required

on the brake pedal.

The power steering system will

not operate either. A greater

force will be required to steer,

and it may result in an accident.

. If the engine stops during driving,

do not operate the push-button

ignition switch or open any of the

doors until the vehicle is stopped

in a safe location. It is dangerous

because the steering lock may be

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

sa f e pl ace, a n d co n tact a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

. Do not stop the engine while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

. If the engine is stopped while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position, the power

will be in “Acc”. If the vehicle is

left in this condition, the battery

may be discharged.

NOTE

Although you can stop the engine by

operating the push-button ignition

switch, do not stop the engine during

driving except in an emergency.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly ” F9-20.

Remote engine start system

(dealer option)

WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “General precau-

tions when starting engine” F7-

. Do not remote start a vehicle in

an enclosed environment (e.g.

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmful build-up of Carbon

Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of Carbon Monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

. Before performing any servicing

of the vehicle, temporarily place

the remote engine start system in

service mode to prevent the

system from unexpectedly start-

ing the engine.

The remote engine start system allows

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you to start the engine from outside the

vehicle. In addition, the remote engine

start system can activate the heater or air

conditioner, providing you with a comfor-

table cabin upon entry.

& Models with “keyless access

with push-button start sys-

tem”

NOTE

For more details, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the remote

engine start system.

Access key

1) Lock button

An access key can be used as the remote

engine start transmitter. Operate the lock

button to start or stop the engine as

follows.

! Before starting the engine

Before using the re mote engine start

system to start the engine, confirm the

following conditions.

. The select lever is in the “P” position.

. All doors including the rear gate are

closed.

. The engine hood is closed.

. The push-button ignition switch is in the

“OFF” position.

! When starting the engine

To start the engine with remote engine

start system, briefly press the lock button

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

1. Press the lock button briefly. The

hazard warning flashers then flash once.

2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock

button briefly again. The hazard warning

flashers then flash once again.

3. After step 2, immediately press and

hold the lock button. The hazard warning

flashers then flash once.

4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

release the lock button. The engine will

then start successfully.

! When stopping the engine

Press and hold the lock button to stop the

engine with remote engine start system.

! Automatic engine shutdown

T he remote engine start system will

automatically shut down or will not start

the engine under the following conditions.

. The total run-time has exceeded 20

minutes.

. Any door or the rear gate is opened.

. The select lever is moved to any

position other than “ P”.

. The engine hood is opened.

. The push-button ignition switch is

pressed.

. The brake pedal is depressed.

. The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or

more.

The time until the engine automatically

stops differs according to the setting.

To change the time u ntil the engine

automatically stops, contact your

SUBARU dea ler. However, local laws

and regulations may prohibit changing

this time.

& Models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”

! Starting your vehicle

NOTE

All vehicle doors, the engine hood and

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.

The remote engine start function is acti-

vated by pressing the “

” button twice

within 3 seconds on your remote engine

start transmitter. Upon successful activa-

tion the remote start confirming transmitter

button will flash once* and the vehicle will

honk the horn and flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights once.

The system will check certain precondi-

tions before starting, and if all safety

parameters are correct, the engine will

start within 5 seconds. Upon successful

engine start, the remote start confirmation

transmitter button will flash twice every 5

seconds* and the vehicle will honk the

horn and flash the side marker lights, tail

lights and the parking lights once, then the

lights will illuminate and remain illumi-

nated, indicating that the engine is run-

ning. While the vehicle is operating via the

remote engine start function, the power

window features will be disabled. Also, the

system has a timer and will shut down

after 15 minutes if you do not operate the

vehicle. Press and hold the “

” button for

2 seconds to turn the engine off. The

remote start confirmation transmitter but-

ton will flash three times* indicating that

the engine has shut down. If the starter

cranks but does not start or starts and

stalls, the remote engine start system will

power off and then attempt to start the

engine an additional three times unless

the remote engine start system deter-

mines that a vehicle malfunction is pre-

venting the system from starting. If the

engine do es not start aft er additional

attempts, the remote engine start system

will abort and return to a non-activate

state.

*: Provided that the remote engine start

transmitter is within the operating range of

the system.

! Remote start safety features

For safety and security reasons, the

system will fail to start and honk the horn

twice or shut down the engine during

re mote start operation i f any of the

following occur:

. Any of the doors or the rear gate are

open / opened (*the vehicle’s horn will

honk six times and the side marker lights,

tail lights and the parking lights will flash

six times indicating that a vehicle door or

rear gate was open when the remote

engine start system was activated).

. The brake pedal is depressed

. The key was already in the ignition

switch

. The engine hood is opened

. The remote start system “ Service

mode” is engaged

. The vehicle’s engine idle speed has

reached a level over 3,500 RPM

. The alarm is triggered by opening a

door or the rear gate.

. The select lever is not in the “P”

position (AT and CVT models)

In addition to the items above, if the

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vehicle’s eng ine management system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle related problem, the vehicle will

shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk

three times.

NOTE

. If the alarm system is armed at the

time of remote engine start activation

(the se curity in dicator light on the

combination meter is flashing twice

approximately every 2 seconds), the

alarm system will remain armed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

. If the alarm system is disarmed at

the time of remote engine start activa-

tion (the security indicator light on the

combination meter is flashing once

approximately every 3 seconds), the

alarm system will remain disarmed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

! Remote start confirmation trans-

mitter feature

Your remote engine start transmitter is

equipped with a unique bidirectional con-

firmation feature. This feature will allow

the transmitter’s backlit button to display

the status of the system under the condi-

tion that the vehicle and transmitter are

within the operational range of the system.

Typical transmitter button flash sequences

are outlined in the following chart.

Transmitter flash sequence Feature description

Flashes when button is

pressed

Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.

Two long flashes following re-

mote start activation (transmit-

ter button is pressed two times

within 3 seconds)

Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start

activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter

will automatically send one additional remote start activation

attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at its

limit or has been exceeded.

One flash following remote

start activation (transmitter

button is pressed two times

within 3 seconds)

Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the

transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the

system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute

vehicle run cycle.

2 flashes every 5 seconds

Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the

transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the

system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute

vehicle run cycle.

3 flashes

Indicates that the engine has turned off due to a remote start

system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal

shutdown.

& Entering the vehicle while it

is running via remote start

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

keyless access function (if equipped) or

remote keyless entry system. If the vehi-

cle’s doors are unlocked manually using

the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will

trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior

to acti vating the remote engine start

system) and the engine will turn off.

Perform either of the following procedures

to disarm the alarm system. Refer to

“Alarm system” F2-25.

. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the “ON” position (models

without “keyless access with push-

button start system”)

. Turn the push-button ignition switch

to the “Acc” or “ON” position (models

with “keyless access with push-button

start system”)

. Press any button on the access key/

remote keyless entry transmitter.

2. Enter the vehicle.

3. The engine will shut down when any

door or rear gate is opened.

4. For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”, insert the

key into the ignition switch and turn to the

“START” position to restart the engine. For

models with “keyless access with push-

button start system”, press the push-

button ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal to restart the engine.

& Entering the vehicle follow-

ing remote engine start shut-

down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

opened by the remote keyless entry

system/keyless access function within a

few seconds immediately following remote

engine start shutdown.

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

the interior of the vehicle

Models with automatic climate control

system:

After the system starts the engine, the

automatic climate control system will

activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat

or cool the interior to the predetermined

med ian (room) temperature. No pre-

setting of controls is necessary.

Models without automatic climate con-

trol system:

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

perature controls to the desired setting

and operation. After the system starts the

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

activate and heat or cool the interior to

your setting.

& Service mode (models with-

out “keyless access with

push-button start system”)

In service mode, the remote engine start

function is temporarily disabled to prevent

the system from unexpectedly starting the

engine while being serviced.

To engage or disengage service mode:

1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle

doors and the rear gate.

2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P”

position (AT and CVT models)

3. Depress and hold the brake pedal

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position

5. Press and release the remote engine

start transmitter “

” button three times.

The system will honk the vehicle’s horn

each time the button is pressed.

6. The system will pause for 1 second

then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to

indicate that the service mode has been

engaged or honk one time to indicate that

the service mode has been disengaged.

NOTE

When taking your vehicle in for service,

it is recommended that you inform the

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7-18 Starting and operating

service personnel that your vehicle is

equipped with a remote engine start

system.

& Remote transmitter program

(models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”)

New transmitters can be programmed to

the remote engine start system in the

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

damaged or additional transmitters are

desired (the system will accept up to eight

transmitters). New remote engine start

transmitters can be programmed accord-

ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s

door must remain opened throughout the

entire process).

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then

“LOCK”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”, then

back to “ON” again and leave the ignition

“ON” throughout the programming pro-

cess.

4. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn three times, indicating that

the system has entered the transmitter

learn mode.

5. Press and release the “

” button on

the transmitter that you want to program.

6. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn one time, indicating that the

system has learned the transmitter. Upon

successful programming, the remote start

confirmation transmitter button will flash

one time.

7. Repeat step 5 for any a dditional

transmitters (the system will accept up to

eight transmitters).

8. The system will exit the transmitter

learn mode if the key is turned to the

“LOCK” position, the door is closed or

after 2 minutes.

& System maintenance

NOTE

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

it will be necessary to start the vehicle

a minimum of one time using the key

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. This is required to allow

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

synchronize.

! Changing the batteries

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the remote engine st art

transmitt er when replacing the

battery.

. Be car eful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-

m ote engine start transmitter

when replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-

shine, fire or the like.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system:

Perform the procedure described in “Re-

placing battery of access key” F11-54.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system:

The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model

CR-2032) supplied in your remote engine

start transmitter should last approximately

one year, depending on usage. When the

batteries begin to weaken, you will notice

a decrease in range (distance from the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to change

the remote engine start transmitter bat-

teries.

1. Remove the small Phillips type screw

located on the back side lower left corner

of the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

transmitter halves apart using a small flat-

head screwdriver.

3. Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove the

batteries and replace with new ones. Be

sure to observe the (+) sign on the old

batteries before removing them to ensure

that the new batteries are inserted prop-

erly (battery “+” should be pointed away

from the transmitter circuit board on both

batteries).

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the Phillips type screw

and test the remote engine start system.

NOTE

. This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful inter-

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.

. To comply with the FCC RF expo-

sure compliance requirem ents, no

change to the antenna or the device is

permitted. Any change to the antenna

or the device could result in the device

exceeding the RF exposure require-

ments and void user’s authority to

operate the device.

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7-20 Starting and operating

Manual transmission

WARNING

. Do not drive the vehicle with the

clutch disengaged (i.e., when the

cl utch pedal is depressed) or

with the shift lever in the neutral

position. Engine braking has no

effect in either of these condi-

tions and the risk of an accident

is consequently increased.

. Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,

release the clutch pedal) sud-

denly when starting the vehicle.

By doing so the vehicle might

unexpectedly accelerate or the

transmission could malfunction.

The manual transmission is a fully syn-

chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re-

verse-speed transmission.

The shift pattern is shown on the shift

lever knob.

& Selecting reverse gear

CAUTION

Shift into reverse ONLY when the

vehicle has completely stopped. It

may cause damage to the transmis-

sion to try shifting into reverse when

the vehicle is moving.

1) Slider

You must raise the slider and hold it in that

position before you can move the shift

lever to the “R” position.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch

pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually

let up on the clutch pedal.

& Shifting speeds

! Recommended shifting speeds

The best compromise between fuel econ-

omy and vehicle per formance during

normal driving is ensured by shifting up

at the speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up mph (km/h)

1st to 2nd 15 (24)

2nd to 3rd 25 (40)

3rd to 4th 40 (64)

4th to 5th 45 (72)

5th to 6th

50 (80)

! Maximum allowable speeds

WARNING

When shifting down a gear, ensure

that the vehicle is not travelling at a

speed exceeding the Maximum Al-

lowable Speed for the gear which is

about to be selected. Failure to

observe this precaution can lead to

engine over-revving and this in turn

can result in engine damage.

In addition, sudden application of

engine brakes when the vehicle is

travelling on a slippery surface can

lead to wheel locking; as a conse-

quence, control of the vehicle may

be lost and the risk of an accident

increased.

The following table shows the maximum

speeds that are possible with each differ-

ent gear. The tachometer’s needle will

enter the red area if these speeds are

exceeded.

With the exception of cases where sudden

accelerati on is required, the vehicle

should not be driven with the tachometer’s

needle inside the red area. Failure to

observe this precaution can lead to

excessive engine wear and poor fuel

economy.

mph (km/h)

Gear Legacy Outback

1st 29 (47) 29 (47)

2nd 52 (84) 52 (84)

3rd 78 (126)

78 (126)

NOTE

Never exceed posted speed limits.

& Driving tips

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to

hold your vehicle at a standstill on an

upgrade. Either of those actions may

cause clutch damage.

Do not drive with your hand resting on the

shift lever. This may cause wear on the

transmission components.

When it is necessary to reduce vehicle

speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,

or driving up steep hills, downshift to a

lower gear before the engine starts to

labor.

On st eep downgrades, downshift the

transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear

as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe

speed and to extend brake pad life.

In this way, the engine provides a braking

effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use)

the brakes while descending a hill, they

may overheat and not work properly.

The engine may, on rare occasions, knock

when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or

rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This

phenomenon does not indicate a problem.

Starting and operating 7-21

7-22 Starting and operating

Automatic transmission/Con-

tinuously variable transmis-

sion

The automatic transmission is electroni-

cally controlled and provides 5 forward

speeds and 1 reverse speed. The con-

tinuously variable transmission is electro-

nically controlled and provides an infinite

number of forward speeds and 1 reverse

speed.

Both the automatic transmissio n and

continuously variable transmission have

a manual mode.

WARNING

Do not shift from the “P” or “N”

position into the “D” or “R” position

while depr essing the accelerator

pedal. This may cause the vehicle

to lurch forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Shift into the “P” or “R” position

only after the vehicle is comple-

tely stopped. Shifting while the

vehic le is movi ng may cause

damage to the transmission.

. Do not race the engine for more

than 5 seconds in any position

except the “N” or “P” position

when the brake is applied o r

when chocks are used in the

wheels. This may cause the

transmission fluid to overheat.

. Avoid shifting from one of the

forward driving positions into the

“R” position or vice versa until

the vehicle has completely

stopped. Such shifting may

cause damage to the transmis-

sion.

. When parking the vehicle, first

securely apply the parking brake

and then place the select lever in

the “P” position. Avoid parking

for a long time with the select

lever in any other position as

doing so could result in a dead

battery.

NOTE

. For AT models, when the engine

coolant temperature is still low, the

transmission will upshift to higher

engine speeds than when the coolant

temperature is sufficiently high in order

to shorten the warm-up ti me and

improve driveability. The gearshift tim-

ing will automatically shift to the nor-

mal timing after the engine has warmed

up.

. Immediately after transmission fluid

is re placed, you may feel that the

transmission operation is somewhat

unusual. This results from invalidation

of data which the on-board computer

has collected and stored in memory to

allow the transmission to shift at the

most appropriate times for the current

condition of your vehicle. Optimized

shifting will be restored as the vehicle

continues to be driven for a while.

. When driving a vehicle that is

equipped with CVT under continuous

heavy load conditions such as towing a

camper or climbing a long, steep hill,

the engine speed or the vehicle speed

may automatically be reduced. This is

not a malfunction. This phenomenon

results from the engine control func-

tion maintaining the cooling perfor-

mance of the vehicle. The engine and

vehicle speed will return to a normal

speed when the engine is able t o

maintain the optimum cooling perfor-

mance after the heavy load decreases.

Driving under a heavy load must be

performed with extreme care. Do not

try to pass a vehicle in front when

driving on an uphill slope while towing.

. The continuously variable transmis-

sion is a chain type system that

provides superi or transmission effi-

ciency for maximum fuel economy. At

times, depending on varying driving

conditions, a chain operating sound

may be heard that is characteristic of

this type of system.

& Select lever

: With the brake pedal depressed, shift

while pressing the button in

: Shift while pressing the button in

: Shift without pressing the button

The select lever has four positions, “P”,

“R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate

for using the manual mode.

NOTE

For some models, to protect the engine

while the select lever is in the “P” or

“N” position, the engine is controlled

so that the engin e speed may not

become too high even if the accelerator

pedal is depressed hard.

! P (Park)

This position is for parking the vehicle and

starting the engine.

In this position, the transmission is me-

chanically locked to prevent the vehicle

from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first apply the

parking brake, then shift into the “P”

position. Do not hold the vehicle with only

the transmission.

To shift the select lever from the “P” to any

other position, you should depress the

brake pedal fully then move the select

lever. This prevents the vehicle from

lurching when it is started.

! R (Reverse)

This position is for backing the vehicle.

To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop

the vehicle completely then move the

lever to the “R” position.

! N (Neutral)

This position is for restarting a stalled

engine.

In this position the wheels and transmis-

sion are not locked. In this position, the

transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll

freely, even on the slightest incline unless

the parking brake or foot brake is applied.

Avoid coasting with the transm ission

neutral.

During coasting, there is no engine brak-

ing effect.

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. You will then be able

to move the select lever to the “P”

position.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the

select lever in the “N” (neutral )

position. Engine braking has no

effect in this condition and the risk

of an accident is consequently in-

creased.

! D (Drive)

This position is for normal driving. The

transmission automatically shifts into a

suitable gear according to the vehicle

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7-24 Starting and operating

speed and the acceleration you require.

When more acceleration is required in this

position, depress the accelerator pedal

fully to the floor and hold that position. The

transmission will automatically downshift.

When you release the pedal, the transmis-

sion will return to the original gear posi-

tion.

To use the manual mode, move the lever

from this position into the manual gate.

NOTE (AT models only)

Automatic downshifts to 4th or 3rd may

occur even when driving on a level

road depending on conditions, such as

how hard you depress the brake pedal.

! While climbing a grade

When driving up a hill, undesired upshift is

prevented from taking place when the

accelerator is released. This minimizes

the chance of subsequent downshifting to

a lower gear when accelerating again.

This prevents repeated upshifting and

downshifting resulting in a smoother op-

eration of the vehicle.

NOTE

The transmission may downshift, de-

pending on the way the accelerator

pedal is depressed to accelerate the

vehicle again.

& Shift lock function

The shift lock function helps prevent the

improper operation of the select lever.

. The select lever cannot be operated

unless the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and t he brake pedal is

depressed.

. The select lever cannot be moved from

the “P” position to any other position

before the brake pedal is d epr essed.

Depress the brake pedal first, and then

operate the select lever.

. Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the key from the “Acc” position to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and remove the

key from the ignition key cylinder.

. If the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position while the select

lever is in the “N” position, the select lever

may not be moved to the “P” position after

a period of time. Therefore, move the

select lever to the “P” position with the

brake pedal dep ressed soon after the

ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

! Shift lock release

If the select lever cannot be operated, turn

the ignition switch bac k to the “ON”

position then move the select lever to the

“P” position with the select lever button

pressed and brake pedal depressed.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, perform

the following steps.

. When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “P” to “N”:

Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift

lock release button” F7-25.

. When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “N” to “R”, “P”:

Within 60 seconds after placing the igni-

tion switch in the “Acc” position, move the

select lever to the “P” position with the

select lever button pressed and brake

pedal depressed.

If you must perform the above procedure,

the shift lock system (or the vehicle control

system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a

SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon

as possible.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, refer to

“Shift lock release using the shift lock

release button” F7-25.

! Shift lock release using the shift

lock release button

Perform the following procedure to release

the shift lock.

1. Apply the parking brake and stop the

engine.

2. Remove the shift lock cover using a

flat-head screwdriver.

3. While depressing the brake pe dal,

insert the electronic parking brake release

tool into the hole, press the shift lock

release button using the tool, and then

move the select lever.

NOTE

To prevent damage to the shift lock

cover, cover the tip of the flat-head

screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth

before removing the cover.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, the shift

lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-

tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection

as soon as possible.

& Selection of manual mode

With the vehicle either moving or station-

ary, move the select lever from the “D”

position to the “M” position to select the

manual mode.

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7-26 Starting and operating

Type A

1) Upshift indicator

2) Downshift indicator

3) Gear position indicator

Type B

1) Upshift indicator

2) Downshift indicator

3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the

gear position indicator and upshift indica-

tor and/or downshift indic ator on the

combination meter illuminate. The gear

position indicator show s the currently

selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range

(AT models) or 1st-to-6th gear range (CVT

models). The upshift and downshift indi-

cators show when a gearshift is possible.

When the upshift indicator “

” is on,

upshifting is possible. When the downshift

indicator “

” is on, downshifting is possi-

ble. When both indicators are on, upshift-

ing and downshifting are both possible.

When the vehicle stops (for example, at

tra ffic signals), the downshift indica tor

turns off.

Gearshifts can be performed using the

shift paddle behind the steering wheel.

To upshift to the next higher gear position,

pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated

on it. To downshift to the next lower gear

position, pull the shift paddle that has “–”

indicated on it.

To deselect the manual mode, return the

select lever to the “D” position from the “M”

position.

While driving with the select lever in the

“D” position, if you change gears by

operating the shift paddle, the gear posi-

tion indicator light illuminates and shows

the current gear condition.

CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything on

the shi ft paddl es. Doin g so may

result in accidental gear shifting.

NOTE

Please read the following points care-

fully and bear them in mind when using

the manual mode.

. If you attempt to shift down when

the engine speed is too high, i.e., when

a downshift would push the tachometer

needle beyond the red zone, beeps will

be emitted to warn you that the down-

shift is not possible.

. If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-

sion will not respond.

. You can perform a skip-shift (for

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating

the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-

sion.

. The transmission automatically se-

lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops

moving.

. If the temperature of the transmis-

sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT

OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place and let the engine idle until the

warning light turns off.

& Driving tips

. On a road surface where there is a risk

of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or

gravel-covered road), you can pull away

from a standstill safely and easily by first

selecting the 2nd gear of the manual

mode.

. Always apply the foot or parking brake

when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or

“R” position.

. Always apply the parking brake when

parking your vehicle. Do not hold the

vehicle with only the transmission.

. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary

position on an uphill grade by using the

“D” position. Use the brake instead.

. The engine may, on rare occasions,

knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-

ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.

This phenomenon does not indicate a

malfunction.

. A slight reduction in output torque may

occur in the models with a 3.6 L engine

before the engine warms up.

Power steering

CAUTION

Do not hold the steering wheel at the

fully locked position left or right for

more th an 5 seconds. This may

damage the power steering pump.

The power steering system operates only

when the engine is running.

If you lose power steering assist because

the engine stops or the system fails to

function, you can steer but it will take

much more effort.

NOTE

Right after the engine has been started

and before it has warmed up, you may

hear a noise coming from areas adja-

cent to the power steering pump which

is located at the right-front area of the

engine compartme nt. This noise is

norm al. It does not indicate power

steering system trouble.

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7-28 Starting and operating

Braking

& Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. This can cause

dangerous overheating of the

brakes and needless wear on the

brake pads and linings.

! When the brakes get wet

When driving in rain or after washing the

vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a

result, brake stopping distance will be

longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle

at a safe speed while lightly depressing

the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

! Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking

in addition to foot braking. When descend-

ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,

the brakes may start working improperly

because of brake fluid overheating,

caused by overheated brake pads. To

help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to

get stronger engine braking.

! Braking when a tire is punctured

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly

when a tire is punctured. This could cause

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

! Two separate circuits

Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake

system. Each circuit works diagonally

across the vehicle. If one circuit of the

brake system should fail, the other half of

the system still works. If one circuit fails,

the brake pedal will go down much closer

to the floor than usual and you will need to

press it down much harder. And a much

longer distance will be needed to stop the

vehicle.

! Brake booster

The brake booster uses engine manifold

vacuum to assist braking force. Do not

turn off the engine while driving because

that will turn off the brake booster, result-

ing in poor braking power.

The brakes will continue to work even

when the brake booster completely stops

functioning. If this happens, however, you

will have to depress the pedal muc h

harder than normal and the braking dis-

tance will increase.

! Brake assist system

WARNING

Do not be overconfident about the

brake assist. It is not a system that

brings more braking ability to the

vehicle beyond its braking capabil-

ity. Always use the utmost care

when driving regarding vehicle

speed and safe distance.

CAUTION

When you need to brake suddenly,

continue depressing the brake pedal

strongly to bring the effect of the

brake assist.

Brake assist is a driver assistance system.

It assists the brake power when the driver

cannot depress the brake pedal strongly

and the brake power is insufficient.

Brake assist generates the brake power

according to the speed at which the driver

depresses the brake pedal.

NOTE

When you depress the brake pedal

strongly or suddenly, the following

phenomena occur. However, even

though these occur, they do not indi-

cate any malfunctions, and the brake

assist system is operating properly.

. You might feel that the brake pedal

is applied by lighter force and gener-

ates a greater braking force.

. You might hear the sound of ABS

operating from the engine compart-

ment.

& Disc brake pad wear warning

indicators

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-

tors on the disc brakes give a warning

noise when the brake pads are worn.

If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard

from the disc brakes while braking, im-

mediately have your vehicle inspected by

the nearest SUBARU dealer.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-

tem)

WARNING

A lways use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence because

you are driving with an ABS

equipped vehicle could easily lead

to a serious accident.

CAUTION

. The ABS system does not always

decrease stopping distance. You

should always maintain a safe

following dista nce from other

vehicles.

. When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy road, or

over deep ne wly fallen sno w,

stopping distances may be long-

er for a vehicle with the ABS

system than one without. When

driving under these conditions,

therefore, reduce your speed and

leave ample distance from other

vehicles.

. When you feel the ABS system

operating, you should maintain

constant brake pedal pressure.

Do not pump the brake pedal

since doing so may defeat the

operation of the ABS system.

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.

When the ABS system is operating, you

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

when the ABS operates.

The ABS system will not operate when the

vehicle speed is below approximately 6

mph (10 km/h).

& ABS system self-check

You may feel a slight shock in the brake

pedal and hear the operating sound of

ABS from the engine compartment just

after the vehicle is started. This is caused

by an automatic functional test of the ABS

system being carried out and does not

indicate any abnormal condition.

& ABS warning light

Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-20.

Starting and operating 7-29

7-30 Starting and operating

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. It functions by adjusting

the distribution of braking force to the rear

wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s

loading condition and speed.

The EBD system is an integral part of the

ABS system and uses some of the ABS

system’s components to perform its func-

tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-

ing force. If any of the ABS components

used by the EBD function fails, the EBD

system also stops working.

When the EBD system is operating, you

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

& Steps to take if EBD system

malfunctions

Type A

Type B

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

the system stops working and the brake

system warning light and ABS warning

light illuminate simultaneously.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if

the brake system warning light and ABS

warning light illuminate s imu ltane ously

during driving.

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-

tional braking system will still function.

However, the rear wheels will be more

prone to locking when the brakes are

applied harder than usual and the vehi-

cle’s motion may therefore become some-

what harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABS

warning light ill uminate simultaneously,

take the following steps.

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,

flat place.

2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.

3. Release the parking brake. If both

warning lights turn off, the EBD system

may be malfunctioning.

Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU

dealer and have the system inspected.

4. If both warning lights illuminate again

and remain illuminated after the engine

has been restarted, shut down the engine

again, apply the parking brake, and check

the brake fluid level. Refer to “Brake fluid”

F11-23.

5. If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be

malfunctioning. Driv e carefull y to the

nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

system inspected.

6. If the brake fluid level is below the

“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.

Instead, have the vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

WARNING

. Driving with the brake system

warning light on is dangerous.

This indicates your brake system

may not be working properly. If

the light remains on, have the

brakes inspected by a SUBARU

dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether

the brakes are operating prop-

erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for re-

pair.

Vehicle Dynamics Control

system

WARNING

A lways use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence because

you are driving with a Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system equipped

vehicle could easily lead to a ser-

ious accident.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equipped

with Vehicle Dynamics Control

system, winter tires should be

used when driving on snow-cov-

ered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

consi derably. Simply having a

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem does not guarantee that the

vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Con trol system is an

indication that the road being

travelled on has a slippery sur-

face; since having Vehicle Dy-

namics Control is no guarantee

that full vehicle control will be

maintained at all times and under

all conditions, its activation

should be seen as a sign that

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

. Whenever s uspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from a

vehicle equipped with the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system, have

a n inspe ction of that system

performed by an authorized

SUBARU dealer.

. The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure

that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system is operating properly.

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all

four tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

vehicle placard attached to

the driver’s side door pillar.

– Use only the specified tem-

porary spare tire to replace a

flat tire. With a t emporary

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spare tire, the effectiveness of

the Vehicle 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 Vehicl e Dyna mics Control

syst em may not opera te cor-

rectly.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding

on a slippery road surface and/or during

cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

adjusts the engine’s output and the

wheels’ respective braking forces to help

maintain traction and directional control.

. Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed to

prevent spinning of the driving wheels on

slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to

maintain traction and directional control.

Activation of this function is indicated by

flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control

operation indicator light.

. Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designed

to help maintain directional stability by

suppressing the wheels ’ tendency to slide

sideways during steering operations. Acti-

vation of this function is indicated by

flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control

operation indicator light.

NOTE

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem may be considered normal when

the following conditions occur.

– Sligh t twitching of the brake

pedal is felt.

– The vehicle or steering wheel

shakes to a small degree.

– An operating sound from the

engine compartment is heard

briefly when starting the engine

and when driving off after starting

the engine.

– The brake pedal seems to jolt

when driving off after starting the

engine.

. In the following circumstances, the

vehicle may be less stable than it feels

to the driver. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control System may therefore operate.

Such operation does not indicate a

system malfunction.

– on gravel-covered or rutted

roads

– on unfinished roads

– when the ve hicle is towing a

trailer

– when the vehicle is fitted with

snow tires or winter tires

. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system will cause operation of

the steering wheel to feel slightly

different compared to that for normal

conditions.

. It is always important to reduce

speed when appro aching a corner,

even if the vehicle is equipped with

Vehicle Dynamics Control.

. Always turn off the engine before

replacing a tire as failure to do so may

render the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system unable to operate correctly.

& Vehicle Dynamics Control

system monitor

Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-

ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light” F3-24 and “Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light” F3-

25.

& Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF switch

Pressing the switch to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system can

facilitate the following operations.

. a standing start on a steeply sloping

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

otherwise slippery surface

. extrication of the vehicle when its

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

When the switch is pressed during engine

operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light on the combination

meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control system will be deactivated. When

the switch is pressed again to reactivate

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator

light turns off.

You should not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except under

the above-mentioned situations.

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem helps prevent unstable vehicle

motion such as skidding using con-

trol of the brakes and engine power.

Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system unless it is abso-

lutely necessary. If you must turn off

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem, drive very carefully based on

the road surface condition.

NOTE

. When the switch has been pressed

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system automatically reacti-

vates itself the next time the ignition

switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position and the engine is restarted.

. If the switch is held down for 10

seconds or longer, the indicator light

turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system is activated, and the system

ignores any further pressing of the

switch. To make the switch usable

again, turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the

engine.

. When th e switch is pressed to

deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system, the vehicle ’s running per-

formance is comparable with that of a

vehicle that does not have a Vehicle

Dynamics Control system. Do not de-

activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system except when absolutely neces-

sary.

. Even when the Vehicle 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 illuminates.

Starting and operating 7-33

7-34 Starting and operating

Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

Low tire pressure warning light (type A)

Low tire pressure warning light (type B)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with a warning message

by sending a signal from a sensor that is

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

is severely low.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also,

this system may not react immediately to a

sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,

a blow-out caused by running over a

sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light

illum inates while driving, never

brake suddenly and keep driving

straight ahead while gradually redu-

cing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place. Otherwise an

accident involving serious vehicle

damage and serious personal injury

could occur.

Check the pressure for all four tires

and adjust the pressure to the COLD

tire pressure shown on the tire

placard on the door pillar on the

driver’s side.

Even when the vehicle is driven a

very short distance, the tires get

warm and their pressures increase

accordingly. Be sure to let the tires

cool thoroughly before adjusti ng

the ir pressures to the standard

values shown on the tire placard.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-28.

The tire pressure monitoring system

does not function when the vehicle

is stationary. After adjusting the tire

pressures, increase the vehicle

speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h)

to start the TPMS re-checking of the

tire inflation pressures. If the tire

pressures are now above the severe

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 tire may have significant

damage and a fast leak that causes

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the low tire pres-

sure warning light will illuminate

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute. This indicates

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

four road wheels. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

for tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

Do not inject any tire liquid or

aerosol tire sealant into the tires,

as this may cause a malfunction of

the tire pressure sensors. If the light

illuminates steadily after blinking for

approximately one minute, promptly

contact a SUBARU dealer to have

the system inspected.

CAUTION

Do not place metal film or any metal

parts under the driver’s seat. This

may cause poor reception of the

signals from the tire pressure sen-

sors, and the tire pressure monitor-

ing system will not function prop-

erly.

NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful inter-

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.

Parking your vehicle

WARNING

. 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 them.

. Do not park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry

grass, waste paper or rags, as

they may burn easily if they come

near hot engine or exhaust sys-

tem parts.

. Be sure to stop the engine if you

take a nap i n the vehicle. If

engine exhaust gas enters the

pass enger compartment, occu-

pants in the vehicle could die

from carbon monoxide (CO) con-

tained in the exhaust gas.

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7-36 Starting and operating

& Electronic parking brake

1) Parking brake switch

2) Hill Holder switch

3) Indicator light

WARNING

. Before exiting the vehicle, make

sure that you turn off the engine.

Oth erwise, the par king b rake

may be released and an accident

may occur.

. If the brake system warning light

flashes, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunc-

tioning. Immediately stop your

vehicle in a safe location, use

tire stops under the tires to

prevent the vehicle from moving

and contact your SUBARU deal-

er.

CAUTION

. When the electronic parking

brake system has a malfunction

and the parking brake cannot be

applied, contact your SUBARU

dealer immediately for an inspec-

tion. If you have to park your

vehicle in such conditions, per-

form the following procedure.

– Stop your vehicle in a flat

location.

– Shift the shift lever in the “1”

or reverse position (MT mod-

els).

– Shift the select lever in the “P”

position (AT or CVT models).

When the select lever cannot

be shifted into the “P” posi-

tion, you must release shift

lock. Refer to “Shift lock func-

tion” F 7-24.

– Use tire stops under the tires

to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

. Never drive while the parking

brake is applied because this will

cause unnecessary wear on the

brake linings. Before starting to

drive, always make sure that the

parking brake has been released

and the brake system warning

light has turned off.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

parking brake. You can apply/release the

parking brake by operating the parking

brake switch.

To apply: Depress the brake pedal and

press the parking brake switch firmly.

To release: Pull the parking brake switch

toward you while the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position and the brake pedal (all

models) and the clutch pedal (MT models)

are depressed.

When the parking brake is applied while

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

the brake system warning light and the

indicator light on the parking brake switch

illuminate. Refer to “Brake system warning

light” F3-21.

NOTE

. If the parking brake switch is pulled

with the ignition switch in the “Acc” or

“LOCK”/“ OFF” position, the parki ng

brake is not released.

. If the parking brake switch is pulled

without depressing the brake pedal or

the clutch pedal, the parking brake is

not released.

. When the parking brake is being

applied or released, noise may be

noticed. However, this is not a malfunc-

tion.

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction or the elec-

tronic parking brake operation is pro-

hibited temporarily, if the parking brake

switch is operated, a chirp sound is

heard and the brake system warning

light flashes.

. When you cannot release the park-

ing brake due to, for example, a system

malfunction, you can release it by

using the parking brake release tool.

Refer to “Electronic parking brake – if

the electronic parking brake cannot be

released” F9-17.

! Automatic release function by ac-

celerator pedal

The electronic parking brake system has

an automatic release function. The park-

ing brake will be automatically released by

depressing the accelerator pedal. How-

ever, the automatic release function does

not operate under the following conditions.

. Any door (other than the trunk lid or

rear gate) is open.

. The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically

released, the brake system warning light

and the indicator light on the parking brake

switch turn off.

NOTE

Even if you have applied the parking

brake by pressing the parking brake

switch, the parking brake will be auto-

matically released when the accelera-

tor pedal is depressed.

! Hill Holder function

The electronic parking brake system has a

Hill Holder function. If the Hill Holder

function is activated, the parking brake

will be automatically applied when stop-

ping on an uphill slope with the brake

pedal depressed. In this case, the brake

system warning light and the indicator light

on the parking brake switch illuminate.

NOTE

. The Hill Holder function may not

activate on a gentle uphill slope. In this

case, manually apply the el ectronic

parking brake.

. If you do not depress the brake

pedal sufficiently, the Hill Holder func-

tion may not operate properly. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction. When

stopping on an uphill slope, depress

the brake pedal firmly and release it

after the brake system warning light

illuminates.

. Depending on the condition of the

road surface and braking force, the

brakes operate temporarily and feel

different than usual.

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction while the Hill

Holder function is activated, a chirp

sound is heard, the Hill Holder indica-

tor light turns off and the brake system

warning light flashes.

. The Hill Holder function does not

reactivate when parking with the elec-

tronic parking brake released after the

Hill Holder function is activated. If

necessary, manually apply the electro-

nic parking brake.

. If the seatbelt is not fastened when

the Hill Holder function is activated, the

vehicle may not start moving smoothly

from a stop, or a noise may be heard

from the brake components.

! Hill Holder switch

WARNING

When stopping on an uphill slope

with the Hill Holder function acti-

vated, release the brake pedal after

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the brake system warning light has

illuminated. Otherwise, the Hill

Hol der function may not operate

properly and an accident may occur.

1) Parking brake switch

2) Hill Holder switch

3) Indicator light

You can activate/deactivate the Hill Holder

function by pressing the Hill Holder switch.

To activate: Press the Hill Holder switch.

To deactivate: Press the Hill Holder

switch again.

Deactivate the Hill Holder function under

the following conditions.

. When towing a trailer

. When carrying a heavy load

. When you do not frequently use the

parking brake when stopping on an uphill

slope

NOTE

. If the Hill Holder switch is pressed

for more than 30 seconds, the Hill

Holder indicator light turns off, th e

brake system warning light flashes

and the system ignores any further

pressing of the switch. To activate the

switch again, turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart

the engine.

. When the Hill Holder function is

deactivated while the Hill Holder func-

tion has a malfunction, if you press the

Hill Holder switch, a chirp sounds.

! Hill Holder indicator light

Type A

Type B

When the Hill Holder function is activated,

the Hill Holder indicator light illuminates.

Refer to “Hill Holder indicator light” F3-23.

! Emergency brake

CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in

case of an emergency. If the emer-

gency brake is excessively used,

the brake parts will wear down

faster or the brake may not work

sufficiently due to rear wheel brake

overheating.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake, the

brake system warning light and the

indicator light on the parking brake

switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you

can stop the vehicle by pressi ng the

parking brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the

brake system warning light and the in-

dicator light on the parking brake switch

illuminate and a chirp sounds.

! Electronic parking brake system

warning

CAUTION

If the brake system warning light

flashes, the electronic parking brake

system may be malfunctioning. Im-

mediately stop your vehicle in the

nearest safe location and contact

your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

parking brake system, the brake system

warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic

parking brake system warning ” F3-22.

& Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always per-

form the following items.

. Apply the parking brake.

. For MT models, put the shift lever in the

“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a

downgrade.

. For AT and CVT models, put the select

lever in the “P” (Park) position.

Never rely on the transmission alone to

hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the

steering wheel as described here. When

the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front

wheels should be turned away from the

curb.

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7-40 Starting and operating

When facing downhill, the front wheels

should be turned into the curb.

Cruise control

NOTE

For models with EyeSight system:

Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-

ment for the EyeSight system.

Cruise control enables you to maintain a

constant vehicle speed without holding

your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is

operative when the vehicle speed is 25

mph (40 km/h) or more.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control under

any of the following conditions.

These may cause loss of vehicle

control.

. driving up or down a steep grade

. driving on slippery or winding

roads

. driving in heavy traffic

. towing a trailer

NOTE

Make sure the cruise control system is

turned off when the cruise control is

not in use to avoid unintentionally

setting of the cruise control.

& To set cruise control

Cruise control main button

1. Press the cruise control main button.

Cruise control indicator light (type A)

Cruise control indicator light (type B)

The cruise control indicator light on the

combination meter will illuminate.

2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the

vehicle reaches the desired speed.

3. Press the “RES/SET ” switch to the

“SET” side and release it. Then release

the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control set indicator light (type A)

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

Cruise control set indicator light (type B)

At this time, the cruise control set indicator

light is illuminated in the combination

meter. For models with a type A combina-

tion meter, the set speed will be shown on

the combination meter.

The vehicle will maintain the desired

speed.

Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-

creased while driving with the cruise

control activated. Simpl y depres s the

accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-

cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-

leased, the vehicle will return to and

maintain the previous cruising speed.

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& To temporarily cancel the

cruise control

The cruise control can be tempor arily

canceled in the following ways.

. Press the “CANCEL” button.

. Depress the brake pedal.

. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models

only).

WARNING

For AT and CVT models, do not

place the select lever in the “N”

position while driving. If the select

lever is shifted into the “N” position,

cruise control can be canceled but

the engine brake will no longer

work. This could result in an acci-

dent.

The cruise control set indicator light in the

combination meter turns off when the

cruise control is canceled.

To resume the cruise control after it has

been temporarily canceled and with vehi-

cle speed of approximately 20 mph (32

km/h) or more, press the “RES/SET”

switch to the “RES” side to return to the

original cruising speed automatically.

The cruise control set indicator light in the

combination meter will automatically illu-

minate at this time.

& To turn off the cruise control

There are two ways to turn off the cruise

control:

. Press the cruise control main button

again.

. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc” or

“LOCK”/“OFF” position (but only when the

vehicle is completely stopped).

& To change the cruising speed

! To increase the speed (by the “RES/

SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES”

side and hold it until the vehicle reaches

the desired speed. Then, release the

switch. The vehicle speed at that moment

will be memorized and treated as the new

set speed.

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.S. spec. models

When the difference between the actual

vehicle speed and the set speed is less

than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be

increased 1 km/h each time by pressing

the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side

quickly.

! To increase the speed (by accel-

erator pedal)

1. D epress the accelerator pedal to

accelerate the vehicle to the desired

speed.

2. Press the “RES/SET ” switch to the

“SET” side once. Now the desired speed

is set and the vehicle will keep running at

that speed without depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

NOTE

. U.S. spec. models

If the difference between the actual

vehicle speed when the switch is

pressed and the speed last time you

set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the

vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph

(1.6 km/h). This occurs because the

cruise control system regards this

operation as that intended to decrease

the vehicle speed.

. Except U.S. spec. models

If the difference between the actual

vehicle speed when the switch is

pressed and the speed last time you

set is less than 4.4 km/h, the vehicle

speed will be lowered by 1 km/h. This

occurs because the cruise control

system regards this operation as that

intended to decrease the vehicle

speed.

! To decrease the speed (by the

“RES/SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET”

side and hold it until the vehicle reaches

the desired speed. Then, release the

switch. The vehicle speed at that moment

will be memorized and treated as the new

set speed.

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 lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by

pressin g the “RES/SET” switch to the

“SET” side quickly.

Except U.S. spec. models

When the difference between the actual

vehicle speed and the set speed is less

than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be

lowered 1 km/h each time by pressing the

“RES/S ET” switch to the “SET” side

quickly.

! To decrease the speed (by brake

pedal)

1. Depress the brake pedal to release

cruise control temporarily.

2. When the spe ed decreases to the

desired speed, press th e “RES/SET”

switch to the “SET” side once. Now the

desired speed is set and the vehicle will

keep running at that speed without de-

pressing the accelerator pedal.

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7-44 Starting and operating

& Cruise control indicator light

Refer to “Cruise control indicator light”

F3-32.

& Cruise control set indicator

light

Refer to “Cruise control set indicator light”

F3-32.

Starting and operating for Your Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

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