Get In case of emergency Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

If you park your vehicle in case of an

emergency ........................................................ 9-2

Temporary spare tire........................................... 9-2

Maintenance tools ............................................... 9-3

Tool locations ..................................................... 9-4

Using the jack ..................................................... 9-5

Flat tires............................................................... 9-6

Changing a flat tire.............................................. 9-6

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models) ........................................... 9-9

Jump starting ..................................................... 9-10

How to jump start............................................... 9-11

Engine overheating ........................................... 9-13

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment ................................................... 9-13

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment ................................................... 9-13

Towing ................................................................ 9-14

Towing and tie-down hooks................................ 9-14

Using a flat-bed truck......................................... 9-16

Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 9-17

Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be

opened............................................................. 9-18

If your vehicle is involved in an accident ........ 9-18

In case of emergency

9-2

In case of emergency/If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

If you park your vehicle in

case of an emergency

The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers

when you have to park your vehicle under

emergency conditions.

Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to

safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-

vated regardless of the ignition switch

position.

Turn on the hazard warning by pushing

the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it

off by pushing the switch again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

Temporary spare tire

WARNING

. Never tow a trailer wh en the

tem porary spare tire is used.

The temporary spare tire is not

designed to sustain the towing

load. Use of the temporary spare

tire when towing can result in

failure of the spare tire and/or

less stability of the vehicle and

may lead to an accident.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

origin al pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approxima tely one minute.

This indicates the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is un-

able t o monit or all f our road

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible for

tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire

other than the original. Using other

sizes may result in severe mechan-

ical damage to the drive train of your

vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and

lighter than a conventional tire and is

designed for emergency use only. Re-

move the temporary spare tire and re-

install the conventional tire as soon as

possible because the spare tire is de-

signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-

porary spare tire periodically to keep the

tire ready for use. The correct pressure is

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm

When using the temporary spare tire, note

the following.

. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,

a tire chain will not fit properly.

. Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.

. Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clearance

is reduced.

1) Tread wear indicator bar

2) Indicator location mark

. When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.

. The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire

gets punctured, replace the wheel with a

rear wheel and install the temporary spare

tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

maintenance tools.

. Jack

. Jack handle

. Screwdriver

. Towing hook (eye bolt)

. Wheel nut wrench

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In case of emergency/Maintenance tools

& Tool locations

1) Jack handle

A) 4-door models

B) 5-door models

1) U nder-floor st orage compartment (if

equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor storage

compartment” F6-13.)

2) Tool bucket

3) Spare tire

A) 4-door models

B) 5-door models

1) Wheel nut wrench

2) Screwdriver

3) Jack

4) Towing hook (eye bolt)

A jack handle is stored under the floor of

the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5-

door). A jack and a towing hook are stored

in the tool bucket that is located in the

recess of the spare tire wheel.

Also, a tool bag that contains a wheel nut

wrench and a screwdriver is equipped with

the vehicle. Open the tool bag and store

the tools in the tool bucket as illustrated in

order that all tools are ready for use at any

time.

& Using the jack

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Set the parking brake securely and

shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)

or the select l ev er to the “P” (Park)

position (CVT models).

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher

and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the tire that

you are going to replace.

5. Take out the jack and jack handle.

Jack-up points

6. Place the jack under the side sill at the

front or rear jack-up point closest to the

tire that you are going to replace.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

7. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

higher than necessary.

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9-6

In case of emergency/Flat tires

Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

bra ke suddenly ; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.

The jack can come out of the

jacking point or sink into the

ground and this can result in a

severe accident.

. Use only the jack provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied

with the vehicle is designed only

for changing a tire. Never get

under the vehicle while support-

ing the vehicle with this jack.

. Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

the jack. The jack can come out

of the jacking point due to a jolt

and this can result in a severe

accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Set the parking brake securely and

shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)

or the select lever to the “P” (Park)

position (CVT models).

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher

and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and

wheel nut wrench.

The tools and the spare tire are stored

under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the

cargo area (5-door). Refer to “Mainte-

nance tools” F9-3.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

cated before using it.

6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the

attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take

the spare tire out.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle

is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire” F 9-2 and

strictly follow the instructions.

1) Notch

2) Valve hole

7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, insert

a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on

the opposite side of the valve hole and pry

the wheel cover to remove it.

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

Jack-up points

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the

front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat

tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

higher than necessary.

11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

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In case of emergency/Flat tires

12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub

with a cloth.

13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the

wheel studs or nuts when the spare

tire is installed. This could cause the

nuts to become loose and lead to an

accident.

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

torque, following the tightening order in the

illustration.

For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer

to “Tires” F12-8. Never use your foot on

the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension

on the wrench because you may exceed

the specified torque. Have the wheel nut

torque checked at the nearest automotive

service facility.

1) Support holder

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

com partment. Ins tall with the support

holder facing upward and secure the flat

tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.

NOTE

If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try

turning the support holder upside

down.

17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel

nut wrench in their storage locations.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing

tools in the passenger compartment

after changing wheels. In a sudden

stop or collision, loose equipment

could strike occupants and cause

injury. Store the tire and all tools in

the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.

models)

Low tire pressure warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with the warning message

indicated 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.

Also, this system may not react immedi-

ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for

example, a blow-out caused running over

a sharp object).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly. Instead,

perform the following procedure.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing

speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place. Otherwise an acci-

dent involving serious vehicle

damage and serious personal

injury could occur.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure

to the COLD tire pressure

shown on the vehicle placard

on the door pillar on the

driver’s side.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

cant 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

origin al pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approxima tely one minute.

This indicates the TPMS is un-

able t o monit or all f our road

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible for

tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

. When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

lant is used, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

service shop as soon as possi-

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

pressure warning valve and

transmitt er when replacing the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

there is no damage to it and if the

sealant residue is properly

cleaned off.

If the light illuminates steadily

after blinking for approximately

one minute, promptly contact a

SUBARU dealer to have the sys-

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9-10

In case of emergency/Jump starting

tem inspected.

Jump starting

WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.

If battery fluid gets on you,

thoroughly flush the expose d

area with water immediately. Get

medical help i f the fluid has

entered your eyes.

If battery fluid is acciden tally

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

and obtain immedia te medic al

help.

Keep everyone including chil-

dren away from the battery.

. The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is

brought near it. Do not smoke or

light a match while jump starting.

. Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It

could cause the battery to burst

or explode.

. Whenever working on or around

a battery, always wear suitable

eye protectors, and remove metal

objects such as rings, bands or

other metal jewelry.

. Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have

loose or missing insulation.

Do not jump start unless cables

in suitable condition are avail-

able.

. A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,

cloth ing, hair and tools away

from the cooling fan, belts and

any other moving engine parts.

Removing rings, watches an d

ties is advisable.

. Jump starting is dangerous if it

done incorrectly. If you are un-

sure about the proper procedure

for jump starting, consult a com-

petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a

run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle

may be jump started by connecting your

battery to another battery (called the

booster battery) with jumper cables.

& How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12

volts and the negative terminal is

grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and

accessories.

4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in

the sequence illustrated.

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In case of emergency/Jump starting

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the

positive (+) terminal on the discharged

battery.

(2) Connect the ot her en d of the

jumper cable to the positive (+) term-

inal of the booster battery.

(3 ) Connect one e nd of the other

cable to the negative (−) terminal of

the booster battery.

(4) Connect the other end of the cable

to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle

with the discharged battery.

Make sure that the cables are not near

an y moving parts and that the cable

clamps are not in contact with any other

metal.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle

that has the discharged battery.

6. Wh en finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-

tor cap until the engine has been

shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant

is under pressure. Removing the

cap while the engi ne is still hot

could release a spray of boiling hot

coolant, which could burn you very

seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the

road an d stop the vehicle in a safe

location.

& If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

(off) position and get everyone away from

the vehicle until it cools down.

. Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-

er.

& If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment

1. Keep the engine running at idling

speed.

2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the

engine compartment. Refer to “Engine

hood” F11-5.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If

the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

the engine an d contact an authori zed

SUBARU dealer for repair.

3. After the coolant temperature high

warning light that has blinked or illumi-

nated in RED turns off, turn off the engine.

For details about the warning light, refer to

“Coolant temperature low indicator light/

Coolant temperature high warning light”

F3-13.

4. After the engine has fully cooled down,

check the coolant level in the reserve

tank. If the coolant level is below the

“LOW” mark, add coolant up to the “FULL”

mark.

NOTE

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to “Engine coolant” F11-11.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill the

radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down

until it stops. Release the pressure from

the radiator. After the pressure has been

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

down and turning it.

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In case of emergency/Towing

Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

towing service. Observe the following

procedures for safety.

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the

front wheels raised off the ground

while the rear wheels are on the

ground, or with the rear wheels

raised off the ground while the front

wheels are on the ground. This will

cause the vehicle to spin away due

to the operation or deterioration of

the center differential.

& Towing and tie-down hooks

The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle

from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towi ng

hook and tie-down hook. Never

use suspension parts or other

parts of the body for towing or

tie-down purposes.

. To prevent deformation to the

front bump er and the towing

hook, do not apply excessive

lateral load to the towing hook.

! Front towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver

out of the tool bucket. Take the jack

handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo

area (5-door).

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head

screwdriver into the cutout of the cover

and pry open the cover.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely

using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hoo k mou nted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

! Rear towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver

out of the tool bucket. Take the jack

handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo

area (5-door).

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

threaded hole for attaching the towing

hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook secu rely

using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

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In case of emergency/Towing

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

Do not use the towing hook except

when towing your vehicle.

! Front tie-down hooks

Th e front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

! Rear tie-down holes

1) Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

downward anchoring. If th ey are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip out

of the holes, possibly causing a

dangerous situation.

& Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the sele ct lever into the “P”

position for CVT models. Shift the shift

lever into the “1st” position for MT models.

2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

properly with safety chains. Each safety

chain should be equally tightened and

care must be taken not to pull the chains

so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

CAUTION

If your vehicle has a front under-

spoiler and rear underspoiler (both

optional), be careful not to scrape

them when placing the vehicle on

the carrier and when removing the

vehicle from the carrier.

& Towing with all wheels on the

ground

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in the “N” position.

2. The ignition switch should be in the

“ACC” position while the vehicle is being

towed.

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” (off) position while

the vehicle is being towed be-

cause the steering wheel and the

direction of the wheels will be

locked.

. Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

tion when the engine is not

running. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

CAUTION

. If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

. Do not run the engine while being

towed using this method. Trans-

mission damage could result if

the vehicle is tow ed with the

engine running.

. For CVT models, the traveling

speed must be limited to less

than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the

traveling distance to less than 31

miles (50 km). For greater speeds

and distances, transport your

vehicle on a flat-bed truck.

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In case of emergency/Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened

Rear gate – if the rear gate

cannot be opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear

gate by operating the rear gate opener

button, you can open it from inside the

cargo area.

1. Rem ove the access cover at the

bottom-center of the rear gate trim.

2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind

the rear gate trim panel.

CAUTION

Never operate the rear gate open

lever with fingers because doing so

may cause an injury. Always use a

flat-head screwdriver or a similar

tool.

3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to

the right position using a flat-head screw-

driver or a similar tool.

If your vehicle is involved in

an accident

CAUTION

If your vehicle is involved in an

accident, be sure to inspect the

ground under the vehicle before

restarting the engine. If you find that

fuel has leaked on the ground, do

not try to restart the engine. The fuel

system has been damaged and is in

need of repair. Immediately contact

the nearest automotive service facil-

ity. We recommend that you consult

your SUBARU dealer.

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off

system. To minimize the risk of fire due to

fuel leakage when the engine stalls, an

airbag inflates upon collision or a rear

collision happens, the system stops sup-

plying fuel to the engine.

Perform the following procedures to re-

start the engine after the system is

activated.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

(off) or “ACC” position.

2. Restart the engine.

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