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Cruise control (if equipped).......................... ..... 7-39

To set cruise control .......................................... 7-39

To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-40

To turn off the cruise control .............................. 7-41

To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-41

Cruise control indicator light.............................. 7-42

Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 7-42

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

Researc h 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 concerned if your vehicle

sometimes knocks lightly when you drive

up a hill or when you accelerate. Contact

your SUBARU dealer 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.

! Gasoline for California-certified

LEV

If your vehicle was certified to California’s

low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as

indicated on the underhood tune-up label,

it is designed to optimize engine and

emission 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.

! 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 Dealer for service. 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

Your 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 c ontrol system working

properly, and is a way of doing your part

for cleaner air. If you continuously use a

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.

Do not use any gasoline that contains

more than 10% ethanol, including from

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any pump labeled E15, E30, E50 or E85

(which are only some examples of fuel

containing more than 10% ethanol).

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

now producing reformulated gasolines,

which are designed to reduce vehicle

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

reformulated gasoline.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

you should ask your service station

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 description.

. 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

mixture AND 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.

CAUTION

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.

& Fuel filler lid and cap

! Locations of the fuel filler lid and

the lid release lever

Fuel filler lid

1) 4-door models

2) 5-door models

Fuel filler lid release lever

1) 4-door models

2) 5-door models

! Refueling

Only one person should be involved in

refueling. Do not allow others to approach

the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler

pipe while refueling is in progress.

Be sure to observe any other precautions

that are posted at the service station.

1. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition

switch to the “LOCK” (off) position and

turn off all the other electrical components.

2. 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.

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

turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” (off) position first and

then close all vehicle doors and

windows. Make sure that there

are no lighted cigarettes, open

flames or electrical sparks in the

adjacent area. Only handle fuel

outdoors. Quickly wipe up any

spilled fuel.

. When opening the cap, grasp it

firmly and turn it slowly to the

left. Do not remove the cap

quickly. Fuel may be under pres-

sure and spray out of the fuel

filler neck, especially in hot

weather. 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.

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4. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder

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 refueling 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

the tank and create a fire hazard.

5. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

pump automatically stops. Do not add any

more fuel.

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” F3-12.

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 use the

wrong cap, it may not fit or have

proper venting and your fuel tank

and em ission control 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 resu lt 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 i nspection 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 performanc e of the

engine’s emission control system. Certi-

fied emission inspectors will inspect the

On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as

part o f 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-

functi on indicator light (MIL) and an

examination of the OBDII system with an

electronic scan tool.

. A vehicle

passes the OBDII system

i nspection if proper operation of t he

“CHECK ENGINE” warning light is ob-

served, there are no stored diagnostic

trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness

monitors are all complete.

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. 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 insp ection 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, tel l your emission

inspector

not t o place your SUBARU

AWD vehicl e on a two-wheel dynam-

ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-

sion damage will result.

The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel

dynamometers in their emission testing

progr am have EXEMPTED SUBARU

AWD vehicles from the portion of the

testing program that involves a two-wheel

dynamometer. There are some states that

use four-wheel dy namometers 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 (4-door)

and rear gate (5-door) 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

and indicator lights when the ignition

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 a nd other flui d levels

should be checked daily, weekly or at

fuel stops.

Starting and stopping the

engine

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter motor

continuously for more than 10 sec-

onds. If the engine fails to start after

operating the starter fo r 5 to 10

seconds, wait for 10 seconds or

more before trying again.

NOTE

It may be difficult to start the engine

whe n the battery has been discon-

nected and reconnected (for mainte-

nance or other purposes). This diffi-

culty is caused by the electronically

controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis

function. To overcome it, keep the

ignition switch in the “ON” position

for approximately 10 seconds before

starting the engine.

& Starting engine

! General precautions when starting

engine

WARNING

. Never start the engine from out-

side the vehicle (except when

using the remote engine start

system ). 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 other 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 dis tance 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 operated rapidly

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.

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! 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 depressed 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” F3-9.

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, try the

following.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” (off) position and wait for at

least 10 seconds. After checking that

the parking brake is firmly set, 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”

(off) position and wait for at least 10

seconds. Then fully depress the accel-

erator pedal and turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position. If the

engine st arts, quickly rele ase the

accelerator pedal.

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

the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”

(off) 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.

! CVT models

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-

cessories.

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

position (preferably the “P” position).

The starter motor 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 indicator lights. Ref er to

“Warning and indicator lights” F3-9.

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 doe s not start, try the

following.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” (off) position and wait for at

least 10 seconds. After checking that

the parking brake is firmly set, 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”

(off) position and wait for at least 10

seconds. Then fully depress the accel-

era tor pedal and turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position. If the

engine starts, quickly release the

accelerator pedal.

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

the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”

(off) 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.

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.

& Stopping the engine

The ignition switch should be turned off

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

engine is idling.

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” (off) position

on the ignition switch, causing the

steering wheel to lock.

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

serv ice mode to prevent the

system from unexpectedly start-

ing the engine.

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& Starting your vehicle

NOTE

All vehicle doors, the engine hood and

trunk / rear gate must be closed prior to

activating the remote engine start sys-

tem. Any open entry point will prevent

starting or cause the system to shut

down.

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 d oes not start after 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

remote start operation if any of the

following occur:

. Any of the doors or the trunk / 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

trunk / rear gate was open when the

remote engine start system was acti-

vated).

. 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 (CVT models)

In addition to the items above, if the

vehicle’s engine management system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle related problem, the engine will

shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk

three times.

NOTE

. If the alarm system is armed at the

time of remote engine start activation

(the se curity indicator light on the

combination meter is flashing), 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 not flashing), the

alarm sy stem will remain disarmed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

& Entering the vehicle while it

is running via remote start

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

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 activa ting the remote engine start

system) and the engine will turn off.

Inserting the key into the ignition switch

and turning it to the “ON” position or

pressing the unlock button “

” on the

remote keyless entry transmitter will dis-

arm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm

system” F2-10.

2. Enter the vehicle.

3. The engine will shut down when any

door or trunk/rear gate is opened.

4. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn to the “START” position to restart

the engine.

& Remote start confirmation

transmitter 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.

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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 follow-

ing remote engine start shut-

down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

opened by the remote keyless entry

transmitter within a few seconds immedi-

ately following remote engine start shut-

down.

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

the interior of the vehicle

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

perature controls to the desired setting

and operation. After the system starts the

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

activate and heat or cool the interior to

your setting.

& Service mode

In service mode, the remote engine start

function is temporarily disabled to prevent

the system from unexpectedly starting the

engine while being serviced.

To engage or disengage service mode:

1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle

doors and the trunk/rear gate.

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

position (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

service personnel that your vehicle is

equipped with a remote engine start

system.

& Remote transmitter program

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” (off), back to “ ON” then “LOCK”

(off), back to “ON” then “LOCK” (off), 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. Re peat st ep 5 for any additional

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” (off) 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 start

transmitt er when replacing the

battery.

. Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-

m ote engine start transmitter

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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)

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.

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 screw lo-

cated 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 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 requirements, 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.

Manual transmission

The manual transmission is a fully syn-

chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re-

verse-speed transmission.

The shift pattern is shown on the shift

lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to

reverse gear, first return the shift lever to

the neutral position then shift into reverse

gear.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch

pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually

let up on the clutch pedal.

If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the

transmission in neutral, release the clutch

pedal momentarily, and then try again.

WARNING

. Do not drive the vehicle with the

clutch disengaged (i.e., when the

clutch pedal is depressed) or

with the shift lever in the neutral

position. Engine braking has no

effect in either of these 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.

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.

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Starting and operating/Manual transmission

& Shifting speeds

! Recommended shifting speeds

The best compromise between fuel econ-

omy and vehicle perform ance 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)

! Maximum allowable speeds

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

acceleration is required, the vehicle

should not be driven with the tachometer’s

needle inside the red area. Failure to

observe this precau tion can lead to

excess ive engi ne wear and poor fuel

economy.

mph (km/h)

Gear

Except

XV CROSSTREK

models

XV CROSSTREK

models

1st 30 (48) 28 (46)

2nd 55 (89) 53 (86)

3rd 80 (130) 78 (126)

4th

Legal speed limit

(Posted limit speed)

5th

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. Fa ilure t o

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.

NOTE

Never exceed the posted speed limit.

& 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 dow ngrades, down shift the

transmission to 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 is not an indication of a

problem in your vehicle.

Continuously variable trans-

mission

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 jump forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Shift into the “P” or “R” position

only after the vehicle is comple-

tely stopped. Shifting while the

vehicle is moving 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

wh en the brake is applied or

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.

& Continuously variable trans-

mission features

The continuously variable transmission is

electronically controlled and provides an

infinite number of forward speeds and 1

reverse speed. For some models, it also

has a manual mode or an “L” position.

NOTE

. When the engine coolant tempera-

ture is still low, the transmission will

upshift to higher engine speeds than

when the coolant temperature is suffi-

ciently high in order to shorten the

warm-up time and improve driveability.

The gearshift timing will automatically

shift to the normal timing after the

engine has warmed up.

. Immediately after transmission fluid

is replaced, you may feel that the

transmission operation is so mewhat

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 CVT model under

continuous heavy load conditions such

as when 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 function maintaining the cool-

ing performance of the vehicle. The

engine and vehicle speed will return to

a normal speed when the engine is able

to maintain the optimum cooling per-

formance after the heavy load de-

creases. 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 superior transmission effi -

ciency for maximum fuel economy. At

times, depending on varying driving

conditions, a chain operating sound

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission

may be heard that is characteristic of

this type of system.

& Select lever

! Select lever positions

1) Select lever button

1) Models with “L” position

2) Models with manual mode

: With the brake pedal depressed,

shift while pressing the select lever

button in.

: Shift while pressing the select lever

button in.

: Shift without pressing the select

lever button.

The select lever has four positions, “P”,

“R”, “ N”, “D” and it also has an “L” or “M”

gate.

! P (Park)

This position is for parking the vehicle and

starting the engine. In this position, the

transmission is mechanically locked to

prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first apply the

parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P”

position. Do not hold the vehicle with only

the mechanical friction of the transmis-

sion.

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 while pressing the select

lever button in.

When the ignition switch has been turned

to the “LOCK” (off) position, movement of

the select lever from the “N” to “R” position

is possible for a limited time period by

depressing the brake pedal, and then it

becomes impossible. For details, refer to

“Shift lock function” F7-23.

! N (Neutral)

This position is for restarting a stalled

engine. In this position, the transmission is

neutral, meaning that the wheels and

transmission are not locked. Therefore,

the vehicle will roll freely, even on the

slightest incline unless the parking brake

or foot brake is applied.

Avoid coasting with the transmission in

neutral. Engine braking has no effect in

this condition.

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.

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.

! D (Drive)

This position is for normal driving. The

transmission shifts automatically and con-

tinuously into a suitable gear according to

the vehicle speed and the acceleration

you require. Also, while driving up and

down a hill, the transmission assists and

contro ls the driving performance and

engine braking while corresponding to

the road grade.

When more acceleration is required in the

“D” position, depress the a ccelerator

pedal fully to the floor and hold that

position. The transmission will automati-

cally downshift. When you release the

pedal, the transmission will return to the

original gear position.

For models with manual mode, if one of

the shift paddles behind the steering

wheel is operated while driving in the “D”

position, the transmission will temporarily

switch to the manual mode. In this mode,

you can shift into any gear position using

the shift paddles. For details about the

manual mode, refer to “Selection of

manual mode” F7-21. Once the vehicle

speed stabilizes, the transmission will

switch from the manual mode back to

the “D” position for normal driving.

& Selection of manual mode (if

equipped)

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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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission

1) Upshift indicator

2) Downshift indicator

3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the

gear position indicator and upshift indica-

tor and/or downshift indicator on the

combination meter illuminate.

The gear position indicator shows the

currently selected gear in the 1st-to-6th-

gear range. The upshift and downshift

indic ators show when a gear shift is

possible. When the upshift indicator “

”

illuminates, upshifting is possible. When

the downshift indicator “

” illuminates,

downshifting is possible. When both in-

dicators illuminate, upshifting and down-

shifting are both p ossible. When the

vehicle stops (for example, at traffic

signals), the downshift indicator 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.

CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything on

the shift paddles. Doing so may

result in accidental gear shifting.

! Manual mode tips

Please read the following points carefully

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 tachomete r

needle beyond the red zone, beeps will

be emitted to warn you that the downshift

is not possible.

. If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the transmission

will not respond.

. You can perform a skip-shift (for

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating

the shift paddle twice in rapid succession.

. The transmission automatically selects

1st gear when the vehicle stops moving.

. If the temperature of the transmission

fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL

TEMP” warning light on the combination

meter will illuminate. Immediately stop the

vehicle in a safe location and let the

engine idle until the warning light turns off.

& Selection of “L” (if equipped)

“L” is for using engine braking when going

down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move

the selector lever from the “D” position to

the “L” position.

When selected, the indicator “L” will

illuminate on the combination meter.

To deselect “L”, move the selector lever to

the “D” position.

& Shift lock function

The shift lock function helps prevent the

improper operation of the select lever.

. The select lever cannot be operated

unless the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and the brake pedal is

depressed.

. The select lever cannot be moved from

the “P” position to any other position

before the brake pedal is depressed.

Depress the brake pedal first, and then

operate the select lever.

. Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the ignition switch from the “ACC” position

to the “LOCK” (off) position and remove

the key from the ignition switch.

. 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 depressed soon after the ignition

switch is turn ed to the “LOCK” (off)

position.

! Shift lock release

If the select lever cannot be operated, turn

the ignition switch back 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” F7-24.

. 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” F7-24.

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission

! Shift lock release using the shift

lock release button

Perform the following procedure to release

the shift lock.

1. Apply the parking brake and turn the

ignition switch to the “LOCK” (off) position.

2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to

remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock

release button is located under the shift

lock cover.

3. While depressing the brake pedal,

insert a screwdriver into the hole, press

the shift lock release button usi ng a

screwdriver, and then move the select

lever.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, the shift

lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-

tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection

as soon as possible.

& Driving tips

. 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 mechanical friction

of 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.

Power steering

& Power steering warning light

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

& Power steering system fea-

tures

The vehicle is equipped with an electric

power steering system. When the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position, the

power steering warning light on the

combination meter illuminates to inform

the driver that t he warning system i s

functioning properly. Then, if the engine

started, the warning light turns off to inform

the driver that the steering power assist is

operational.

CAUTION

When the power steering warning

light is illuminated, there may be

more resistance when the steering

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

ately.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the

foll owing ways, the power steering

control system may temporarily limit

the power assist in order to prevent the

system components, such as the con-

trol computer and drive motor, from

overheating.

. The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low

speeds, such as while frequently turn-

ing the steering wheel during parallel

parking.

. The steering wheel remains in the

fully turned position for a long period

of time.

At this time, there will be more resis-

tance when steering. However this is

not a m alfu nction. Normal steering

force will be restored after the steering

wheel is not operated for a while and

the power steering control system has

an opportunity to cool down. However,

if the power steering is operated in a

non-standard way which causes power

assist limitation to occu r too fre-

quently, this may result in a malfunc-

tion of the po wer steering control

system.

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Starting and operating/Braking

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 gr adually

reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place.

& Brake system

! Two separate circuits

Your vehicle has two separate circuit

brake systems. Each circuit works diag-

onally 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 the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (off)

position while driving because that will

turn off the brake booster, resulting 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 de press the pedal much

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 an ABS operating

noise from the engine compartment.

& 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 checked by

your SUBARU dealer.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-

tem)

The ABS system prevents the lock-up of

wheels which may occur during sudden

braking or braking on slippery road sur-

faces. This helps prevent the l oss 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).

WARNING

A lways use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence because

you are driving a vehicle with the

ABS system could easily lead to a

serious accident.

CAUTION

. The ABS system does not always

decrease stopping distance. You

should always maintain a safe

following distance from other

vehicles.

. When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or

over deep newly fallen snow,

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 tire chains are installed,

stopping distances may be long-

er for a vehicle with the ABS

system than one without. Be sure

to reduce your speed and main-

tain a safe dist ance from the

vehicle in front.

. 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.

& ABS system self-check

Just after the vehicle is started, you may

feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar

to when the ABS operates, and you may

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Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

also hear the sound of the ABS working

from t he engine compartment. 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” F3-16.

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 system malfunction, 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

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 simultaneously

during driving.

Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the

conventional braking system will still func-

tion. However, the rear wheels will be

more prone to locking when the brakes

are applied harder than usual and the

vehicle’s motion may therefore become

somewhat harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABS

warni ng light illuminate simultaneously,

take the following steps.

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,

flat location.

2. Shut down the engine, apply the

parking brake, and 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”

F11-16.

5. If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be

malfunctioning. Drive carefully 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 illuminated is dan-

gerous. This indicates your brake

system may not be working

properly. If the light remains

illuminated, have the brakes in-

spected by a SUBARU dealer

immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether

the brakes are operating prop-

erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for re-

pair.

Vehicle Dynamics Control

system

& Safety precautions

WARNING

Al ways use the utm ost c are in

driving – overconfidence because

you are driving a vehicle with the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

could easily lead to a serious acci-

dent.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equipped

with Vehicle Dynamics Con trol

system, winter tires should be

used when driving on snow-cov-

ered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

co nsiderably. Simp ly having a

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem does not guarantee that the

v ehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

. Activa tion of the Vehic le Dy-

namics Control system is an

indication that the road being

travelled on has a slippery sur-

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Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

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 suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are remove d from a

vehicle, have an inspection 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

ve hic le placard attached to

the driver’s side door pillar.

– Use only the specified tem-

porary spare tire to replace a

flat tir e. With a temporary

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 Vehicle Dynam ics Control

system may not operate cor-

rectly.

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control

system helps prevent unstable

vehicle motion such as skidding

using control of the brakes and

engine power. Do not turn off the

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem unless it is absolutely ne-

cessary. If you must turn off the

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem, drive very carefully accord-

ing to the road surface condi-

tions.

& System features

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

ad justs the e ngine’s out put 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 shown by

flas hing the Veh icle Dynamics Contro l

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 shown by flashing

the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light.

NOTE

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem may be considered normal when

the following conditions occur.

– Slight twitching of the brake

pedal is felt.

– The vehicle or steering wheel

shakes to a small degree.

– An operatin g 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 circumstances shown in the

following list, 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 vehicle is towing a

trailer (trailer towing permitted with

XV CROSSTREK models only)

– when the vehicle is fitted with

snow tires or winter tires

. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system will cause operation of

the ste ering wheel to feel slightly

different compared to that for normal

conditions.

. It is always important to reduce

speed when ap pr oa ch in g a corner,

even if your vehicle is equipped with

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.

. Always turn off the engine before

replacing a tire. 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” F3-19 and “Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light” F3-

20.

& Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF switch

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Indicator light

Pressing the switch to deactivate t he

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

. extrica tion 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 and the

vehicle will behave lik e a model not

equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system. When the switch is pressed

again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics

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Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.–spec. models)

Control sy stem, the Vehicle Dyn amics

Control OFF indicator light turns off.

With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

deactivated, t raction and stability e n-

hancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is unavailable. Therefore

you should not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except under

above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem will be a ctivated automatica lly

when the engine is started.

. If the switch is held down for 30

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 the 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 flashes.

Tire pressure monitoring

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

models)

Low tire pressure warning light

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

illuminates while driving, never

brake suddenly and keep dr iving

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 o n 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

their pressures to the stan dard

values shown on the tire placard.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-21.

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.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not oper-

ate properly. If a liquid sealant is

used, contact your nearest SUBARU

dealer or other qualified service

shop as soon as possible. Make

sure to replace the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter 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 approxi-

mately one minute, promptly con-

tact a SUBARU dealer to have the

system inspected.

CAUTION

. Do not place metal film or any

metal parts in the cargo area/

trunk. This may cause poor re-

ception of the signals from the

tire pressure sensors, and the

tire pressure monitoring system

will not function properly.

. FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC

Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

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Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, i ncluding

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Parking your vehicle

& Parking brake

To set the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal firmly and hold it down until

the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

To release the parking brake, pull the lever

up slightly, press the release button, then

lower the lever while keeping the button

pressed.

When the parking brake is set while the

engine is running, the parking brake

warning ligh t illuminates. After starting

the vehicle, be sure that the warning light

has turned off before the vehicle is driven.

Refer to “Parking brake warning” F3-17.

CAUTION

Never drive while the parking brake

is set because this will cause un-

necessary wear on the brake lin-

ings. Before starting to drive, always

make sure that the parking brake

has been fully released.

& Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always per-

form the following items.

. Apply the parking brake firmly.

. For MT models, put the shift lever in the

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

downgrade.

. For CVT models, put the select lever in

the “P” (Park) position.

Never rely on the mechanical friction of

the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the

steering wheel. When the vehicle is

headed up the hill, the front wheels should

be turned away from the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels

should be turned into the curb.

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 people.

. 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 in the vehicle. If

engine exhaust gas enters the

passenger compartment, occu-

pants in the vehicle could die

from carbon monoxide (CO) con-

tained in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION

If your vehicle has a front under-

spoiler and rear underspoiler (both

optional), pay attention to blocks

and other obstructions on the

ground when parking. The under-

spoilers could be damaged by con-

tact with them.

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Starting and operating/Hill start assist system

Hill start assist system

& System features

CAUTION

The Hill start assist system is a

device only for helping the driver

to START the vehicle on an uphill

grade. To prevent accidents when

the vehicle is parked on a slope, be

sure to firmly set the parking brake.

When setting the parking brake,

make sure that the vehicle remains

stationary when the clutch pedal

(MT models) or brake pedal (CVT

models) is released.

The Hill start assist system is a device to

make the foll owing vehi cle operations

easier.

1) Starting forward facing uphill

2) Starting backward facing downhill

A) Brake pedal (both MT models and CVT

models)

B) Clutch pedal (MT models only)

In both these cases, the Hill start assist

system operates under the following con-

ditions.

. when the clutch pedal is depressed

while the brake pedal is also depressed

(MT models)

. when the vehicle has stopped with the

brake pedal depressed (CVT models)

Braking power is maintained temporarily

(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill

start assist system after the brake pedal is

released. The driver is therefore able to

start the vehicle in the same way as on a

level grade, just using the clutch pedal

(MT models only) and accelerator pedal

(all models).

If the braking power of the Hill start assist

system is insufficient after the brake pedal

is released, apply more braking power by

depressing the brake pedal again.

The Hill start assist system may not

operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill

start assist system does not operate in the

following cases.

. when starting backward facing uphill

. when starting forward facing downhill

. while the parking brake is applied

. while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”

or “LOCK” (off) position

. while the Hill start assist warning light/

Hill start assist OFF indicator ligh t is

illuminated

When using the Hill start assist system, a

braking effect may be felt even after the

brake pedal has been released. However,

for MT models, this braking effect should

disappear once the clutch pedal is re-

leased.

NOTE

A slight jolt may be felt when the

vehicle begins to move forward after

being reversed.

& To activate/deactivate the Hill

start assist system

CAUTION

While the Hill start assist system is

deactivated, when starting on an

uphill grade, braking power is not

maintained if the brake pedal is

released. Start on an uphill grade

by using the parking brake.

You can activate/deactivate the Hill start

assist system according to the following

procedure.

NOTE

If you make an error when performing

any steps in the following procedure,

place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”

(off) position once and then start over

again.

! To deactivate

1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe

location and apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

(off) position.

3. Restart the engine.

4. Confirm the following items.

(1) The Brake system warning light

illuminates.

(2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control

warning light turns off.

(3) The Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light turns off.

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Starting and operating/Hill start assist system

(4) The ABS warning light turns off.

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

5. Press the Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF switch and hold it until the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light “

”

on the combination meter illuminates for

several seconds and then turns off.

6. Within 5 seconds after the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

turns off, release the Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF switch.

Hill start assist OFF indicator light

7. Within 2 seconds after releasing the

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch,

press the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

switch once again. Then the Hill start

assist OFF indicator light blinks.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

(off) position. The hill start assist system

has now been deactivated.

NOTE

While the Hill start assist system is

deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF

indicator light blinks.

! To activate

When the procedure to deactivate the Hill

start assist system is performed again, the

system is activated. When the Hill start

assist system is activated, the Hill start

assist OFF indicator light turns off.

& Hill start assist warning light/

Hill start assist OFF indicator

light

Refer to “Hill start assist warning light/Hill

start assist OFF indicator light” F3-18.

Cruise control (if equipped)

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 avo id unintentional ly

setting of the cruise control.

& To set cruise control

Cruise control main button

1. Press the cruise control main button.

Cruise control indicator light

The cruise control indicator light on the

combination meter will illuminate.

2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the

vehicle reaches the desired speed.

3. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the

“SET” side and release it. Then release

the accelerator pedal.

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Starting and operating/Cruise control

Cruise control set indicator light

At this time, the cruise control set indicator

light i s illuminated in the combin ation

meter.

The vehicle will maintain the desired

speed.

Veh icle speed can be tempor arily in-

creased while driving with the cruis e

control activated. Simply depress the

accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-

cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-

leased, the vehicle will retur n to and

maintain the previous cruising speed.

& To temporarily cancel the

cruise control

The cruise control can be temporarily

canceled in the following ways.

. Press the “CANCEL” button.

. Depress the brake pedal.

. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models

only).

WARNING

For CVT models, you can cancel the

cruise control by shifting the select

lever into the “N” position. However,

do not shift the lever into the “N”

position while driving except in case

of emergency. If the select lever is

shifted into the “N” position, the

engine brake will no longer work.

This could result in an accident.

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, r elease 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. Dep ress 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 wh en 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 cru ise control

system regards this operation as that

intended to decrease the vehicle

speed.

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Starting and operating/Cruise control

! 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, r elease 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/SET” 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 sp eed decreases to the

desired speed, pr ess 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 de-

pressing the accelerator pedal.

& Cruise control indicator light

Refer to “Cruise control indicator light”

F3-22.

& Cruise control set indicator

light

Refer to “Cruise control set indicator light”

F3-22.

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