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Starting and operating

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch........ ..... .... 7-37

X-mode (if equipped).......................................... 7-39To activate/deactivate the X-mode....... ..... ..... ..... . 7-40Hill descent control function.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... 7-41

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)(U.S.-spec. models) ......................................... 7-41

Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-43

Parking brake......................... ........................ .... 7-43Parking tips .................... ....................... ............ 7-43

Hill start assist system...................................... 7-45To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist

system ............................................................ 7-46Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF

indicator light .................... ....................... ....... 7-48

Cruise control (if equipped) .............................. 7-48To set cruise control ........................ .................. 7-49

To temporarily cancel the cruise control..... .... .... 7-50To turn off the cruise control................... ........... 7-50To change the cruising speed ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ... 7-50Cruise control indicator light ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 7-52Cruise control set indicator light ..... ..... ..... ..... .... 7-52


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& Fuel filler lid and cap

! RefuelingOnly one person should be involved inrefueling. Do not allow others to approachthe area of the vehicle near the fuel fillerpipe while refueling is in progress.

Be sure to observe any other precautionsthat are posted at the service station.

1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lidrelease lever up. The lever is on the floorat the left of the drivers seat.

WARNING

Before opening the fuel filler cap,first touch the vehicle body or ametal portion of the fuel pump orsimilar object to discharge any

static electricity that may be presenton your body. If your body is carry-ing an electrostatic charge, there isa possibility that an electric sparkcould ignite the fuel, which couldburn you. To avoid acquiring a newstatic electric charge, do not get

back into the vehicle while refuelingis in progress.

1) Open2) Close

2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning slowly counterclockwise.

WARNING

. Gasoline vapor is highly flam-mable. Before refueling, alwaysfirst stop the engine and close allvehicle doors and windows.Make sure that there are nolighted cigarettes, open flamesor electrical sparks in the adja-cent area. Only handle fuel out-d oo rs. Q ui ck ly w ipe up anyspilled fuel.

. When opening the cap, grasp itfirmly and turn it slowly to the

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7-6 Starting and operating/Fuel

left. D o not remove the capquickly. Fuel may be under pres-

sure and spray out of the fuelfiller neck, especially in hotweather. If you hear a hissingsound while you are removingthe cap, wait for the sound tostop and then slowly open thecap to prevent fuel from spraying

out and creating a fire hazard.

3. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holderinside the fuel filler lid.

WARNING

. When refueling, insert the fuel

nozzle securely into the fuel fillerpipe. If the nozzle is lifted or notfully 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 thefuel nozzle activates. If you con-tinue to add fuel, temperaturechanges or other conditionsmay cause fuel to overflow fromthe tank and create a fire hazard.

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel fillerpump automatically stops. Do not add anymore fuel.

5. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise

until you hear a clicking noise. Be certainnot to catch the tether under the cap whiletightening.

6. Close the fuel filler lid completely.

If you spill any fuel on the painted surface,rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, thepainted surface could be damaged.

NOTE. You will see the sign in the fuelgauge. This indicates that the fuel fillerdoor (lid) is located on the right side ofthe vehicle.. If the fuel filler cap is not tighteneduntil it clicks or if the tether is caughtunder the cap, the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicatorlight may illuminate. Refer to CHECK

ENGINE warning light/Malfunction in-dicator light F3-14.

CAUTION

. Never add any cleaning agents tothe fuel tank. The addition of a

cleaning agent may cause da-mage to the fuel system.

. After refueling, turn the cap to theright until it clicks to ensure thatit is fully tightened. If the cap isnot securely tightened, fuel mayleak out while the vehicle is beingdriven or fuel spillage couldoccur in the event of an accident,creating a fire hazard.

. Do not let fuel spill on the exteriorsurfaces of the vehicle. Becausefuel may damage the paint, be

sure to wipe off any spilled fuelquickly. Paint damage caused byspilled fuel is not covered underthe SUBARU Limited Warranty.

. Always use a genuine SUBARUfuel filler cap. If you use thewrong cap, it may not fit or have

proper venting and your fuel tankand emission control systemmay be damaged. It could also
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lead to fuel spillage and a fire.

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Immediately put fuel in the tankwhenever the low fuel warninglight illuminates. Engine misfiresas a result of an empty tankcould cause damage to the en-gine.

State emission testing (U.S.

only)

WARNING

Testing of an All-Wheel Drive modelmust NEVER be performed on asingle two-wheel dynamometer. At-tempting to do so will result inuncontrolled vehicle movement andmay cause an accident or injuries topersons nearby.

CAUTION

. At state inspection time, remem-ber to tell your inspection orservice station in advance not toplace your SUBARU AWD vehicleon a two-wheel dynamometer.Otherwise, serious transmission

damage will result.. Resultant vehicle damage due to

improper testing is not coveredunder the SUBARU Limited War-ranty and is the responsibility ofthe state inspection program orits contractors or licensees.

California and a number of federal states

have Inspection/Maintenance programs toinspect your vehicles emission contro

system. If your vehicle does not pass thistest, some states may deny renewal oyour vehicles registration.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computethat monitors the performance of theengines emission control system. Certi

fied emission inspectors will inspect theOn-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system aspart of the state emission inspectionprocess. The OBDII system is designedto detect engine and transmission problems that might cause the vehicle emissions to exceed allowable limits. OBD

inspections apply to all 1996 model yeaand newer passenger cars and trucksOver 30 states plus the District of Columbia have implemented emission inspection of the OBDII system.

. The inspection of the OBDII systemconsists of a visual operational check o

the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator light (MIL) and anexamination of the OBDII system with anelectronic scan tool.

. A vehicle passes the OBDII systeminspection if proper operation of theCHECK ENGINE warning light is ob

served, there are no stored diagnostitrouble codes, and the OBDII readinessmonitors are all complete.

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7-8 Starting and operating/Preparing to drive

. A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection ifthe CHECK ENGINEwarning light is not

properly operating (light is illuminated or isnot working due to a burned out bulb) orthere is one or more diagnostic troublecodes stored in the vehicles computer.

. A state emission inspection may reject(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number ofOBDII system readiness monitors NOT

READY is greater than one. If thevehicles battery has been recently re-placed or disconnected, the OBDII systeminspection may indicate that the vehicle isnot ready for the emission test. Under thiscondition, the vehicle driver should beinstructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few

days to reset the readiness monitors andreturn for an emission re-inspection.

. Owners of rejected or failing vehiclesshould contact their SUBARU Dealer forservice.

Some states still use dynamometers in

their emission inspection program. Adynamometer is a treadmill or roller-liketesting device that allows your vehicleswheels to turn while the vehicle remains inone place. Prior to your vehicle being puton a dynamometer, tell your emissioninspector not to place your SUBARU

AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-sion damage will result.

The U.S. Environmental Protect ionAgency (EPA) and states using two-wheel

dynamometers in their emission testingprogram have EXEMPTED SUBARUAWD vehicles from the portion of thetesting program that involves a two-wheeldynamometer. There are some states thatuse four-wheel dynamometers in theirtesting program. When properly used, this

equipment should not damage a SUBARUAWD vehicle.

Under no circumstances should the rearwheels be jacked off the ground, norshould the driveshaft be disconnected forstate emission testing.

Preparing to drive

You should perform the following checksand adjustments every day before youstart driving.

1. Check that all windows, mirrors, andlights are clean and unobstructed.

2. Check the appearance and condition

of the tires. Also check tires for properinflation.

3. Look under the vehicle for any sign ofleaks.

4. Check that the hood and rear gate arefully closed.

5. Check the adjustment of the seat.

6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors.

7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that yourpassengers have fastened their seatbelts.

8. Check the operation of the warningand 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.

NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,washer fluid and other fluid levelsshould be checked daily, weekly or atfuel stops.


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& Stopping the engineThe ignition switch should be turned off

only when the vehicle is stopped and theengine is idling.

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when thevehicle is moving. This will cause

loss of power to the power steeringand the brake booster, making steer-ing and braking more difficult. Itcould also result in accidental acti-vation of the LOCKposition on theignition switch, causing the steeringwheel to lock.

Starting and stopping engine

(models with push-buttonstart system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to Safety precautions F2-8.

& Operating range for push-

button start systemRefer to Operating range for push-buttonstart system F3-5.

& Starting engine

WARNING. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.Carefully read the precautionsdescribed in General precau-tions when starting engine F7-9.

. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes ing re en a ft er t he e ngi ne h asstarted, never drive the vehicle.The steering is still locked, and itmay result in an accident.

CAUTION

. When the operation indicator onthe push-button ignition switch isflashing in orange, there may bea malfunction with the vehicle.Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-diately.

. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashingin green after the engine hasstarted, it means that the steeringis still locked. Depress the brakepedal while moving the steeringwheel to the right and left, andpress the push-button ignitionswitch.

. Do not continue pushing thepush-button ignition switch formore than 10 seconds. Doing socould cause a malfunction. If theengine does not start, stop push-

ing the push-button ignitionswitch and turn off the engine.Wait 10 seconds, and then pushthe push-button ignition switchto start the engine.

NOTE. When the push-button ignitionswitch is pressed while depressing

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7-12 Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with pushbutton start system)

the brake pedal, the engine starteroperates for a maximum of 10 seconds

and after starting the engine, the starterstops automatically.. When the push-button ignitionswitch is pressed while depressingthe brake pedal, the engine can bestarted regardless of the status of thepush-button ignition switch.

. If the security indicator light illumi-nates when you attempt to start theengine but the engine does not start,press the push-button ignition switchto switch the power to OFF and thentry to start the engine again.. If the engine does not start, press

the push-button ignition switch withoutdepressing the brake pedal to switchthe power to OFF. Then, while de-pressing the brake pedal more force-fully, press the push-button ignitionswitch.. The engine start procedures may

not function depending on the radiowave conditions around the vehicle. Insuch a case, refer to Starting engineF9-17.. If the vehicle battery is discharged,the steering cannot be unlocked.Charge the battery.

1) Operation indicator2) Push-button ignition switch

When the push-button ignition switch is

pressed while depressing the brake pedal,the engine will start. The starting proce-dure for the engine is as follows.

1. Carry the access key, and sit in thedrivers seat.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift the select lever into the P

position. The engine can also start whenthe select lever is in the N position,however, for safety reasons, start in theP position.

4. Depress the brake pedal until theoperation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green. When startingwith the select lever in the Nposition, the

indicator does not turn green.

5. While depressing the brake pedal,

press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE. While pressing the select lever but-ton in, the indicator on the push-buttonignition switch will not turn green even

when the select lever is in the P

position.. In case the engine does not start bythe normal engine start procedure,move the select lever to the P posi-tion, and switch the power to ACC.Depress the brake pedal, and press the

push-button ignition switch for at least15 seconds. The engine may start. Onlyuse this engine start procedure in caseof emergency.. When the engine is not started, thebrake pedal may feel stiff. In such acase, depress the brake pedal more

forcefully than usual. Check that theoperation indicator on the push-buttonignition switch turns green, and pressthe push-button ignition switch to startthe engine.
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& Stopping engine

1. Stop the vehicle completely.2. Move the select lever to the Pposition.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch.The engine will stop, and the power will beswitched off.

WARNING

. Do not touch the push-buttonignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignitionswitch is operated as follows,the engine will stop.

The switch is pressed and heldfor 3 seconds or longer.

The switch is pressed briefly 3times or more in succession.

When the engine stops, the brakebooster will not function. A great-

er foot pressure will be requiredon the brake pedal.

The power steering system willnot operate either. A greaterforce will be required to steer,and it may result in an accident.

. If the engine stops during driving,do not operate the push-buttonignition switch or open any of the

doors until the vehicle is stoppedin a safe location. It is dangerous

because the steering lock may beactivated. Stop the vehicle in as af e p la ce , a nd c on ta ct aSUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

. Do not stop the engine while theselect lever is in a position otherthan the P position.

. If the engine is stopped while theselect lever is in a position otherthan the P position, the power

will be in ACC. If the vehicle isleft in this condition, the batterymay be discharged.

NOTEAlthough you can stop the engine by

operating the push-button ignitionswitch, do not stop the engine duringdriving except in an emergency.

& When access key does notoperate properly

Refer to Access key if access key does

not operate properly F9-16.

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 F7-9.

. Do not remote start a vehicle inan enclosed environment (e.g.closed garage). Prolonged opera-tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can causea harmful build-up of CarbonMonoxide. Carbon Monoxide isharmful to your health. Exposureto high levels of Carbon Monox-ide can cause headaches, dizzi-ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

. Before performing any servicingof the vehicle, temporarily placethe remote engine start system inservice mode to prevent thesystem from unexpectedly start-ing the engine.

The remote engine start system allows

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& Models without keyless ac-cess with push-button startsystem

Remote engine starter transceiver (fob)

1) Fob button

! Starting the engine

NOTEAll vehicle doors (including rear gate)

and the engine hood must be closedprior to activating the remote enginestart system. Any open entry point willprevent starting or cause the engine tostop.

The remote engine start system is acti-

vated by pressing the fob button on yourremote engine starter transceiver (fob)twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within

operating range of the system and thestart request is received, the following

phenomena will occur.. The fob flashes and beeps once.

. The horn sounds once.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, andparking lights flash once.

If the fob is not within range (the user is

too far away from the vehicle), the fob willindicate two long flashes without beeping.

The system will check certain safetypreconditions before starting, and if allconditions are met, the engine will startwithin 5 seconds. After the engine starts,

the following phenomena will occur.. The fob flashes and beeps twice.

. The horn sounds once.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, andparking lights flash once.

While the engine is idling via the remote

engine start system, the following phe-nomena will occur.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, andparking lights remain illuminated.

. The fob button flashes once every 3seconds.

. The power windows are disabled.

If the engine turns over but does not start(or starts and stalls) the remote engine

start system will power off and thenattempt to start the engine 3 additiona

times. The system will not attempt torestart the engine if it determines a vehiclemalfunction is preventing starting. If theengine does not start after 3 additionaattempts, the remote engine start requeswill be aborted.

! Stopping the engine

Press and hold the fob button for at least 2seconds to stop the engine. The fob wiflash and beep three times, indicating theengine has stopped. If the stop request isnot received (for example, if the user is toofar away from the vehicle), the fob wi

continue to flash once every 3 secondsThe system will automatically stop theengine after 15 minutes.

! Remote start safety features

For safety and security reasons, theremote engine start system will prevenstarting (or stop the engine if running) and

sound the horn twice if any of the followingconditions is detected. In addition, the fobwill flash and beep 3 times.

. The brake pedal is depressed

. A key is in the ignition switch

. The engine hood is open

.

The remote start system

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7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)

RPM

. The security alarm is triggered

. The select lever is not in the Pposition

If the system detects any door (includingthe rear gate) open during operation, it willprevent starting or stop the engine, andsound the horn and flash side marker

lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6times.

In addition to the items above, if thevehicles engine management systemdetermines there is a safety risk due to avehicle-related problem, the vehicle willpower down and the horn will sound 3times.

NOTE. If the alarm system is armed at thetime of remote engine starter activation(the security indicator light on thecombination meter is flashing), thea la rm s ys te m w il l r em ai n a rm edthroughout the remote start run cycle.. If the alarm system is disarmed atthe time of remote engine starteractivation (the security indicator lighton the combination meter is not flash-ing), the alarm system will remaindisarmed throughout the remote startrun cycle.

! Remote start operation - fob con-firmation

Your remote engine starter fob is abidirectional transceiver that can confirmsystem operation with several differentvisual and audible indications. The fobsLED-backlit button and internal piezobuzzer will indicate status of the systemusing the following flash and beep se-

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PreconditionFob Indication

Meaning

Flash Beep

Fob start button is being pressed Continuous while button is

held down The fob is transmitting an RF signal

User attempts to start engine by pressing fobbutton twice within 3 sec

1 flash 1 beep Engine start request received

2 flashes 2 beeps Engine started successfully

1 flash every 3 sec Engine idling

3 flashes 3 beeps Vehicle is in range but engine not started

2 long flashes Vehicle not in range (engine not started)

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

1 flash every 3 sec Engine idling

3 flashes 3 beeps Engine stopped by system timeout or for safety

reasons (see sections above)

User attempts to stop engine by pressing andholding fob button for at least 2 sec.

3 flashes 3 beeps Engine stopped by user request

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system.

& Remote transmitter program(models without keyless ac-cess with push-button startsystem)

New transmitters can be programmed tothe remote engine start system in theevent that a transmitter is lost, stolen,damaged or additional transmitters aredesired (the system will accept up to eighttransmitters). New remote engine starttransmitters can be programmed accord-ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the drivers door (the drivers

door must remain opened throughout theentire process).

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON thenLOCK, back to ON then LOCK, backto ON then LOCK, then back to ONagain and leave the ignition ONthrough-

out the programming process.4. The system will flash the side markerlights, tail lights and parking lights andhonk the horn three times, indicating thatthe system has entered the transmitterlearn mode.

5. Press and release the button onthe transmitter that you want to program.

6. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights andhonk the horn one time, indicating that the

system has learned the transmitter. Uponsuccessful programming, the remote startconfirmation transmitter button will flashone time.

7. Repeat step 5 for any addit ionaltransmitters (the system will accept up toeight transmitters).

8. The system will exit the transmitterlearn mode if the key is turned to theLOCK position, the door is closed orafter 2 minutes.

& System maintenance

NOTEFor models without keyless accesswith push-button start system:

In the event that the vehicles battery isreplaced, discharged or disconnected,it will be necessary to start the vehiclea minimum of one time using the key

prior to activating the remote enginestart system. This is required to allowthe vehicle electronic systems to re-synchronize.

! Changing the battery

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get onor in the remote engine starttransmitter when replacing thebattery.

. Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-mote engine start transmitterwhen replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children totouch the battery and any re-moved parts; children couldswallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion ifan incorrect replacement batteryis used. Replace only with thesame or equivalent type of bat-tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-shine, fire or the like.

For models with keyless access withpush-button start system:

Perform the procedure described in Replacing access key battery F11-43.


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7-20 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)

For models without keyless accesswith push-button start system:

The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2032) supplied in your remote engine starttransmitter should last approximately oneyear, depending on usage. When thebattery begins to weaken, you will noticea decrease in range (distance from thevehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to changethe remote engine start transmitter battery.

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-cated on the back side of the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine starttransmitter halves apart using a small flat-head screwdriver.

3. Remove the circuit board from thebottom half of the case and remove thebattery and replace with a new one. Be

sure to observe the (+) sign on the oldbattery before removing it to ensure thatthe new battery is inserted properly(battery + should be pointed away fromthe transmitter circuit board on the bat-tery).

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the phillips screw andtest the remote engine start system.

NOTE. This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

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ference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may causeundesired operation.

Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party respon-sible for compliance could void theusers authority to operate the equip-ment and void warranty.

. To comply with the FCC RF expo-sure compliance requirements, nochange to the antenna or the device ispermitted. Any change to the antennaor the device could result in the deviceexceeding the RF exposure require-ments and void users authority to

operate the device.

Manual transmission

This manual transmission is a completelysynchromesh, 6-forward-speed and 1-re-verse-speed transmission.

The shift pattern is shown on the shiftlever knob.

1) Slider

You must raise the slider and hold it in thaposition before you can move the shiflever to the R position.

To change gears, fully depress the clutchpedal, move the shift lever, and graduallylet up on the clutch pedal.

If it is difficult to shift into gear, put thetransmission in neutral, release the clutch

pedal momentarily, and then try again.

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WARNING

. Do not drive the vehicle with theclutch disengaged (i.e., when theclutch pedal is depressed) orwith the shift lever in the neutralposition. Engine braking has noeffect 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 mightunexpectedly accelerate or thetransmission could malfunction.

CAUTION

Shift into reverse ONLY when thevehicle has completely stopped. Itmay cause damage to the transmis-

sion to try shifting into reverse whenthe vehicle is moving.

& Shifting speeds

! Recommended shifting speedsThe best compromise between fuel econ-omy and vehicle performance duringnormal driving is ensured by shifting upat the speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up mph (km/h)

1st to 2nd 15 (24)

2nd to 3rd 25 (40)

3rd to 4th 40 (64)

4th to 5th 45 (72)

5th to 6th 50 (80)

! Maximum allowable speeds

The following table shows the maximumspeeds that are possible with each differ-ent gear. The tachometers needle willenter the red area if these speeds areexceeded.

With the exception of cases where suddenacceleration is required, the vehicleshould not be driven with the tachometersneedle inside the red area. Failure toobserve this precaution can lead toexcessive engine wear and poor fueleconomy.

Gear mph (km/h)

1st 29 (48)2nd 54 (88)

WARNING

When shifting down a gear, ensurethat the vehicle is not travelling at aspeed exceeding the Maximum Al-lowable Speed for the gear which isabout to be selected. Failure toobserve this precaution can lead toengine over-revving and this in turncan result in engine damage.

In addition, sudden application ofengine brakes when the vehicle istravelling on a slippery surface canlead to wheel locking; as a conse-quence, control of the vehicle maybe lost and the risk of an accidentincreased.

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& Driving tipsDo not drive with your foot resting on theclutch pedal and do not use the clutch tohold your vehicle at a standstill on anupgrade. Either of those actions maycause clutch damage.

Do not drive with your hand resting on theshift lever. This may cause wear on thetransmission components.

When it is necessary to reduce vehiclespeed due to slow traffic, turning corners,or driving up steep hills, downshift to alower gear before the engine starts tolabor.

On steep downgrades, downshift thetransmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gearas necessary; this helps to maintain a safespeed and to extend brake pad life.

In this way, the engine provides a brakingeffect. 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, knockwhen the vehicle rapidly accelerates orrapidly pulls away from a standstill. Thisphenomenon is not an indication of aproblem in your vehicle.

Continuously variable trans-mission

The continuously variable transmission iselectronically controlled and provides aninfinite number of forward speeds and 1reverse speed. For some models, it alsohas a manual mode or an L position.

WARNING

Do not shift from the P or Nposition into the Dor Rpositionwhile depressing the acceleratorpedal. This may cause the vehicleto jump forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Shift into the P or R positiononly after the vehicle is comple-tely stopped. Shifting while the

vehicle is moving may causedamage to the transmission.

. Do not race the engine for morethan 5 seconds in any positionexcept the N or P positionwhen the brake is applied orwhen chocks are used in the

wheels. This may cause thetransmission fluid to overheat.

. Avoid shifting from one of theforward driving positions into the

R position or vice versa untilt he v e hi cl e h as c om pl et el ys to pp ed . S uch s hi ft in g m aycause damage to the transmis-sion.

. When parking the vehicle, firstsecurely apply the parking brake

and then place the select lever inthe P position. Avoid parkingfor a long time with the selectlever in any other position asdoing so could result in a deadbattery.

NOTE. Immediately after transmission fluidis replaced, you may feel that thetransmission operation is somewhaunusual. This results from invalidationof data which the on-board compute

has collected and stored in memory toallow the transmission to shift at themost appropriate times for the currencondition of your vehicle. Optimizedshifting will be restored as the vehiclecontinues to be driven for a while.. When driving a CVT model unde

continuous heavy load conditions suchas when towing a camper or climbing a

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long, steep hill, the engine speed or thevehicle speed may automatically be

reduced. This is not a malfunction. Thisphenomenon results from the enginecontrol function maintaining the cool-ing performance of the vehicle. Theengine and vehicle speed will return toa normal speed when the engine is ableto maintain the optimum cooling per-

formance after the heavy load de-creases. Driving under a heavy loadmust be performed with extreme care.Do not try to pass a vehicle in frontwhen driving on an uphill slope whiletowing.. The continuously variable transmis-

s ion is a chain type system thatprovides superior transmission effi-ciency for maximum fuel economy. Attimes, depending on varying drivingconditions, a chain operating soundmay be heard that is characteristic ofthis type of system.

& Select lever

1) Select lever button

1) Models with L position2) Models with manual mode

: With the brake pedal depressed,

shift while pressing the select leverbutton in.

: Shift while pressing the select leverbutton in.

: Shift without pressing the selectlever button.

The select lever has four positions, P,R, N, D and it also has an L or Mgate.

! P (Park)

This position is for parking the vehicle andstarting the engine. In this position, thetransmission is mechanically locked toprevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first apply theparking brake firmly, then shift into the Pposition. Do not hold the vehicle with onlythe mechanical friction of the transmis-sion.

To shift the select lever from the Pto anyother position, you should depress the

brake pedal fully then move the selectlever. This prevents the vehicle fromlurching when it is started.

! R (Reverse)

This position is for backing the vehicle. Toshift from the N to R position, stop the

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1) Upshift indicator2) Downshift indicator3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, thegear position indicator and upshift indica-tor and/or downshift indicator on thecombination meter illuminate.

The gear position indicator shows thecurrently selected gear in the following

range.. 1st-to-8th-gear (when the Sport Sharp(S#) mode is selected (if equipped))

. 1st-to-6th-gear (in other situations)

The upshift and downshift indicators showwhen a gear shift is possible. When the

upshift indicator

illuminates, upshift-ing is possible. When the downshiftindicator illuminates, downshifting is

possible. When both indicators illuminate,upshifting and downshifting are both pos-

sible. When the vehicle stops (for exam-ple, at traffic signals), the downshiftindicator turns off.

Gearshifts can be performed using theshift paddle behind the steering wheel.

To upshift to the next higher gear position,pull the shift paddle that has + indicatedon it. To downshift to the next lower gearposition, pull the shift paddle that has indicated on it.

To deselect the manual mode, return theselect lever to the Dposition from the Mposition.

CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything onthe shift paddles. Doing so mayresult in accidental gear shifting.

NOTEPlease read the following points care-

fully and bear them in mind when usingthe manual mode.

. If you attempt to shift down whenthe engine speed is too high, i.e., whena downshift would push the tachometerneedle beyond the red zone, beeps willbe emitted to warn you that the down-

shift is not possible.. If you attempt to shift up when thevehicle speed is too low, the transmis-sion will not respond.. You can perform a skip-shift (forexample, from 4th to 2nd) by operatingthe shift paddle twice in rapid succes-

sion.. The transmission automatically se-lects 1st gear when the vehicle stopsmoving.. If the temperature of the transmis-sion fluid becomes too high, the ATOIL TEMPwarning light on the combi-

nation meter will illuminate. Immedi-ately stop the vehicle in a safe location

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and let the engine idle until the warninglight turns off.

. For models with SI-DRIVE, by select-ing Sport Sharp (S#) mode, upshiftingwill not occur automatically. Accordingto the road conditions, shift changemanually so that the tachometer needledoes not enter the red zone. Also, if theengine revolutions reach the specified

number, the fuel supply will be cut. Inthis case, perform shift up operation.

& Selection of L(if equipped)

Lis for using engine braking when goingdown a hill, etc. To select this mode, move

the select lever from the Dposition to theL position.

When selected, the indicator L will

illuminate on the combination meter.

To deselect L, move the select lever tothe D position.

& Shift lock functionThe shift lock function helps prevent theimproper operation of the select lever.

. The select lever cannot be operated

unless the ignition switch is turned to theON position and the brake pedal idepressed.

. The select lever cannot be moved fromthe P position to any other positionbefore the brake pedal is depressedDepress the brake pedal first, and then

operate the select lever.. Only the Pposition allows you to turnthe ignition switch from the ACCpositionto the LOCK/OFF position and removethe key from the ignition switch.

. If the ignition switch is turned to theLOCK/OFF position while the selec

lever is in the Nposition, the select levemay not be moved to the Pposition aftea period of time. Therefore, move theselect lever to the P position with thebrake pedal depressed soon after theignition switch is turned to the LOCKOFF position.

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. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationaryposition on an uphill grade by using theD

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 amalfunction.

SI-DRIVE (if equipped)

SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive)works to maximize engine performance,control and efficiency.

This system consists of three modes:Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp(S#). By operating the SI-DRIVE switches,the character of the power unit changes.

& Intelligent (I) mode

! For smooth, efficient performancedriving

The linear acceleration characteristic ofthe Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normaldriving usage.

The Intelligent (I) mode provides well-balanced performance with greater fuel

efficiency and smooth driveability withoustress. Power delivery is moderate during

acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.This is ideal for around-town driving andsituations that do not require full poweoutput. It provides better control in difficuldriving conditions, such as slippery roadsor loose surfaces, due to gentler throttleresponse.

& Sport (S) mode

! For all-around performance driving

The Sport (S) mode provides the enginepower desired by those who want to makethe driving experience their own personaadventure.

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& Sport Sharp (S#) mode

! For maximum performance driving

For sports-minded drivers, the SportSharp (S#) mode offers an exhilaratinglevel of engine performance and control.The throttle becomes more responsiveregardless of the engine speed. Deliveringmaximum driving enjoyment, this mode isideal for tackling twisting roads and for

merging or overtaking other vehicles onthe freeway with confidence.

When you select the Sport Sharp (S#)mode while the select lever is in the Dposition, the transmission gear ratio willshift from variable speed to eight-speed.The select lever/gear position indicator

display will change from D to the gearposition.

When selecting Sport Sharp (S#) mode,the following controls will be applied.

Uphill control: Prevents unnecessaryshift-up/shift-down during ascent.

Cornering control: While turning, if thereis a large centrifugal force, shift-up will notoccur: during re-acceleration.

Braking control: At the beginning ofcorners etc., heavy application of thebrake pedal will cause automatic down-shift and gently re-accelerate.

Sudden acceleration return control:During acceleration, if acceleration pedalis returned suddenly (for example, at

corners etc.), shift-up will not be applied.

& SI-DRIVE switches

SI-DRIVE switches

To select the Intelligent (I) mode, perform

either of the following procedures.. Press the S/I switch when the Sport(S) mode is selected

. Press the S#/I switch when the SportSharp (S#) mode is selected

To select the Sport (S) mode, press the S/

Iswitch when any mode other than Sport(S) mode is selected.

To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,press the S#/I switch when any modeother than Sport Sharp (S#) mode isselected.

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NOTE. The next time you turn on the

engine, after you turned off the enginein the Sport (S) mode or Sport Sharp(S#) mode, the SI-DRIVE mode changesto the Intelligent (I) mode.. While the engine is running, if theCHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-tion indicator light illuminates, the SI-

DRIVE mode changes to the Sport (S)mode. In this case, it is not possible tochange to another mode.. If there is a possibility that theengine could overheat because of atemperature increase of the enginecoolant, it is not possible to change to

the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While thevehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,it changes to the Sport (S) mode whenthe engine coolant temperature in-creases.. If any of the SI-DRIVE indicatorsblink, the SI-DRIVE system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARUdealer.

Power steering

Power steering warning light

The vehicle is equipped with an electricpower steering system. When the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position, thepower steering warning l ight on thecombination meter illuminates to informthe driver that the warning system isfunctioning properly. Then, if the engine

started, the warning light turns off to informthe driver that the steering power assist isoperational.

CAUTION

When the power steering warning

light is illuminated, there may bemore resistance when the steering

wheel is operated. Drive carefully tothe nearest SUBARU dealer and

have the vehicle inspected immedi-ately.

NOTEIf the steering wheel is operated in thefollowing ways, the power steering

control system may temporarily limithe power assist in order to prevent thesystem components, such as the control computer and drive motor, fromoverheating.

. The steering wheel is operated frequently and turned sharply while the

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely lowspeeds, such as while frequently turning the steering wheel during paralleparking.. The steering wheel remains in thefully turned position for a long periodof time.

At this time, there will be more resistance when steering. However this isnot a malfunction. Normal steeringforce will be restored after the steeringwheel is not operated for a while andthe power steering control system hasan opportunity to cool down. Howeverif the power steering is operated in anon-standard way which causes powe

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assist limitation to occur too fre-quently, this may result in a malfunc-

tion of the power steering controlsystem.

Braking

& Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. This can caused ang ero u s o ver heati ng o f t he

brakes and needless wear on thebrake pads and linings.

! When the brakes get wet

When driving in rain or after washing thevehicle, the brakes may get wet. As aresult, brake stopping distance will belonger. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicleat a safe speed while lightly depressingthe brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

! Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine brakingin addition to foot braking. When descend-

ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,the brakes may start working improperlybecause of brake f luid overheating,caused by overheated brake pads. Tohelp prevent this, shift into a lower gear toget stronger engine braking.

! Braking when a tire is punctured

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenlywhen a tire is punctured. This could cause

a loss of control of the vehicle. Keepdriving straight ahead while gradually

reducing speed. Then slowly pull off theroad 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 ofthe brake system should fail, the other halfof the system still works. If one circuit fails,the brake pedal will go down much closerto the floor than usual and you will need topress it down much harder. And a much

longer distance will be needed to stop thevehicle.

! Brake booster

The brake booster uses engine manifoldvacuum to assist braking force. Do notturn off the engine while driving becausethat will turn off the brake booster, result-

ing in poor braking power.The brakes will continue to work evenwhen the brake booster completely stopsfunctioning. If this happens, however, youwill have to depress the pedal muchharder than normal and the braking dis-tance will increase.

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! Brake assist system

WARNING

Do not be overconfident about thebrake assist. It is not a system thatbrings more braking ability to thevehicle beyond its braking capabil-ity. Always use the utmost care

when driving regarding vehiclespeed and safe distance.

CAUTION

When you need to brake suddenly,continue depressing the brake pedal

strongly to bring the effect of thebrake assist.

Brake assist is a driver assistance system.It assists the brake power when the drivercannot depress the brake pedal stronglyand the brake power is insufficient.

Brake assist generates the brake poweraccording to the speed at which the driverdepresses the brake pedal.

NOTEWhen you depress the brake pedalstrongly or suddenly, the following

phenomena occur. However, eventhough these occur, they do not indi-

cate any malfunctions, and the brakeassist system is operating properly.

. You might feel that the brake pedalis applied by lighter force and gener-ates a greater braking force.. You might hear an ABS operatingnoise from the engine compartment.

& Disc brake pad wear warningindicators

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-tors on the disc brakes give a warningnoise when the brake pads are worn.

If a squeaking or scraping noise is heardfrom 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 owheels which may occur during suddenbraking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This helps prevent the loss osteering control and directional stabilitycaused by wheel lock-up.

When the ABS system is operating, youmay hear a chattering noise or feel a slighvibration in the brake pedal. This is normawhen the ABS operates.

The ABS system will not operate when thevehicle speed is below approximately 6mph (10 km/h).

WARNING

Always use the utmost care indriving overconfidence becauseyou are driving a vehicle with the

ABS system could easily lead to aserious accident.

CAUTION

. The ABS system does not always

decrease stopping distance. Youshould always maintain a safe

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following distance from othervehicles.

. When driving on badly surfacedroads, gravel roads, icy roads, orover deep newly fallen snow,stopping distances may be long-er for a vehicle with the ABSsystem than one without. Whendriving under these conditions,

therefore, reduce your speed andleave ample distance from othervehicles.

. When tire chains are installed,stopping distances may be long-er for a vehicle with the ABSsystem than one without. Be sure

to reduce your speed and main-tain a safe distance from thevehicle in front.

. When you feel the ABS systemoperating, you should maintainconstant brake pedal pressure.Do not pump the brake pedalsince doing so may defeat theoperation of the ABS system.

& ABS system self-checkJust after the vehicle is started, you may

feel on the brake pedal a vibration similarto when the ABS operates, and you may

also hear the sound of the ABS workingfrom the engine compartment. This is

caused by an automatic functional test ofthe ABS system being carried out anddoes not indicate any abnormal condition.

& ABS warning lightRefer to ABS warning light F3-18.

Electronic Brake Force Dis-tribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effective-ness of the brakes by allowing the rearbrakes to supply a greater proportion ofthe braking force. It functions by adjustingthe distribution of braking force to the rearwheels in accordance with the vehiclesloading condition and speed.

The EBD system is an integral part of theABS system and uses some of the ABSsystems components to perform its func-tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-ing force. If any of the ABS componentsused by the EBD system malfunction, theEBD system also stops working.

When the EBD system is operating, youmay hear a chattering noise or feel a slightvibration in the brake pedal. This is normaland does not indicate a malfunction.

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& Steps to take if EBD systemmalfunctions

Brake and ABS warning light (type A)

Brake and ABS warning light (type B)

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,the system stops working and the brake

system warning light and ABS warninglight illuminate simultaneously.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning ifthe brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneouslyduring driving.

Even if the EBD system malfunctions, theconventional braking system will still func-tion. However, the rear wheels will bemore prone to locking when the brakesare applied harder than usual and thevehicles motion may therefore becomesomewhat harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneously,take the following steps.

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,flat location.

2. Shut down the engine, apply theparking brake, and then restart it.

3. Release the parking brake. If bothwarning lights turn off, the EBD system

may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully tothe nearest SUBARU dealer and have thesystem inspected.

4. If both warning lights illuminate againand remain illuminated after the enginehas been restarted, shut down the engineagain, apply the parking brake, and check

the brake fluid level. Refer to Brake fluid

F11-17.

5. If the brake fluid level is not below theMIN mark, the EBD system may be

malfunctioning. Drive carefully to thenearest SUBARU dealer and have thesystem inspected.

6. If the brake fluid level is below theMIN mark, DO NOT drive the vehicleInstead, have the vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

WARNING

. Driving with the brake systemwarning light illuminated is dan-gerous. This indicates your brakesystem may not be working

properly. If the light remainsilluminated, have the brakes in-spected by a SUBARU dealerimmediately.

. If at all in doubt about whetherthe brakes are operating prop-erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for re-pair.

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Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem

WARNING

Always use the utmost care indriving overconfidence becauseyou are driving a vehicle with the

Vehicle Dynamics Control systemcould easily lead to a serious acci-dent.

CAUTION

.

Even if your vehicle is equippedwith Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem, winter tires should beused when driving on snow-cov-ered or icy roads; in addition,vehicle speed should be reducedconsiderably. Simply having aVehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem does not guarantee that thevehicle will be able to avoidaccidents in any situation.

. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-namics Control system is anindication that the road being

travelled on has a slippery sur-face; since having Vehicle Dy-

namics Control is no guaranteethat full vehicle control will be

maintained at all times and underall conditions, its activationshould be seen as a sign thatthe speed of the vehicle shouldbe reduced considerably.

. Whenever suspension compo-nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from avehicle, have an inspection ofthat system performed by anauthorized SUBARU dealer.

. The following precautions shouldbe observed in order to ensurethat the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system is operating properly:

All four wheels should befitted with tires of the samesize, type, and brand. Further-more, the amount of wearshould be the same for allfour tires.

Keep the tire pressure at theproper level as shown on thevehicle placard attached tothe drivers side door pillar.

Use only the specified tem-porary spare tire to replace a

flat tire. With a temporaryspare tire, the effectiveness

of the Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol system is reduced and

this should be taken into ac-count when driving the vehi-cle in such a condition.

. If non-matching tires are used,the Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem may not operate cor-rectly.

. The Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem helps prevent unstablevehicle motion such as skiddingusing control of the brakes andengine power. Do not turn off theVehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem unless it is absolutely ne-

cessary. If you must turn off theVehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem, drive very carefully accord-ing to the road surface condition.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skiddingon a slippery road surface and/or during

cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemadjusts the engines output and thewheels respective braking forces to helpmaintain traction and directional control.

. Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed toprevent spinning of the driving wheels on

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slippery road surfaces, thereby helping tomaintain traction and directional control.

Activation of this function is shown byflashing the Vehicle Dynamics Controloperation indicator light.

. Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designedto help maintain directional stability bysuppressing the wheelstendency to slidesideways during steering operations. Acti-vation of this function is shown by flashingof the Vehicle Dynamics Control operationindicator light.

NOTE. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem may be considered normal whenthe following conditions occur.

Slight twitching of the brakepedal is felt.

The vehicle or steering wheelshakes to a small degree.

An operating sound from thee ng in e c om pa rt me nt i s h ea rdbriefly when starting the engineand when driving off after startingthe engine.

The brake pedal seems to joltwhen driving off after starting the

engine.. In the circumstances shown in the

following list, the vehicle may be lessstable than it feels to the driver. The

Vehicle Dynamics Control System maytherefore operate. Such operation doesnot indicate a system malfunction.

on gravel-covered or ruttedroads

on unfinished roads

when the vehicle is towing a

trailer when the vehicle is fitted withsnow tires or winter tires

. Activation of the Vehicle DynamicsControl system will cause operation ofthe steering wheel to feel slightlydifferent compared to that for normal

conditions.. It is always important to reducespeed when approaching a corner,even if your vehicle is equipped withthe Vehicle Dynamics Control system.

. Always turn off the engine beforereplacing a tire. Failure to do so may

render the Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem unable to operate correctly.

& Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem monitor

Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-

ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-tion indicator light F3-22 and Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light F323.

& Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF switch

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch(models with power rear gate)

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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch(models without power rear gate)

Indicator light

Pressing the switch to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system canfacilitate the following operations.

. a standing start on a steeply slopingroad with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

otherwise slippery surface. extrication of the vehicle when itswheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

When the switch is pressed during engineoperation, the Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light on the combinationmeter illuminates. The Vehicle DynamicsControl system will be deactivated and thevehicle will behave like a model notequipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol system. When the switch is pressedagain to reactivate the Vehicle DynamicsControl system, the Vehicle DynamicsControl OFF indicator light turns off.

With the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemdeactivated, traction and stability en-hancement offered by Vehicle DynamicsControl system is unavailable. Thereforeyou should not deactivate the VehicleDynamics Control system except underabove-mentioned situations.

NOTE. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem will be activated automaticallywhen the engine is started.. If the switch is held down for 30seconds or longer, the indicator lightturns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem is activated, and the system

ignores any further pressing of theswitch. To make the switch usable

again, turn the ignition switch to theLOCK/OFFposition and restart theengine.. When the switch is pressed todeactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol system, the vehicles running per-formance is comparable with that of a

vehicle that does not have a VehicleDynamics Control system. Do not de-activate the Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem except when absolutely neces-sary.. Even when the Vehicle DynamicsControl system is deactivated, compo-nents of the brake control system maystill activate. When the brake controlsystem is activated, the Vehicle Dy-namics Control operation indicatorlight flashes.

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X-mode (if equipped)

WARNING

. Always use the utmost care indriving overconfidence be-cause you are driving a vehiclewith X-mode could easily lead toa serious accident.

. Always use the utmost care indriving overconfidence be-cause you are driving a vehiclewith hill descent control functioncould easily lead to a seriousaccident. Be especially careful,

and depress the brake pedal ifnecessary when driving on ex-tremely steep downhill, frozen,muddy or sandy roads. Failureto control the vehicles speedmay cause a loss of control andresult in a serious accident.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equippedwith X-mode, winter tires or snowchains should be used whendriving on snow-covered or icy

roads; in addition, vehicle speedshould be reduced considerably.

Simply having X-mode does notguarantee that the vehicle will be

able to avoid accidents in anysituation.

. Activating the X-mode should bedone when you encounter a veryslippery surface at low speed.However, having X-mode is noguarantee that full vehicle con-

trol will be maintained at all timesand under all conditions. Whenactivating X-mode, the speed ofthe vehicle should be reducedconsiderably.

. Whenever suspension compo-nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from avehicle, have the system in-s pe ct ed b y a n a ut ho ri ze dSUBARU dealer.

. The following precautions shouldbe observed in order to ensurethat the X-mode is operatingproperly:

All four wheels should befitted with tires of the samesize, type, and brand. Further-more, the amount of wearshould be the same for all

four tires. Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on thelabel attached to the vehicles

door pillar. Use only the special tempor-

ary spare tire to replace a flattire. With a normal temporaryspare tire, the effectiveness ofthe X-mode is reduced andthis should be taken into ac-

count when driving the vehi-cle in such a condition.

. If the hill descent control functionhas operated continuously for along time, the temperature of thebrake disc may increase and thehill descent control function may

be temporarily disabled. In thiscase, the hill descent controlindicator light will turn off. Whenthe hill descent control indicatorlight turns off, the hill descentcontrol function is disabled.

X-mode is the integrated control system othe engine, AWD and Vehicle DynamicsControl system, etc. for driving with badroad conditions. Using X-mode, you candrive more comfortably even in slipperyroad conditions including uphill and downhill.

X-mode has the following functions.

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. Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speeddriving downhill. If the vehicle speed islikely to increase, the brake control systemwill be activated to adjust the vehiclespeed.

. Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing

ability and driving ability as well asenabling smooth application of torque foreasier control of the steering wheel.

& To activate/deactivate the X-mode

X-mode switch

X-mode indicator light

To activate:

Press the X-mode switch. While the X-mode is activated, the X-mode indicatorlight illuminates.

To deactivate:

Press the X-mode switch again. The X-mode indicator light will turn off when theX-mode is deactivated.

NOTE. Even if you try to activate the X-mode by pressing the X-mode switchwhen the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20km/h) or more, the X-mode will not beactivated. At this time, a buzzer will

sound twice.. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more while the X-mode isactivated, a buzzer will sound once and

the X-mode will be deactivated.

NOTEFor models with SI-DRIVE:

. The SI-DRIVE mode will change tothe Intelligent (I) mode when the X-mode is deactivated.

. The SI-DRIVE mode cannot be chan-ged while the X-mode is activated. Atthis time, a buzzer will sound twice.. While the engine is running, if theCHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-tion indicator light illuminates, the X-mode is deactivated and the SI-DRIVE

mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. Inthis case, it is not possible to change tothe Sport Sharp (S#) mode, Intelligent(I) mode or X-mode.. If there is a possibility that theengine could overheat because of atemperature increase of the engine

coolant, it is not possible to change tothe X-mode. While the vehicle is in theX-mode, it changes to the Sport (S)mode when the engine coolant tem-perature increases.


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NOTEThis device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of ICRules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this de-vice may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired

operation.

Parking your vehicle

& Parking brakeTo set the parking brake, depress thebrake pedal firmly and hold it down untilthe parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

To release the parking brake, perform thefollowing procedure.

1. Pull the lever up slightly.

2. Press the release button.

3. Lower the lever while keeping thebutton pressed.

When the parking brake is set while theengine is running, the parking brakewarning light illuminates. After startingthe vehicle, be sure that the warning light

has turned off before the vehicle is driven.Refer to Parking brake warning F3-19.

CAUTION

Never drive while the parking brakeis set because this will cause un-necessary wear on the brake lin-ings. Before starting to drive, alwaysmake sure that the parking brakehas been fully released.

& Parking tipsWhen parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.

. Apply the parking brake firmly.

. For MT models, put the shift lever in the1(1st) for upgrade or R(Reverse) for a

downgrade.. For CVT models, put the select lever inthe P (Park) position.

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Hill start assist system

CAUTION

The Hill start assist system is adevice only for helping the driverto START the vehicle on an uphillgrade. To prevent accidents when

the vehicle is parked on a slope, besure to firmly set the parking brake.When setting the parking brake,make sure that the vehicle remainsstationary when the clutch pedal(MT models) and brake pedal (bothMT and CVT models) are released.

The Hill start assist system is a device tomake the following vehicle operationseasier.

1) Starting forward facing uphill2) Starting backward facing downhillA) Brake pedal (both MT models and CVT

models)B) Clutch pedal (MT models only)

In both these cases, the Hill start assistsystem 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 thebrake pedal depressed (CVT models)

Braking power is maintained temporarily(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hilstart assist system after the brake pedal isreleased. The driver is therefore able tostart the vehicle in the same way as on alevel grade, just using the clutch peda(MT models only) and accelerator peda(all models).

If the braking power of the Hill start assis

system is insufficient after the brake pedais released, apply more braking power bydepressing the brake pedal again.

The Hill start assist system may nooperate on slight grades. Also, the Histart assist system does not operate in thefollowing cases.

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. when starting backward facing uphill

. when starting forward facing downhill

. while the parking brake is applied

. while the ignition switch is in the ACCor LOCK/OFF position

. while the Hill start assist warning light/

Hill start assist OFF indicator light isilluminated

When using the Hill start assist system, abraking effect may be felt even after thebrake pedal has been released. However,this braking effect should disappear oncethe clutch pedal is released.

NOTE

A slight jolt may be felt when thevehicle begins to move forward afterbeing reversed.

& To activate/deactivate the Hillstart assist system

CAUTION

While the Hill start assist system isdeactivated, when starting on anuphill grade, braking power is notmaintained if the brake pedal isreleased. Start on an uphill grade

by using the parking brake.

You can activate/deactivate the Hill startassist system according to the followingprocedure.

NOTE

If you make an error when performingany steps in the following procedure,

p la ce t he ig ni ti on s wit ch i n t heLOCK/OFF position once and thenstart over again.

! To deactivate

1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safelocation and apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.

3. Restart the engine.

Type A

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Type B

4. Confirm the following items.

(1) The Brake system warning light

illuminates.(2) The Vehicle Dynamics Controlwarning light turns off.

(3) The Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light turns off.

(4) The ABS warning light turns off.

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch(models with power rear gate)

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch(models without power rear gate)

5. Press the Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF switch and hold it until the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates foseveral seconds and then turns off.

6. Within 5 seconds after the VehicleDynamics Control OFF indicator lighturns off, release the Vehicle DynamicsControl OFF switch.

Hill start assist OFF indicator light

7. Within 2 seconds after releasing theVehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

press the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFFswitch once again. Then the Hill starassist OFF indicator light illuminates.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCKOFFposition. The hill start assist systemhas now been deactivated.

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NOTEWhile the Hill start assist system is

deactivated, the Hill start assist OFFindicator light illuminates continuously.

! To activate

When the procedure to deactivate the Hillstart assist system is performed again, thesystem is activated. When the Hill startassist system is activated, the Hill startassist OFF indicator light turns off.

& Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicatorlight

Refer to Hill start assist warning light/Hillstart assist OFF indicator light F3-20.

Cruise control (if equipped)

NOTEFor models with the EyeSight system:Refer to the Owners Manual supple-ment for the EyeSight system.

Cruise control enables you to maintain aconstant vehicle speed without holding

your foot on the accelerator pedal and it isoperative when the vehicle speed is 25mph (40 km/h) or more.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control underany of the following conditions.

These may cause loss of vehiclecontrol.

. driving up or down a steep grade

. driving on slippery or windingroads

. driving in heavy traffic

. towing a trailer

NOTE. On uphill and downhill slopes, de-pending on the degree of the slope andthe load of the vehicle, there may be

cases when a constant speed cannotbe guaranteed.

. If the cruise control indicator lightdoes not illuminate even after pressingthe cruise control main button, it ispossible that there is a malfunction inthe system. We recommend that youcontact your SUBARU dealer for aninspection.. Make sure the cruise control systemis turned off when the cruise control isnot in use to avoid unintentionallysetting the cruise control.

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& 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 theSET side and release it. Then releasethe accelerator pedal.

Cruise control set indicator light

At this time, the cruise control set indicatolight is illuminated in the combination

meter.The vehicle will maintain the desiredspeed.

Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruisecontrol activated. Simply depress theaccelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi

cle. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to andmaintain the previous cruising speed.

NOTEFor turbo models, when you set thedesired speed while the Sport Sharp

(S#) mode is selected, the select levergear position indicator will change

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U.S.-spec. models

When the difference between the actual

vehicle speed and the set speed is lessthan 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed canbe increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each timeby pressing the RES/SET switch to theRES side quickly.

Except U.S. spec. models

When the difference between the actual

vehicle speed and the set speed is lessthan 4.4 km/h, the set speed can beincreased 1 km/h each time by pressingthe RES/SET switch to the RES sidequickly.

! To increase the speed (by accel-erator pedal)

1. Depress the accelerator pedal toaccelerate the vehicle to the desiredspeed.

2. Press the RES/SET switch to theSET side once. Now the desired speedis 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 ispressed and the speed last time you

set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), thevehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph(1.6 km/h). This occurs because thecruise control system regards thisoperation as that intended to decreasethe vehicle speed.. Except U.S. spec. models

If the difference between the actualvehicle speed when the switch ispressed and the speed last time youset is less than 4.4 km/h, the vehiclespeed will be lowered by 1 km/h. Thisoccurs because the cruise controlsystem regards this operation as thatintended to decrease the vehiclespeed.. Turbo models

If you depress the accelerator pedalwhile the Sport Sharp (S#) mode isselected, the select lever/gear positionindicator may change from the Dindication to the current gear positionindication.

! To decrease the speed (by theRES/SET switch)

Press the RES/SET switch to the SET

side and hold it until the vehicle reachesthe desired speed. Then, release theswitch. The vehicle speed at that momenwill be memorized and treated as the newset speed.

U.S.-spec. models

When the difference between the actuavehicle speed and the set speed is lessthan 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed canbe lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time bypressing the RES/SET switch to theSET side quickly.

Except U.S. spec. models

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than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can belowered 1 km/h each time by pressing theRES/SET switch to the SET sidequickly.

! To decrease the speed (by brakepedal)

1. Depress the brake pedal to releasecruise control temporarily.

2. When the speed decreases to the

desired speed, press the RES/SETswitch to the SET side once. Now thedesired speed is set and the vehicle willkeep running at that speed without de-pressing the accelerator pedal.

& Cruise control indicator lightRefer to Cruise control indicator lightF3-29.

& Cruise control set indicatorlight

Refer to Cruise control set indicator light

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