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Under-Floor Storage Compartment (models with the flat tire repair kit)
219
2. Turn the upper knob of each retaining
6-9. Under-Floor Storage
Do not store spray cans,
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
containers with flammable or
Compartment (models with
place.
corrosive liquids or any other
the flat tire repair kit)
A: Always align the “
” marks.
dangerous items in the subfloor
storage compartment.
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The subfloor storage compartment is
located under the floor of the trunk and
can be used to store small items. To open
the lid, pull the tab or handle up.
NOTE
When storing a flat tire, put the sub-
floor storage in the trunk.
CAUTION
Always keep the lid of the
subfloor storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury in the event of
sudden stop or an accident.
Starting and Operating
7-1. Fuel
223
Brake System
244
Fuel Requirements
223
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
245
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
224
7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
245
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
227
ABS Self-Check
246
7-3. Preparing to Drive
228
ABS Warning Light
246
7-4. Starting and Stopping Engine
229
7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Safety Precautions
229
System
246
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
229
EBD System Malfunctions
246
General Precautions When Starting Engine
229
7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC
Starting Engine
230
System
247
Stopping Engine
232
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System
247
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate
TRAC System
247
Properly
232
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Monitor
249
Steering Lock
232
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF Switch
249
7-5. Manual Transmission
233
7-14. TRACK Mode
250
Shifting Speeds
234
TRACK Mode
250
Driving Tips
235
Selecting TRAC Mode and Vehicle Stability Control
7
7-6. Automatic Transmission
236
(VSC) Mode
251
Select Lever
237
7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Adaptive Control
238
(If Equipped)
252
Shift Lock Function
238
Certification for the Transmitter
253
Selection of Manual Mode
239
Certification for the Receiver
254
Driving Tips
240
TPMS Screen
254
7-7. Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped)
241
Initializing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
254
Normal Mode
241
How to Initialize the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sport Mode
241
System (If Equipped)
254
Snow Mode
241
If You Press the Tire Pressure Monitoring Reset
Driving Mode Select Switch
242
Switch Accidentally
255
7-8. Active Sound Control
242
Initialization Procedure
255
7-9. Power Steering
243
When Initialization of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
7-10. Braking
244
System has Failed
255
Registering ID Codes
255
Braking Tips
244
Starting and Operating
Changing the ID code set
255
System Operation
270
7-16. Parking Your Vehicle
256
BSD/RCTA Approach Indicator Light/Warning
Parking Brake
256
Buzzer
272
Parking Tips
256
BSD/RCTA OFF Indicator
273
7-17. Hill Start Assist System
257
BSD/RCTA Warning Indicator
274
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist
To Turn On/Off the BSD/RCTA
274
System
259
Certification for the BSD/RCTA
275
Hill Start Assist Indicator Light
260
Handling of Radar Sensors
276
7-21. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System
7-18. Cruise Control (Models without the
(If Equipped)
277
EyeSight system)
260
To Set Cruise Control
260
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
262
Overview
278
To Turn Off the Cruise Control
262
Operating Conditions
279
Sonar Audible Alarm
282
To Change the Cruising Speed
262
Automatic Braking Operation
284
Cruise Control Indicator Light
263
Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
7-19. Rear View Camera
263
System Operation
286
How to Use the Rear View Camera
264
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System
Viewing Range on the Screen
265
ON/OFF Setting
286
Help Lines
266
RAB Warning Indicator
287
7-20. BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)
268
Handling of the Sonar Sensors
287
System Features
268
Fuel
223
7-1. Fuel
RON) fuel will not affect your warranty
▼ Reformulated gasoline
coverage.
SUBARU supports the use of reformu-
CAUTION
lated gasoline when available. Reformu-
▼ Fuel octane rating
lated gasoline has been blended to burn
Use of a fuel which is low in
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
more cleanly and reduce vehicle emis-
quality or use of an inappropriate
rating can cause persistent and heavy
sions.
fuel additive may cause damage
knocking, which can damage the engine.
to the engine and/or fuel system.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle some-
▼ MMT
Some gas stations, particularly
times knocks lightly when you drive up a
Some gasoline contains an octane-
those in high altitude areas, offer
hill or when you accelerate. See your
enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
fuels posted as regular octane
dealer or a qualified service technician if
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If
gasoline with an octane rating
you use a fuel with the specified octane
you use such fuels, your emission control
below 93 AKI (98 RON). Use of
rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or
system performance may deteriorate and
those fuels are not recom-
persistently.
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
mended.
malfunction indicator light may turn on. If
▽ RON
this happens, return to your authorized
■ Fuel Requirements
This octane rating is the Research Octane
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter-
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Number.
mined that the condition is caused by the
The engine is designed to operate using
type of fuel used, repairs may not be
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
▽ AKI
covered by your warranty.
of 93 AKI (98 RON) or higher.
This octane rating is the average of the
If unleaded gasoline with an octane
Research Octane and Motor Octane
▼ Gasoline for cleaner air
rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not available,
numbers and is commonly referred to as
Your use of gasoline with detergent addi-
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
tives will help prevent deposits from
91 AKI (95 RON) may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or
forming in your engine and fuel system.
▼ Unleaded gasoline
driveability.
This helps keep your engine in tune and
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
your emission control system working
However, you may notice a slight
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
properly, and is a way of doing your part
decrease in maximum engine perfor-
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
for cleaner air. If you continuously use a
mance and you may hear some knocking
leaded gasoline be used because it will
high quality fuel with the proper detergent
(pinging) from the engine while using 91
damage the emission control system and
and other additives, you should never
AKI (95 RON) fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95
may impair driveability and fuel economy.
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Fuel
need to add any fuel system cleaning
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is
■ Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
agents to your fuel tank.
sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.
▼ Locations of the fuel filler lid
Many gasolines are now blended with
Methanol can be used in your vehicle
materials called oxygenates. Use of these
ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel
fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.
mixture AND if it is accompanied by suffi-
Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol
cient quantities of the proper cosolvent
(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in
and corrosion inhibitors required to
your vehicle, but should contain no more
prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not
than 15% ethanol for the proper operation
use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT
of your SUBARU.
under these conditions.
Do not use any gasoline that contains
If undesirable driveability problems are
experienced and you suspect they may be
more than 15% ethanol, including from
any pump labeled E30, E50 or E85 (which
fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-
are only some examples of fuel containing
line before seeking service at your
more than 15% ethanol).
SUBARU dealer.
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In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
Fuel system damage or driveability
now producing reformulated gasolines,
problems which result from the use of
▼ Refueling
which are designed to reduce vehicle
improper fuel are not covered under the
emissions. SUBARU approves the use of
SUBARU Limited Warranty.
Only one person should be involved in
refueling. Do not allow others to approach
reformulated gasoline.
the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
If you are not sure what the fuel contains,
pipe while refueling is in progress.
you should ask your service station oper-
ators if their gasolines contain detergents
Be sure to observe any other precautions
and oxygenates and if they have been
that are posted at the service station.
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
1. Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition
As additional guidance, only use fuels
switch to the “OFF” position and turn off all
suited for your vehicle as explained in the
the other electrical components.
following description.
2. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.
Fuel should be unleaded and have an
If the fuel filler lid is locked, perform one of
octane rating no lower than that specified
the operations below.
in this manual.
Press the “
” button on the key fob.
Fuel
225
Press the unlock side of the power
When opening the cap, grasp it
door locking switch.
firmly and turn it slowly to the left.
3. The fuel filler lid opens automatically.
2
Do not remove the cap quickly.
Open it further by hand.
Fuel may be under pressure and
1
spray out of the fuel filler neck,
WARNING
especially in hot weather. If you
hear a hissing sound while you
Before opening the fuel filler cap,
are removing the cap, wait for the
first touch the vehicle body or a
sound to stop and then slowly
metal portion of the fuel pump or
open the cap to prevent fuel from
similar object to discharge any
spraying out and creating a fire
static electricity that may be present
hazard.
on your body. If your body is carry-
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ing an electrostatic charge, there is
1)
Open
a possibility that an electric spark
2)
Close
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
4. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
static electric charge, do not get
slowly counterclockwise.
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back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress.
WARNING
Gasoline vapor is highly flam-
mable. Before refueling, always
turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position first and then
close all vehicle doors and
windows. Make sure that there
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are no lighted cigarettes, open
flames or electrical sparks in the
5.
Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
adjacent area. Only handle fuel
inside the fuel filler lid.
outdoors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.
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Fuel
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
When refueling, insert the fuel
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
Never add any cleaning agents to
nozzle securely into the fuel filler
surfaces of the vehicle. Because
the fuel tank. The addition of a
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not
fuel may damage the paint, be sure
cleaning agent may cause
fully inserted, its automatic stop-
to wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.
damage to the fuel system.
ping mechanism may not func-
Paint damage caused by spilled fuel
After refueling, turn the cap to the
tion, causing fuel to overflow the
is not covered under the SUBARU
right until it clicks to ensure that it
tank and creating a fire hazard.
Limited Warranty.
is fully tightened. If the cap is not
Stop refueling when the auto-
securely tightened, fuel may leak
matic stop mechanism on the fuel
out while the vehicle is being
NOTE
nozzle activates. If you continue
driven or fuel spillage could
You will see the “
” sign in the
to add fuel, temperature changes
occur in the event of an accident,
fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel
or other conditions may cause
creating a fire hazard.
filler lid is located on the right side of
fuel to overflow from the tank and
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
the vehicle.
create a fire hazard.
surfaces of the vehicle. Because
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened
fuel may damage the paint, be
until it clicks or if the tether is caught
6.
Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
sure to wipe off any spilled fuel
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
quickly. Paint damage caused by
warning light/malfunction indicator
more fuel.
spilled fuel is not covered under
light may illuminate. Refer to "CHECK
the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
7. Put the cap back on and turn it clock-
ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction
wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be
Indicator Light" ) P136.
Always use a genuine SUBARU
certain not to catch the tether under the
To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one
fuel filler cap. If you use the
cap while tightening.
of the operations below. However if
wrong cap, it may not fit or have
these operations are performed when
proper venting and your fuel tank
CAUTION
the fuel filler lid is open, the fuel filler
and emission control system may
lid will not lock when it is subsequently
be damaged. It could also lead to
Make sure that the cap is tightened
closed.
fuel spillage and a fire.
until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage
-
Press the “
” button on the key
in the event of an accident.
fob.
-
Press the lock side of the power
8. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
door locking switch.
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
227
Immediately put fuel in the tank
7-2. State Emission Testing
whenever the low fuel warning
(U.S. Only)
light illuminates. Engine misfires
as a result of an empty tank could
CAUTION
cause damage to the engine.
Continuing to operate your
Resultant vehicle damage due to
vehicle at an extremely low fuel
improper testing is not covered
level may result in a reduction of
under the SUBARU Limited War-
engine performance.
ranty and is the responsibility of the
state inspection program or its con-
tractors or licensees.
▼ If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened
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If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
California and a number of federal states
a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
1. Remove the access cover at the right-
have Inspection/Maintenance programs
opened from the trunk.
side of the trunk trim.
to inspect your vehicle’s emission control
system. If your vehicle does not pass this
7
test, some states may deny renewal of
your vehicle’s registration.
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer
1
that monitors the performance of the
engine’s emission control system. Certi-
fied emission inspectors will inspect the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as
part of the state emission inspection
process. The OBDII system is designed to
detect engine and transmission problems
that might cause the vehicle emissions to
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exceed allowable limits. OBDII inspec-
1) Lever
tions apply to all 1996 model year and
newer passenger cars and trucks. Over
2. Push the yellow lever to unlock the fuel
30 states plus the District of Columbia
filler lid.
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Preparing to Drive
have implemented emission inspection of
Owners of rejected or failing vehicles
7-3. Preparing to Drive
the OBDII system.
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for
The inspection of the OBDII system
service.
You should perform the following checks
consists of a visual operational check of
and adjustments every day before you
the
“CHECK ENGINE” warning light/
start driving.
malfunction indicator light (MIL) and an
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
examination of the OBDII system with an
lights are clean and unobstructed.
electronic scan tool.
2. Check the appearance and condition
A vehicle passes the OBDII system
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inspection if proper operation of the
inflation.
“CHECK ENGINE” warning light is
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
observed, there are no stored diagnostic
leaks.
trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness
monitors are all complete.
4. Check that no small animals enter the
engine compartment.
A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if
the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light is not
5. Check that the hood and trunk are fully
properly operating (light is illuminated or is
closed.
not working due to a burned out bulb) or
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
there is one or more diagnostic trouble
7. Check the adjustment of the inside
codes stored in the vehicle’s computer.
and outside mirrors.
A state emission inspection may reject
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT
9. Check the operation of the warning
READY” is greater than one. If the
and indicator lights when the ignition
vehicle’s battery has been recently
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
replaced or disconnected, the OBDII
10. Check the gauges, indicator and
system inspection may indicate that the
warning lights after starting the engine.
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 readi-
ness monitors and return for an emission
re-inspection.
Starting and Stopping Engine
229
7-4. Starting and Stopping
Do not start the engine near dry
CAUTION
foliage, paper, or other flammable
Engine
Small animals trapped in the cool-
substances. The exhaust pipe
ing fan and belt of the engine may
and exhaust emissions can
■ Safety Precautions
result in a malfunction. Check that
create a fire hazard at high
Refer to "Safety Precautions" ) P94.
no small animal enters the engine
temperatures.
compartment and under the vehicle
■ Operating Range for Push-
before starting the engine.
Button Start System
CAUTION
NOTE
Refer to "Operating Range for Push-
If the engine is stopped during
Button Start System" ) P125.
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
driving, the catalyst may overheat
washer fluid and other fluid levels
and burn.
■ General Precautions When
should be checked daily, weekly or at
When starting the engine, be sure
fuel stops.
Starting Engine
to sit in the driver’s seat.
WARNING
NOTE
7
Never start the engine from
It may be difficult to start the engine
outside the vehicle. It may result
when the battery has been discon-
in an accident.
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
Do not leave the engine running
nance or other purposes). This
in locations with poor ventilation,
difficulty is caused by the electroni-
such as a garage and indoors.
cally controlled throttle’s self-diag-
The exhaust gas may enter the
nosis function. To overcome it, keep
vehicle or indoors, and it may
the ignition switch in the “ON” position
result in carbon monoxide
for approximately 10 seconds before
poisoning.
starting the engine.
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.
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Starting and Stopping Engine
When the warm-up is completed, the
If the steering lock cannot be
Do not continue pressing the
engine speed lowers automatically.
released after the engine has
push-button ignition switch for
On rare occasions, it may be difficult
started, never drive the vehicle.
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
to start the engine depending on the
The steering is still locked, and it
could cause a malfunction. If the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
may result in an accident.
engine does not start, stop
driving of a distance in which the
pressing the push-button ignition
engine has not warmed up suffi-
switch. Instead, press the push-
ciently). In such a case, it is recom-
button ignition switch without
CAUTION
mended that you change to a different
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
brand of fuel.
If a system malfunction warning
models) or the brake pedal (AT
On rare occasions, transient
message is displayed on the
models) to switch the power
knocking may be heard from the
combination meter, there may be
status to “OFF”. Wait 10 seconds,
engine when the accelerator is oper-
a malfunction with the vehicle.
and then press the push-button
ated rapidly such as a rapid start-up
Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
ignition switch to start the
and a rapid acceleration. This is not a
diately.
engine.
malfunction.
If
a steering lock warning
The engine starts more easily when
message is displayed on the
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
combination meter after the
NOTE
window defogger are turned off.
engine has started, it means that
When pressing the push-button
the steering is still locked. While
ignition switch while depressing the
■ Starting Engine
moving the steering wheel right
clutch pedal (MT models) or the brake
and left, depress the brake pedal,
pedal (AT models):
WARNING
and press the push-button igni-
-
The engine starter operates for a
tion switch.
maximum of 10 seconds and after
There are some general precau-
starting the engine, the starter stops
tions when starting the engine.
automatically.
Carefully read the precautions
-
The engine can be started
described in "General Precau-
regardless of the power status.
tions When Starting Engine"
If the engine does not start, check
) P229.
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal
Starting and Stopping Engine
231
(MT models) or the brake pedal (AT
NOTE
models) to switch the power to “OFF”.
In case the engine does not start by
-
If the light had illuminated, try to
the normal engine start procedure,
start the engine again.
move the shift lever to the neutral
-
If the light had been off, press the
position, and switch the power to
push-button ignition switch while
“ACC”. Depress the clutch pedal, and
depressing the clutch pedal
(MT
1
press the push-button ignition switch
models) or the brake pedal
(AT
for at least
15 seconds. The engine
models) more forcefully.
may start. Only use this engine start
The engine start procedures may
procedure in case of emergency.
not function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle. In
▼ AT models
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such a case, refer to "Starting Engine"
) P326.
1) Push-button ignition switch
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
driver’s seat.
the steering cannot be unlocked.
When the push-button ignition switch is
2. Apply the parking brake.
Charge the battery.
pressed while depressing the clutch pedal
3. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”
Until the engine is warmed up suffi-
(MT models) or the brake pedal
(AT
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position. The engine can also start when
ciently, the engine speed will be main-
models), the engine will start. The starting
the select lever is in the
“N” position,
tained high. The engine speed will
procedure for the engine is as follows.
however, for safety reasons, start in the
decrease as the engine warms up.
“P” position.
Do not shift the select lever
(AT
▼ MT models
4. Depress the brake pedal.
models) while the starter is cranking.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
driver’s seat.
press the push-button ignition switch.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
NOTE
4. Depress the brake pedal and clutch
In case the engine does not start by
pedal.
the normal engine start procedure,
move the select lever to the “P” posi-
5. While depressing the clutch pedal,
tion, and switch the power to “ACC”.
press the push-button ignition switch.
Depress the brake pedal, and press the
push-button ignition switch for at least
15 seconds. The engine may start. Only
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Starting and Stopping Engine
use this engine start procedure in case
NOTE
When the engine stops, the brake
of emergency.
booster will not function. A
Although you can stop the engine by
When the engine is not started, the
greater foot pressure will be
operating the push-button ignition
brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a
required on the brake pedal.
switch, do not stop the engine during
case, depress the brake pedal more
driving except in an emergency.
forcefully than usual. Press the push-
The power steering system will
button ignition switch to start the
not operate either. A greater
■ When Access Key Fob Does
engine.
force will be required to steer,
Not Operate Properly
and it may result in an accident.
■ Stopping Engine
Refer to "Access Key Fob - If Access Key
If the engine stops during driving,
Fob Does Not Operate Properly" ) P325.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of the
2. Move the shift lever to neutral (MT
■ Steering Lock
doors until the vehicle is stopped
models) or select lever to the “P” position
After stopping the engine and any door is
in a safe location. It is dangerous
(AT models).
because the steering lock may be
opened, the steering wheel will be locked
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
due to the steering lock function.
activated. Stop the vehicle in a
The engine will stop, and the power will be
safe place, and contact a
When the engine is restarted, the steering
switched off.
SUBARU dealer immediately.
lock will be automatically released.
WARNING
Do not touch the push-button
CAUTION
ignition switch during driving.
For AT models:
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows, the
Do not stop the engine while the
engine will stop.
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
-The switch is pressed and held
If the engine is stopped while the
for 2 seconds or longer.
select lever is in a position other
-The switch is pressed briefly 3
than the “P” position, the power
times or more in succession.
will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is
left in this condition, the battery
may be discharged.
Manual Transmission
233
▼ When the steering lock cannot be
▽ When the display of warning
7-5. Manual Transmission
released
messages
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock function. Immediately
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.
1
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702836
This manual transmission is a completely
1) Push-button ignition switch
synchromesh,
6-forward-speed and
1-
reverse-speed transmission.
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When you cannot restart the engine due
to the steering lock, check the status of
The shift pattern is shown on the shift
operation indicator and perform the
lever knob.
following steps.
To change the shift lever position:
▽ How to released steering lock
1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. To shift into all positions other than
1. Check that the shift lever is set in
“R”, move the shift lever accordingly.
neutral (MT models) or select lever is set
in the “P” position (AT models).
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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Manual Transmission
Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,
Shift up
mph (km/h)
release the clutch pedal)
4th to 5th
27 (43) to 43 (69)
suddenly when starting the
5th to 6th
35 (56) to 52 (83)
1
vehicle. By doing so the vehicle
might unexpectedly accelerate or
▼ Gear shift indicator
the transmission could malfunc-
tion.
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the
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vehicle has completely stopped.
1) Slider
It may cause damage to the trans-
mission to try shifting into
3. To shift into the “R” position, hold up
reverse when the vehicle is
1
the slider, move the lever to the “R” posi-
2
moving.
tion, then release the slider.
Do not shift the shift lever without
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4. Gradually release the clutch pedal.
depressing the clutch pedal.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the
1) Upshift indicator
transmission in neutral, release the clutch
2) Gear position indicator
■ Shifting Speeds
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
The gear position indicator shows the
▼ Recommended shifting speeds
position of the shift lever.
WARNING
The best compromise between fuel
When shifting up is recommended for
Do not drive the vehicle with the
economy and vehicle performance during
good fuel economy, the upshift indicator
clutch disengaged (i.e., when the
normal driving is ensured by shifting up at
blinks.
clutch pedal is depressed) or with
the speeds listed in the following table.
The gear shift indicator can be activated
the shift lever in the neutral posi-
or deactivated. The default setting is
tion. Engine braking has no effect
Shift up
mph (km/h)
deactivated. For details, refer to "Settings
in either of these conditions and
1st to 2nd
12 (19) to 14 (22)
Display" ) P157.
the risk of an accident is conse-
2nd to 3rd
18 (29) to 23 (37)
quently increased.
3rd to 4th
22 (35) to 34 (54)
Manual Transmission
235
▼ Maximum allowable speeds
On steep downgrades, downshift the
In addition, sudden application of
transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear
The following table shows the maximum
engine brakes when the vehicle is
as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speeds that are possible with each
travelling on a slippery surface can
speed and to extend brake pad life.
different gear. The pointer of the tachom-
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
In this way, the engine provides a braking
eter will enter the red area if these speeds
quence, control of the vehicle may
effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use)
are exceeded.
be lost and the risk of an accident
the brakes while descending a hill, they
With the exception of cases where sudden
increased.
may overheat and not work properly.
acceleration is required, do not drive the
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
vehicle with the pointer of the tachometer
NOTE
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
inside the red area. Failure to observe this
Never exceed the posted speed limit.
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
precaution can lead to excessive engine
phenomenon is not an indication
of
a
wear and poor fuel economy.
problem in your vehicle.
■ Driving Tips
Gear
mph (km/h)
1st
28 (45)
NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are
2nd
47 (75)
depressed at the same time, driving
7
torque may be restrained. This is not a
WARNING
malfunction.
When shifting down a gear, ensure
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
that the vehicle is not travelling at a
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
speed exceeding the Maximum
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
Allowable Speed for the gear which
upgrade. Either of those actions may
is about to be selected. Failure to
cause clutch damage.
observe this precaution can lead to
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
engine over-revving and this in turn
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
can result in engine damage.
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.
236
Automatic Transmission
7-6. Automatic Transmission
Do not race the engine for more
shift to the normal timing after the
engine has warmed up.
than 5 seconds in any position
The automatic transmission is electroni-
Immediately after transmission fluid
except the “N” or “P” position
cally controlled and provides 6 forward
is replaced, you may feel that the trans-
when the brake is applied or when
speeds and 1 reverse speed. It also has a
mission operation is somewhat
chocks are used in the wheels.
manual mode.
unusual. This results from invalidation
This may cause the transmission
of data which the on-board computer
fluid to overheat.
WARNING
has collected and stored in memory to
Never move the vehicle rearward
allow the transmission to shift at the
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
by inertia with the select lever set
most appropriate times for the current
position into the “D” or “R” position
in a forward driving position or
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
while depressing the accelerator
move the vehicle forward by
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
pedal. This may cause the vehicle to
inertia with the select lever set in
continues to be driven for a while.
lurch forward or backward.
the “R” position. Doing so may
Place the shift boot to the original
result in an unexpected accident
position after it is lifted. If the shift lever
or malfunction.
is operated with the shift boot in the
CAUTION
When parking the vehicle, first
rolled up position, the shift boot may
securely apply the parking brake
Observe the following precau-
have tension and it may disturb the
and then place the select lever in
tions. Failure to observe these
shift lever operation.
the “P” position. Do not park for a
precautions could cause damage
When the vehicle is idling at high
long time with the select lever in
to the transmission.
rpm in order to warm up, and the
any other position as doing so
vehicle is on a slippery road, the trans-
-
Shift into the “P” or “R” posi-
could result in a dead battery.
mission may automatically shift to 2nd
tion only after the vehicle has
gear for stopping and starting off.
completely stopped.
-
Do not shift from the “D” posi-
NOTE
tion into the “R” position or
When the engine coolant tempera-
vice versa until the vehicle
ture is still low, the transmission will
has completely stopped.
shift at 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
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237
■ Select Lever
▼ P (Park)
WARNING
This position is for parking the vehicle and
Do not drive the vehicle with the
starting the engine. In this position, the
select lever in the
“N”
(neutral)
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
of an accident is consequently
parking brake, then shift into the “P” posi-
increased.
tion. Do not hold the vehicle with only the
mechanical friction of the transmission.
To shift the select lever from the “P” to any
▼ D (Drive)
other position, you should depress the
This position is for normal driving. The
brake pedal fully then move the select
transmission shifts automatically into a
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lever. This prevents the vehicle from
suitable gear according to the vehicle
lurching when it is started.
speed and the acceleration you require.
: Shift with the brake pedal depressed
Also, while driving up and down a hill, the
and push-button ignition switch in the “ON”
▼ R (Reverse)
transmission assists and controls the
position. When shifting between “P” and “D”,
driving performance and engine braking
7
depress the brake pedal and securely stop
This position is for backing the vehicle. To
the vehicle before shifting.
shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the
while corresponding to the road grade.
The select lever has four positions, “P”,
vehicle completely then move the lever to
When more acceleration is required in “D”
“R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate
the “R” position.
position, depress the accelerator pedal
for using the manual mode.
fully to the floor and hold that position. The
▼ N (Neutral)
transmission will automatically downshift.
NOTE
This position is for restarting a stalled
When you release the pedal, the transmis-
sion will return to the original gear posi-
To protect the engine while the select
engine. In this position, the transmission is
tion.
lever is in the “P” or “N” position, the
neutral, meaning that the wheels and
engine is controlled so that the engine
transmission are not locked. Therefore,
To use the manual mode, move the lever
speed may not become too high even
the vehicle will roll freely, even on the
from this position into the manual gate.
if the accelerator pedal is depressed
slightest incline unless the parking brake
If one of the shift paddles behind the
hard.
or foot brake is applied.
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
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238
Automatic Transmission
position using the shift paddles. For
When driving uphill, prevents unneces-
Depress the brake pedal first, and then
details about the manual mode, refer to
sary upshifting and downshifting.
operate the select lever.
"Selection of Manual Mode"
) P239.
When driving downhill, downshifting is
Only the “P” position allows you to turn
Once the vehicle speed stabilizes, the
performed at engine speeds higher than
the push-button ignition switch to the
transmission will switch from the manual
usual.
“OFF” position.
mode back to the “D” position for normal
When driving on curves, prevents
driving.
▼ Shift lock release
upshifting even when accelerating.
When the brake pedal is depressed
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
▽ While climbing a grade
firmly, downshifting is automatically
the ignition switch back to the “ON” posi-
When driving up a hill, undesired upshift is
performed, fully utilizing engine braking.
tion then move the select lever to the “P”
prevented from taking place when the
position with the brake pedal depressed.
When the accelerator pedal is
accelerator is released. This minimizes
suddenly released, prevents upshifting.
If the select lever does not move after
the chance of subsequent downshifting to
performing the above procedure, refer to
a lower gear when accelerating again.
NOTE
"Shift lock release using the
shift
lock
This prevents repeated upshifting and
Adaptive control operates automati-
release portion" )
P239.
downshifting resulting in a smoother oper-
cally when the select lever is in the “D”
ation of the vehicle.
position. The function is canceled
when the paddle shift levers are oper-
NOTE
ated or the select lever is shifted to the
The transmission may downshift,
“M” position.
depending on the way the accelerator
pedal is depressed to accelerate the
■ Shift Lock Function
vehicle again.
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
■ Adaptive Control
The select lever cannot be operated
In order to realize smoother driving while
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
driving in “D” position, an appropriate gear
“ON” position and the brake pedal is
is automatically selected by limiting
depressed.
upshifting and performing downshifting
operations according to driver operations
The select lever cannot be moved from
and driving conditions.
the
“P” position to any other position
before the brake pedal is depressed.
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239
▼ Shift lock release using the shift
toward “-” or “+” or operating the “-” or “+”
lock release portion
shift paddle.
Perform the following procedure to
release the shift lock.
3
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
1
engine.
2
4
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3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert the screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release portion using the
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
7
If the select lever does not move after
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performing the above procedure, the shift
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove
lock system may be malfunctioning.
4
3
the cover. To prevent damage to the
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
tion as soon as possible.
driver with a rag, etc.
■ Selection of Manual Mode
▼ Selecting gears in manual mode
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Shift the select lever to the “M” position to
1)
Upshift indicator
change to manual mode.
2)
Downshift indicator
When the upshift/downshift indicators are
3)
Upshift
illuminated, the vehicle can be driven in a
4)
Downshift
selected gear by shifting the select lever
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Automatic Transmission
The gear changes once each time the
the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-
The selected gear, from “M1” to “M6”, will
select lever or a shift paddle is operated.
sion.
be displayed on the combination meter.
The selected gear, from “M1” to “M6”, will
If the temperature of the transmis-
be displayed on the combination meter.
sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT
NOTE
When in manual mode, the gear will not
OIL TEMP” warning light will illumi-
In the following situations, tempo-
change unless the select lever or a shift
nate. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
rary manual mode will be cancelled.
paddle is operated, except in the following
safe place and let the engine idle until
-
When the vehicle speed is low
situations.
the warning light turns off.
-
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed continuously for a
When the vehicle speed drops
▼ Temporary manual mode driving
certain amount of time or more
(downshift only)
While driving with the select lever in “D”, if
-
When the accelerator pedal is
When the engine oil temperature is
a shift paddle is operated, the gear can
depressed heavily
high and the engine speed approaches
temporarily be selected. In this case, “M”
-
When the select lever is shifted
close to the red zone
and the selected gear number will be
to a position other than “D”
If an upshift is attempted while the vehicle
displayed on the combination meter. (If
-
When the “+” shift paddle switch
speed is low, the gear will not be changed.
the engine speed approaches close to the
is held down for a period of time
red zone, an upshift will automatically be
When a downshift is attempted at a
CAUTION
performed.)
vehicle speed where a downshift is not
possible
(when the engine speed
Do not place or hang anything on
2
1
would enter the red zone if a downshift
the shift paddles. Doing so may
result in accidental gear shifting.
is performed), the downshift warning
buzzer will sound to inform the driver
that a downshift cannot be performed.
NOTE
If a downshift is attempted at a
■ Driving Tips
vehicle speed where a downshift is not
possible
(when the engine speed
NOTE
would enter the red zone if a downshift
If the accelerator and brake pedals are
is performed), the downshift warning
depressed at the same time, driving
buzzer will sound to inform the driver
torque may be restrained. This is not a
that a downshift cannot be performed.
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malfunction.
You can perform a skip-shift (for
1) Upshift
On a road surface where there is a risk
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
2) Downshift
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
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