Subaru BRZ (2022 year). Manual in english — page 14

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)

283

NOTE

Guideline of detecting range

It may take time to display the wall and

Range of detected

Distance

sound warning beeps after the object

Alert level

Alarm pattern

was recognized by the sonar audible

object^*

indicator

alarm.

Long proximity (object detected)

35 in (90 cm) or more

Green

No warning sound

Medium proximity alert (approaching

28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)

Yellow

Short beeps

the object)

Short proximity alert (approaching

20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)

Orange

Rapid short beeps

closer to the object)

Closest proximity alert (too close to

20 in (50 cm) or less

Red

Continuous beep

the object)

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.

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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)

▼ Obstacle detected and alert level

When an object is detected in the

reversing direction, the range of detected

object will be shown on the center infor-

mation display.

A warning alarm will sound and,

depending on the speed, either torque

control to generate engine braking or

automatic braking will be applied.

■ Automatic Braking Operation

▼ Object close behind warning

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Short proximity alert

(approaching the

object closer)

Long proximity alert (object detected)

1) Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)

1) Green: 35 in (90 cm) or more

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Automatic braking warning

1) Warning message

If the system determine the risk of collision

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with the object. Short warning beeps or

Closest proximity alert

(too close to the

continuous warning beeps will sound and

Medium proximity alert

(approaching the

object)

either strong automatic braking or torque

object)

1) Red: 20 in (50 cm) or less

control will be applied to prevent collision.

1) Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)

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285

At this time, a warning message is also

NOTE

After the brake pedal is depressed, the

displayed on the combination

meter

RAB OFF indicator will illuminate and the

The sonar audible alarm and auto-

display (color TFT).

system will temporarily stop operating.

matic braking are different in opera-

The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

tion conditions. Therefore there are

the select lever is shifted to a position

cases in which only one of these func-

other than the “R” position.

tions will activate.

The system will operate again the next

WARNING

time the select lever is shifted to the “R”

position.

Depress the brake pedal immedi-

ately after the system stops the

NOTE

vehicle by automatic braking.

 The Reverse Automatic Braking

Depending on the conditions of the

(RAB) system will be disabled in the

road surface and tires, the vehicle

following situations.

may not remain stopped, possibly

When 3 seconds pass after the

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leading to an accident.

vehicle is stopped

Depress brake pedal warning

When any door is opened

1) Warning message

▼ After the vehicle is stopped by the

When the RAB warning indicator

system

is illuminated

Make sure to depress the brake pedal

When the RAB OFF indicator is

once the vehicle has been stopped by

illuminated

automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is

 The Reverse Automatic Braking

depressed, a message will be displayed

(RAB) system may stop operating

on the center information display and the

temporarily in the following cases and

continuous beep will remain sounding.

the RAB OFF indicator will illuminate.

At this time, a warning message is also

Ice, snow or mud is adhered to

displayed on the combination meter

the sonar sensors or the rear

display (color TFT).

bumper near the sonar sensor

Objects are too close to the rear

bumper when the select lever is set

to the “R” position

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The system detects sounds of a

similar frequency to the RAB sonar

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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)

When the TRAC mode and

■ Reverse Automatic Braking

When the OFF setting is shown, the corre-

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

sponding setting is OFF.

(RAB) System ON/OFF

mode are turned off

Touch and hold the OFF setting key to

When in TRACK mode and the

Setting

turn the setting ON.

Pre-Collision Braking System has

While the select lever is shifted to the “R”

When the automatic braking are turned

been turned off

position, the below functions of the

OFF, the following indicator(s) will illumi-

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

nate.

■ Canceling the Reverse Auto-

can be set by operating the center infor-

mation display.

matic Braking (RAB) System

Operation

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system can be temporarily canceled by

any of the following operation.

 While the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of automatic braking, the brake

pedal is depressed.

 While the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of automatic braking, the accel-

erator pedal is depressed.

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 The accelerator pedal is depressed

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The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

continuously (In this case, limited acceler-

the corresponding function is turned ON.

ation will be canceled and the vehicle will

1) ON setting key of automatic braking

continue reversing.)

2) OFF setting key of automatic braking

NOTE

3) ON setting key of the sonar audible

 The select lever is shifted to a position

alarm

When the settings cannot be changed,

other than the “R” position.

4) OFF setting key of the sonar audible

the ON/OFF setting key will be grayed

alarm

out.

NOTE

Also, the following settings can be

The system will be canceled if the

When the ON setting key is shown, the

changed by operating the center informa-

object is no longer detected.

corresponding setting is ON.

tion display.

Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn

 Warning volume

the setting OFF.

 Sonar audible alarm

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287

 Automatic Braking

 Do not affix any stickers or other items

For details, refer to "Car settings" )

P165.

on the sonar sensor or the bumper

surface near the sonar sensors.

■ RAB Warning Indicator

 Always keep the sonar sensor and the

rear bumper surface near the sonar

sensors clean.

 Do not modify rear bumper.

 Do not paint the bumper near the sonar

sensors.

 Do not apply high pressure water to the

sonar sensors with a high pressure car-

washing machine.

 Do not apply strong impacts to the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors. If a

sensor becomes misaligned, a system

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malfunction may occur, including inability

to detect objects in the reversing direction.

If the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

If any strong impact is applied to the rear

system malfunctions, the above indicator

bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to

illuminates on the combination meter.

have the system inspected.

Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for

 Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.

details.

NOTE

■ Handling of the Sonar

If the sonar sensors require repair or

Sensors

replacement, or if the area of the rear

The 4 sonar sensors are located in the

bumper near the sonar sensors

rear bumper. To ensure the proper opera-

requires repair, paintwork or replace-

tion of the Reverse Automatic Braking

ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for

(RAB) system, observe the following

assistance.

precautions.

Driving Tips

8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First

Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads

295

1,000 miles (1,600 km)

290

Corrosion Protection

296

Snow Tires

296

8-2. Fuel Economy Hints

290

Tire Chains

297

8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)

290

Rocking the Vehicle

297

8-4. Catalytic Converter

291

8-9. Loading Your Vehicle

297

8-5. Periodic Inspections

292

Vehicle Capacity Weight

298

8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries

292

GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

8-7. Driving Tips

292

and Gross Axle Weight Rating)

299

8-8. Winter Driving

293

8-10. Trailer Towing

299

Operation during Cold Weather

293

290

New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

8-1. New Vehicle Break-In

8-2. Fuel Economy Hints

8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas

Driving - the First 1,000 miles

(Carbon Monoxide)

The following suggestions will help to

(1,600 km)

save your fuel.

WARNING

 Select the proper gear position for the

The performance and long life of your

speed and road conditions.



Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

vehicle are dependent on how you handle

and care for your vehicle while it is new.

 Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

Engine exhaust gas contains

Follow these instructions during the first

tion. Always accelerate gently until you

carbon monoxide, a colorless

1,000 miles (1,600 km):

reach the desired speed. Then try to main-

and odorless gas which is

tain that speed for as long as possible.

dangerous, or even lethal, if

 Do not race the engine. And do not

 Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

inhaled.

allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm

racing the engine.



Always properly maintain the

except in an emergency.

 Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

engine exhaust system to prevent

 Do not drive at one constant engine or

engine exhaust gas from entering

vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or

 Keep the engine properly tuned.

the vehicle.

slow.

 Keep the tires inflated to the correct



Never run the engine in a closed

 Avoid starting suddenly and rapid

pressure shown on the tire inflation pres-

space, such as a garage, except

acceleration, except in an emergency.

sure label, which is located on the driver’s

for the brief time needed to drive

 Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-

center pillar. Low pressure will increase

the vehicle in or out of it.

gency.

tire wear and fuel consumption.



Avoid remaining in a parked

 Use the air conditioner only when

The same break-in procedures should be

vehicle for a long time while the

necessary.

applied to a newly installed or overhauled

engine is running. If that is

engine or when brake pads are replaced

 Keep the front and rear wheels in

unavoidable, then use the ventila-

with new ones.

proper alignment.

tion fan to force fresh air into the

 Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or

vehicle.

cargo.



Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensure

that the ventilation system

always works properly.

Catalytic Converter

291

 If at any time you suspect that

8-4. Catalytic Converter

To avoid damage to the catalytic

converter:

exhaust fumes are entering the

vehicle, have the problem

 Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a

WARNING

checked and corrected as soon

small amount of leaded gasoline will

as possible. If you must drive



Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive

damage the catalytic converter.

under these conditions, drive

or park the vehicle anywhere near

 Never start the engine by pushing or

only with all windows fully open.

flammable materials (e.g. grass,

pulling the vehicle.

paper, rags or leaves), because

 Keep the trunk lid closed while

 Avoid racing the engine.

the catalytic converter operates

driving to prevent exhaust gas

at very high temperatures.

 Never turn off the ignition switch while

from entering the vehicle.

the vehicle is moving.



Keep everyone and flammable

materials away from the exhaust

 Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel

NOTE

pipe while the engine is running.

the engine running rough (misfiring, back-

firing or incomplete combustion), have

The exhaust gas is very hot.

Due to the expansion and contraction

your vehicle checked and repaired by an

of the metals used in the manufacture

authorized SUBARU dealer.

of the exhaust system, you may hear a

 Do not apply undercoating or rust

crackling sound coming from the

prevention treatment to the heat shield of

exhaust system for a short time after

catalytic converter and the exhaust

the engine has been shut off. This

system.

sound is normal.

 Do not drive with an extremely low fuel

level.

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The catalytic converter is installed in the

exhaust system. It serves as catalyst to

reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust

gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.

292

Periodic Inspections

8-5. Periodic Inspections

8-6. Driving in Foreign Coun-

8-7. Driving Tips

tries

To keep your vehicle in the best condition

WARNING

at all times, always have the recom-

When planning to use your vehicle in

mended maintenance services listed in



Always maintain a safe driving

another country:

the maintenance schedule in the

speed according to the road and

 Confirm the availability of the correct

“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”

weather conditions in order to

fuel. Refer to "Fuel Requirements"

performed at the specified time or mileage

avoid having an accident on a

) P223.

intervals.

sharp turn, during sudden

 Comply with all regulations

and

braking or under other similar

requirements of each country.

conditions.



When replacing or installing

tire(s), all four tires must be the

same for the following items.

(a) Size

(b) Speed symbol

(c) Load index

(d) Circumference

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For items (a) to

(c), you must

obey the specification that is

printed on the tire inflation pres-

sure label. The tire inflation pres-

sure label is located on the

driver’s center pillar.

Winter Driving

293



Whenever strong crosswinds are

8-8. Winter Driving

If all four tires are not the same in

items (a) to (h), serious mechani-

present, slow down sufficiently to

cal damage could be caused to

maintain control of your vehicle.

■ Operation during Cold

the drivetrain of the car, and



Never to drive through pools and

Weather

affect the followings.

puddles, or roads flooded with

Carry some emergency equipment, such

water. Water entering the engine

Ride

as a window scraper, a bag of sand,

air intake or the exhaust pipe or

flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.

Handling

water splashing onto electrical

Check the battery and cables. Cold

Braking

parts may damage your vehicle

temperatures reduce battery capacity.

Speedometer/Odometer cali-

and may cause it to stall. In this

The battery must be in good condition to

bration

case, contact your SUBARU

provide enough power for cold winter

Clearance between the body

dealer immediately. Regardless

starts.

of its depth, it can wash away the

and the tires

It normally takes longer to start the engine

ground from under your tires,

It also may be dangerous and

in very cold weather conditions. Use an

resulting in possible loss of trac-

lead to loss of vehicle control,

engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity

tion and even vehicle rollover.

and it can lead to an accident.

for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil



In a rollover crash, an unbelted

will make it harder to start the engine.

person is significantly more likely

Keep the door locks from freezing by

to die than a person wearing a

CAUTION

squirting them with deicer or glycerin.

seat belt. The driver and all your

After driving on gravel roads or

Forcing a frozen door open may damage

passengers should fasten their

rough roads, check the undercar-

or separate the rubber weather strips

seatbelts before starting to drive

riage of the vehicle body for any

around the door. If the door is frozen, use

in order to minimize the chance of

damage, deformation, or paint

hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards

serious injury or death.

removal. If you notice any irregulari-

thoroughly wipe the water away.



Do not make sharp turns or quick

ties, contact a SUBARU dealer for

Use a windshield washer fluid that

an inspection as soon as possible.

maneuvers unless absolutely

contains an antifreeze solution. Do not

unavoidable. Such actions are

use engine antifreeze or other substitutes

dangerous as you may lose

because they may damage the paint of

control, possibly resulting in a

the vehicle.

rollover which could cause death

If you fill the windshield washer tank with

or serious injury.

a fluid with a different concentration from

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Winter Driving

the one used previously, purge the old

▼ Before driving your vehicle

CAUTION

fluid from the piping between the wind-

Before entering the vehicle, remove any

shield washer tank and washer nozzles by



Do not use the parking brake

snow or ice from your shoes because that

operating the washer for a certain period

when parking for long periods in

could make the pedals slippery and

of time. Otherwise, if the concentration of

cold weather since it could freeze

driving dangerous.

the fluid remaining in the piping is too low

in that position.

While warming up the vehicle before

for the outside temperature, it may freeze



When the vehicle is parked in

driving, check that the accelerator pedal,

and block the nozzles.

snow or when it snows, raise the

brake pedal, and all other controls operate

wiper blades off the glass to

smoothly.

CAUTION

prevent damage to them.

Clear away ice and snow that has accu-



Adjust the washer fluid concen-



Under either of the following

mulated under the fenders to avoid

tration appropriately for the

conditions, icing may develop on

making steering difficult. During severe

outside temperature. If the

the brake system, which could

winter driving, stop when and where it is

concentration is inappropriate,

cause poor braking action.

safe to do so and check under the fenders

sprayed washer fluid may freeze

When the vehicle has been left

periodically.

on the windshield and obstruct

parked after use on roads

your view, and the fluid may

heavily covered with snow

▼ Parking in cold weather

freeze in the windshield washer

When the vehicle has been left

tank.

WARNING

parked during a snowstorm



State or local regulations on vola-

tile organic compounds may

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust

Check for snow or ice buildup on

restrict the use of methanol, a

gases under your vehicle. Keep

the suspension, disc brakes and

common windshield washer anti-

snow clear of the exhaust pipe and

brake hoses underneath the vehi-

freeze additive. Washer fluids

from around your vehicle if you

cle. If there is caked snow or ice,

containing non-methanol anti-

park the vehicle in snow with the

remove it, being careful not to

engine running.

damage the disc brakes and

freeze agents should be used

brake hoses and ABS harness.

only if they provide cold weather

protection without damaging

your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades

or washer system.

Winter Driving

295

When parking for long periods in cold

■ Driving on Snowy and Icy

Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such

weather, you should observe the following

behavior can cause the wheels to lock,

Roads

tips.

possibly leading to loss of vehicle control.

An anti-lock brake system

(ABS)

1. For MT models, place the shift lever in

WARNING

enhances your vehicle’s braking perfor-

the “1” or “R” position. For AT models,

Do not use the cruise control on

mance on snowy and icy roads. For infor-

place the select lever in the “P” position.

slippery roads such as snowy or icy

mation about braking on slippery

2. Use tire stops under the tires to

roads. This may cause loss of vehi-

surfaces, refer to "ABS (Anti-Lock Brake

prevent the vehicle from moving.

cle control.

System)" ) P245 and "Vehicle Stability

Control (VSC)/TRAC System" ) P247.

▼ Refueling in cold weather

For AT models, use the Snow mode when

To help prevent moisture from forming in

CAUTION

driving on snowy or icy roads. For details

the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,

about how to use the mode, refer to

Avoid prolonged continuous driving

use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel

"Driving Mode Select Switch

(If

in snowstorms. Snow will enter the

tank is recommended during cold

Equipped)" ) P241.

weather.

engine’s intake system and may

hinder the airflow, which could

Use only additives that are specifically

▼ Wiper operation when snowing

result in engine shutdown or even

designed for this purpose. When an anti-

breakdown.

Before driving in cold weather, make sure

freeze additive is used, its effect lasts

the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to

longer if the tank is refilled whenever the

the windshield.

fuel level reaches half empty.

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid

If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the

sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-

If your SUBARU is not going to be used for

speed driving, and sharp turning when

windshield, use the defroster with the

an extended period, it is best to have the

driving on snowy or icy roads.

airflow selection in “

” and the tempera-

fuel tank filled to capacity.

ture set for maximum warmth until the

Always maintain ample distance between

wiper blade rubbers are completely

your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you

thawed. Refer to "Climate Control Panel"

to avoid the need for sudden braking.

) P198.

To supplement the foot brake, use the

Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the

engine brake effectively to control the

wiper from working effectively. If snow is

vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear

stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to

when necessary.)

a safe place, then remove it. If you stop

the vehicle at road side, use the hazard

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Winter Driving

warning flasher to alert other drivers.

■ Snow Tires

Ride

Refer to "Hazard Warning Flasher"

Handling

) P127.

WARNING

Braking

We recommend use of non-freezing type



When replacing or installing

Speedometer/Odometer cali-

wiper blades (winter blades) during the

winter tire(s), all four tires must

bration

seasons you could have snow and

freezing temperatures. Blades of this type

be the same for the following

Clearance between the body

items.

give superior wiping performance in

and the tires

snowy conditions. Be sure to use blades

(a) Size

It also may be dangerous and

that are suitable for your vehicle.

lead to loss of vehicle control,

(b) Speed symbol

and it can lead to an accident.

CAUTION

(c) Load index



Do not use a combination of

radial, belted bias or bias tires

During high-speed driving, non-

(d) Circumference

since it may cause dangerous

freezing type wiper blades may not

(e) Construction

handling characteristics and lead

perform as well as standard wiper

to an accident.

blades. If this happens, reduce the

(f) Manufacturer

vehicle speed.

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

In winter, it may be possible to enhance

NOTE

(h) Degrees of wear

performance through use of tires

designed specifically for winter driving

When the season requiring non-freez-

For items (a) to

(c), you must

conditions.

ing type wiper blades is over, replace

obey the specification that is

them with standard wiper blades.

If you choose to install winter tires on your

printed on the tire inflation pres-

vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size

sure label. The tire inflation pres-

■ Corrosion Protection

and type.

sure label is located on the

Refer to "Corrosion Protection" ) P334.

You must install four winter tires that are of

driver’s center pillar.

the same size, construction, brand and

If all four tires are not the same in

load range and you should never mix

items (a) to (h), serious mechani-

radial, belted bias or bias tires since this

cal damage could be caused to

may result in dangerous handling charac-

the drivetrain of the car, and

teristics. When you choose a tire, make

affect the followings.

sure that there is enough clearance

between the tire and vehicle body.

Loading Your Vehicle

297

Remember to drive with care at all times

use it on the rear wheels only. Always

8-9. Loading Your Vehicle

regardless of the type of tires on your

use the utmost care when driving with

vehicle.

a traction device. Overconfidence

WARNING

because you are using a traction

■ Tire Chains

device could easily lead to a serious

Never allow passengers to ride on a

accident.

folded rear seatback or in the trunk.

CAUTION

Doing

may

result

serious

■ Rocking the Vehicle

injury.

Tire chains cannot be used on your

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from

vehicle because of the lack of clear-

snow, sand, or mud, depress the acceler-

ance between the tires and vehicle

ator pedal slightly and move the shift

body.

lever/select lever back and forth between

“1” (MT model)/“D” (AT model) and “R”

NOTE

repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For

When tire chains cannot be used, use

the best possible traction, avoid spinning

of another type of traction device

the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.

(such as spring chains) may be

When the road surface is extremely slip-

acceptable if use on your vehicle is

pery, you can obtain better traction by

recommended by the device manufac-

starting the vehicle with the transmission

turer, taking into account tire size and

in 2nd than in 1st (MT models).

road conditions. Follow the device

If your vehicle is a AT model, Snow mode

100094

manufacturer’s instructions, espe-

can be used. For details about how to use

cially regarding maximum vehicle

the mode, refer to "Driving Mode Select

speed.

WARNING

Switch (If Equipped)" ) P241.

To help avoid damage to your vehicle,



Never

stack luggage

other

drive slowly, readjust or remove the

cargo higher than the top of the

device if it is contacting your vehicle,

seatback because it could tumble

and do not spin your wheels. Damage

forward and injure passengers in

caused to your vehicle by use of a

the event of a sudden stop or

traction device is not covered under

accident. Keep luggage or cargo

warranty.

low, as close to the floor as

Make certain that any traction device

possible.

you use is an SAE class S device, and

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298

Loading Your Vehicle



Stow cargo and luggage in the



Do not place cargo or luggage in

■ Vehicle Capacity Weight

trunk whenever possible.

or on the following locations as



To prevent cargo and luggage

the item may get under the clutch,

from sliding forward during

brake, or accelerator pedal and

braking, do not stack anything in

prevent the pedals from being

the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo

depressed properly, block the

and luggage low, as close to the

driver’s vision, or hit the driver or

floor as possible.

passengers, causing an accident:



When you carry something inside

At the feet of the driver

the vehicle, secure it whenever

On the front passenger or rear

you can to prevent it from being

seats (when stacking items)

thrown around inside the vehicle

On the rear shelf

during sudden stops, sharp turns

On the instrument panel

D00250

or in an accident.

On the dashboard



Secure long items properly to

prevent them from shooting

forward and causing serious

CAUTION

injury during a sudden stop.

Do not carry spray cans, containers



Never exceed the maximum load

with flammable or corrosive liquids

limit. If you do, some parts on

or any other dangerous items inside

your vehicle can break, or it can

the vehicle.

change the way your vehicle

handles. This could result in loss

of control and cause personal

NOTE

injury. Also, overloading can

For better fuel economy, do not carry

shorten the life of your vehicle.

unneeded cargo.

801321

The load capacity of your vehicle is deter-

mined by weight, not by available cargo

space. The maximum load you can carry

in your vehicle is shown on the tire infla-

tion pressure label attached to the driver’s

side center pillar. It includes the total

Trailer Towing

299

weight of the driver and all passengers,

In addition, the total weight applied to

8-10. Trailer Towing

their belongings, and any optional equip-

each axle (GAW) must never exceed the

ment.

GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be

CAUTION

adjusted by relocating luggage inside the

■ GVWR and GAWR (Gross

vehicle.

Your vehicle is neither designed nor

Vehicle Weight Rating and

Even if the total weight of your luggage is

intended to be used for trailer tow-

lower than the vehicle capacity weight,

ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer

Gross Axle Weight Rating)

either front or rear GAW may exceed the

with your vehicle.

GAWR, depending on the distribution of

the luggage.

SUBARU assumes no responsibility for

When possible, the load should be evenly

injuries or vehicle damage that may result

distributed throughout the vehicle.

from trailer towing, from any trailer towing

If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you

equipment or from any errors or omissions

should confirm that GVW and front and

in the instructions accompanying such

rear GAWs are within the GVWR and

equipment. SUBARU warranties do not

GAWR by putting your vehicle on a

apply to vehicle damage or malfunction

vehicle scale, found at a commercial

caused by trailer towing.

weighing station.

Do not use replacement tires with a lower

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load range than the originals because

Certification label

they may lower the GVWR and GAWR

limitations. Replacement tires with a

The certification label attached to the

higher load range than the originals do not

driver’s side center pillar shows GVWR

increase the GVWR and GAWR limita-

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and

tions.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).

The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must

never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the

combined total of weight of the vehicle,

fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, and

any optional equipment. Therefore, the

GVW changes depending on the situation.

In Case of Emergency

9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency

302

If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine

9-2. Maintenance Tools

302

Compartment

319

Models with Flat Tire Repair Kit

303

9-6. Towing

320

Models with Spare Tire

303

Towing Hook and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes

320

9-3. Flat Tires

303

Using a Flat-Bed Truck

324

Changing a Flat Tire

303

Towing with All Wheels on the Ground

324

Sealing a Flat Tire (Models with the Flat

9-7. Access Key Fob - If Access Key Fob Does

Tire Repair Kit)

306

Not Operate Properly

325

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Locking and Unlocking

326

(If Equipped)

315

Switching Power Status

326

TPMS Screen (If Equipped)

316

Starting Engine

326

9-4. Jump Starting

316

9-8. Malfunctions of the Center Information

Battery Precautions

316

Display

327

How to Jump Start

317

9-9. If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident

328

9-5. Engine Overheating

319

To Restart the Engine When Involved in an

If Steam Is Coming from the Engine

Accident

328

Compartment

319

302

If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency

9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle

NOTE

9-2. Maintenance Tools

in an Emergency

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

the turn signals do not work.

maintenance tools.

 Jack

 Jack handle

 Screwdriver

 Towing hook (eye bolt)

 Wheel nut wrench

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The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers

when you have to park your vehicle under

emergency conditions.

Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to

safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-

vated regardless of the ignition switch

position.

Turn on the hazard warning by pressing

the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it

off by pressing the switch again.

When the hazard warning flasher are

flashing, the corresponding turn signal

indicator will also flash.

Flat Tires

303

6) Screwdriver

■ Models with Flat Tire Repair

9-3. Flat Tires

7) Flat tire repair kit

Kit

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

■ Models with Spare Tire

brake suddenly; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

■ Changing a Flat Tire

WARNING



Use only the jack and the jack

handle provided with your

vehicle. The jack supplied with

the vehicle is designed only for

changing a tire. Never get under

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the vehicle while supporting the

Spare tire

vehicle with this jack.

Jack handle



Do not jack up the vehicle on an

Wheel nut wrench

incline or a loose road surface.

Jack

The jack can come out of the

Towing hook (eye bolt)

jacking point or sink into the

Screwdriver

ground and this can result in

serious injury or death.



Before jacking up the vehicle, be

sure that there are no occupants

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or cargo on board.

Under-floor storage compartment



Do not jack up the vehicle with an

Jack handle

object on or underneath the jack.

Wheel nut wrench

The jack can be unstable and this

Jack

can result in a severe accident.

Towing hook (eye bolt)

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Flat Tires

NOTE

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and



Always turn off the engine before

wheel nut wrench.

raising the flat tire off the ground

Contact a SUBARU dealer when jack-

using the jack. Never swing or

ing up the vehicle using a garage jack.

The tools and the spare tire are stored

push the vehicle supported with

under the floor of the trunk. Refer to

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

the jack. The jack can come out of

"Maintenance Tools" ) P302.

ever possible, then stop the engine.

the jacking point due to a jolt and

this can result in serious injury or

2. Set the parking brake securely and

NOTE

death.

shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

or the select lever to the “P” (Park) posi-



All passengers must exit the

cated before using it.

tion (AT models).

vehicle before you raise it with

the jack. Raising the vehicle with

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher

someone inside of it could result

and unload all occupants and luggage

in serious injury or death.

from the vehicle.



Do not start the vehicle while it is

supported by the jack. Doing so

could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

901295

Do not hit and bend the disc rotor

backing plate when removing and

6. Models with spare tire: Take out the

installing the tire. A bent backing

under-floor storage compartment and turn

plate may scrape against the disc

the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then

901050

rotor and cause noise while the

take the spare tire out.

vehicle is in motion.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

Flat Tires

305

10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

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901041

7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

900009

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

900635

901006

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8. Place the jack under the side sill at the

9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

the mounting surface of the wheel and

tire.

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

hub with a cloth.

higher than necessary.

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