Subaru Crosstrek (2022 year). Manual in english — page 22
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1)
When reversing
2)
When either strong automatic braking or
torque control is applied to prevent
collision (in this case, short warning
beeps or continuous warning beeps will
sound)
3)
When the vehicle is stopped by the
system (in this case, the continuous
beep will remain sounding)
4)
Object (e.g., a wall)
!
Detecting range
1)
Detecting range (width): Approximately 6
in (15 cm) outside of the vehicle width
2)
Range that the system cannot detect:
Approximately 20 in (50 cm) behind the
rear of the vehicle
3)
Detecting range (length): Approximately
5 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of the vehicle
WARNING
If your vehicle is trapped on a rail-
road crossing and you are trying to
escape by reversing through the
crossing gate, the system may re-
cognize the crossing gate as an
obstacle and the brake may activate.
In this case, remain calm and either
continue to depress the accelerator
pedal or cancel the system. To
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cancel the system, refer to “Cancel-
ing the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system operation”
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Operating conditions
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system will operate when all of the follow-
ing conditions are met.
1)
EyeSight warning indicator
2)
RAB warning indicator
3)
RAB OFF indicator
.
The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
.
The EyeSight warning indicator is off.
.
The RAB warning indicator is off.
.
The RAB OFF indicator is off.
.
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system is set to on.
.
The select lever is in the “R” position.
.
The vehicle speed is between 1 to 9
mph (1.5 to 15 km/h).
NOTE
.
In the following cases, the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system will
not operate. Promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the system
inspected.
– The EyeSight warning indicator
is illuminated.
– The RAB warning indicator is
illuminated.
.
When the RAB OFF indicator is
illuminated, the Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system cannot be oper-
ated.
.
In the following cases, the system
may not be able to properly detect an
obstacle. Promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system inspected.
– A sticker, paint, or a chemical is
applied to the sonar sensor or the
rear bumper near the sonar sensor.
– The rear bumper is modified.
– The rear bumper has been re-
moved and reattached.
– The ground clearance is changed
due to the vehicle’s loading condi-
tion or modification.
– The sonar sensor and the area
near the sonar sensor are being
damaged.
– The rear bumper is exposed to
strong impact, or the rear bumper is
deformed.
.
When the 8-inch audio/navigation
system is performing a software up-
date, the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system may not display the
following items on the audio/navigation
screen until the update is complete.
– Display Icon on/off Function
– Distance Indicator Image
– Warning Message
.
On a steep hill, the system’s auto-
matic braking ability will be reduced.
.
The system is designed to avoid
collisions by automatic hard braking
when the vehicle’s reversing speed is
less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
However, the system does not guaran-
tee that the vehicle will be able to avoid
collisions in any situation.
.
If the vehicle is reversed at an
extremely slow speed, the driver’s
operation may be prioritized. In this
case, automatic braking will not oper-
ate.
.
The system may not be able to detect
the following objects.
– Sharp or thin objects such as
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poles, fences and ropes which may
not reflect the sound wave emitted
from the sonar sensor.
– Objects that are too close to the
rear bumper when the select lever is
set to the “R” position.
– Objects with a surface which may
not reflect the sound wave emitted
from the sonar sensor such as a
chain link fence.
.
Objects the system is not designed
to detect.
– Pedestrians
– Moving objects including moving
vehicles
– Objects which absorb sound
waves such as cloth or snow.
– Objects whose surface has a
diagonal angle.
– Objects that are low to the ground
such as parking blocks.
– Objects that are high above the
ground such as objects hanging
from above.
– Objects that are out of range of
the center of the vehicle in the
horizontal direction.
– Objects that are not in a vertical
direction.
.
The system may not be able to
properly detect objects or may cause
a system malfunction when the follow-
ing conditions exist.
High frequency sound from other
sources are nearby:
– Horn sound from another vehicle
– Engine sound from other vehi-
cles
– Sound of an air brake
– Vehicle detection equipment or a
sonar from another vehicle
– A sound wave with a frequency
similar to the vehicle’s system is
transmitted nearby.
– A vehicle equipped with the same
system is reversing toward your
reversing direction.
Weather conditions:
– Extremely high or extremely low
temperatures in which the area near
the sonar sensor becomes too hot
or too cold to operate.
– The rear bumper near the sonar
sensors is exposed to heavy rain or
a significant amount of water.
– Fog, snow or sandstorm, etc.
– Air is moving rapidly such as
when a strong wind is blowing.
Parts attached to the rear bumper
near the sonar sensor:
– Commercial electronic parts (fog
light, fender pole, radio antenna) or
commercial attachment parts (trai-
ler hitch, bicycle carrier, bumper
guard) are attached
– Parts that emit high frequency
sound, such as a horn or speaker,
are attached.
Vehicle conditions:
– Ice, snow or mud is adhered to
the rear bumper near the sonar
sensor.
– The vehicle is significantly in-
clined.
– The ground clearance is signifi-
cantly reduced due to the vehicle’s
loading condition, etc.
– When the sonar sensor is mis-
aligned due to a collision or an
accident.
Surrounding environment:
– A cloth banner, flag, hanging
branch or railroad crossing bars
are present in the reversing direc-
tion.
– When reversing on a gravel or
grassy area.
– When reversing in an area where
objects or walls are adjacent to the
vehicle such as narrow tunnels,
narrow bridges, narrow roads or
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narrow garages.
– Wheel tracks or a hole is present
in the ground of the reversing
direction.
– When reversing over a drainage
cover (grate cover).
– The path of the reversing direc-
tion is inclined such as on a steep
uphill.
– A curb is present in the reversing
direction.
– When reversing downhill.
– When reversing on an uneven
road.
.
In circumstances such as the follow-
ing, it may not be possible to avoid a
collision even when the system oper-
ates normally.
– Roads are slippery.
– The tire air pressure is not cor-
rect.
– The tires have become worn.
– Tires which are not the desig-
nated size are installed.
– Emergency repairs were per-
formed using a puncture repair kit.
– The suspension was modified.
– Tire chains are installed.
– Vehicle driving is unstable due to
accident or malfunction.
– The brake warning light is illumi-
nated.
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Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system operation
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is in operation, the range
between the vehicle and the detected
object will be indicated on the audio/
navigation monitor. Also, warning sounds
will activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of
a potential collision.
While the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is operating, a warning
message is displayed on the audio/navi-
gation monitor and the combination meter
display (color LCD).
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Guideline of detecting range
Alert level
Range of detected object*
Distance indicator
Alarm pattern
Long proximity (ob-
ject detected)
35 in (90 cm) or more
Green
No warning sound
Medium proximity
alert (approaching the
object)
28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
Yellow
Short beeps
Short proximity alert
(approaching closer
to the object)
20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Orange
Rapid short beeps
Closest proximity
alert (too close to the
object)
20 in (50 cm) or less
Red
Continuous beep
*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.
!
Obstacle detected and alert level
Long proximity alert (object detected)
1)
Green: 35 in (90 cm) or more
Medium proximity alert (approaching the
object)
1)
Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
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Short proximity alert (approaching the
object closer)
1)
Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Closest proximity alert (too close to the
object)
1)
Red: 20 in (50 cm) or less
When an object is detected in the rever-
sing direction, the range of detected object
will be shown on the audio/navigation
monitor.
A warning alarm will sound and, depend-
ing on the speed, either torque control to
generate engine braking or automatic
braking will be applied.
!
Object close behind warning
Automatic braking warning
1)
Warning message
If the vehicle continues to go in reverse,
the system may determine the risk of
collision with the object. In this case, short
warning beeps or continuous warning
beeps will sound and either strong auto-
matic braking or torque control will be
applied to prevent collision.
Depress brake pedal warning
1)
Warning message
Make sure to depress the brake pedal
once the vehicle has been stopped by
automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is
depressed, a message will be displayed
on the audio/navigation monitor and the
continuous beep will remain sounding.
At this time, a warning message is also
displayed on the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD).
NOTE
The sonar audible alarm function and
automatic braking function are differ-
ent in operation conditions. Therefore,
there are cases in which only one of
these functions will activate.
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WARNING
Depress the brake pedal immedi-
ately after the system stops the
vehicle by automatic braking. De-
pending on the conditions of the
road surface and tires, the vehicle
may not remain stopped, possibly
leading to an unexpected accident.
!
After the vehicle is stopped by the
system
RAB OFF indicator: illuminates when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system is
turned OFF.
After the brake pedal is depressed, the
RAB OFF indicator will illuminate and the
system will temporarily stop operating.
The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when
the select lever is shifted to a position other
than the “R” position.
The system will operate again the next
time the select lever is shifted to “R”
position.
NOTE
.
Automatic braking only holds the
vehicle for 2 seconds. Before the auto-
matic brake is released, a warning
sound (3 short beeps followed by a
long beep) will activate to alert the
driver that the automatic will be re-
leased.
.
The Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system may stop operating tem-
porarily in the following cases and the
RAB OFF indicator will illuminate.
– Ice, snow or mud is adhered to
the sonar sensors or the rear bum-
per near the sonar sensor.
– Objects are too close to the rear
bumper when the select lever is set
to the “R” position.
– The system detects sounds of a
similar frequency to the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system
sonar.
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Canceling the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking (RAB) system
operation
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system can be temporarily canceled by
any of the following operations.
.
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.
.
The accelerator pedal is kept de-
pressed. (In this case, limited acceleration
will be canceled and the vehicle will
continue reversing.)
.
The select lever is shifted to a position
other than the “R” position.
NOTE
The system will be canceled if the
object is no longer detected.
&
Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system ON/OFF setting
While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the Re-
verse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
can be set by operating the audio/naviga-
tion monitor.
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1)
ON setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
2)
OFF setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
3)
ON setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
4)
OFF setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
When the ON setting key is shown, the
corresponding setting is ON.
Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn
the setting OFF.
When the OFF setting is shown, the
corresponding setting is OFF.
Touch and hold the OFF setting key to turn
the setting ON.
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is turned OFF, the following
indicator will illuminate.
RAB OFF indicator: illuminates when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system is
turned OFF.
RAB OFF indicator will turn off when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
is turned ON.
NOTE
.
When the settings cannot be chan-
ged, the ON/OFF setting key will be
grayed out.
.
The ON/OFF setting key may be
grayed out if the Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system malfunctions,
etc. In this case, turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and then
turn it to the “ON” position again. If the
setting cannot be changed even after
turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position again, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
.
The settings will be restored as
follows when the select lever is shifted
to the “R” position next time.
– Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system settings: default (ON
setting)
– Object detection warning beep-
ing sound: the setting selected by
operating the combination meter
display (color LCD)
Also, the following settings can be chan-
ged by operating the combination meter
display (color LCD).
.
Warning volume
.
Sonar audible alarm ON/OFF
For details, refer to “Menu screens”
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RAB warning indicator
1)
RAB malfunction message
2)
RAB warning indicator
If the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system malfunctions, the above indicator
illuminates on the combination meter.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
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Handling of the sonar sen-
sors
The 4 sonar sensors are located in the rear
bumper. To ensure the proper operation of
the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system, observe the following precau-
tions.
.
Do not affix any stickers or other items
on the sonar sensor or the bumper surface
near the sonar sensors.
.
Always keep the sonar sensor and the
rear bumper surface near the sonar
sensors clean.
.
Do not modify the 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 malfunc-
tion may occur, including inability to detect
objects in the reversing direction. If any
strong impact is applied to the rear
bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to
have the system inspected.
.
Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.
NOTE
If the sonar sensors require repair or
replacement, or if the area of the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors re-
quires repair, paintwork or replace-
ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for
assistance.
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New vehicle break-in driving – the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Fuel economy hints . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . ... 8-2
Catalytic converter. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-3
Periodic inspections . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-4
Driving in foreign countries . . . . . . . . ... 8-4
Driving tips for AWD models . . . . . . . . . 8-4
On-road and off-road driving . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
During driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
After driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-7
Winter driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-7
Operation during cold weather . . . . . . . ... 8-7
Driving on snowy and icy roads . . . . . . . . 8-9
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-10
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-11
Loading your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Vehicle capacity weight . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . ... 8-13
Roof rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-13
Roof tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-14
Trailer hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-16
Connecting a SUBARU genuine trailer hitch. . .. 8-17
If not towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Warranties and maintenance . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Maximum load limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Trailer Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-22
When you do not tow a trailer . . . . . . . ... 8-23
Connecting a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-23
Trailer towing tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Driving tips
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New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
.
Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
.
Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
slow.
.
Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-
celeration, except in an emergency.
.
Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-
gency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
.
Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
.
Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as possi-
ble.
.
Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
.
Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
.
Keep the engine properly tuned.
.
Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire inflation pres-
sure label, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side. Low pressure will
increase tire wear and fuel consumption.
.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
.
Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
.
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.
Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
.
Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
.
Avoid remaining in a parked ve-
hicle for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is un-
avoidable, then use the ventila-
tion fan to force fresh air into the
vehicle.
.
Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
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.
If at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes are entering the
v e h i c l e , h a v e t h e p r o b l e m
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
.
Keep the rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction
of the metals used in the manufacture
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
crackling sound coming from the ex-
haust system for a short time after the
engine has been shut off. This sound is
normal.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
.
Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
.
Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
.
Avoid racing the engine.
.
Never turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position while the vehicle is moving.
.
Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, back-
firing or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
.
Do not apply undercoating or rust
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-
tem.
.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level.
WARNING
.
Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g.,
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
because the catalytic converter
operates at very high tempera-
tures.
.
Keep everyone and flammable
materials away from the exhaust
pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas is very hot.
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Periodic inspections
To keep your vehicle in the best condition
at all times, always have the recom-
mended maintenance services listed in
the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet” per-
formed at the specified time or mileage
intervals.
Driving in foreign countries
When planning to use your vehicle in
another country:
.
Confirm the availability of the correct
fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements”
.
Comply with all regulations and require-
ments of each country.
Driving tips for AWD models
WARNING
.
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-
tions.
.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.
.
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
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printed on the tire inflation pres-
sure label. The tire inflation pres-
sure label is located on the dri-
ver’s door pillar.
If all the four tires are not the
same for items (a) to (h), serious
mechanical damage could be
caused to the drivetrain of the
car, and affect the followings.
– Ride
– Handling
– Braking
– Speedometer/Odometer cali-
bration
– Clearance between the body
and tires
It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
and it can lead to an accident.
CAUTION
If you use a temporary spare tire to
replace a flat tire, be sure to use the
original temporary spare tire stored
in the vehicle. Using other sizes may
result in severe mechanical damage
to the drive train of your vehicle.
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD models
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. By
shifting power between the front and rear
wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide
added traction during acceleration and
added engine braking force during decel-
eration.
Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle
may handle differently than an ordinary
two wheel drive vehicle and it contains
some features unique to AWD. For safety
purposes as well as to avoid damaging the
AWD system, you should keep the follow-
ing tips in mind.
.
An AWD model is better able to climb
steeper roads under snowy or slippery
conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
.
Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire inflation
pressure label, which is located under the
door latch on the driver’s side.
.
Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
– Engine oil
– Brake fluid
– Rear differential gear oil
– Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
– Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
– Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
.
There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to “Towing”
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On-road and off-road driving
WARNING
.
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-
tions.
.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive model could easily
lead to a serious accident.
.
Never attempt to drive through
pools and puddles, or roads
flooded with water. Water enter-
ing the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing
onto electrical parts may damage
your vehicle and may cause it to
stall. In this case, contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately. Re-
gardless of its depth, it can wash
away the ground from under your
tires, resulting in possible loss of
traction and even vehicle roll-
over.
CAUTION
.
Frequent driving of an AWD mod-
el under hard-driving conditions
such as rough roads or off roads
will necessitate more frequent
replacement of the following
items than that specified in the
maintenance schedule described
in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”.
– Engine oil
– Brake fluid
Remember that damage done to
your SUBARU while operating it
off-road and not using common
sense precautions such as those
listed here is not eligible for
warranty coverage.
.
After driving on gravel roads or
rough roads, check the under-
carriage of the vehicle body for
any damage, deformation, or
paint removal. If you notice any
irregularities, contact a SUBARU
dealer for an inspection as soon
as possible.
Because of the AWD feature and higher
ground clearance, you can drive your
SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road.
But please keep in mind that an AWD
SUBARU is a passenger car and is neither
a conventional off-road vehicle nor an all-
terrain vehicle. If you do take your
SUBARU off-road, certain common sense
precautions such as those in the following
list should be taken.
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Before driving
.
Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts.
.
Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or
citizens band radio.
.
Secure all cargo carried inside the
vehicle and make certain that it is not piled
higher than the seatbacks. During sudden
stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could be
thrown around in the vehicle and cause
injury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof.
Those loads raise the vehicle’s center of
gravity and make it more prone to tip over.
.
Never equip your vehicle with tires
larger than those specified in this manual.
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During driving
General precautions:
.
Drive carefully. Do not take unneces-
sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or
over rough terrain.
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Slow down and employ extra caution at
all times. When driving off-road, you will
not have the benefit of marked traffic
lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and
the like.
.
Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead, drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. A vehicle can much more
easily tip over sideways than it can end
over end. Avoid driving straight up or down
slopes that are too steep.
.
Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe-
cially at higher speeds.
.
Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the
wheel and injure your hands. Instead,
drive with your fingers and thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
.
Do not drive or park over or near
flammable materials such as dry grass or
fallen leaves, as they may burn easily. The
exhaust system is very hot while the
engine is running and right after the engine
stops. This could create a fire hazard.
Precautions when driving under espe-
cially dangerous situations:
.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from sand or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the shift lever/
select lever back and forth between “1”/“D”
and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the
engine. For the best possible traction,
avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle.
.
When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission in
2nd than 1st (both for MT and CVT). For
CVT models, refer to “Selection of manual
mode”
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After driving
.
Always check your brakes for effective-
ness immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly and
stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat that
process several times to dry out the brake
discs and brake pads.
.
After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is
no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones, sand,
etc. adhering to or trapped on the under-
body. Clear off any such matter from the
underbody. If the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur.
.
Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly.
Winter driving
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Operation during cold weath-
er
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Maintenance
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
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