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backing up.

Driving with a trailer

You should allow for considerably more

stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss
of control.
.

Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and

rapid lane changes.
.

Slow down before turning. Make a

longer than normal turning radius because
the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In a
tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle.
.

Crosswinds will adversely affect the

handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-
ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to
weather conditions or the passing of large
trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly
grip the steering wheel and promptly begin
decelerating your vehicle at a gradual
pace.
.

When passing other vehicles, consider-

able distance is required because of the
added weight and length caused by
attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
.

Reversing the vehicle with a trailer can

be difficult and requires experience. Never
accelerate or steer rapidly, and grip the
bottom of the steering wheel with one
hand.

To reverse around a corner, perform the
following procedure.
1. Reverse slowly and steer in the oppo-
site direction to the way you want to turn.
2. Once the trailer begins to swing
around, straighten the steering wheel.

3. Turn the wheel in the opposite direc-
tion.
4. Steer the vehicle around to be in line
with the trailer, then straighten the steering
again.

If the ABS warning light illuminates

while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing
the trailer and have repairs performed
immediately by your nearest SUBARU
dealer.

Driving on grades

Before going down a steep hill, slow

down and shift to a lower gear (if neces-
sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent over-
heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.
.

When driving uphill in hot weather, the

air conditioner may turn off automatically
to protect the engine from overheating.
.

When driving uphill in hot weather, pay

attention to the following indicators be-
cause the engine and transmission are
relatively prone to overheating.

: Coolant temperature high warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

If the coolant temperature high warning
light and/or the AT OIL TEMP warning light
illuminates, immediately turn off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in the

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nearest safe location. For further instruc-
tions and additional information, refer to
the following sections.

– “If you park your vehicle in case of
an emergency” FP412
– “Engine overheating” FP422
– “Coolant temperature low indicator
light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light” FP168
– “AT OIL TEMP warning light”
FP170

Avoid using the accelerator pedal to

stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of
using the parking brake or foot brake. That
may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat.

Parking on a grade

Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release the regular brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then
apply the parking brake; slowly release
the regular brakes.
5. Shift into “P” position and shut off the
engine.

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9-1. If you park your vehicle in case of an

emergency ..................................................... 412

9-2. Maintenance tools .......................................... 412

Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench ..................... 413
Under the rear floor ............................................ 413

9-3. Temporary spare tire ...................................... 414
9-4. Flat tires .......................................................... 415

Changing a flat tire ............................................. 415
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models)........................................... 418

9-5. Jump starting .................................................. 419

How to jump start ............................................... 420

9-6. Engine overheating ........................................ 422

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment .................................................... 422

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment .................................................... 422

9-7. Towing ..............................................................423

Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes ............ 423
Using a flat-bed truck ......................................... 426
Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 426

9-8. Access key fob – if access key fob does

not operate properly .....................................427

Locking and unlocking ....................................... 427
Switching power status ...................................... 428
Starting engine .................................................. 428

9-9. Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be

opened ...........................................................429

9-10. Moonroof (if equipped) – if the moonroof

does not close...............................................430

9-11. If your vehicle is involved in an accident....430

Auto lock/unlock operation when involved in

an accident ...................................................... 430

In case of emergency

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9-1. If you park your vehicle in
case of an emergency

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 pushing the
hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off
by pushing the switch again.
When the hazard warning flasher are
flashing, the corresponding turn signal
indicator will also flash.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

9-2. Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.

Jack

Jack handle

Screwdriver

Towing hook (eye bolt)

Wheel nut wrench

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Screwdriver and wheel nut
wrench

Screwdriver

Wheel nut wrench

The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc.
are stored in your vehicle.
The tools can also be stored in the tool
bucket.

Under the rear floor

The jack, jack handle and towing hook are
stored as shown in the following illustra-
tions.

Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped)

Jack handle

Spare tire

Tool bucket

Wheel nut wrench

Screwdriver

Jack

Towing hook (eye bolt)

NOTE

For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat

tires” FP415.
.

The following items may be different

depending on the model.

– The shape of the storage com-
partment
– The locations of some mainte-
nance tools

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9-3. Temporary spare tire

WARNING

Never tow a trailer when the

temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is un-
able to monitor all four road
wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for
tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drivetrain of your
vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. For the correct tire
pressure, refer to “Temporary spare tires”
FP493.

When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.
.

Drive with caution when the temporary

spare tire is installed. Avoid hard accel-
eration and braking, or fast cornering, as
control of the vehicle may be lost.
.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,
a tire chain will not fit properly.
.

Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.
.

Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.

Tread wear indicator bar

Indicator location mark

When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.
.

The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

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9-4. Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never
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 provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed only
for changing a tire. Never get
under the vehicle while support-
ing the vehicle with this jack.

Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.

Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in a severe acci-
dent.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and
unload all occupants and luggage from the

vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools and spare tire are stored under
the floor of the cargo area. Refer to
“Maintenance tools” FP412.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.

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6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“Temporary spare tire” FP414 and
strictly follow the instructions.

7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, after
your hands are protected by gloves, grasp
the wheel cover spokes and pull toward
you to remove the wheel cover.

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

Jack-up points

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.

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Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.

11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat
tire.

12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.

CAUTION

If the threaded part was damaged,
we recommend that you immedi-
ately contact your SUBARU dealer.

13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts when the spare tire is
installed. This could cause the nuts
to become loose and lead to an
accident.

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.

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15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the
illustration.
For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to “Tires” FP493. Never use your foot on
the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.

Support holder

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
compartment. Install with the support
holder facing upward and secure the flat
tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.

NOTE

If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try
turning the support holder upside
down.

17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden

stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.

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

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
Also, this system may not react immedi-
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused running over

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a sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing
speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
damage and serious personal
injury could occur.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the TPMS is unable
to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off.

If the light illuminates steadily
after blinking for approximately
one minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.

9-5. Jump starting

WARNING

Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-
oughly flush the exposed area
with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered
your eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical
help.

Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.

The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.

Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.

Whenever working on or around a

battery, always wear suitable eye

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protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.

Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.

Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-
able.

A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away
from the cooling fan, belts and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing rings, watches and
ties is advisable.

Jump starting is dangerous if it

done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.

How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in
the sequence illustrated.

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Booster battery

Strut mounting nut

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the discharged
battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) term-
inal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative (−) terminal of the
booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable
to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

Make sure that the cables are not near any
moving parts and that the cable clamps are
not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle
that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect
the cables in exactly the reverse order.

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9-6. Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been shut
off and has fully cooled down. When
the engine is hot, the coolant is
under pressure. Removing the cap
while the engine is still hot could
release a spray of boiling hot cool-
ant, which could burn you very
seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe
location.

If steam is coming from the
engine compartment

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down.
.

Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-

er.

If no steam is coming from the
engine compartment

1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the
engine compartment. Refer to “Engine
hood” FP447.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn off
the engine and contact an authorized
SUBARU dealer for repair.
3. After the coolant temperature high
warning light that has blinked or illumi-
nated in RED turns off, turn off the engine.
For details about the warning light, refer to
“Coolant temperature low indicator light/
Coolant temperature high warning light”
FP168.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.

NOTE

For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant” FP453.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then
remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator
with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-
clockwise slowly without pressing down
until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been
fully released, remove the cap by pressing
down and turning it.

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9-7. Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels raised off the ground
while the rear wheels are on the
ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will
cause the vehicle to spin away due
to the operation or deterioration of
the center differential.

Towing hooks and tie-down
hooks/holes

The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.

CAUTION

Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.

Front towing hook

1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area.

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head
screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and
pry open the cover.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

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