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While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

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Forward facing

 Convertible seat

Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

Run the seatbelt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.

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While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (

→P. 152)

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Booster seat

Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seatbelt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child's shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
(

→P. 60)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seatbelt

Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seatbelt.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Secure the child restraint using a seatbelt or the LATCH
anchors.

Remove the anchor bracket
cover.

Store the removed cover in a safe
place.

Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.

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When installing a child restraint system with LATCH anchors and a top
tether strap

Depending on the child restraint system's size and shape, if the child
restraint system is installed to the LATCH anchors first, it may not be possi-
ble to attach the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.
In that case, first temporarily attach the top tether strap to the anchor
bracket, install the child restraint system using the lower anchors and then
tighten the top tether strap.

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

WARNING

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (

→P. 62)

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When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident.

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If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

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WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seatbelt is not
twisted.

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Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

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When adjusting the front passenger seat position after installing a child
restraint system, do so slowly.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seatbelt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.

When driving

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Driving the vehicle............ 156
Push-button ignition switch

(vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) .................. 172

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a
keyless access with push
button start system) ....... 182

Automatic

transmission................... 185

Manual Transmission.......  192
Turn signal lever ..............  195
Parking brake...................  197
Horn .................................  198

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ......... 199
Indicators and warning

lights .............................. 203

Multi-information display

(monochrome
display) .......................... 210

Multi-information display

(color display) ................ 218

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............... 233
Fog light switch ................ 239
Windshield wipers and

washer ........................... 240

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................  243
Rear view camera ............  248
Driving assist systems .....  257
Hill start assist..................  264

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ..........  269
Vehicle load limits ............  273
Winter driving tips ............  274
Trailer towing ...................  279
Dinghy towing ..................  280

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Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:

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Starting the engine
→P. 172, 182

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Driving

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the select lever to D.
(

→P. 185)

Release the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(

→P. 192)

Release the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Stopping

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the select lever to P or N. (

→P. 185)

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to neutral. (

→

P. 192)

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Parking the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the select lever to P. (

→P. 185)

Set the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to neutral. (

→P. 192)

Set the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the select
lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.

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When starting off on an uphill

When enabled, the hill start assist system can operate. (

→P. 264)

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Engine speed while driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

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When the accelerator pedal is released

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When driving on curves

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When the brake pedal is firmly depressed

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New vehicle break-in driving (the first 1000 miles [1600 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 1000 miles (1600 km):

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Do not allow the engine speed to exceed 4000 rpm except in an emer-
gency.

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Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time,
either fast or slow.

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Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.

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Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.

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.

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Replacement of brake pad and lining

The front disc brake and the rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on
the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear
indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.

If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the
brake pads serviced by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.

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Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings

When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.

Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the
brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

Parking brake lining

Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).

With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking
brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a force of approxi-
mately 33.7 lbf [150 N, 15.3 kgf]).

Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200 meters) in this
condition.

Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this
procedure.

Check the parking brake lever travel. If the parking brake lever
travel is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting
nut located on the parking brake lever.
Parking brake lever travel:

→P. 495

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High friction brake pads (if equipped)

The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions.
Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed,
braking force and vehicle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
SUBARU dealer perform the bedding down. (

→P. 160)

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After the engine starts

In order to secure a rich exhaust sound when starting the vehicle and envi-
ronmental performance, air intake and exhaust sounds become loud and
vibrations may increase for a little while after the engine starts. This is not a
malfunction.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (

→P. 489)

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REV indicator

WARNING

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When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

●

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

●

Firmly depress the brake pedal because engine speed may increase
immediately after starting the engine, when the air conditioning system is
operating, when turning the steering wheel, etc., thereby causing creeping
to become stronger. Apply the parking brake as necessary.

When the set engine speed is reached
the REV indicator comes on and a buzzer
sounds to inform the driver.
(

→P. 215, 228)

(When the engine speed enters the red
zone, the REV indicator flashes regard-
less of settings.)

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler-
ator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

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Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backward while the select lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the select lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk lid is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle
can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

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On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not shift the shift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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Do not shift the select lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not release the clutch pedal
too quickly. Doing so may propel the vehicle forward, possibly causing an
accident.

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Moving the select lever to N (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
shift lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehi-
cle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine
braking is not available when N or neutral is selected.

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During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.

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Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (

→P. 186, 192)

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Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

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Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

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After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.

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When shifting the select lever or shift lever

●

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the
select lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the select lever
to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.

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Do not place items in the select lever’s or shift lever’s surrounding area. It
may cause incorrect operation.

●

If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is pulled out during cleaning, return
it to its previous position. If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is left
pulled out, the select lever or shift lever may become difficult to operate.

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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)

Have your SUBARU dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. (

→P. 159)

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Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings

A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N (vehicles with an automatic
transmission only) or neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission), the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents
due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal
while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

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Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

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