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Using Two-Way Communication

Recall and display (at any time)
the last recorded garage door
status message communicated
to HomeLink by simultaneously
pressing HomeLink buttons 1
and 2 for two seconds.
HomeLink will display the last
recorded status for three sec-
onds.

If two-way communication pro-
gramming is successful,
HomeLink will display the status
of your garage door opener with
arrow indicators.

Garage Door Opener CLOS-
ING (Blinking Orange)
Garage Door Opener
CLOSED (Solid Green)
Garage Door Opener OPEN-
ING (Blinking Orange)
Garage Door Opener
OPENED (Solid Green)

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Certification

In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, addi-
tional HomeLink information and programming videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or by calling the
toll- free HomeLink-hotline at 1-800-355-3515.

HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are registered trademarks of Gentex

Corporation.

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

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When programming a garage door or other remote control devices

When programming the HomeLink

Wireless Control System, you may be

operating a garage door opener or other device. Make sure that people and
objects are out of the way of the garage door or other device to prevent
potential harm or damage.

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Conforming to federal safety standards

Do not use the HomeLink

Wireless Control System with a garage door

opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by applica-
ble safety standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet these safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of
serious injury or death. For more information, consult the HomeLink website
at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION

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Hand-held remote (garage door opener remote)

Keep the hand-held remote (garage door opener remote) of the device you
are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink
programming. It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the pro-
grammed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes. Refer to
“Erasing HomeLink Buttons”. (

→P. 324)

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Compass

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: If equipped

The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.

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Operation

To turn the compass feature
on/off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature
will default to on with each
ignition cycle.

Display
Switch

If the display reads “C”, slowly
drive the vehicle in circles until
compass is calibrated.

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Calibrating the compass

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To adjust for compass zone variance

Find your current location and zone number on the map.
Press and hold the

switch for more than 6 seconds or

until a zone number appears in the display.
Once the zone number appears in the display, toggle the
switch again until your current location zone number appears.
After you stop pressing the switch, your new zone number will
be saved. Within a few seconds, the display will show a com-
pass direction.
If the vehicle’s magnetics have changed or if the compass
appears inaccurate, recalibrate the compass. Press and hold
the

switch for more than 9 seconds or until a “C” appears

in the display. Once a “C” appears in the display, slowly drive
the vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior......... 332

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.......... 337

Cleaning and protecting

the Alcantara

area ....... 341

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.................. 343

General maintenance....... 346
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 349

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions .................... 350

Engine hood.....................  353
Engine compartment........  355
Tires .................................  369
Tire inflation pressure ......  377
Wheels .............................  381
Air conditioning filter.........  384
Transmitter/access key

battery............................ 387

Checking and replacing

fuses .............................. 392

Light bulbs........................ 400

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.

● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle

body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.

● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a

chamois.

● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-

oughly with water.

● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Automatic car washes

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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.

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When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.

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High pressure car washes

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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows and door frames as water may enter the cabin.

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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is
closed properly.

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Alloy wheels

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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

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Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

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To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after

driving or parking in hot weather

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Parts containing resin such as the bumper

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Brake (vehicles with brembo brake)

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Painted brake calipers

• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes

or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the paint.

• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.

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Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors,
causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.

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When washing the vehicle

Wear rubber gloves and use a hand brush when washing down underbody,
inner fenders and suspension to effectively remove mud and dirt off.

WARNING

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When washing the vehicle

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Do not wash the engine compartment and area adjacent to it. If water
enters the engine air intake or electrical parts it will cause engine trouble or
a malfunction of the power steering.

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When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake
stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a
safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

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When washing inner fenders, underbody, bumpers and protruding objects
such as exhaust pipes and exhaust finishers, be careful to prevent injuries
from contacting sharp ends.

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.

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CAUTION

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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (alloy wheels etc.)

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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface

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If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.

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To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.

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Protective film for side sill plates

Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.

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Cleaning the exterior lights

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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

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Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

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To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and
keep it in top condition:

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Protecting the vehicle interior
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-

faces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

● If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neural detergent diluted to approximately 1%.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.

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Cleaning the leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with

diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.

● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remain-

ing moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded ventilated
area.

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Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent

diluted to approximately 1%.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.

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Caring for leather areas

SUBARU recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a
year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

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Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-
ble.

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Seatbelts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

WARNING

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Water in the vehicle

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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.

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Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(

→P. 98)

Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.

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Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

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Cleaning detergents

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Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or
alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.

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Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

●

Do not use a chemical agent containing silicone (highly-polymerized sili-
con compound) when cleaning any of the electrical appliances such as the
air conditioning, all switches and their surrounding areas.
If silicon (highly-polymerized silicon compound) contacts these compo-
nents, it may cause the electrical appliances to malfunction.

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Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces.

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Remove any dust, dirt, sand, oil spots etc. on leather surfaces immedi-
ately.

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Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

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Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.

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Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.

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Cleaning the inside of the rear window

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Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.

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When cleaning the instrument panel

When small grains of sand and so forth have gotten into instrument panel’s
surface and cannot be wiped away using a cloth, use a clay bar without add-
ing water. Forcibly trying to wipe the surface clean with a brush or sponge
may scratch the surface or fragments of the cloth may be left in the surface.

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Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara

area

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: If equipped

The following procedures will protect and keep your vehicle’s
Alcantara

upholstery in top condition:

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Day-to-day cleaning
Perform the following procedures regularly (approximately once
a month).

Wipe the entire Alcantara

area with a soft cloth that has

been dampened with lukewarm water (approximately 104

°F

[40

°C]) and squeezed out.

Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may make the Alcantara

uphol-

stery surface become uneven. Also, only use a clean cloth.

Once dry, brush the area with a soft brush.

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Liquid stains
● If liquid is spilled, lightly pat the area with a tissue paper or

similar to soak up the liquid.

● When mud, coffee, etc., has dried on the Alcantara

uphol-

stery, remove it by lightly brushing the area with a soft brush
or similar.

We recommend using a vacuum cleaner to clean up the area after
the above has been performed.

When a stain cannot be removed using the above procedures,
remove it by performing the following:

Lightly wipe the stained area from the outside to the inside
from multiple angles with a soft cloth that has been damp-
ened with lukewarm water (approximately 104

°F [40°C])

and squeezed out.

Do not wipe the area so strongly that it causes the Alcantara

upholstery surface to become uneven. Also, prepare a clean
cloth, and always use a clean area of the cloth.

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