Subaru Impreza (2023 year). Manual in english

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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 trunk lid (sedan) or rear

gate (5-door models) 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”

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Comply with all regulations and require-

ments of each country.

Driving precaution

WARNING

Never attempt to drive through
pools and puddles, or roads flooded
with water. Water entering the en-
gine air intake or the exhaust pipe or
water splashing onto electrical parts
may damage your vehicle and may
cause it to stall. Regardless of its
depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in
possible loss of traction and even
vehicle rollover.

CAUTION

After driving on gravel roads or
rough roads, check the undercar-
riage of the vehicle body for any
damage, deformation, or paint re-
moval. If you notice any irregulari-
ties, contact a SUBARU dealer for an
inspection as soon as possible.

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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

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.

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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.

Never attempt to drive through pools

and puddles, or roads flooded with water.
Water entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall.

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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Winter driving

Operation during cold weath-
er

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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the vehicle.

If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.

CAUTION

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.

State or local regulations on

volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades

or washer system.

Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving
dangerous.

While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.

Clear away ice and snow that has accu-
mulated under the fenders to avoid making
steering difficult. During severe winter
driving, stop when and where it is safe to
do so and check under the fenders
periodically.

Parking in cold weather

WARNING

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.

CAUTION

Do not use the parking brake

when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position.

When the vehicle is parked in

snow or when it snows, raise the
wiper blades off the glass to
prevent damage to them.

Under either of the following

conditions, icing may develop
on the brake system, which could
cause poor braking action.

– When the vehicle has been left

parked after use on roads
heavily covered with snow

– When the vehicle has been left

parked during a snowstorm

Check for snow or ice buildup on

the suspension, disc brakes and
brake hoses underneath the ve-
hicle. If there is caked snow or
ice, remove it, being careful not
to damage the disc brakes and
brake hoses and ABS harness.

When parking for long periods in cold
weather, you should observe the following
tips.

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1. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the “1” or “R” position. For CVT models,
place the select lever in the “P” position.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving.

Refueling in cold weather

To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an anti-
freeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.

If your SUBARU is not going to be used for
an extended period, it is best to have the
fuel tank filled to capacity.

Driving on snowy and icy
roads

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the

vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha-
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.

An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle’s braking perfor-
mance on snowy and icy roads. For
information on braking on slippery sur-
faces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System)”

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Control system”

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WARNING

For models with cruise control:

Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine’s intake system and may
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or even
breakdown.

Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.

If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.

To thaw the windshield wiper blade

rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow
selection in “

” and the temperature set

for maximum warmth until the wiper blade
rubbers are completely thawed. Refer to
“Climate control”

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If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper

deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the
windshield wiper blade rubbers. Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”

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To thaw the rear wiper blade rubber,

use the rear window defogger. Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”

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When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts
to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster
with the airflow selection in “

” and the

temperature set for maximum warmth.
After the windshield gets warmed enough
to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away
using the windshield washer. Refer to
“Windshield washer”

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Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the
wiper from working effectively. If snow is
stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to
a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the
vehicle at road side, use the hazard
warning flasher to alert other drivers. Refer
to “Hazard warning flasher”

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Corrosion protection

Refer to “Corrosion protection”

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Snow tires

WARNING

When replacing or installing win-

ter tire(s), all four tires must be
the same for the following items.

(a) Size

(b) Speed symbol

(c) Load index

(d) Circumference

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For items (a) to (c), you must
obey the specification that is
printed on the tire inflation pres-
sure label. The tire inflation pres-

sure label is located on the 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.

Do not use a combination of

radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.

Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires” as original equipment, which are
designed to provide an adequate measure
of traction, handling and braking perfor-
mance in year-round driving. In winter, it
may be possible to enhance performance
through use of tires designed specifically

for winter driving conditions.
When you choose to install winter tires on
your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire
size and type. You must install four winter
tires that are of the same size, construc-
tion, brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires
since this may result in dangerous hand-
ling characteristics. When you choose a
tire, make sure that there is enough
clearance between the tire and vehicle
body.

Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on your
vehicle.

Tire chains

CAUTION

Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of clear-
ance between the tires and vehicle
body.

NOTE

When tire chains cannot be used, use of
another type of traction device (such as
spring chains) may be acceptable if use
on your vehicle is recommended by the
device manufacturer, taking into ac-

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count tire size and road conditions.
Follow the device manufacturer’s in-
structions, especially regarding max-
imum vehicle speed.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle,
drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle,
and do not spin your wheels. Damage
caused to your vehicle by use of a
traction device is not covered under
warranty.

Make certain that any traction device
you use is an SAE class S device, and
use it on the front wheels only. Always
use the utmost care when driving with a
traction device. Overconfidence be-
cause you are using a traction device
could easily lead to a serious accident.

Rocking the vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel-
erator 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
models).

If your vehicle is a CVT model, for
information about holding the transmission
in the 2nd position, refer to “Selection of
manual mode”

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Loading your vehicle

WARNING

Never allow passengers to ride

on a folded rear seatback, in the
trunk or in the cargo area. Doing
so may result in serious injury.

Never stack luggage or other

cargo higher than the top of the
seatback because it could tumble
forward and injure passengers in
the event of a sudden stop or
accident. Keep luggage or cargo
low, as close to the floor as
possible.

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WARNING

When you carry something inside

the vehicle, secure it whenever
you can to prevent it from being
thrown around inside the vehicle
during sudden stops, sharp turns
or in an accident.

Do not pile heavy loads on the

roof. These loads raise the vehi-
cle’s center of gravity and make it
more prone to tip over.

Secure lengthy items properly to

prevent them from shooting for-
ward and causing serious injury
during a sudden stop.

Never exceed the maximum load

limit. If you do, some parts on
your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss
of control and cause personal
injury. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.

Do not place anything on the rear

shelf behind the rear seatback
(for sedan) or the extended cargo
area cover (for 5-door models).
Such items could tumble forward
in the event of a sudden stop or a
collision. This could cause ser-
ious injury.

CAUTION

Do not carry spray cans, containers
with flammable or corrosive liquids
or any other dangerous items inside
the vehicle.

NOTE

For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded cargo.

Vehicle capacity weight

Vehicle placard

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The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by available
cargo space. The maximum load you can
carry in your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the driver’s
side door pillar. It includes the total weight
of the driver and all passengers and their
belongings, any optional equipment such
as a roof rack or bike carrier, etc.,

GVWR and GAWR (Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating and
Gross Axle Weight Rating)

Certification label

The certification label attached to the
bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).

The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any
optional equipment and trailer tongue
load. Therefore, the GVW changes de-
pending on the situation. The GVWR
equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle – including standard equipment,
fluids, emergency tools and spare tire
assembly) plus the vehicle capacity
weight.

In addition, the total weight applied to each
axle (GAW) must never exceed the
GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be
adjusted by relocating luggage inside the
vehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage is
lower than the vehicle capacity weight,
either front or rear GAW may exceed the
GAWR, depending on the distribution of
the luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenly
distributed throughout the vehicle.

If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you
should confirm that GVW and front and
rear GAWs are within the GVWR and

GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle
scale, found at a commercial weighing
station.

Do not use replacement tires with a lower
load range than the originals because they
may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita-
tions. Replacement tires with a higher load
range than the originals do not increase
the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

Roof rail (if equipped)

Crossbars

Cargo can be carried on the roof after
securing the crossbars to the roof rails and
installing an appropriate carrying attach-
ment. When installing crossbars and a
carrying attachment, follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions. The roof rail system is

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designed to carry loads (cargo, crossbars
and carrying attachment) of no more than

176 lbs (80 kg)

. Be sure not to exceed

your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR.

CAUTION

When using a carrying attach-

ment, make sure that the total
carrying load of the cargo, cross-
bars and carrying attachment
does not exceed 176 lbs (80 kg).
Overloading may cause damage
to the vehicle.

For cargo carrying purposes, the

roof rails must be used together
with the crossbars and any ap-
propriate carrying attachment
that may be needed. The roof
rails must never be used alone
to carry cargo. Otherwise, da-
mage to the roof or paint, or a
dangerous road hazard due to
loss of cargo could result.

NOTE

Remember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting driving
characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind

effects will be increased.

Roof molding and crossbar (if
equipped)

CAUTION

For cargo carrying purposes, the

roof molding must be used to-
gether with a roof crossbar kit
and the appropriate carrying at-
tachment. Otherwise, damage to
the roof or paint or a dangerous
road hazard due to loss of cargo
could result.

When using the roof crossbar kit,

make sure that the total weight of
the crossbars, carrying attach-
ment and cargo does not exceed

the maximum load limit. Over-
loading may cause damage to
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.

Cargo can be carried after securing the
roof crossbar kit to the roof molding and
installing the appropriate carrying attach-
ment. When installing the roof crossbar kit,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

When carrying cargo on the roof using the
roof crossbar kit and carrying attachments,
never exceed the maximum load limit as
explained below. You should also be
careful that the vehicle does not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
and front and rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). For information about
loading cargo into or onto your vehicle,
refer to “Loading your vehicle”

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maximum total load on the roof (including
crossbars, carrying attachments and car-
go) must not exceed

176 lbs (80 kg)

Refer to the crossbar installation instruc-
tions for the maximum crossbar capacity.
Place the heaviest load at the bottom,
close to the roof, and evenly distribute the
cargo. Always properly secure all cargo.

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Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars

When installing any carrying attachments
such as the load carriers, crossbars, bike
carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo
basket, etc., follow the manufacturer’s
instructions of the load capacity and make
sure that the attachments are securely
installed. Use only attachments designed
specifically for the crossbars. Before oper-
ating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo
is properly secured on the attachment.

NOTE

Remember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.

Removal and installation of the
crossbars

Each of the two roof moldings has two
mounting points for crossbars. Each
mounting point is fitted with a cover. Use
a screwdriver to remove the covers. When
installing the crossbars on the roof mold-
ing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Roof tent (5-door models with
roof rails)

WARNING

Adding weight to the vehicle’s roof
can adversely affect handling, brak-
ing, and rollover resistance. The
vehicle must never be driven with a
total roof rail load in excess of 176
lbs (80 kg).

CAUTION

The roof rail load limit for sta-

tionary vehicles (700 lbs (317 kg))
applies only when the vehicle is
parked and the load is evenly
distributed left/right and front/

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rear and the roof crossbars and
roof tent are tightly secured to
the vehicle. If these conditions
are not met, the load limit will be
lower.

The maximum load limit of the

roof crossbars must be obtained
from the manufacturer or retailer
of the roof rack. When driving the
vehicle, the maximum roof rail
load is 176 lbs (80 kg) or the
crossbar load limit (whichever is
lower).

Roof tents can only be used on

vehicles originally equipped with
roof rails. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle’s roof may occur.

On vehicles equipped with roof rails, roof
tents may be used under certain condi-
tions at your own risk.

When driving the vehicle

The total weight on the roof rails, including
the roof crossbars and roof tent, must not
exceed the vehicle’s roof rail load of 176
lbs (80 kg), evenly distributed.

Roof rails

Roof crossbars

Roof tent

B + C < 176 lbs (80 kg)

When the vehicle is parked on level
ground

Roof rails

Roof crossbars

Roof tent

Occupants in the roof tent

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The total weight on the roof rails –
including the roof crossbars, roof tent,
and all occupants and contents in the roof
tent – must not exceed either the vehicle’s
roof rail load limit (700 lbs (317 kg)), evenly
distributed, or the load limit of the roof
crossbars, whichever is lower.

Load limit of the roof rail (A).
B + C + D < 700 lbs (317 kg)

Exceeding this load limit could cause
damage to the vehicle or racking system.
The vehicle must never be driven with
occupants in the roof tent. Before the
vehicle is driven, occupants and cargo
must be removed from the roof tent and
the roof rail load must be restored to within
the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs (80 kg).
Refer to the user manual that accompa-
nied the roof tent for important safety
information and instructions on the proper
installation and use of the tent.

Trailer towing

CAUTION

Your vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be used for trailer tow-
ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer
with your vehicle.

SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that may result
from trailer towing, from any trailer towing
equipment or from any errors or omissions
in the instructions accompanying such
equipment. SUBARU warranties do not
apply to vehicle damage or malfunction
caused by trailer towing.

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If you park your vehicle in case of

an emergency....................................................... 9-2

Temporary spare tire .............................................. 9-2
Maintenance tools................................................... 9-3

Tool locations ........................................................ 9-4
Using the jack........................................................ 9-5

Flat tires................................................................... 9-6

Changing a flat tire ................................................ 9-6
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models) ............................................. 9-10

Jump starting ........................................................ 9-11

How to jump start ................................................. 9-12

Engine overheating............................................... 9-14

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment ...................................................... 9-14

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment ...................................................... 9-14

Towing ................................................................... 9-15

Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes............... 9-15
Using a flat-bed truck ........................................... 9-18
Towing with all wheels on the ground ................... 9-18

Access key fob – if access key fob does not

operate properly ................................................ 9-19

Locking and unlocking ......................................... 9-20
Switching power status ........................................ 9-20
Starting engine ..................................................... 9-20

Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be

opened................................................................ 9-21

Moonroof (if equipped) – if the moonroof

does not close ................................................... 9-22

If your vehicle is involved in an accident........... 9-22

Automatic door locking/unlocking operation

when involved in an accident............................. 9-22

In case of emergency

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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.

NOTE

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

Temporary spare tire

WARNING

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the tire pressure monitoring system
(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.

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drive train 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

In case of emergency/If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

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