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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 12

338 Fuel

15% ethanol for the proper operation of

proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-

& Fuel filler lid and cap

your SUBARU.

tors required to prevent damage to the

fuel system. Do not use fuel containing

! Locations of the fuel filler lid

Do not use any gasoline that contains

methanol EXCEPT under these condi-

more than 15% ethanol, including from any

tions.

pump labeled, E30, E50 or E85 (which are

If undesirable driveability problems are

only some examples of fuel containing

experienced and you suspect they may

more than 15% ethanol).

be fuel related, try a different brand of

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

gasoline before seeking service at your

now producing reformulated gasolines,

SUBARU dealer.

which are designed to reduce vehicle

Fuel system damage or driveability

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

problems which result from the use of

reformulated gasoline.

improper fuel are not covered under the

SUBARU Limited Warranty.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

you should ask your service station op-

CAUTION

erators if their gasolines contain deter-

gents and oxygenates and if they have

! Refueling

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-

surfaces of the vehicle. Because fuel

Only one person

should

be involved

in

sions.

may damage the paint, be sure to

refueling. Do not allow others to approach

wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.

the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler

As additional guidance, only use fuels

Paint damage caused by spilled fuel

pipe while refueling is in progress.

suited for your vehicle as explained in the

is not covered under the SUBARU

Be sure to observe any other precautions

following description.

Limited Warranty.

that are posted at the service station.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an

octane rating no lower than that speci-

1. Before refueling, stop the vehicle, then

fied in this manual.

turn off the ignition switch to turn off all

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is

the electrical components. At this time,

sometimes mixed with unleaded gaso-

the fuel filler lid also unlocks.

line. Methanol can be used in your

NOTE

vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5%

of the fuel mixture AND if it is accom-

When you lock the door, the fuel filler

panied by sufficient quantities of the

lid also locks. To unlock the fuel filler

Fuel

339

lid, perform one of the operations

firmly and turn it slowly to the left.

below.

Do not remove the cap quickly.

- Press the unlock button on the

Fuel may be under pressure and

key fob.

spray out of the fuel filler neck,

- Press the unlock side of the

especially in hot weather. If you

power door locking switch.

hear a hissing sound while you

are removing the cap, wait for the

2. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.

sound to stop and then slowly

3. The fuel filler lid opens automatically.

open the cap to prevent fuel from

Open it further by hand.

spraying out and creating a fire

hazard.

WARNING

Before opening the fuel filler cap,

1

Open

first touch the vehicle body or a

2

Close

metal portion of the fuel pump or

similar object to discharge any sta-

4.

Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it

tic electricity that may be present on

slowly counterclockwise.

your body. If your body is carrying

an electrostatic charge, there is a

WARNING

possibility that an electric spark

could ignite the fuel, which could

Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

burn you. To avoid acquiring a new

mable. Before refueling, always

static electric charge, do not get

turn the ignition switch to the

back into the vehicle while refueling

“LOCK”/“OFF” position first and

is in progress.

then close all vehicle doors and

windows. Make sure that there

5.

Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder

are no lighted cigarettes, open

inside the fuel filler lid.

flames or electrical sparks in the

adjacent area. Only handle fuel

WARNING

outdoors. Quickly wipe up any

When refueling, insert the fuel

spilled fuel.

nozzle securely into the fuel filler

When opening the cap, grasp it

pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not

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340 Fuel

fully inserted, its automatic stop-

Otherwise, the painted surface

CAUTION

ping mechanism may not func-

could be damaged.

tion, causing fuel to overflow the

Never add any cleaning agents to

tank and creating a fire hazard.

the fuel tank. The addition of a

Stop refueling when the auto-

NOTE

cleaning agent may cause da-

matic stop mechanism on the

mage to the fuel system.

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

fuel nozzle activates. If you con-

After refueling, turn the cap to the

gauge. This indicates that the fuel

tinue to add fuel, temperature

right until it clicks to ensure that

filler lid is located on the right side of

changes or other conditions

it is fully tightened. If the cap is

the vehicle.

may cause fuel to overflow from

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

not securely tightened, fuel may

the tank and create a fire hazard.

until it clicks or if the tether is caught

leak out while the vehicle is being

under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE

driven or fuel spillage could oc-

6.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

warning light/malfunction indicator

cur in the event of an accident,

pump automatically stops. Do not add

light may illuminate. Refer to

creating a fire hazard.

any more fuel.

“CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

7.

Put the cap back on and turn it clock-

function indicator light” FP176.

surfaces of the vehicle. Because

wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be

To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one

fuel may damage the paint, be

certain not to catch the tether under the

of the operations below. However if

sure to wipe off any spilled fuel

cap while tightening.

these operations are performed

quickly. Paint damage caused by

when the fuel filler lid is open, the

spilled fuel is not covered under

CAUTION

fuel filler lid will not lock when it is

the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

subsequently closed.

Always use a genuine SUBARU

Make sure that the cap is tightened

- Press the lock/arm button on the

fuel filler cap. If you use the

until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage

key fob.

wrong cap, it may not fit or have

in the event of an accident.

- Press the lock side of the power

proper venting and your fuel tank

door locking switch.

and emission control system

8. Close the fuel filler lid completely.

When the doors are locked or un-

may be damaged. It could also

locked using the automatic door

lead to fuel spillage and a fire.

CAUTION

lock system, the fuel filler lid will be

Immediately put fuel in the tank

If you spill any fuel on the painted

locked or unlocked at the same time.

whenever the low fuel warning

surface, rinse it off immediately.

light illuminates. Engine misfires

Fuel

341

as a result of an empty tank could

5. The fuel filler lid will open slightly.

cause damage to the engine.

Then, open it further by hand.

Continuing to operate your vehi-

cle at an extremely low fuel level

may result in a reduction of

engine performance.

! If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to

malfunction or a dead battery, it can be

opened from the cargo area.

1

Clip

2. Remove the orange knob from the clip.

1. Remove the access cover at the right-

side of the cargo area trim using a flat-

head screwdriver.

3. Pull the orange knob, then the fuel filler

lid will be unlocked.

4. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.

342 State emission testing (U.S. only)

its contractors or licensees.

observed, there are no stored diagnos-

7-2. State emission testing

tic trouble codes, and the OBDII readi-

(U.S. only)

California and a number of federal states

ness monitors are all complete.

have Inspection/Maintenance programs to

A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if

WARNING

inspect your vehicle’s emission control

the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light is

system. If your vehicle does not pass this

not properly operating (light is illumi-

test, some states may deny renewal of

nated or is not working due to faulty

Only use a four-wheel dynamometer

your vehicle’s registration.

LED [Light Emitting Diode]) or there is

when testing an All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) model.

one or more diagnostic trouble codes

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer

stored in the vehicle’s computer.

Testing of an AWD model must

that monitors the performance of the

A state emission inspection may reject

NEVER be performed on a single

engine’s emission control system. Certi-

(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number

two-wheel dynamometer. Attempt-

fied emission inspectors will inspect the

of OBDII system readiness monitors

ing to do so will result in uncon-

On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as

“NOT READY” is greater than one. If

trolled vehicle movement and may

part of the state emission inspection

the vehicle’s battery has been recently

cause an accident or injuries to

process. The OBDII system is designed

replaced or disconnected, the OBDII

persons nearby.

to detect engine and transmission pro-

system inspection may indicate that the

blems that might cause the vehicle emis-

vehicle is not ready for the emission

sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDII

CAUTION

inspections apply to all 1996 model year

test. Under this condition, the vehicle

driver should be instructed to drive his/

and newer passenger cars and trucks.

. At state inspection time, remem-

her vehicle for a few days to reset the

Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-

ber to tell your inspection or

readiness monitors and return for an

bia have implemented emission inspection

service station in advance not to

emission re-inspection.

of the OBDII system.

place your SUBARU AWD vehicle

Owners of rejected or failing vehicles

. The inspection of the OBDII system

on a two-wheel dynamometer.

should contact their SUBARU dealer

consists of a visual operational check of

Otherwise, serious transmission

for service.

the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/

damage will result.

malfunction indicator light (MIL) and an

Some states still use dynamometers in

. Resultant vehicle damage due to

examination of the OBDII system with

their emission inspection program. A

improper testing is not covered

an electronic scan tool.

dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like

under the SUBARU Limited War-

. A vehicle passes the OBDII system

testing device that allows your vehicle’s

ranty and is the responsibility of

inspection if proper operation of the

wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in

the state inspection program or

“CHECK ENGINE” warning light is

Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)

345

1.

Apply the parking brake.

depress the accelerator pedal and

CAUTION

2.

Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

turn the ignition switch to the

sories.

“START” position. If the engine

If you restart the engine while the

starts, quickly release the accel-

vehicle is moving, shift the select

3.

Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”

position (preferably the “P” position).

erator pedal.

lever into the “N” position. Do not

The starter motor will only operate

(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn

attempt to place the select lever of a

when the select lever is at the “P” or

the ignition switch again to the

moving vehicle into the “P” position.

“N” position.

“LOCK”/“OFF” position. After wait-

ing for 10 seconds or longer, turn

4.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

& Stopping the engine

the ignition switch to the “START”

position and check the operation of the

position without depressing the

The ignition switch should be turned off

warning and indicator lights. Refer to

accelerator pedal.

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

“Warning and indicator lights” FP172.

(4) If the engine still does not start,

engine is idling.

5.

Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

contact your nearest SUBARU

position without depressing the accel-

WARNING

dealer for assistance.

erator pedal. Release the key immedi-

6.

Confirm that all warning and indicator

ately after the engine has started.

Do not stop the engine when the

lights have turned off after the engine

If the engine does not start, try the

vehicle is moving. This will cause

following procedure.

has started. The fuel injection system

loss of power to the power steering

automatically lowers the idle speed as

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

and the brake booster, making steer-

the engine warms up.

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and wait

ing and braking more difficult. It

for at least

10 seconds. After

could also result in accidental acti-

While the engine is warming up, make sure

checking that the parking brake is

vation of the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-

that the select lever is in the “P” or “N”

firmly set, turn the ignition switch to

tion on the ignition switch, causing

position and that the parking brake is

the “START” position while depres-

applied.

the steering wheel to lock.

sing the accelerator pedal slightly

(approximately a quarter of the full

stroke). Release the accelerator

& Steering lock

pedal as soon as the engine starts.

After stopping the engine and the key is

(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn

removed from ignition switch, the steering

the ignition switch back to the

wheel will be locked due to the steering

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and wait

lock function.

for at least 10 seconds. Then fully

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346 Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)

When the engine is restarted, the steering

7-5. Starting and stopping

CAUTION

lock will be automatically released.

engine (models with push-

When the operation indicator on

! When the steering lock cannot be

button start system)

the push-button ignition switch is

released

flashing in orange, there may be a

When you cannot unlock the steering

& Safety precautions

malfunction with the vehicle.

wheel, perform the following steps.

Refer to “Safety precautions” FP1 18.

Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-

1. Check that the parking brake is ap-

diately.

plied.

& Operating range for push-

If the indicator on the push-but-

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

button start system

ton ignition switch is flashing in

sories.

Refer to “Operating range for push-button

green after the engine has

3. Check that the select lever is set in the

start system” FP166.

started, it means that the steering

“P” position.

is still locked. Depress the brake

4. Depress the brake pedal and keep it

& Starting engine

pedal while moving the steering

depressed.

wheel to the right and left, and

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

WARNING

press the push-button ignition

position while turning the steering

switch.

wheel left and right.

. There are some general precau-

Do not continue pushing the

tions when starting the engine.

push-button ignition switch for

If you cannot unlock the steering wheel by

Carefully read the precautions

more than 10 seconds. Doing so

doing the steps, contact your nearest

described in “Starting engine”

could cause a malfunction. If the

SUBARU dealer.

FP344.

engine does not start, stop push-

. If the indicator on the push-but-

ing the push-button ignition

ton ignition switch flashes in

switch. Instead, press the push-

green after the engine has

button ignition switch without

started, never drive the vehicle.

depressing the brake pedal to

The steering is still locked, and it

switch the power status to

may result in an accident.

“OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then

push the push-button ignition

switch to start the engine.

Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)

347

NOTE

engine” FP465.

When the push-button ignition switch is

It may be difficult to start the engine

pressed while depressing the brake pedal,

After the engine starts, the engine

when the battery has been discon-

the engine will start. The starting proce-

speed will be kept high.

nected and reconnected (for main-

dure for the engine is as follows.

When the push-button ignition

tenance or other purposes). This

1.

Carry the access key fob, and sit in the

switch is pressed while depressing

difficulty is caused by the electro-

driver’s seat.

the brake pedal, the engine starter

nically controlled throttle’s self-di-

operates for a maximum of 10 sec-

2.

Apply the parking brake.

agnosis function. To overcome it,

onds. After starting the engine, the

3.

Shift the select lever into the

“P”

keep the ignition switch in the “ON”

starter stops automatically.

position. The engine can also start

position for approximately 10 sec-

When the push-button ignition

when the select lever is in the “N”

onds before starting the engine.

switch is pressed while depressing

position, however, for safety reasons,

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the brake pedal, the engine can be

start in the “P” position.

the steering cannot be unlocked.

started regardless of the status of

4.

Depress the brake pedal until the

Charge the battery.

the push-button ignition switch.

operation indicator on the push-button

Do not shift the select lever while the

If the security indicator light illumi-

ignition switch turns green. When

starter is cranking.

nates when you attempt to start the

starting with the select lever in the “N”

engine but the engine does not start,

position, the indicator does not turn

press the push-button ignition

green.

switch to switch the power to

5.

While depressing the brake pedal,

“OFF” and then try to start the

press the push-button ignition switch.

engine again.

If the engine does not start, press the

NOTE

push-button ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal to switch

. While pressing the select lever but-

the power to “OFF”. Then, while

ton in, the indicator on the push-

depressing the brake pedal more

button ignition switch will not turn

forcefully, press the push-button

green even when the select lever is

ignition switch.

in the “P” position.

The engine start procedures may not

. In case the engine does not start by

function depending on the radio

1

Operation indicator

the normal engine start procedure,

wave conditions around the vehicle.

2

Push-button ignition switch

move the select lever to the “P”

In such a case, refer to “Starting

position, and switch the power to

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348 Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)

“ACC”. Depress the brake pedal,

for 3 seconds or longer.

left in this condition, the battery

and press the push-button ignition

may be discharged.

- The switch is pressed briefly 3

switch for at least 15 seconds. The

times or more in succession.

engine may start. Only use this

When the engine stops, the brake

engine start procedure in case of

booster will not function. A great-

emergency.

er foot pressure will be required

. When the engine is not started, the

on the brake pedal.

brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a

case, depress the brake pedal more

The power steering system will

forcefully than usual. Check that the

not operate either. A greater force

operation indicator on the push-

will be required to steer, and it

button ignition switch turns green,

may result in an accident.

and press the push-button ignition

If the engine stops during driving,

switch to start the engine.

do not operate the push-button

ignition switch or open any of the

& Stopping engine

doors until the vehicle is stopped

1.

Stop the vehicle completely.

in a safe location. It is dangerous

NOTE

2.

Move the select lever to the

“P”

because the steering lock may be

. If you press the push-button ignition

position.

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

switch while driving, the emergency

safe place, and contact a

3.

Press the push-button ignition switch.

engine stop interrupt screen alerts

SUBARU dealer immediately.

The engine will stop, and the power will

the driver by messages on the

be switched off.

combination meter display (color

LCD) and beeps.

CAUTION

. Although you can stop the engine by

WARNING

operating the push-button ignition

Do not stop the engine while the

switch, do not stop the engine dur-

Do not touch the push-button

select lever is in a position other

ing driving except in an emergency.

ignition switch during driving.

than the “P” position.

When the push-button ignition

If the engine is stopped while the

& When access key fob does

switch is operated as follows,

select lever is in a position other

not operate properly

the engine will stop.

than the “P” position, the power

Refer to “Access key fob - if access key

will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is

– The switch is pressed and held

fob does not operate properly” FP464.

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

349

& Steering lock

! Operation indicator flashing in

7-6. Remote engine start

After stopping the engine and any door

green

system (dealer option)

including the rear gate is opened, the

1. Check that the select lever is set in the

steering wheel will be locked due to the

“P” position.

steering lock function.

WARNING

2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.

When the engine is restarted, the steering

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

There are some general precau-

lock will be automatically released.

while turning the steering wheel left

tions when starting the engine.

! When the steering lock cannot be

and right.

Carefully read the precautions

released

described in “General precau-

! Operation indicator flashing in

tions when starting engine”

orange

FP344.

There may be a malfunction in the steering

Do not remote start a vehicle in an

lock function. Immediately

contact

your

enclosed environment

(e.g.

nearest SUBARU dealer.

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmful build-up of carbon

monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of carbon monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

1

Operation indicator

sciousness and/or death.

2

Push-button ignition switch

The remote engine start system allows you

When you cannot restart the engine due to

to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

the steering lock, check the status of

In addition, the remote engine start system

operation indicator and perform the follow-

can activate the heater or air conditioner,

ing steps.

providing you with a comfortable cabin

upon entry. For more details, refer to the

Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-

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350 Remote engine start system (dealer option)

mote engine start system.

! Starting the engine

parking lights flash once.

NOTE

NOTE

While the engine is idling via the remote

. The length of time for which it is

All vehicle doors (including rear gate)

engine start system, the following will

acceptable to allow the engine to

and the engine hood must be closed

occur.

remain idling may be bound by local

prior to activating the remote engine

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

laws and regulations. Check the

start system. Any open entry point will

parking lights remain illuminated.

local rules when using the remote

prevent starting or cause the engine to

. The fob button flashes once every 3

engine start system.

stop. For models with push-button start

seconds.

. When taking your vehicle in for

system, doors must also be locked

. The power windows are disabled.

service, it is recommended that you

prior to remote engine start activation.

inform the service personnel that

If the engine turns over but does not start

your vehicle is equipped with a

The remote engine start system is acti-

(or starts and stalls) the remote engine

remote engine start system.

vated by pressing the fob button on your

start system will power off and then

remote engine starter transceiver

(fob)

attempt to start the engine 3 additional

twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within

times. The system will not attempt to

& Remote engine starter trans-

operating range of the system and the start

restart the engine if it determines a vehicle

ceiver (fob)

request is received, the following will

malfunction is preventing starting. If the

occur.

engine does not start after 3 additional

. The fob flashes and beeps once.

attempts, the remote engine start request

. The horn sounds once.

will be aborted.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

! Stopping the engine

parking lights flash once.

Press and hold the fob button for at least 3

The system will check certain safety

seconds to stop the engine. The fob will

preconditions before starting, and if all

flash and beep three times, indicating the

conditions are met, the engine will start

engine has stopped. If the stop request is

within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,

not received (for example, if the user is too

the following will occur.

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

continue to flash once every 3 seconds.

. The fob flashes and beeps twice.

The system will automatically stop the

. The horn sounds once.

1

Fob button

engine after 15 minutes.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

352 Remote engine start system (dealer option)

Fob Indication

Precondition

Meaning

Flash

Beep

Continuous while button is

Fob start button is being pressed

—

The fob is transmitting an RF signal

held down

1 flash

1 beep

Engine start request received

User attempts to start engine by pressing fob

2 flashes

2 beeps

Engine started successfully

button twice within 3 sec

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Engine idling

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Engine idling

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

Engine stopped by system time-out or for safety

3 flashes

3 beeps

reasons (see sections above)

3 flashes

3 beeps

Engine stopped by user request

User attempts to stop engine by pressing and

holding fob button for at least 3 sec

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Stop request not received. Engine still idling.

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

353

& Alternate operation method

. The engine hood is closed.

& Entering the vehicle while it is

for models with “keyless ac-

. The push-button ignition switch is in the

running via remote start

cess with push-button start

“OFF” position.

(models without “keyless ac-

system”

! When starting the engine

cess with push-button start

To start the engine with remote engine

system”)

start system, briefly press the lock button

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

remote keyless entry system.

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

NOTE

1.

Press the lock button briefly. The

hazard warning flashers then flash

If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked

once and the keyless buzzer chirps

manually using the key, the vehicle’s

once.

alarm system will trigger (if the alarm

system is armed prior to activating the

2.

Within 2 seconds, press the lock button

remote engine start system) and the

briefly again. The hazard warning

engine will turn off. Perform either of

flashers then flash once again, and

the following procedures to disarm the

the keyless buzzer chirps once again.

alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”

Access key fob

3.

After step 2, immediately press and

FP142.

1

Lock button

hold the lock button. The hazard

- Insert the key into the ignition

warning flashers then flash three

An access key fob can be used as the

switch and turn it to the “ON”

times, and the horn will honk once.

remote engine start transmitter. Operate

position.

4.

Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

the lock button to start or stop the engine

- Press any button on the remote

release the lock button. The engine will

as follows.

keyless entry transmitter.

then start successfully.

! Before starting the engine

2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will shut

Before using the remote engine start

! When stopping the engine

down when any door or rear gate is

system to start the engine, confirm the

Press and hold the lock button to stop the

opened.

following conditions.

engine with remote engine start system.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch

. The select lever is in the “P” position.

and turn it to the “START” position to

! Remote start safety features

. All doors including the rear gate are

restart the engine.

For detailed information, refer to “Remote

closed.

start safety features” FP351.

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355

closed or after 2 minutes.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

& System maintenance

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

NOTE

tery.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

. Battery should not be exposed to

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

excessive heat such as sunshine,

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

fire or the like.

it will be necessary to start the vehicle a

minimum of one time using the key

For models with “keyless access with

prior to activating the remote engine

push-button start system”:

start system. This is required to allow

Perform the procedure described in “Re-

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

placing battery of access key fob” FP517.

synchronize.

1.

Remove the small phillips screw lo-

For remote engine starter transceiver:

cated on the back side lower left corner

! Changing the battery

The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2450)

of the transmitter.

supplied in your remote engine start

2.

Carefully pry the remote engine start

CAUTION

transmitter should last approximately one

transmitter halves apart using a small

year, depending on usage. When the

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

flat-head screwdriver.

battery begin to weaken, you will notice a

or in the remote engine start

decrease in range

(distance from the

transmitter when replacing the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

battery.

Follow the instructions below to change

Be careful not to damage the

the remote engine start transmitter battery.

printed circuit board in the re-

mote engine start transmitter

when replacing the battery.

Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

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356 Remote engine start system (dealer option)

& Certification for remote en-

! Canada-spec. models

gine starter

! U.S.-spec. models

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

3.

Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove

NOTE

the battery and replace with new one.

This device complies with part 15 of the

Be sure to observe the (+) sign on the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

old battery before removing it to ensure

following two conditions: (1) This de-

that the new battery is inserted prop-

erly

(battery

“+” should be pointed

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

away from the transmitter circuit board

any interference received, including

on battery).

interference that may cause undesired

4.

Carefully snap the case halves back

operation.

together, reinstall the phillips screw

and test the remote engine start

system.

Continuously variable transmission

357

Never move the vehicle as fol-

sufficiently high in order to shorten

7-7. Continuously variable

lows. Doing so may result in an

the warm-up time and improve dri-

transmission

unexpected accident or malfunc-

veability. The gearshift timing will

tion.

automatically shift to the normal

WARNING

- Moving rearward by inertia

timing after the engine has warmed

up.

with the select lever set in a

Immediately after transmission fluid

Do not shift from the “P” or “N”

forward driving position.

is replaced, you may feel that the

position into the “D” or “R” position

- Moving forward by inertia with

transmission operation is somewhat

while depressing the accelerator

the select lever set in the “R”

unusual. This results from invalida-

pedal. This may cause the vehicle

position.

tion of data which the on-board

to jump forward or backward.

When parking the vehicle, first

computer has collected and stored

securely apply the parking brake

in memory to allow the transmission

and then place the select lever in

to shift at the most appropriate times

CAUTION

the “P” position. Do not park for a

for the current condition of your

Observe the following precau-

long time with the select lever in

vehicle. Optimized shifting will be

tions. Otherwise, the transmis-

any other position as doing so

restored as the vehicle continues to

sion could be damaged.

could result in a dead battery.

be driven for a while.

When driving under continuous hea-

- Shift into the “P” or “R” posi-

vy load conditions such as when

tion only after the vehicle has

& Continuously variable trans-

towing a camper or climbing a long,

completely stopped.

mission features

steep hill, the engine speed or the

- Do not shift from the

“D”

vehicle speed may automatically be

The continuously variable transmission is

position into the “R” position

reduced. This is not a malfunction.

electronically controlled and provides an

or vice versa until the vehicle

This results from the engine control

infinite number of forward speeds and 1

has completely stopped.

function maintaining the cooling

reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.

Do not race the engine for more

performance of the vehicle. The

than 5 seconds in any position

NOTE

engine and vehicle speed will return

except the “N” or “P” position

to a normal speed when the engine is

. When the engine coolant tempera-

when the brake is applied or

able to maintain the optimum cool-

ture is still low, the transmission will

when chocks are used in the

ing performance after the heavy load

shift at higher engine speeds than

wheels. This may cause the

decreases. Driving under a heavy

when the coolant temperature is

transmission fluid to overheat.

load must be performed with ex-

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358 Continuously variable transmission

treme care. Do not try to pass a

select lever firmly to the selected

vehicle in front when driving on an

position.

uphill slope while towing.

! P (Park)

. The continuously variable transmis-

sion is a chain type system that

This position is for parking the vehicle and

provides superior transmission effi-

starting the engine. In this position, the

ciency for maximum fuel economy.

transmission is mechanically locked to

At times, depending on varying

prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

driving conditions, a chain operat-

When you park the vehicle, first apply the

ing sound may be heard

that is

parking brake firmly, then shift to the “P”

characteristic of this type of system.

position. Do not hold the vehicle with only

the mechanical friction of the transmission.

& Select lever

: With the brake pedal depressed, shift

To shift the select lever from the

“P”

while pressing the select lever button

! Select lever positions

position to any other position, you should

in.

depress the brake pedal fully then move

: Shift while pressing the select lever

the select lever. This prevents the vehicle

button in.

: Shift without pressing the select lever

from lurching when it is started.

button.

! R (Reverse)

The select lever has four positions, “P”,

This position is for backing the vehicle. To

“R”, “N”, “D” and it also has the “M” position

shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the

for using the manual mode.

vehicle completely then move the lever to

the “R” position while pressing the select

NOTE

lever button in.

. For some models, to protect the

When the ignition switch has been turned

engine while the select lever is in

the “P” or “N” position, the engine is

to the “ACC” position, the movement of the

controlled so that the engine speed

select lever from the “N” to “R” position is

1

Select lever button

may not become too high even if the

only possible by depressing the brake

accelerator pedal is depressed hard.

pedal. For details, refer to

“Shift lock

. When you change the select lever

function” FP361.

position, make sure to move the

Continuously variable transmission

359

! N (Neutral)

fully to the floor and hold that position. The

& Selection of manual mode

transmission will automatically downshift.

This position is for restarting a stalled

In this case, the transmission will operate

engine. In this position, the transmission is

like a conventional automatic transmis-

neutral, meaning that the wheels and

sion. When you release the pedal, the

transmission are not locked. Therefore,

transmission will return to the original gear

the vehicle will roll freely, even on the

position.

slightest incline unless the parking brake

or foot brake is applied.

If one of the shift paddles behind the

steering wheel is operated while driving in

Avoid coasting with the transmission in

the

“D” position, the transmission will

neutral. Engine braking has no effect in

temporarily switch to the manual mode.

this condition.

In this mode, you can shift to any gear

position using the shift paddles. For details

WARNING

about the manual mode, refer to “Selection

Do not drive the vehicle with the

of manual mode” FP359. Once the

With the vehicle either moving or station-

select lever in the

“N” position.

vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission

ary, move the select lever from the “D”

Engine braking has no effect in this

will switch from the manual mode back to

position to the “M” position to select the

condition and the risk of an accident

the “D” position for normal driving.

manual mode.

is consequently increased.

! D (Drive)

This position is for normal driving. The

transmission shifts automatically and con-

tinuously into a suitable gear according to

the vehicle speed and the acceleration you

require. Also, while driving up and down a

hill, the transmission assists and controls

the driving performance and engine brak-

ing while corresponding to the road grade.

When more acceleration is required in “D”

position, depress the accelerator pedal

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360 Continuously variable transmission

shifted to the 1st position and the down-

NOTE

shift indicator will turn off.

Please read the following points care-

Gearshifts can be

performed using the

fully and bear them in mind when using

shift paddle behind the steering wheel.

the manual mode.

If you attempt to shift down when the

engine speed is too high, i.e., when a

downshift would push the tach-

ometer needle beyond the red zone,

beeps will be emitted to warn you

that the downshift is not possible.

If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the trans-

mission will not respond.

1

Upshift indicator

You can perform a skip-shift (for

2

Downshift indicator

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operat-

3

Gear position indicator

ing the shift paddle twice in rapid

When the manual mode is selected, the

succession.

gear position indicator and upshift indica-

The transmission automatically se-

To upshift to the next higher gear position,

tor and/or downshift indicator on the

lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops

pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated

combination meter illuminate.

moving.

on it. To downshift to the next lower gear

If the temperature of the transmis-

The gear position indicator shows the

position, pull the shift paddle that has “-”

indicated on it.

sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT

currently selected gear in the 1st-to-8th-

OIL TEMP” warning light on the

gear range. The upshift and downshift

To deselect the manual mode, return the

combination meter will illuminate.

indicators show when a gear shift is

select lever to the “D” position from the “M”

Immediately stop the vehicle in a

possible. When the upshift indicator “

”

position.

safe location and let the engine idle

illuminates, upshifting is possible. When

until the warning light turns off.

the downshift indicator “

” illuminates,

CAUTION

downshifting is possible. When both in-

dicators illuminate, upshifting and down-

Do not place or hang anything on the

shifting are both possible. When the

shift paddles. Doing so may result in

vehicle stops

(for example, at traffic

accidental gear shifting.

signals) the gear will be automatically

Continuously variable transmission

361

& Shift lock function

performing the above procedure, check

position.

and confirm the following and release the

The shift lock function helps prevent the

shift lock accordingly.

improper operation of the select lever.

. When the select lever cannot be

The select lever cannot be operated

shifted from “P” to “N”:

unless the ignition switch is turned to

Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift

the “ON” position and the brake pedal is

lock release button” FP361.

depressed.

. When the select lever cannot be

The select lever cannot be moved from

shifted from “N” to “R” or “P”:

the “P” position to any other position

before the brake pedal is depressed.

Place the ignition switch in the

“ACC”

Depress the brake pedal first, and then

position, then move the select lever to the

operate the select lever.

“P” position with the brake pedal de-

pressed.

Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the ignition switch from the

“ACC”

If the select lever still does not move, refer

2.

Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position

to “Shift lock release using the shift lock

with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to

and remove the key from the ignition

release button” FP361.

remove the shift lock cover. The shift

switch.

lock release button is located under the

If the ignition switch is turned to the

If the shift lock cannot be released without

shift lock cover.

“ACC” position while the select lever is

using the shift lock release button in the

in the “N” position, the select lever may

above cases, there may be a malfunction

not be moved to the “P” position without

in the shift lock system or the vehicle

depressing the brake pedal and press-

control system.

ing the select lever button.

Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion as soon as possible.

! Shift lock release

! Shift lock release using the shift

If the select lever cannot be operated, turn

lock release button

the ignition switch back to the

“ON”

Perform the following procedure to release

position, then move the select lever to

the shift lock.

the “P” position with the select lever button

pressed and the brake pedal depressed.

1. Apply the parking brake and turn the

ignition switch to the

“LOCK”/“OFF”

If the select lever does not move after

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362 Power steering

3.

Remove the grip portion of the screw-

& Driving tips

7-8. Power steering

driver.

CAUTION

& Power steering warning light

If the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time,

driving torque may be restrained.

This is not a malfunction.

Always apply the foot or parking brake

when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or

“R” position.

Always apply the parking brake when

parking your vehicle. Do not hold the

vehicle with only the mechanical friction

4.

While depressing the brake pedal,

of the transmission.

insert a screwdriver into the hole, move

Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary

it right and left while pushing the shift

position on an uphill grade using the “D”

& Power steering system fea-

lock release button using a screwdri-

position. Use the brake instead.

tures

ver, and then move the select lever.

The engine may, on rare occasions,

The vehicle is equipped with an electric

knock when the vehicle rapidly accel-

If the select lever does not move after

power steering system. When the ignition

erates or rapidly pulls away from a

performing the above procedure, the shift

switch is turned to the “ON” position, the

standstill. This does not indicate a

lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-

power steering warning light on the com-

malfunction.

tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as

bination meter illuminates to inform the

soon as possible.

driver that the warning system is function-

ing properly. Then, if the engine started,

the warning light turns off to inform the

driver that the steering power assist is

operational.

Braking

363

wheel is not operated for a while and

CAUTION

7-9. Braking

the power steering control system has

When the power steering warning

an opportunity to cool down. However,

& Braking tips

light is illuminated, there may be

if the power steering is operated in a

more resistance when the steering

non-standard way which causes power

WARNING

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

assist limitation to occur too frequently,

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

this may result in a malfunction of the

Never rest your foot on the brake

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

power steering control system.

pedal while driving. This can cause

ately.

dangerous overheating of the

brakes and needless wear on the

brake pads.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the

! When the brakes get wet

following ways, the power steering

When driving in rain or after washing the

control system may temporarily limit

vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a

the power assist in order to prevent the

result, brake stopping distance will be

system components, such as the con-

longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle

trol computer and drive motor, from

at a safe speed while lightly depressing the

overheating.

brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

. The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the

! Use of engine braking

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely

Remember to make use of engine braking

low speeds, such as while frequently

in addition to foot braking. When descend-

turning the steering wheel during

ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,

parallel parking.

the brakes may start working improperly

. The steering wheel remains in the

because of brake fluid overheating,

fully turned position for a long

caused by overheated brake pads. To help

period of time.

prevent this, shift to a lower gear to get

stronger engine braking.

At this time, there will be more resis-

! Braking when a tire is punctured

tance when steering. However, this is

not a malfunction. Normal steering

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly

force will be restored after the steering

when a tire is punctured. This could cause

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

365

& Disc brake pad wear warning

7-10. ABS (Anti-lock Brake

following distance from other

indicators

vehicles.

System)

When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels

over newly fallen snow, stopping

which may occur during sudden braking or

distances may be longer for a

braking on slippery road surfaces. This

vehicle with the ABS than one

helps prevent the loss of steering control

without. Therefore, when driving

and directional stability caused by wheel

under these conditions, reduce

lock-up.

your speed and leave ample dis-

When the ABS is operating, you may hear

tance from other vehicles.

a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration

When tire chains are installed,

in the brake pedal. This is normal when the

stopping distances may be long-

ABS operates.

er for a vehicle with the ABS than

The ABS will not operate when the vehicle

one without. Be sure to reduce

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-

your speed and maintain a safe

speed is below approximately 6 mph (10

tors on the disc brakes give a warning

distance from the vehicle in front.

km/h).

noise when the brake pads are worn.

When you feel the ABS operating,

If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard

WARNING

you should maintain constant

from the disc brakes while braking, im-

brake pedal pressure. Do not

mediately have your vehicle checked by

Always use the utmost care in driv-

pump the brake pedal since

your SUBARU dealer.

ing - overconfidence because you

doing so may defeat the opera-

are driving a vehicle with the ABS

tion of the ABS.

could easily lead to a serious acci-

dent.

CAUTION

. The ABS does not always de-

crease stopping distance. You

should always maintain a safe

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366 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

& ABS self-check

7-11. Electronic Brake Force

& If EBD system malfunctions

Just after the vehicle is started, you may

Distribution (EBD) system

feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar

to when the ABS operates, and you may

The EBD system maximizes the effective-

also hear the sound of the ABS working

ness of the brakes by allowing the rear

from the engine compartment. This is

brakes to supply a greater proportion of the

caused by an automatic functional test of

braking force. It functions by adjusting the

the ABS being carried out and does not

distribution of braking force to the rear

indicate a malfunction.

wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s

loading condition and speed.

& ABS warning light

The EBD system is an integral part of the

Refer to “ABS warning light” FP180.

ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-

nents to perform its function of optimizing

the distribution of braking force. If any of

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

the ABS components used by the EBD

the system stops working and the following

system malfunction, the EBD system also

warning lights illuminate simultaneously.

stops working.

. Brake system warning light

When the EBD system is operating, you

. ABS warning light

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

. Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the both warning light remains on even

though the parking brake is released, the

brake fluid level may be low or there could

be a problem with the EBD system. Park

the vehicle in a safe place immediately and

contact a SUBARU dealer.

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

367

WARNING

7-12. Vehicle Dynamics Con-

namics Control is no guarantee

that full vehicle control will be

trol system

Driving with the brake system

maintained at all times and under

warning light illuminated is dan-

all conditions, its activation

gerous. This indicates your brake

WARNING

should be seen as a sign that

system may not be working prop-

the speed of the vehicle should

erly. If the light remains illumi-

be reduced considerably.

Always use the utmost care in driv-

nated, have the brakes inspected

ing - overconfidence because you

Whenever suspension compo-

by a SUBARU dealer immedi-

are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics

nents, steering components, or

ately.

Control system equipped vehicle

an axle are removed from a

If at all in doubt about whether the

could easily lead to a serious acci-

vehicle equipped with the Vehicle

brakes are operating properly, do

dent.

Dynamics Control system, have

not drive the vehicle. Have your

an inspection of that system

vehicle towed to

the nearest

performed by an authorized

SUBARU dealer for repair.

CAUTION

SUBARU dealer.

The following precautions should

Even if your vehicle is equipped

be observed in order to ensure

with Vehicle Dynamics Control

that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

system, winter tires should be

trol system is operating properly.

used when driving on snow-cov-

ered or icy roads; in addition,

- All four wheels should be

vehicle speed should be reduced

fitted with tires of the same

considerably. Simply having a

size, type, and brand. Further-

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

more, the amount of wear

tem does not guarantee that the

should be the same for all four

vehicle will be able to avoid

tires.

accidents in any situation.

- Keep the tire pressure at the

Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

proper level as shown on the

namics Control system is an

vehicle placard attached to

indication that the road being

the driver’s side door pillar.

travelled on has a slippery sur-

- When replacing a flat tire, use

face; since having Vehicle Dy-

only the specified temporary

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