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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 14

398 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

Guideline of detecting range

! Obstacle detected and alert level

Alert level

Range of detected object*

Distance indicator

Alarm pattern

Long proximity (ob-

35 in (90 cm) or more

Green

No warning sound

ject detected)

Medium proximity

alert (approaching the

28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)

Yellow

Short beeps

object)

Short proximity alert

(approaching closer

20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)

Orange

Rapid short beeps

to the object)

Closest proximity

alert (too close to the

20 in (50 cm) or less

Red

Continuous beep

object)

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.

Long proximity alert (object detected)

1

35 in (90 cm) or more

Medium proximity alert (approaching the

object)

1

Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

399

When an object is detected in the rever-

control will be applied to prevent collision.

sing direction, the range of detected object

At this time, a warning message is also

will be shown on the center information

displayed on the combination meter dis-

display.

play (color LCD).

A warning alarm will sound and, depend-

ing on the speed, either torque control to

generate engine braking or automatic

braking will be applied.

& Automatic Braking function

operation

! Object close behind warning

Short proximity alert

(approaching the

object closer)

1

Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)

Depress brake pedal warning

1

Warning message

Make sure to depress the brake pedal

once the vehicle has been stopped by

automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is

depressed, a message will be displayed

on the center information display and the

continuous beep will remain sounding.

At this time, a warning message is also

Automatic braking warning

displayed on the combination meter dis-

1

Warning message

play (color LCD).

If the system determine the risk of collision

Closest proximity alert (too

close to the

with the object. Short warning beeps or

object)

continuous warning beeps will sound and

1

Red: 20 in (50 cm) or less

either strong automatic braking or torque

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400 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

NOTE

After the brake pedal is depressed, the

set to the “R” position

RAB OFF indicator will illuminate and the

- The system detects sounds of a

The Sonar Audible Alarm function and

system will temporarily stop operating.

similar frequency to the RAB

Automatic Braking function are differ-

The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

sonar

ent in operation conditions. Therefore

the select lever is shifted to a position other

there are cases in which only one of

than the “R” position.

these functions will activate.

& Canceling the Reverse Auto-

The system will operate again the next

matic Braking (RAB) system

time the select lever is shifted to the “R”

WARNING

operation

position.

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

Depress the brake pedal immedi-

NOTE

system can be temporarily canceled by

ately after the system stops the

In the following cases, after the

any of the following operation.

vehicle by automatic braking. De-

vehicle has been stopped by the

. While the vehicle is stopped by the

pending on the conditions of the

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

operation of automatic braking, the

road surface and tires, the vehicle

system, brake control is released

brake pedal is depressed.

may not remain stopped, possibly

and the electronic parking brake

leading to an accident.

. While the vehicle is stopped by the

operates. For details about releasing

operation of automatic braking, the

the parking brake, refer to “Electro-

accelerator pedal is depressed.

! After the vehicle is stopped by the

nic parking brake” FP374.

. The accelerator pedal is depressed

system

- When 2 minutes pass after the

continuously (In this case, limited ac-

vehicle is stopped

celeration will be canceled and the

- When any door is opened

vehicle will continue reversing.)

The Reverse Automatic Braking

. The select lever is shifted to a position

(RAB) system may stop operating

other than the “R” position.

temporarily in the following cases

and the RAB OFF indicator will

NOTE

illuminate.

The system will be canceled if the

- Ice, snow or mud is adhered to

object is no longer detected.

the sonar sensors or the rear

bumper near the sonar sensor

- Objects are too close to the rear

bumper when the select lever is

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

401

& Reverse Automatic Braking

When the OFF setting is shown, the

. Sonar Audible Alarm

(RAB) system ON/OFF setting

corresponding setting is OFF.

For details, refer to “Car settings” FP215.

Touch and hold the OFF setting key to turn

While the select lever is shifted to the “R”

the setting ON.

position, the below functions of the Re-

& RAB warning indicator

verse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

When the Automatic Braking function are

can be set by operating the center in-

turned OFF, the following indicator(s) will

formation display.

illuminate.

1

RAB malfunction message

2

RAB warning indicator

1

ON setting key of Automatic Braking

If the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

function

system malfunctions, the above indicator

the corresponding function is turned ON.

2

OFF setting key of Automatic Braking

illuminates on the combination meter.

function

NOTE

Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for

3

ON setting key of the Sonar Audible

details.

Alarm function

When the settings cannot be changed,

4

OFF setting key of the Sonar Audible

the ON/OFF setting key will be grayed

Alarm function

out.

When the ON setting key is shown, the

Also, the following settings can be chan-

corresponding setting is ON.

ged by operating the center information

Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn

display.

the setting OFF.

. Warning Volume

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402 Driver Monitoring System

& Handling of the sonar sen-

. Do not apply strong impacts to the rear

7-19. Driver Monitoring Sys-

sors

bumper near the sonar sensors. If a

tem (if equipped)

sensor becomes misaligned, a system

The 4 sonar sensors are located in the rear

malfunction may occur, including in-

bumper. To ensure the proper operation of

Driver Monitoring System is introduced as

ability to detect objects in the reversing

the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB)

DriverFocus in some countries.

direction. If any strong impact is applied

system, observe the following precau-

to the rear bumper, contact a SUBARU

The Driver Monitoring System monitors

tions.

dealer to have the system inspected.

possible cases when the driver is not

paying attention to the forward direction,

. Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.

and also recognizes individual users.

NOTE

This system warns the driver of inattentive/

If the sonar sensors require repair or

drowsy driving, and can support safe and

replacement, or if the area of the rear

comfortable driving by automatically re-

bumper near the sonar sensors re-

trieving the following settings.

quires repair, paintwork or replace-

- Driver’s position

ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for

- Climate control setting

assistance.

- Meter setting

- Center information display setting

When a user is registered, various settings

are automatically retrieved when the user

Do not affix any stickers or other items

enters the vehicle.

on

the sonar sensor or the bumper

surface near the sonar sensors.

Always keep the rear bumper surface

near the sonar sensors clean.

Do not modify the rear bumper.

Do not paint the bumper near the sonar

sensors.

Do not apply high pressure water to the

sonar sensors with a high pressure

carwashing machine.

Driver Monitoring System

403

driving.

The Driver Monitoring System may

not operate correctly at the following

. In some circumstances, the sys-

times when the driver is wearing

tem may not be able to correctly

glasses or sunglasses.

detect the driver state.

-

The sunglasses do not allow the

easy passage of infrared light.

NOTE

-

The surrounding scenery is re-

The user recognition camera does

flected strongly in the lenses of

not save images, audio, or video.

the glasses or sunglasses.

The Driver Monitoring System may

-

The eyes are hidden by the frame

not operate correctly when sunlight

of the glasses and the user

is shining into the vehicle in the

recognition camera cannot de-

following ways.

tect the eyes.

1

Camera

- Sunlight is shining directly (or

-

The light from an infrared light

through glass) onto the user

source (LED) is reflected in the

CAUTION

recognition camera.

lenses of the glasses or sun-

- There are shadows on the dri-

glasses.

Always use the utmost care

in

ver’s face caused by sunlight (or

-

The driver is wearing an eye-

driving

any light with a strong infrared

patch.

- Overconfidence because you

component).

-

The driver is wearing a hat set

are driving a vehicle with the

- There are large momentary fluc-

deeply over the eyes.

Driver Monitoring System

tuations in the strength of the

Depending on the type of mask,

could easily lead to a serious

sunlight

(or any light with a

correct detection of inattentive/

accident.

strong infrared component) shin-

drowsy driving may not be possible.

ing on the face.

Correct user recognition is not pos-

This system cannot detect if the

driver is feeling drowsy or is

Correct detection may not be possi-

sible if the eyes, nose, or mouth is

concentrating on safe driving.

ble when a device that includes an

covered with a mask, muffler, sun-

infrared light source

(such as a

glasses, or other item.

It cannot judge if the driver is

commercially available Driver Mon-

The Driver Monitoring System may

awake or asleep, if their driving

itoring System) is installed in the

not operate correctly when the eye-

abilities have diminished, or if

vehicle interior.

brows, eyes, nose, or mouth is

they are concentrating on safe

hidden due to item that is between

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Driver Monitoring System

405

sound.

The functions which are available vary depending on the Driver Monitoring System

The inattentive driving warning buz-

setting and the user recognition function setting.

zer may sound if the driver leans

forward or puts his or her head out of

Available functions

the window while driving.

Driver Monitoring System*1

The inattentive driving warning buz-

ON

OFF

zer will not sound when the vehicle

is stopped or travelling at slow

Inattentive/drowsy

Available

Not available

driving warning

speed even if the driver is not

ON

looking ahead.

User recognition

Available

Not available

The Driver Monitoring System col-

User recognition

function

function*2

lects and stores data regarding

Inattentive/drowsy

Available

Not available

driving warning

drivers’ facial features. Facial recog-

OFF

nition data is stored locally and does

User recognition

Not available

Not available

not leave the vehicle. It is not

function

transmitted to or stored by SUBARU

or anyone else. The Driver Monitor-

ing System may be disabled and any

stored driver data may be deleted by

following the instructions below. If

the Driver Monitoring System is

disabled, it will be unable to provide

any of its safety or convenience

functions.

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406 Driver Monitoring System

Available function items

& User recognition function

Driver Monitoring System*1

ON

OFF

WARNING

Register User

Available

Not available

Perform registration, retrieving, or

Delete User

Available

Not available

delete of the seat position and out-

Delete All Users

Available

Not available

side mirror angle before beginning

ON

driving. There is the risk of an

Update Seat and

Available

Not available

accident if registration, retrieving,

Mirror Position

or delete is performed while driving.

Delete Driver Posi-

Available

Not available

tion

User recognition

When a user is registered, it is possible to

function*2

Register User

Not available

Not available

retrieve the following settings.

Delete User

Available

Not available

! Driver position personalization

Delete All Users

Available

Not available

. Seat position and outside mirror angle

OFF

Update Seat and

Retrieves the registered seat position and

Not available

Not available

Mirror Position

outside mirror angle.

Delete Driver Posi-

. Reverse tilt angle

Not available

Not available

tion

Retrieves the registered reverse tilt-down

*1: The system can be turned ON/OFF with the center information display. Refer to “Car settings”

outside mirror angle.

FP215.

! Meter personalization

*2: The function can be turned ON/OFF in the center information display customization settings.

Refer to “Car settings” FP215.

. Combination meter display (color LCD)

basic screen

The functions which are available vary depending on whether or not the user is

Displays the screen which the user had

registered.

selected at the time when he/she last

exited the vehicle.

Available functions

! Center information display perso-

The user is registered.

The user is not registered.

nalization

User recognition function

Available

Not available

. Center information display basic

screen

Driver Monitoring System

407

Displays the screen which the user had

! Changing the personalization settings

selected at the time when he/she last

exited the vehicle.

Item

. Fuel consumption screen

Seat position/outside mirror

Change the setting by using the

Displays the average fuel economy for

angle

Driver’s position personaliza-

center information display cus-

past driving by that user.

tion

tomization function. Refer to

Reverse tilt-down outside mir-

“Car settings” FP215.

ror angle

! Climate control personalization

Combination meter display

. Climate control settings

Meter personalization*

(color LCD) basic screen

When the customization screen

Retrieves the preferred setting tempera-

linked with the synchronized

Center information display

Center information display ba-

user function is selected and

ture, airflow mode selection and other

personalization*

sic screen

the setting is changed, it is

settings which the user had selected at

automatically stored.

the time when he/she last exited the

Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF status

vehicle.

*: When the Driver Monitoring System is OFF, the Driver Monitoring System continues to store the

conditions from immediately before the Driver Monitoring System was turned OFF even if the

NOTE

screen was selected and the setting was changed.

When a recognized user exits the

vehicle while the Max A/C mode is on

and the push engine switch is turned

off, the system stores the setting con-

figured before Max A/C mode was

turned on.

! Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF

status

Retrieves the Driver Monitoring System

ON/OFF status which the user had se-

lected at the time when he/she last exited

the vehicle.

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408 Driver Monitoring System

& Inattentive/drowsy driving

! Inattentive driving warning

warning

While driving, the Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem monitors possible cases of driver

inattention or drowsiness and warns the

driver.

When the inattentive/drowsy driving warn-

ing activates, the buzzer sounds and an

interrupt display appears.

NOTE

The inattentive/drowsy driving warn-

ing operates regardless of the status

of the user recognition function.

The inattentive driving warning does

When the system monitors that the driver

not activate when the turn signal is

may be inattentive, it warns the driver.

operating or when the select lever is

When the inattentive driving warning acti-

in the “R” position.

vates, the buzzer sounds and an interrupt

When the pre-collision brake system

display appears on the combination meter

OFF indicator is illuminated on the

display (color LCD).

combination meter display (color

When the EyeSight system has detected a

LCD), the inattentive driving warning

vehicle ahead or obstacle in the forward

activates at the same timing as usual

direction, the inattentive driving warning

even when a vehicle ahead or ob-

may activate at earlier timing than usual.

stacle is detected. For details about

Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement

the EyeSight system, refer to the

for the EyeSight system.

Owner’s Manual supplement for the

EyeSight system.

Driver Monitoring System

409

! Drowsy driving warning

& Driver Monitoring System in-

Possible drowsiness is detected from the amount of driver eyelid closure, and a warning

dicator/warning

is given to the driver. When the drowsy driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds and

an interrupt display appears.

Combination meter

Center information

Warning chime

display (color LCD)

display

Beep, beep... (Con-

Drowsy driving

tinues until the driver’s

eyes open.)

Beep, beep, beep,

Very drowsy

beep, beep (5 times)

Slightly drowsy

—

Beep

1

Driver Monitoring System operation in-

Not drowsy

—

—

—

dicator light (green)

2

Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator

light

3

Driver Monitoring System temporary stop

indicator light

4

Driver Monitoring System warning light

(yellow)

The Driver Monitoring System indicator/

warning indicates the status of the Driver

Monitoring System on the combination

meter display (color LCD).

NOTE

When the Driver Monitoring System

OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem temporary stop indicator, or Driver

Monitoring System warning is illumi-

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410 Driver Monitoring System

nated, the Driver Monitoring System

is high or low.

function cannot be used. In addition,

. When the Driver Monitoring System

the following items cannot be selected.

cannot monitor the driver’s eye

. Register User

movement.

. Delete User

. When the Driver Monitoring System

. Delete All Users

cannot monitor the driver’s eye-

. Update Seat and Mirror Position

brows, eyes, nose or mouth.

. Delete Driver Position

. When the camera and the infrared

. Automatically Retract Seat on Entry

light source (LED) are covered and

the Driver Monitoring System can-

! Driver Monitoring System operation

not monitor the driver correctly.

indicator light (green)

! Driver Monitoring System warning

This indicator illuminates when the Driver

light (yellow)

Monitoring System is operating.

1.

When the door is opened

and the

This warning illuminates when there is a

! Driver Monitoring System OFF in-

push-button ignition switch

is OFF,

problem with the Driver Monitoring Sys-

dicator light

the user recognition screen

appears

tem. Contact a SUBARU dealer to have

and the Driver Monitoring

system

This indicator illuminates when the user

the system inspected.

starts user recognition.

has turned off the Driver Monitoring

The user recognition screen may not

System and the Driver Monitoring System

& Using the Driver Monitoring

appear when the door is opened in

is not operating.

System

some cases, such as when only a short

! Driver Monitoring System tempor-

time has passed after the push-button

! User recognition

ary stop indicator light

ignition switch was turned OFF. In such

This indicator illuminates when the Driver

When a user is registered with the user

cases, user recognition starts when the

Monitoring System is temporarily stopped.

recognition function, the Driver Monitoring

door is closed however the user

System performs the following.

recognition screen does not appear.

NOTE

The Driver Monitoring System stops

temporarily in the following circum-

stances.

. When the temperature of the main

unit of the Driver Monitoring System

Driver Monitoring System

411

When the select lever is not in the

! When a user is not recognized

“P” position, the seat position will

In the following case, user recognition may

not change even when user recogni-

not be possible and

“User recognition

tion is completed.

stopped” may be displayed.

If user recognition fails, perform

. There is an object blocking the camera.

recognition again following the in-

structions, refer to “When a user is

Remove the obstacle and follow the

not recognized” FP41 1.

reference procedure to perform user re-

User recognition is not performed

cognition again. Refer to “Driver Monitor-

while driving.

ing System” FP222.

If the seat position or outside mirror

angle are in motion at the time when

user recognition is completed, then

it is not possible to retrieve the seat

2.

Sit in the driver’s seat and face forward

position, outside mirror angle, or

for a few moments.

reverse tilt-down outside mirror an-

3.

When user recognition is completed,

gle.

the Hello screen appears on the center

If any of the following operations is

information display.

performed while retrieving of the

At

this time, the seat position, outside

seat position or outside mirror an-

mirror angle, climate control settings,

gle, retrieving of the seat position

combination meter display

(color LCD)

and outside mirror angle is can-

basic screen and center information dis-

celed.

play basic screen will all change based on

- The power seat adjustment

1

Camera

the user information.

switch was operated.

- The outside mirror adjustment

NOTE

switch was operated.

NOTE

. User recognition may not be possi-

- The “SET” button was pressed.

. When a center information display

ble when there is dirt or fingerprints

operation switch is pressed, the

- The

“1” or

“2” button was

on the user recognition camera. To

user recognition screen is canceled,

pressed.

clean, either wipe using a soft cloth

however user recognition con-

- The select lever was moved to a

or else wipe gently using a mois-

tinues.

position other than “P” position.

tened cloth that has been thoroughly

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417

Catalytic converter

. If at any time you suspect that

backfiring or incomplete combustion),

8-4. Catalytic converter

exhaust fumes are entering the

have your vehicle checked and re-

vehicle, have the problem

paired by an authorized SUBARU deal-

checked and corrected as soon

er.

as possible. If you must drive

. Do not apply undercoating or rust

under these conditions, drive

prevention treatment to the heat shield

only with all windows fully open.

of catalytic converter and the exhaust

. Keep the rear gate closed while

system.

driving to prevent exhaust gas

. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel

from entering the vehicle.

level.

WARNING

NOTE

Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive

Due to the expansion and contraction

or park the vehicle anywhere

of the metals used in the manufacture

near flammable materials (e.g.,

of the exhaust system, you may hear a

The catalytic converter is installed in the

grass, paper, rags or leaves),

crackling sound coming from the ex-

exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to

because the catalytic converter

haust system for a short time after the

reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,

operates at very high tempera-

engine has been shut off. This sound is

thus providing cleaner exhaust.

tures.

normal.

To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:

Keep everyone and flammable

. Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small

materials away from the exhaust

amount of leaded fuel will damage the

pipe while the engine is running.

catalytic converter.

The exhaust gas is very hot.

. 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,

Driving tips for AWD models

419

For the items (a) to (c), you must

An AWD model is better able to climb

obey the specification that is

steeper roads under snowy or slippery

printed on the tire inflation pres-

conditions than a two wheel drive

sure label. The tire inflation pres-

vehicle. There is little difference in

sure label is located on the dri-

handling, however, during extremely

ver’s door pillar.

sharp turns or sudden braking. There-

fore, when driving down a slope or

If all the four tires are not the

turning corners, be sure to reduce your

same for items (a) to (h), serious

speed and maintain an ample distance

mechanical damage could be

from other vehicles.

caused to the drivetrain of the

Always check the cold tire pressure

car, and affect the followings.

before starting to drive. The recom-

- Ride

mended tire pressure is provided on the

- Handling

All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine

tire inflation pressure label, which is

- Braking

power to all four wheels. AWD models

located under the door latch on the

provide better traction when driving on

driver’s side.

- Speedometer/Odometer cali-

slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and

Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle

bration

when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. By

under hard-driving conditions such as

- Clearance between the body

shifting power between the front and rear

steep hills or dusty roads will necessi-

and tires

wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide

tate more frequent replacement of the

It also may be dangerous and

added traction during acceleration and

following items than that specified in the

lead to loss of vehicle control,

added engine braking force during decel-

“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

and it can lead to an accident.

eration.

- Engine oil

Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle

- Brake fluid

may handle differently than an ordinary

- Rear differential gear oil

CAUTION

two wheel drive vehicle and it contains

- Continuously variable transmission

If

you use a temporary spare tire to

some features unique to AWD. For safety

fluid

replace a flat tire, be sure to use the

purposes as well as to avoid damaging the

- Front differential gear oil

original temporary spare tire stored

AWD system, you should keep the follow-

There are some precautions that you

in the vehicle. Using other sizes may

ing tips in mind.

must observe when towing your vehi-

result in severe mechanical damage

cle. For detailed information, refer to

to the drivetrain of your vehicle.

“Towing” FP460.

422 Winter driving

trapped on the underbody. Clear off any

the vehicle.

8-9. Winter driving

such matter from the underbody. If the

If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with

vehicle is used with these materials

& Operation during cold weath-

a different concentration from the one

trapped or adhering to the underbody, a

er

used previously, purge the old fluid from

mechanical breakdown or fire could

the piping between the reservoir tank and

occur.

! Maintenance

washer nozzles by operating the washer

Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-

Carry some emergency equipment, such

for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if

road driving. Suspension components

as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,

the concentration of the fluid remaining in

are particularly prone to dirt buildup, so

a small shovel and jumper cables.

the piping is too low for the outside

they need to be washed thoroughly.

Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-

temperature, it may freeze and block the

peratures reduce battery capacity. The

nozzles.

battery must be in good condition to

CAUTION

provide enough power for cold winter

starts.

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

It normally takes longer to start the engine

tration appropriately for the out-

in very cold weather conditions. Use an

side temperature. If the concen-

engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity

tration is inappropriate, sprayed

for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil

washer fluid may freeze on the

will make it harder to start the engine.

windshield and obstruct your

view, and the fluid may freeze in

Keep the door locks from freezing by

the reservoir tank.

squirting them with deicer or glycerin.

State or local regulations on

Forcing a frozen door open may damage

volatile organic compounds may

or separate the rubber weather strips

restrict the use of methanol, a

around the door. If the door is frozen, use

common windshield washer anti-

hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards

freeze additive. Washer fluids

thoroughly wipe the water away.

containing non-methanol anti-

Use a windshield washer fluid that con-

freeze agents should be used

tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use

only if they provide cold weather

engine antifreeze or other substitutes

protection without damaging

because they may damage the paint of

your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades

Winter driving

423

or washer system.

! Refueling in cold weather

CAUTION

To help prevent moisture from forming in

Do not use the parking brake

! Before driving your vehicle

the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,

when parking for long periods in

use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel

Before entering the vehicle, remove any

cold weather since it could freeze

tank is recommended during cold weather.

snow or ice from your shoes because that

in that position.

could make the pedals slippery and driving

Use only additives that are specifically

dangerous.

When the vehicle is parked in

designed for this purpose. When an anti-

snow or when it snows, raise the

freeze additive is used, its effect lasts

While warming up the vehicle before

wiper blades off the glass to

longer if the tank is refilled whenever the

driving, check that the accelerator pedal,

prevent damage to them.

fuel level reaches half empty.

brake pedal, and all other controls operate

When the vehicle has been left

smoothly.

If your SUBARU is not going to be used for

parked after use on roads heavily

an extended period, it is best to have the

Clear away ice and snow that has accu-

covered with snow, or has been

fuel tank filled to capacity.

mulated under the fenders to avoid making

left parked during a snowstorm,

steering difficult. During severe winter

icing may develop on the brake

! Opening rear gate (models with

system, which could cause poor

power rear gate)

driving, stop when and where it is safe to

do so and check under the fenders

braking action. Check for snow or

periodically.

ice buildup on the suspension,

CAUTION

disc brakes and brake hoses

! Parking in cold weather

Before operating the power rear

underneath the vehicle. If there

gate, check that there is no frost or

is caked snow or ice, remove it,

WARNING

snow between the power rear gate

being careful not to damage the

disc brakes, brake hoses or ABS

and the vehicle body. If you notice

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust

frost or snow on the power rear gate,

harness.

gases under your vehicle. Keep

remove it. If you forcibly operate the

snow clear of the exhaust pipe and

power rear gate with frost or snow, it

When parking for long periods in cold

from around your vehicle if you park

may cause a malfunction.

weather, you should observe the following

the vehicle in snow with the engine

tips.

running.

1. Place the select lever in the

“P”

position.

2. Use tire stops under the tires to prevent

the vehicle from moving.

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424 Winter driving

& Driving on snowy and icy

When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts

CAUTION

roads

to stick on the surface of the windshield

Avoid prolonged continuous driving

despite wiper operation, use the defroster

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid

in snowstorms. Snow will enter the

with the airflow selection in “

” and the

sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-

engine’s intake system and may

temperature set for maximum warmth.

speed driving, and sharp turning when

hinder the airflow, which could re-

After the windshield gets warmed enough

driving on snowy or icy roads.

sult in engine shutdown or even

to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away

Always maintain ample distance between

breakdown.

using the windshield washer. Refer to

your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you

“Windshield washer” FP245.

to avoid the need for sudden braking.

! Wiper operation when snowing

Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the

To supplement the foot brake, use the

engine brake effectively to control the

Before driving in cold weather, make sure

wiper from working effectively. If snow is

vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear

the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to

stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to

when necessary.)

the windshield or rear window.

a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the

vehicle at road side, use the hazard

Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha-

If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the

warning flasher to alert other drivers. Refer

vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly

windshield or rear window, perform the

to “Hazard warning flasher” FP168.

leading to loss of vehicle control.

following procedure.

We recommend use of non-freezing type

An anti-lock brake system

(ABS) en-

. To thaw the windshield wiper blade

wiper blades (winter blades) during the

hances your vehicle’s braking perfor-

rubbers, use the defroster with the

seasons you could have snow and freez-

mance on snowy and icy roads. For

airflow selection in “

” and the tem-

ing temperatures. Blades of this type give

information on braking on slippery sur-

perature set for maximum warmth until

superior wiping performance in snowy

faces, refer to

“ABS (Anti-lock Brake

the wiper blade rubbers are completely

conditions. Be sure to use blades that are

System)” FP365

and “Vehicle Dynamics

thawed. Refer to

“Climate control”

suitable for your vehicle.

Control system” FP367.

FP277.

. If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper

CAUTION

WARNING

deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the

windshield wiper blade rubbers. Refer

During high-speed driving, non-

Do not use the cruise control on

to “Defogger and deicer” FP273.

freezing type wiper blades may not

slippery roads such as snowy or icy

. To thaw the rear wiper blade rubbers,

perform as well as standard wiper

roads. This may cause loss of vehi-

use the rear window defogger. Refer to

blades. If this happens, reduce the

cle control.

“Defogger and deicer” FP273.

vehicle speed.

426 Loading your vehicle

structions, especially regarding max-

For information about holding the trans-

8-10. Loading your vehicle

imum vehicle speed.

mission in the

2nd position, refer

to

To help avoid damage to your vehicle,

“Selection of manual mode” FP359.

drive slowly, readjust or remove the

WARNING

device if it is contacting your vehicle,

Never allow passengers to ride

and do not spin your wheels. Damage

on a folded rear seatback in the

caused to your vehicle by use of a

cargo area. Doing so may result

traction device is not covered under

in serious injury.

warranty.

Never stack luggage or other

Make certain that any traction device

cargo higher than the top of the

you use is an SAE class S device, and

seatback because it could tumble

use it on the front wheels only. Always

forward and injure passengers in

use the utmost care when driving with a

the event of a sudden stop or

traction device. Overconfidence be-

accident. Keep luggage or cargo

cause you are using a traction device

low, as close to the floor as

could easily lead to a serious accident.

possible.

& 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 select

lever back and forth between “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.

Loading your vehicle

427

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not carry spray cans, containers

When you carry something inside

the vehicle, secure it whenever

with flammable or corrosive liquids

you can to prevent it from being

or any other dangerous items inside

thrown around inside the vehicle

the vehicle.

during sudden stops, sharp turns

or in an accident.

NOTE

Do not pile heavy loads on the

For better fuel economy, do not carry

roof. These loads raise the vehi-

unneeded cargo.

cle’s center of gravity and make it

more prone to tip over.

& Vehicle capacity weight

Secure lengthy items properly to

Vehicle placard

prevent them from shooting for-

The load capacity of your vehicle is

ward and causing serious injury

determined by weight, not by available

during a sudden stop.

cargo space. The maximum load you can

Never exceed the maximum load

carry in your vehicle is shown on the

limit. If you do, some parts on

vehicle placard attached to the driver’s

your vehicle can break, or it can

side door pillar. It includes the total weight

change the way your vehicle

of the driver and all passengers and their

handles. This could result in loss

belongings, any optional equipment such

of control and cause personal

as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier,

injury. Also, overloading can

etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.

shorten the life of your vehicle.

Do not place anything on the

extended cargo area cover. Such

items could tumble forward in the

event of a sudden stop or a

collision. This could cause ser-

ious injury.

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428 Loading your vehicle

& GVWR and GAWR (Gross Ve-

assembly) plus the vehicle capacity

& Roof rails

hicle Weight Rating and

weight.

Gross Axle Weight Rating)

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.

1

Roof rails

If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you

Cargo can be carried

on the

roof

after

Certification label

should confirm that GVW and front and

securing the roof crossbars to the roof rails

rear GAWs are within the GVWR and

and installing the appropriate carrying

The certification label

attached

to the

GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle

attachments. When installing the roof

bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows

scale, found at a commercial weighing

crossbars and the carrying attachments,

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and

station.

follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).

roof rail system is designed to carry loads

Do not use replacement tires with a lower

The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must

(cargo, roof crossbars and carrying attach-

load range than the originals because they

never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the

ments) of no more than 176 lbs (80 kg). Be

may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita-

combined total of weight of the vehicle,

sure not to exceed your vehicle’s GVWR

tions. Replacement tires with a higher load

fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any

and GAWR.

range than the originals do not increase

optional equipment and trailer tongue

the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

load. Therefore, the GVW changes de-

CAUTION

pending on the situation. The GVWR

equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your

. When using the carrying attach-

vehicle - including standard equipment,

ments, make sure that the total

fluids, emergency tools and spare tire

carrying load of the cargo, roof

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