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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 15

Loading your vehicle

429

crossbars and carrying attach-

& Roof tent

roof tent are tightly secured to

ments does not exceed 176 lbs

the vehicle. If these conditions

(80 kg). Overloading may cause

are not met, the load limit will be

damage to the vehicle. Read the

lower.

manufacturer’s instructions and

. The maximum load limit of the

pay attention to not exceed the

roof crossbars must be obtained

load limit of the parts.

from the manufacturer or retailer

For cargo carrying purposes, the

of the roof rack. When driving the

roof rails must be used together

vehicle, the maximum roof rail

with the SUBARU recommended

load is 176 lbs (80 kg) or the

roof crossbars and any appropri-

crossbar load limit (whichever is

ate carrying attachment that may

lower).

be needed. The roof rails must

never be used alone to carry

Roof tents may be used under certain

cargo. Otherwise, damage to the

conditions at your own risk.

roof or paint, or a dangerous road

WARNING

! When driving the vehicle

hazard due to loss of cargo could

Adding weight to the vehicle’s roof

The total weight on the roof rails, including

result.

can adversely affect handling, brak-

the roof crossbars and roof tent, must not

ing, and rollover resistance. The

exceed the vehicle’s roof rail load of 176

NOTE

vehicle must never be driven with a

lbs (80 kg), evenly distributed.

Remember that the vehicle’s center of

total roof rail load in excess of 176

gravity is altered with the weight of the

lbs (80 kg).

load on the roof, thus affecting driving

characteristics.

CAUTION

Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard

cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind

. The roof rail load limit for sta-

effects will be increased.

tionary vehicles (700 lbs (317 kg))

applies only when the vehicle is

parked and the load is evenly

distributed left/right and front/

rear and the roof crossbars and

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430 Loading your vehicle

! When the vehicle is parked on level

The total weight on the roof rails

-

ground

including the roof crossbars, roof tent,

and all occupants and contents in the roof

tent - must not exceed either the vehicle’s

roof rail load limit (700 lbs (317 kg)), evenly

distributed, or the load limit of the roof

crossbars, whichever is lower.

Load limit of the roof rail (A).

B + C + D < 700 lbs (317 kg)

Exceeding this load limit could cause

damage to the vehicle or racking system.

The vehicle must never be driven with

occupants in the roof tent. Before the

vehicle is driven, occupants and cargo

must be removed from the roof tent and

the roof rail load must be restored to within

the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs (80 kg).

Refer to the user manual that accompa-

nied the roof tent for important safety

information and instructions on the proper

installation and use of the tent.

A: Roof rails

B: Roof crossbars

C: Roof tent

A: Roof rails

B + C < 176 lbs (80 kg)

B: Roof crossbars

C: Roof tent

D: Occupants in the roof tent

Trailer hitch (dealer option)

431

8-11. Trailer hitch (dealer op-

get loose and create a traffic

bumper beam if you do not have

safety hazard.

the original.

tion)

Although towing regulations for

. Safety performance is decreased

trailer or caravan vehicles vary

and there is increased risk of

WARNING

by state/region, all regulations

injury to passengers in the case

agree that specifications such

of an accident if the trailer hitch

Never exceed the maximum

as the maximum gross trailer

or a standard bumper beam is not

weight specified for the trailer

weight must not exceed the les-

installed. One of them must al-

hitch. Exceeding the maximum

ser of the following:

ways be installed on the vehicle.

weight could cause an accident

- Maximum gross trailer weight

. If a trailer hitch is installed, it is

resulting in serious personal in-

not possible to install the rear

juries. Permissible trailer weight

- Maximum gross tongue

towing hook.

changes depending on the situa-

weight

tion. For possible recommenda-

- GVWR

The maximum gross trailer weight and

tions and limitations, refer to

- GAWR

maximum gross tongue weight are indi-

“Trailer towing” FP434.

Failure to comply with the proce-

cated in the following table.

Trailer brakes are required when

dures set forth will not only

Models with air-cooled continuously variable

the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs

transmission fluid cooler*1:

compromise your safety, but will

(453 kg). Be sure your trailer has

Maximum gross trai-

Maximum gross ton-

also negate your insurance cov-

safety chains and that each chain

ler weight

gue weight

erage and/or may violate the state

will hold the trailer’s maximum

road and traffic acts and regula-

5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

500 lbs (227 kg)

gross weight. Towing trailers

tions.

without safety chains could cre-

Models without air-cooled continuously variable

ate a traffic safety hazard if the

Use only the ball mount supplied

transmission fluid cooler*2:

trailer separates from the hitch

with this hitch. Use the hitch only

Maximum gross trai-

Maximum gross ton-

as a weight carrying hitch. Do not

ler weight

gue weight

due to coupling damage or hitch

ball damage.

use with any type of weight dis-

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

200 lbs (91 kg)

tributing hitch.

Be sure to check the hitch pin and

The standard bumper beam must

*1: Continuously variable transmission type

safety pin for positive locking

be installed after you remove the

TR690SXXXX (To check the model number

placement before towing a trailer.

trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU

label for the continuously variable transmis-

If the ball mount comes off the

dealer for purchase of a standard

sion type, refer to “Vehicle identification”

hitch receiver, the trailer could

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432 Trailer hitch (dealer option)

FP531.)

*2: Continuously variable transmission type

TR690GXXXX (To check the model number

label for the continuously variable transmis-

sion type, refer to “Vehicle identification”

FP531.)

When towing a trailer, refer to

“Trailer

towing” FP434.

& Connecting a trailer

1. Remove the 2 clips from the bottom of

2. Remove the cover.

the cover.

NOTE

NOTE

Pull the bottom of the cover from where

Looking under the cover from bottom,

the triangle mark “

” is located to

there are 2 clips fixed under the cover

remove it.

fastened on each side.

Remove the clips one by one that are

fastened under the vehicle.

Trailer hitch (dealer option)

433

4. Insert the hitch pin into the hole located

should cross under the trailer tongue to

on the hitch receiver tube so that the

prevent the tongue from dropping onto

pin passes through the ball mount.

the ground in case it should disconnect

5. Insert the safety clip to the groove on

from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient

the hitch pin securely.

slack in the chains taking tight turn

6. Check the ball mount assembly by

situations into account; however, be

careful not to let them drag on the

pulling on it to make sure it does not

ground.

come off the hitch receiver.

WARNING

Do not connect safety chains to any

part of the vehicle other than the

safety chain hooks.

1

Hitch ball installation point

2

Hooks for safety chains

7. Attach a hitch ball. Use only a hitch ball

that is appropriate for the ball mount

1

Ball mount

and your trailer. The hitch ball must be

2

Hitch pin

securely installed on the ball mount.

3

Safety clip

Hitch harness connector (7-pin type)

8. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball.

A

Hitch receiver tube

9. Connect the trailer and the hitch with

3. Insert the ball mount into the hitch

safety chains that will hold the trailer’s

receiver tube.

maximum gross weight. The chains

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434 Trailer towing

& If not towing a trailer

8-12. Trailer towing

Remove the ball mount from the hitch

receiver tube and insert the receiver

Your vehicle is designed and intended to

cover onto the hitch receiver tube and/

be used primarily as a passenger-carrying

or install bumper cover.

vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional

Place the dust cap over the 4-pin or 7-

loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,

pin connector of the hitch wire harness

brakes, tires and suspension and has an

to protect against possible damage.

adverse effect on fuel economy.

Occasionally lubricate terminals of the

If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety

4-pin or 7-pin connector using terminal

and satisfaction depend upon proper use

grease.

of correct equipment and cautious opera-

tion of your vehicle.

Hitch harness connector (4-pin type)

Drive carefully when towing a trailer, and

always consider the following conditions.

10. Connect the hitch wire harness’s black

. Road conditions

4-pin or 7-pin wire connector to the

. Weather conditions

towing trailer’s wire harness.

. Vehicle load weight

11. Confirm proper function of the hitch

wire harness by individually activating

. Trailer load weight

the brake, stop and turn signal lights on

Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to

the trailer.

assist you in purchasing a hitch and other

necessary towing equipment appropriate

NOTE

for your vehicle. Do not use towing equip-

Always disconnect the trailer wire har-

ment other than genuine SUBARU towing

ness before launching or retrieving a

equipment. In addition, be sure to follow

watercraft.

the instructions for proper installation and

use provided by the trailer or caravan’s

manufacturer.

SUBARU assumes no responsibility for

injuries or vehicle damage that result from

trailer towing equipment, or from any

Trailer towing

435

errors or omissions in the instructions

& Maximum load limits

! Total trailer weight

accompanying such equipment or for your

failure to follow the proper instructions.

WARNING

Regularly check that the hitch mounting

bolts and nuts are tightened securely.

Never exceed the maximum load

limits explained in the following.

& Warranties and maintenance

Exceeding the maximum load limits

could cause personal injury and/or

SUBARU warranties do not apply to

vehicle damage.

vehicle damage or malfunction caused by

trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow

a trailer, more frequent maintenance will

CAUTION

be required due to the additional load.

(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under

. Adequate size trailer brakes are

severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty

required when the trailer and its

and Maintenance Booklet”.)

Total trailer weight

cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

Under no circumstances should a trailer be

total weight.

The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus

towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with

its cargo load) must

never exceed the

. Before towing a trailer, check the

any new powertrain component (engine,

maximum total trailer weight in the follow-

trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs

transmission, differential, wheel bearings,

ing table.

and tongue load. Make sure the

etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of

load and its distribution in your

driving.

vehicle and trailer are acceptable.

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436 Trailer towing

Conditions

Maximum total trailer weight

! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and

When towing a trailer without brakes.

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR)

Models with air-cooled continuously variable

transmission fluid cooler*

¹:

5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

When towing a trailer with brakes.

Models without air-cooled continuously variable

transmission fluid cooler*2:

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

*1: Continuously variable transmission type TR690SXXXX (To check the model number label for the

continuously variable transmission type, refer to “Vehicle identification” FP531.)

*2: Continuously variable transmission type TR690GXXXX (To check the model number label for the

continuously variable transmission type, refer to “Vehicle identification” FP531.)

Gross Vehicle Weight

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must

never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR).

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the com-

bined total of the weight of the vehicle,

driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch,

trailer tongue load and any other optional

equipment installed on your vehicle.

Therefore, the GVW changes depending

on the situation. Determine the GVW each

time before going on a trip by putting your

vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.

Trailer towing

437

! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and

prevent a change in weight distribution

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

while driving.

! Tongue load

Certification label

GVWR of your vehicle that is given by

SUBARU is shown on the

certification

Gross Axle Weight

label located at the bottom of driver’s side

The total weight applied to each axle

Tongue load

door pillar of your vehicle.

(GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle

Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8

Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear

to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and

GAWs can be adjusted by relocating

does not exceed the maximum value of the

passengers and luggage inside the vehi-

following.

cle. The front and rear GAWR of your

. Models with air-cooled continuously

vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also

variable transmission fluid cooler: 500

shown on the certification label located at

lbs (227 kg)

the bottom of driver’s side door pillar.

. Models without air-cooled continuously

To check both GVWR and GAWR and to

variable transmission fluid cooler: 200

confirm that the total weight and weight

lbs (91 kg)

distribution are within safe driving limits,

you should have your vehicle and trailer

weighed at a commercial weighing station.

Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to

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438 Trailer towing

This may cause the rear wheels to

skid, especially during braking or

when vehicle speed is reduced dur-

ing cornering, resulting in over-

steer, spin out and/or jackknifing.

& Trailer Hitches

WARNING

Never drill the frame or under-body

of your vehicle to install a commer-

1

Jack

F: Front

cial trailer hitch. If you do, danger-

2

Bathroom scale

ous exhaust gas, water or mud may

The tongue load can be adjusted by proper

enter the passenger compartment

The tongue load can be weighed with a

distribution of the load in the trailer. Never

through the drilled hole. Exhaust

bathroom scale as shown in the illustration

load the trailer with more weight in the

gas contains carbon monoxide, a

above. When weighing the tongue load, be

back than in the front; approximately 60

colorless and odorless gas which is

sure to position the towing coupler at the

percent of the trailer load should be in the

dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

height at which it would be during actual

front and approximately 40 percent in the

Also, drilling the frame or under-

towing, using a jack as shown.

rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as

body of your vehicle could cause

possible on both the left and right sides.

deterioration of strength of your

Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to

vehicle and cause corrosion around

prevent a change in weight distribution

the drilled hole.

while driving.

WARNING

CAUTION

If the trailer is loaded with more

. Do not modify the vehicle ex-

weight in the back of trailer’s axle

haust system, brake system, or

than in the front, the load is taken off

other systems when installing a

the rear axle of the towing vehicle.

hitch or other trailer towing

Trailer towing

439

equipment.

& Connecting a trailer

! Trailer safety chains

. Do not use axle-mounted hitches

! Trailer brakes

as they can cause damage to the

WARNING

axle housing, wheel bearings,

WARNING

Always use safety chains between

wheels or tires.

your vehicle and the trailer. Towing

Adequate size trailer brakes are

trailer without safety chains could

Do not use a trailer hitch other than a

required when the trailer and its

create a traffic safety hazard if the

genuine SUBARU trailer hitch. A genuine

cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

trailer separates from the hitch due

SUBARU trailer hitch is available from

total weight.

to coupling damage or hitch ball

your SUBARU dealer.

Do not directly connect your

damage.

trailer’s hydraulic brake system

& When you do not tow a trailer

to the hydraulic brake system in

In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch

your vehicle. Direct connection

ball should break or become discon-

CAUTION

would cause the vehicle’s brake

nected, the trailer could get loose and

performance to deteriorate and

create a traffic safety hazard.

The housing should be kept dirt

could lead to an accident.

For safety, always connect the towing

and corrosion-free at the points

of contact. The surfaces only

vehicle and trailer with trailer safety

If your trailer’s total weight (trailer weight

require cleaning with a cloth.

chains. Two chains should be used in

plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs

Grease or other lubricants

total, one to the right side and the other to

(453 kg), the trailer is required to be

the left side trailer tongue. Pass the chains

should never be used.

equipped with its own brake system.

crossing each other under the trailer

If the ball is not installed, the

Electric brakes or surge brakes are re-

tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping

plastic insert and/or bumper cov-

commended, and must be installed prop-

onto the ground in case the trailer tongue

er should then be installed for

erly. Check that your trailer’s brakes con-

should disconnect from the hitch ball.

protection and to prevent it from

form with Federal, state/province and/or

Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking

getting dirty.

other applicable regulations. Your

tight turn situations into account; however,

SUBARU’s brake system is not designed

be careful not to let them drag on the

When the ball is not used, place the ball

to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic

ground.

cap and store securely.

brake system. Please ask your SUBARU

dealer and professional trailer supplier for

more information about the trailer’s brake

system.

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440 Trailer towing

! Side mirrors

Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s

In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire

electrical system requires modifications to

when towing a trailer, ask a commercial

the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its

road service representative or profes-

capacity and accommodate wiring

sional to repair the flat tire.

changes. To ensure the trailer lights are

If you carry a regular size spare tire in your

connected properly, please consult your

vehicle or trailer as a precaution against

SUBARU dealer. Check for proper opera-

getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire

tion of the turn signals and the brake lights

is firmly secured.

each time you connect a trailer to your

vehicle.

& Trailer towing tips

! Tires

CAUTION

WARNING

For models equipped with the

After hitching a

trailer to

your

vehicle,

Never tow a trailer when the tempor-

BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and

check that the

standard

side

mirrors

ary spare tire is used. The temporary

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

spare tire is not designed to sustain

provide a good

rearward

field

of view

driving support systems, when

the towing load. Use of the tempor-

without significant blind spots. If significant

towing a trailer, touch

“BSD/

blind spots occur with the vehicle’s stan-

ary spare tire when towing can result

RCTA” to deactivate the system.

dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that

in failure of the spare tire and/or less

The system may not operate

conform with Federal, state/province and/

stability of the vehicle.

properly due to the blocked radar

or other applicable regulations.

waves. For details about how to

Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle

! Trailer lights

turn on/off the BSD/RCTA, refer

are properly inflated. Refer to

“Tires”

to “Car settings” FP215.

FP526.

CAUTION

For models equipped with Re-

Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and

verse Automatic Braking (RAB)

Direct splicing or other improper

proper inflation pressure should be in

system, consult your SUBARU

connection of trailer lights may

accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s

dealer for additional information

damage your vehicle’s electrical

specifications. Also check federal, state,

about towing a trailer.

system and cause a malfunction of

province and/or other applicable regula-

Towing a trailer in high tempera-

your vehicle’s lighting system.

tions.

tures, or on long or steep grades,

442 Trailer towing

grip

the bottom of the steering wheel

turn.

Temperature gauge

with one hand.

2.

Once the trailer begins to swing

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

around, straighten the steering wheel.

3.

Turn the wheel in the opposite direc-

: Rear differential oil temperature warn-

tion.

ing light (if equipped)

4.

Steer the vehicle around to be in line

If any of the following conditions occur,

with the trailer, then straighten the

immediately turn off the air conditioner and

steering again.

stop the vehicle in the nearest safe

location. For further instructions and addi-

If the ABS warning light illuminates

tional information, refer to the following

while the vehicle is in motion, stop

sections.

towing the trailer and have repairs

performed immediately by your nearest

- “If you park your vehicle in case of

SUBARU dealer.

an emergency” FP446

- “Engine overheating” FP459

! Driving on grades

- Temperature gauge needle ap-

Before going down a steep hill, slow

proaches the OVERHEAT zone.

down and shift to a lower gear

(if

Refer to “Engine coolant tempera-

necessary, use 1st gear) in order to

ture gauge” FP170.

utilize the engine braking effect and

- AT OIL TEMP warning light illumi-

prevent overheating of your vehicle’s

nates. Refer to

“AT OIL TEMP

brakes. Do not make sudden down-

warning light” FP178.

shifts.

- Rear differential oil temperature

When driving uphill in hot weather, the

warning light

(if equipped) illumi-

air conditioner may turn off automati-

nate. Refer to “Rear differential oil

cally to protect the engine from over-

temperature warning light” FP178.

heating.

When driving uphill in hot weather, pay

Avoid using the accelerator pedal to

attention to the following items because

stay stationary on an uphill slope

To reverse around a corner, perform the

the engine and transmission are rela-

instead of using the parking brake or

following procedure.

tively prone to overheating.

foot brake. That may cause the trans-

1. Reverse slowly and steer in the oppo-

mission fluid to overheat.

site direction to the way you want to

446 If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

9-1. If you park your vehicle in

NOTE

9-2. Maintenance tools

case of an emergency

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers

when you have to park your vehicle under

emergency conditions.

Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to

safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-

vated regardless of the ignition switch

position.

Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the

hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

by pushing the switch again.

maintenance tools.

1

Extension62

2

Wheel nut wrench

3

Jack handle

Spare tire

447

4

Jack

Before using the temporary spare tire,

9-3. Spare tire

5

Screwdriver

carefully read

“Temporary spare tire”

6

Towing hook (eye bolt)

FP451 for instructions and precautions.

& Jack and jack handle

& Removing the spare tire

1. Take the wheel nut wrench, screwdri-

ver, and extension out of the tool box.

Refer to “Maintenance tools” FP446.

The spare tire is stored in the spare tire

holder located under the cargo area.

The spare tire holder has a hoist mechan-

The jack and jack handle is stored under

ism that can lower and raise the spare tire

the cargo area.

easily.

For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”

The spare tire holder is designed to carry

FP452.

only the following kinds of tires.

2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the

. The temporary spare tire that came with

cargo area.

your vehicle

3. Take out the jack.

. A full-size flat tire

A full size flat tire should be stowed in the

spare tire holder in an emergency only.

After having the full-size flat tire repaired,

immediately swap it with the temporary

spare tire.

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448 Spare tire

the cable is extracted fully.

CAUTION

. Be sure to remove (not simply

keep it open) the subfloor storage

lid before turning the wheel nut

wrench, otherwise the lid may be

damaged.

. Do not put your fingers into the

center hole of the temporary

spare tire while pulling it out,

because they might be pinched

in between the wheel and the

4. Open the cover located at the center of

6. Fit the two extensions onto the hex-

retainer.

the luggage floor by screwdriver.

head hoist shaft end.

5. Remove the rubber cap.

7. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the

extension.

8. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclock-

wise with the wheel nut wrench until

Spare tire

449

a clicking sound. Also visually inspect

hicle. Driving with the cable not

the cable to make certain that there is

retracted fully could result in

no longer any slack present.

damage to the adjacent under

floor parts and lead to a serious

accident.

The spare tire holder is designed

to carry only the following kinds

of tires.

- The temporary spare tire that

came with your vehicle

- A full-size flat tire

A full size flat tire should be

stowed in the spare tire holder

in an emergency only. After hav-

ing the full-size flat tire repaired,

immediately swap it with the

temporary spare tire.

WARNING

Never stow a full-size tire that is

Do not use the extension when

not flat in the spare tire holder.

turning the wheel nuts. If you did,

Doing so can result in damage to

you would not be able to achieve

adjacent under floor parts and

sufficient tightening torque. The

can lead to a serious accident.

wheel nuts could then come

loose, resulting in a serious acci-

dent.

9.

Tilt up the spare tire, then remove the

When using the spare tire hoist:

tire retainer as showing in the figure.

10. After the temporary spare tire is re-

After the temporary spare tire is

moved from the cable, the cable must

removed from the cable, wind the

be wound up completely by turning the

cable up completely until the

hoist nut shaft clockwise until you hear

retainer at end of the cable sits

against the underside of the ve-

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450 Spare tire

CAUTION

When using the spare tire hoist:

Do not use air tools or power tools to

turn the spare tire hoist shaft end. If

you do, it could result in severe

mechanical damage to the spare tire

hoist.

& Re-storage of spare tire

1.

Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end

counterclockwise with the wheel nut

wrench to loosen the cable sufficiently

3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with

enough to allow the cable end retainer

the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable

go through center hole of the tempor-

up completely until you hear a few

ary spare tire.

clicking sounds. Confirm that the tem-

porary spare tire holding cable has

been wound up completely by shaking

the temporary tire.

CAUTION

If the temporary spare tire is not

stored securely, it could damage

adjacent areas of the vehicle and

2.

Insert the retainer through the center

make an abnormal noise.

hole of the temporary tire as showing in

the figure.

4. Install the rubber cap.

5. Install the cover.

6. Store the wheel nut wrench, two

extensions, jack and jack handle in

Temporary spare tire

451

their storage locations.

9-4. Temporary spare tire

CAUTION

7.

Fit the lid of the cargo area.

Never use any temporary spare tire

CAUTION

WARNING

other than the original. Using other

sizes may result in severe mechan-

When stowing a flat tire in the

Never tow a trailer when the

ical damage to the drivetrain of your

spare tire holder, turn the hoist

temporary spare tire is used.

vehicle.

shaft end only slowly. If it is

The temporary spare tire is not

turned quickly, the wheel disc of

designed to sustain the towing

The temporary spare tire is smaller and

the flat tire could be damaged.

load. Use of the temporary spare

lighter than a conventional tire and is

tire when towing can result in

A full-size flat tire should be

designed for emergency use only. Re-

failure of the spare tire and/or

stowed in the spare tire holder

move the temporary spare tire and re-

less stability of the vehicle and

in an emergency only. After hav-

install the conventional tire as soon as

may lead to an accident.

ing the flat tire repaired, immedi-

possible because the spare tire is de-

ately swap it with the temporary

When a spare tire is mounted or a

signed only for temporary use.

spare tire.

wheel rim is replaced without the

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-

original pressure sensor/trans-

Remember that the tread width of

porary spare tire periodically to keep the

mitter being transferred, the low

a flat tire is wider than that of the

tire ready for use. For the correct tire

tire pressure warning light will

temporary spare tire. When car-

pressure, refer to “Temporary spare tires”

illuminate steadily after blinking

rying a flat tire stowed in the

FP527.

for approximately one minute.

spare tire holder, make sure the

tire does not touch any obsta-

This indicates the tire pressure

When using the temporary spare tire, note

cles.

monitoring system (TPMS) is un-

the following.

able to monitor all four road

. Drive with caution when the temporary

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

spare tire is installed. Avoid hard

dealer as soon as possible for

acceleration and braking, or fast cor-

tire and sensor replacement and/

nering, as control of the vehicle may be

or system resetting.

lost.

. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire

size, a tire chain will not fit properly.

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452 Flat tires

Do not use two or more temporary

Do not jack up the vehicle with an

9-5. Flat tires

spare tires at the same time.

object on or underneath the jack.

Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

The jack can be unstable and this

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

has a smaller diameter, so road clear-

can result in a severe accident.

brake suddenly; keep driving straight

ance is reduced.

Always turn off the engine before

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

raising the flat tire off the ground

place.

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

& Changing a flat tire

the jack. The jack can come out of

the jacking point due to a jolt and

this can result in serious injury or

WARNING

death.

Use only the jack and the jack

All passengers must exit the

handle provided with your vehi-

vehicle before you raise it with

cle. The jack supplied with the

the jack. Raising the vehicle with

vehicle is designed only for chan-

someone inside of it could result

ging a tire. Never put any part of

in serious injury or death.

your body under the vehicle while

Do not start the vehicle while it is

1

Tread wear indicator bar

the vehicle is being supported by

2

Indicator location mark

supported by the jack. Doing so

the jack. Doing so could result in

could result in serious injury or

When the wear indicator appears on

serious injury or death.

death.

the tread, replace the tire.

Do not jack up the vehicle on an

The temporary spare tire must be used

incline or a loose road surface.

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire

The jack can come out of the

CAUTION

gets punctured, replace the wheel with

jacking point or sink into the

a rear wheel and install the temporary

ground and this can result in

Do not hit and bend the disc rotor

spare tire in place of the removed rear

serious injury or death.

backing plate when removing and

wheel.

installing the tire. A bent backing

Before jacking up the vehicle, be

plate may scrape against the disc

sure that there are no occupants

rotor and cause noise while the

or cargo on board.

vehicle is in motion.

Flat tires

453

NOTE

is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire” FP451

and

Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking

strictly follow the instructions.

up the vehicle using a garage jack.

1.

Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2.

Apply the parking brake securely and

shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

3.

Turn on the hazard warning flasher and

unload all occupants and luggage from

the vehicle.

1

Wheel nut wrench

2

Jack handle

3

Jack

5.

Take out the jack,

jack

handle

and

7.

Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

wheel nut wrench.

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

The tools are stored under the cargo

area. Refer to

“Maintenance tools”

FP446.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

cated before using it.

4.

Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

6. Remove the spare tire.

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat

Refer to

“Removing the spare tire”

tire.

FP447

and strictly follow the instruc-

tions.

NOTE

Jack-up points

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle

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454 Flat tires

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the

the wheel nut wrench.

front or rear jack-up point closest to the

flat tire.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

clears the ground. Do not raise the

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

vehicle higher than necessary.

11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and

hub with a cloth.

13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

9. Insert the jack handle into the hole of

455

Flat tires

the wheel nut torque checked at the

WARNING

WARNING

nearest automotive service facility.

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel

Never place a tire or tire changing

studs or nuts when the spare tire is

tools in the passenger compartment

installed. This could cause the nuts

after changing wheels. In a sudden

to become loose and lead to an

stop or collision, loose equipment

accident.

could strike occupants and cause

injury. Store the tire and all tools in

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

the proper place.

to lower the vehicle.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.

models)

WARNING

Do not use the extension when

turning the wheel nuts. If you did,

you would not be able to achieve

sufficient tightening torque. The

wheel nuts could then come loose,

resulting in a serious accident.

15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

torque, following the tightening order in

holder.

the illustration.

Refer to

“Removing the spare tire”

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

For the wheel nut tightening torque,

FP447

for its location, instructions

vides the driver with the warning message

refer to “Tires” FP526. Never use your

and precautions.

indicated by sending a signal from a

foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe

17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel

sensor that is installed in each wheel when

extension on the wrench because you

nut wrench in their storage locations.

tire pressure is severely low.

may exceed the specified torque. Have

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458 Jump starting

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the

positive

(+) terminal on the dis-

charged battery.

(2) Connect the other end of the

jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the booster battery.

(3) Connect one end of the other cable

to the negative (−) terminal of the

booster battery.

(4) Connect the other end of the cable

to the strut mounting nut of the

vehicle with the discharged bat-

tery.

Make sure that the cables are not near any

moving parts and that the cable clamps are

not in contact with any other metal.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the

vehicle that has the discharged battery.

6. When finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

A Booster battery

B Strut mounting nut

Engine overheating

459

& If no steam is coming from the

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

9-7. Engine overheating

engine compartment

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

1.

Keep the engine running at idling

WARNING

clockwise slowly without pressing down

speed.

until it stops. Release the pressure from

2.

Open the engine hood to ventilate the

Never remove the radiator cap until

the radiator. After the pressure has been

engine compartment. Refer to “Engine

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

the engine has been shut off and has

hood” FP483.

down and turning it.

fully cooled down. When the engine

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning.

is hot, the coolant is under pressure.

If the fan is not turning, immediately

Removing the cap while the engine

turn off the engine and contact an

is still hot could release a spray of

authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.

boiling hot coolant, which could

burn you very seriously.

3.

After the engine coolant temperature

has dropped, turn off the engine. If the

temperature gauge stays in the over-

CAUTION

heated zone, turn off the engine.

4.

After the engine has fully cooled down,

If the engine overheats, the engine

check the coolant level in the reserve

speed or the vehicle speed may be

tank. If the coolant level is below the

reduced. Stop the vehicle in a safe

“LOW” mark, add coolant up to the

place immediately.

“FULL” mark.

NOTE

& If steam is coming from the

For details about how to check the

engine compartment

coolant level or how to add coolant,

. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

refer to “Engine coolant” FP489.

“OFF” position and get everyone away

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

from the vehicle until it cools down.

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

. Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-

Then remove the radiator cap and fill

er.

the radiator with coolant.

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