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Precondition

Fob Indication

Meaning

Flash

Beep

Fob start button is being pressed

Continuous while button is
held down

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The fob is transmitting an RF signal

User attempts to start engine by pressing fob
button twice within 3 sec

1 flash

1 beep

Engine start request received

2 flashes

2 beeps

Engine started successfully

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Engine idling

3 flashes

3 beeps

Vehicle is in range but engine not started

2 long flashes

—

Vehicle not in range (engine not started)

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Engine idling

3 flashes

3 beeps

Engine stopped by system timeout or for safety
reasons (see sections above)

User attempts to stop engine by pressing and
holding fob button for at least 2 sec.

3 flashes

3 beeps

Engine stopped by user request

1 flash every 3 sec

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Stop request not received. Engine still idling.

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Entering the vehicle while it is
running via remote start

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function (if equipped) or
remote keyless entry system, then open
the door(s). If the vehicle’s doors are
unlocked manually using the key, the
vehicle’s alarm system will trigger when a
door is opened (if the alarm system is
armed prior to activating the remote
engine start system) and the engine will
turn off. Perform either of the following
procedures to disarm the alarm system.
Refer to “Alarm system” F2-29.

Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the “ON” position (models
without “keyless access with push-
button start system”)
.

Push the push-button ignition switch

to the “ACC” or “ON” position (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system”)
.

Press any button on the access key

fob/remote keyless entry transmitter.

2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door or rear gate is opened.
4. For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to the
“START” position to restart the engine. For

models with “keyless access with push-
button start system”, press the push-
button ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal to restart the engine.

Entering the vehicle following
remote engine start shut-
down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
system/keyless access function within a
few seconds immediately following remote
engine start shutdown.

Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.

Service mode (models with-
out “keyless access with
push-button start system”)

In service mode, the remote engine start
function is temporarily disabled to prevent
the system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced.

To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle
doors and the rear gate/trunk lid.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P”
position.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
5. Press and release the remote engine
start transmitter “ ” button three times.
The system will honk the vehicle’s horn
each time the button is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second
then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to
indicate that the service mode has been
engaged or honk one time to indicate that
the service mode has been disengaged.

NOTE

When taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote engine start
system.

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Remote transmitter program
(models without “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”)

New transmitters can be programmed to
the remote engine start system in the
event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,
damaged or additional transmitters are
desired (the system will accept up to eight
transmitters). New remote engine start
transmitters can be programmed accord-
ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s
door must remain opened throughout the
entire process).
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then
“LOCK”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”, back
to “ON” then “LOCK”, then back to “ON”
again and leave the ignition “ON” through-
out the programming process.
4. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights and
honk the horn three times, indicating that
the system has entered the transmitter
learn mode.
5. Press and release the “ ” button on
the transmitter that you want to program.
6. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn one time, indicating that the
system has learned the transmitter. Upon
successful programming, the remote start
confirmation transmitter button will flash
one time.
7. Repeat step 5 for any additional
transmitters (the system will accept up to
eight transmitters).
8. The system will exit the transmitter
learn mode if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” position, the door is closed or after
2 minutes.

System maintenance

NOTE

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
In the event that the vehicle’s battery is
replaced, discharged or disconnected,
it will be necessary to start the vehicle a
minimum of one time using the key
prior to activating the remote engine
start system. This is required to allow
the vehicle electronic systems to re-
synchronize.

Changing the batteries

CAUTION

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the remote engine start

transmitter when replacing the
battery.

Be careful not to damage the

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.

There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.

Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-
shine, fire or the like.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system:
Perform the procedure described in “Re-
placing battery of access key fob” F11-50.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2032)
supplied in your remote engine start
transmitter should last approximately one
year, depending on usage. When the
battery begins to weaken, you will notice

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a decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote control operates).
Follow the instructions below to change
the remote engine start transmitter battery.

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-
cated on the back side of the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start
transmitter halves apart using a small flat-
head screwdriver.

3. Remove the circuit board from the
bottom half of the case and remove the
battery and replace with a new one. Be

sure to observe the (+) sign on the old
battery before removing it to ensure that
the new battery is inserted properly (bat-
tery “+” should be pointed away from the
transmitter circuit board on the battery).
4. Carefully snap the case halves back
together, reinstall the phillips screw and
test the remote engine start system.

NOTE

To comply with the FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, no change
to the antenna or the device is per-
mitted. Any change to the antenna or
the device could result in the device
exceeding the RF exposure require-
ments and void user’s authority to
operate the device.

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Certification for remote en-
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.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Canada-spec. models

Continuously variable trans-
mission

The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.

WARNING

Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to lurch forward or backward.

CAUTION

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to observe these
precautions could cause damage
to the transmission.

– Shift into the “P” or “R” posi-

tion only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.

– Do not shift from the “D”

position into the “R” position
or vice versa until the vehicle
has completely stopped.

Do not race the engine for more

than 5 seconds in any position

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except the “N” or “P” position
when the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
transmission fluid to overheat.

Never move the vehicle rearward

by inertia with the select lever set
in a forward driving position or
move the vehicle forward by
inertia with the select lever set
in the “R” position. Doing so may
result in an unexpected accident
or malfunction.

When parking the vehicle, first

securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the “P” position. Do not park for a
long time with the select lever in
any other position as doing so
could result in a dead battery.

NOTE

When the engine coolant tempera-

ture is still low, the transmission will
shift to higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is suffi-
ciently high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability.
The gearshift timing will automatically
shift to the normal timing after the
engine has warmed up.

Immediately after transmission fluid

is replaced, you may feel that the
transmission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
.

When driving under continuous hea-

vy load conditions such as towing a
camper or climbing a long, steep hill,
the engine speed, vehicle speed and air
conditioning system cooling perfor-
mance may automatically be reduced.
This is not a malfunction. This phenom-
enon results from the engine control
function maintaining the cooling per-
formance of the vehicle. The engine
and vehicle speed will return to a
normal speed when the engine is able
to maintain the optimum cooling per-
formance after the heavy load de-
creases. Driving under a heavy load
must be performed with extreme care.
Do not try to pass a vehicle in front
when driving on an uphill slope while
towing.
.

The continuously variable transmis-

sion is a chain type system that pro-
vides superior transmission efficiency

for maximum fuel economy. At times,
depending on varying driving condi-
tions, a chain operating noise may be
heard that is characteristic of this type
of system.

Select lever

Select lever button

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: With the brake pedal depressed, shift

while pressing the select lever button in

: Shift while pressing the select lever

button in

: Shift without pressing the select lever

button

The select lever has four positions, “P”,
“R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate for
using the manual mode.

NOTE

For some models, to protect the engine
while the select lever is in the “P” or “N”
position, the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed hard.

P (Park)

This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake, then shift into the “P”
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the mechanical friction of the transmission.

To shift the select lever from the “P” to any
other position, you should depress the
brake pedal fully then move the select
lever. This prevents the vehicle from
lurching when it is started.

R (Reverse)

This position is for backing the vehicle. To
shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the
vehicle completely then move the lever to
the “R” position while pressing the select
lever button in.

When the ignition switch has been turned
to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, movement
of the select lever from the “N” to “R”
position is possible for a limited time period
by depressing the brake pedal, and then it
becomes impossible. For details, refer to
“Shift lock function” F7-25.

N (Neutral)

This position is for restarting a stalled
engine. In this position, the transmission is
neutral, meaning that the wheels and
transmission are not locked. Therefore,
the vehicle will roll freely, even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or foot brake is applied.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the
select lever in the “N” (neutral)
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-
creased.

NOTE

If the select lever is in the “N” position
when you stop the engine for parking,
you may not subsequently be able to
move it to the “R” and “P” positions. If
this happens, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. You will then be able
to move the select lever to the “P”
position.

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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
fully to the floor and hold that position. The
transmission will automatically downshift.
In this case, the transmission will operate
like a conventional automatic transmis-
sion. When you release the pedal, the
transmission will return to the original gear
position.
To use the manual mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate.

While climbing a grade

When driving up a hill, undesired upshift is
prevented from taking place when the
accelerator is released. This minimizes
the chance of subsequent downshifting to
a lower gear when accelerating again. This
prevents repeated upshifting and down-
shifting resulting in a smoother operation
of the vehicle.

NOTE

The transmission may downshift, de-
pending on the way the accelerator
pedal is depressed to accelerate the
vehicle again.

Shift lock function

The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
.

The select lever cannot be operated

unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
.

The select lever cannot be moved from

the “P” position to any other position before
the brake pedal is depressed. Depress the
brake pedal first, and then operate the
select lever.
.

Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the key from the “ACC” position to the
“LOCK” position and remove the key from
the ignition key cylinder (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
.

Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the push-button ignition switch to the
“OFF” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).
.

If the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position while the select

lever is in the “N” position, the select lever
may not be moved to the “P” position after
a period of time. Therefore, move the
select lever to the “P” position with the
brake pedal depressed soon after the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.

Shift lock release

If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
the ignition switch back to the “ON”
position then move the select lever to the
“P” position with the select lever button
pressed and brake pedal depressed.

If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, perform
the following steps.
.

When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “P” to “N”:
Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift
lock release portion” F7-26.
.

When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “N” to “R”, “P”:
Within 60 seconds after placing the ignition
switch in the “ACC” position, move the
select lever to the “P” position with the
select lever button pressed and brake
pedal depressed.

If you must perform the above procedure,
the shift lock system (or the vehicle control

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system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a
SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon
as possible.

If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, refer to
“Shift lock release using the shift lock
release portion” F7-26.

Shift lock release using the shift
lock release portion

Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.

2. Push the lower part of the lid lightly to
open the pocket.

Hole

3. Turn over the inner trim of the pocket.

4. Remove the grip portion of the screw-
driver.

5. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert the screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release portion using the
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.

If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as
soon as possible.

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Selection of manual mode

With the vehicle either moving or station-
ary, move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.

Upshift indicator

Downshift indicator

Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate. The gear
position indicator shows the currently
selected gear in the 1st-to-6th (3.6 L
models)/7th (2.5 L models) gear range.
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gearshift is possible. When the
upshift indicator “

” is on, upshifting is

possible. When the downshift indicator
“

” is on, downshifting is possible. When

both indicators are on, upshifting and
downshifting are both possible. When the
vehicle stops (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator turns off.

Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.

To upshift to the next higher gear position,
pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated
on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has “–”
indicated on it.

To deselect the manual mode, return the
select lever to the “D” position from the “M”
position.
While driving with the select lever in the “D”
position, if you change gears by operating
the shift paddle, the gear position indicator
light illuminates and shows the current
gear condition.

CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything on the

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shift paddles. Doing so may result in
accidental gear shifting.

NOTE

Please read the following points care-
fully and bear them in mind when using
the manual mode.
.

If you attempt to shift down when the

engine speed is too high, i.e., when a
downshift would push the tachometer
needle beyond the red zone, beeps will
be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
.

If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-
sion will not respond.
.

You can perform a skip-shift (for

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-
sion.
.

The transmission automatically se-

lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops
moving.
.

If the temperature of the transmis-

sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT
OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and let the engine idle until the
warning light turns off.

Driving tips

NOTE

If the accelerator and brake pedals are
depressed at the same time, driving
torque may be restrained. This is not a
malfunction.

On a road surface where there is a risk

of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
gravel-covered road), you can pull away
from a standstill safely and easily by first
selecting the 2nd gear of the manual
mode.
.

Always apply the foot or parking brake

when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or
“R” position.
.

Make sure to apply the parking brake

when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the transmission.
.

Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary

position on an uphill grade by using the “D”
position. Use the brake instead.
.

The engine may, on rare occasions,

knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
malfunction.
.

A slight reduction in output torque may

occur in the models with a 3.6 L engine
before the engine warms up.

Power steering

Power steering warning light

The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
power steering warning light on the com-
bination meter illuminates to inform the
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.

CAUTION

While the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering

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wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.

The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
.

The steering wheel remains in the

fully turned position for a long period of
time.

At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power

assist limitation to occur too frequently,
this may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.

Braking

Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads and linings.

When the brakes get wet

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

Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking
in addition to foot braking. When descend-
ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,
the brakes may start working improperly
because of brake fluid overheating,
caused by overheated brake pads. To help
prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get
stronger engine braking.

Braking when a tire is punctured

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly
when a tire is punctured. This could cause

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a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep
driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the
road to a safe place.

Brake system

Two separate circuits

Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake
system. Each circuit works diagonally
across the vehicle. If one circuit of the
brake system should fail, the other half of
the system still works. If one circuit fails,
the brake pedal will go down much closer
to the floor than usual and you will need to
press it down much harder. And a much
longer distance will be needed to stop the
vehicle.

Brake booster

The brake booster uses engine manifold
vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn
off the engine while driving because that
will turn off the brake booster, resulting in
poor braking power.
The brakes will continue to work even
when the brake booster completely stops
functioning. If this happens, however, you
will have to depress the pedal much harder
than normal and the braking distance will
increase.

Brake assist system

WARNING

Do not be overconfident about the
brake assist. It is not a system that
brings more braking ability to the
vehicle beyond its braking capabil-
ity. Always use the utmost care
when driving regarding vehicle
speed and safe distance.

CAUTION

When you need to brake suddenly,
continue depressing the brake pedal
strongly to bring the effect of the
brake assist.

Brake assist is a driver assistance system.
It assists the brake power when the driver
cannot depress the brake pedal strongly
and the brake power is insufficient.
Brake assist generates the brake power
according to the speed at which the driver
depresses the brake pedal.

NOTE

When you depress the brake pedal
strongly or suddenly, the following
phenomena occur. However, even
though these occur, they do not indi-

cate any malfunctions, and the brake
assist system is operating properly.
.

You might feel that the brake pedal is

applied by lighter force and generates a
greater braking force.
.

You might hear the sound of ABS

operating from the engine compart-
ment.

Disc brake pad wear warning
indicators

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-
tors on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard
from the disc brakes while braking, im-
mediately have your vehicle inspected by
the nearest SUBARU dealer.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving with an ABS equipped
vehicle could easily lead to a serious
accident.

CAUTION

The ABS does not always de-

crease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe
following distance from other
vehicles.

When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy road, or
over deep newly fallen snow,
stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. When driving under
these conditions, therefore, re-
duce your speed and leave ample
distance from other vehicles.

When you feel the ABS operating,

you should maintain constant
brake pedal pressure. Do not

pump the brake pedal since
doing so may defeat the opera-
tion of the ABS.

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.

When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal when the
ABS operates.

The ABS will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h).

ABS self-check

You may feel a slight shock in the brake
pedal and hear the operating noise of the
ABS from the engine compartment just
after the vehicle is started. This is caused
by an automatic functional test of the ABS
being carried out and does not indicate any
abnormal condition.

ABS warning light

Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-18.

Electronic Brake Force Dis-
tribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effective-
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of the
braking force. It functions by adjusting the
distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-
nents to perform its function of optimizing
the distribution of braking force. If any of
the ABS components used by the EBD
function fails, the EBD system also stops
working.

When the EBD system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Steps to take if EBD system
malfunctions

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
the system stops working and the brake
system warning light and ABS warning
light illuminate simultaneously.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
the brake system warning light and ABS
warning light illuminate simultaneously
during driving.

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-
tional braking system will still function.
However, the rear wheels will be more
prone to locking when the brakes are
applied harder than usual and the vehicle’s
motion may therefore become somewhat
harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABS
warning light illuminate simultaneously,
take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat
location.
2. Apply the parking brake and turn off the
engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Release the parking brake.

Even if both warning lights turn off:
The EBD system may be malfunctioning.
Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU
dealer and have the system inspected.

If both warning lights illuminate again
and remain illuminated after restarting
the engine:
1. Turn off the engine again.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Check the brake fluid level. For details
about checking the brake fluid level, refer
to “Checking the fluid level” F11-19.

If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
.

If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN”

mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead,
have the vehicle towed to the nearest

SUBARU dealer for repair.

WARNING

Driving with the brake system

warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains on, have the
brakes inspected by a SUBARU
dealer immediately.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control
system

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics
Control system equipped vehicle
could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.

CAUTION

Even if your vehicle is equipped

with Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should be
used when driving on snow-cov-
ered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.

Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system is an
indication that the road being
travelled on has a slippery sur-
face; since having Vehicle Dy-

namics Control is no guarantee
that full vehicle control will be
maintained at all times and under
all conditions, its activation
should be seen as a sign that
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.

Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle equipped with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, have
an inspection of that system
performed by an authorized
SUBARU dealer.

The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure
that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is operating properly.

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same
size, type, and brand. Further-
more, the amount of wear
should be the same for all four
tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the
vehicle placard attached to
the driver’s side door pillar.

– When replacing a flat tire, use

only the specified temporary

spare tire. However, even with
the specified temporary spare
tire, the effectiveness of the
Vehicle Dynamics Control
system will be reduced.

If non-matching tires are used,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system may not operate cor-
rectly.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help
maintain traction and directional control.
.

Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed to
prevent spinning of the driving wheels on
slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to
maintain traction and directional control.
Activation of this function is indicated by
flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light.

Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Acti-
vation of this function is indicated by

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