Subaru A3100BE Automobile User Manual


 
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Starting and operating
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2
Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap .............................................. 7-3
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................... 7-5
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-6
Starting the engine ............................................. 7-7
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-8
Automatic transmission .................................... 7-8
Selector lever .......................................................... 7-9
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ 7-10
Selection of manual mode ..................................... 7-11
Maximum speeds .................................................... 7-12
Driving tips .............................................................. 7-13
SPORT mode ........................................................... 7-13
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
Power steering ................................................... 7-15
Braking ................................................................ 7-15
Braking tips ............................................................. 7-15
Brake system .......................................................... 7-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators .............. 7-16
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-16
ABS system self-check .......................................... 7-17
ABS warning light ................................................... 7-17
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system .............................................................. 7-18
Steps to take if EBD system fails .......................... 7-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control system ................... 7-19
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... 7-21
Traction Control system OFF switch .................... 7-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........ 7-24
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-25
Cruise control ..................................................... 7-27
To set cruise control .............................................. 7-27
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-28
To turn off the cruise control ................................. 7-28
To change the cruising speed ............................... 7-28
Cruise control indicator light ................................. 7-29
Cruise control set indicator light .......................... 7-30