Under the Hood

A 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine sends 165 horsepower to a standard five-speed-manual or optional four-speed-automatic transmission. Every Subaru vehicle has all-wheel drive, but the 2.5 GT equipped with a Sportshift automatic transmission uses Variable Torque Distribution all-wheel drive.

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    To arm the system using remote transmitter
    1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid on the 4-door) are locked. 5. C ...

    Light control switch
    The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the ke ...

    Checking the oil level
    Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. Turbo models Non-turbo models 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and in ...