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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    CD player operation
    NOTE ● Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, the player displays “CHECK DISC”. Refer to “When the following messages are ...

    Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.
    A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag. ...

    Foreword
    Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system ...