INTRODUCTION 15
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WARNING
If you find an unrecognized device on your vehicle, consult your SUBARU dealer immediately.
Any problem or safety risk due to the connection of an unauthorized device is not covered by the manufacturer’ s warranty. SUBARU also bears no responsibility for any such cause.
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CAUTION
When transferring ownership of your vehicle, delete the personal information registered in the vehicle by performing a Factory Data Reset. For details about the Factory Data Reset, refer to the Owner’ s Manual supplement for the audio and navigation system.
Note that certain personal information inputted in the Head Unit and the phone number of any paired device will remain in vehicle data logs even after the Factory Data Reset. These data logs are strictly for quality assurance purposes and not viewable by any subsequent purchaser. To have those logs deleted permanently from the vehicle, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
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Certain vehicle components, such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www. dtsc. ca. gov / hazardouswaste / perchlorate.
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NOTE
You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours after the ignition switch is turned to the“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. This noise is caused by the operation of the fuel evaporation leakage checking system and the operation is normal. The noise will stop after approximately 15 minutes.
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:
. Vehicle speed. Engine speed. Engine control information. Shift state information. Driving information, etc.
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SUBARU may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
SUBARU will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
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