engine SUBARU BAJA 2003 1.G Owners Manual

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How to use this owner’s manual
Using your Owner ’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious
injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that
chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains
precautions for the SRS airbags.Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica-tors and how to use the instruments and other switches.Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.Chapter 6: Interior and exterior equipments
This chapter informs you how to operate interior and exterior equipments.Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various condi-tions and explains some safety tips on driving.Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving,
such as a flat tire or engine overheating.Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

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CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the
rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentallyopened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Door locks ” section in
chapter 2. Always lock the passenger ’s windows using the lock switch
when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this pro-cedure could result in injury to a child operating the power win-
dow. Refer to the “Power windows ” section in chapter 2.
Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could ac-
cidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a
closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause se-vere or possibly fatal injuries to them.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems ”, “SRS airbag ”, and
“Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner ’s manual for instructions and pre-
cautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRSairbag system. ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is danger- ous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to pre-
vent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, ex-
cept for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventila-tion fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow,
leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system
always works properly.

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Refer to the “Tires and wheels ” section in chapter 11 for detailed
information.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

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Combination meter Overview
HBF054BB
1 SRS airbag system warning light (page 3-10)
2 Brake system warning light (page 3-14)
3 Seatbelt warning light (page 3-10)
4 Turn signal indicator light (page3-16)
5 Door ajar warning light (page 3-15)
6 High beam indicator light (page 3-16)
7 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp (page 3-11)
8 Charge warning light (page 3-12)
9 OIL pressure warning light (page 3-12)
Q AT OIL temperature warning light(page 3-13)
W Front-wheel drive warning light (page 3-15) E
Temperature gauge (page 3-9)
R Clock setting knob (page 3-17)
T Clock (page 3-17)
Y Outside temperature indicator (page 3-8)
U Tachometer (page 3-8)
I Switchback door indicator (page3-15)
O Security system indicator lamp(page 3-16)
P Shift position indicator (page 3-16)
A Cargo lamp indicator (page 3-16)
S Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-7)
D Trip meter (page 3-7)
F Odometer (page 3-7)
G Speedometer (page 3-7)
H Low fuel warning light (page 3-15)
J Fuel gauge (page 3-9)
K ABS warning light (page 3-13)

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Warning and indicator light
Mark
NamePage
Seatbelt warning light3-10
AIRBAGSRS airbag system warning light3-10
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp3-11
Charge warning light3-12
Oil pressure warning light3-12
AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped)3-13
orABS warning light3-13
orBrake system warning light3-14
Door ajar warning light3-15
Low fuel warning light3-15
Front-wheel drive warning light (if equipped)3-15
Switchback door indicator3-15
Security system indicator light (if equipped)3-16
Cargo lamp indicator3-16
Turn signal indicator lights3-16
High beam indicator light3-16

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1-7
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Lumbar support
HB1059BA
Pull the lever forward or backward.
Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for yourlower back.
Seat heater (if equipped)
CAUTION
Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the
engine is not running can cause battery discharge. Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause theseat heater to overheat. When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or
any similar materials.
The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC”
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transmitter is used for locking and unlocking. The security system indicator light in the combination meter
flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected.For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this section.
Arming the system
n To arm the system using remote transmitter
HB2033BB
Press to Arm the system. Press to Disarm the system.
HB1000EB
1. Close all windows and moonroof.
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 switchback door are locked.
5. Close all doors.
6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds).
All doors will lock, an electronic chirp will sound one time, the turn
signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light starts flashing
slowly (approximately once every two seconds). If any of the doors (except the switchback door) is not fully closed, an
electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five
times to alert you that the doors are not properly closed. When you
close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will auto-
matically lock.

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nTo arm the system using power door locking switches
HB2024CC
1. Close all windows and the moonroof.
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 switchback door are locked.
5. Close the doors but leave only the driver ’s door or the front pas-
senger’ s door open.
6. Push the power door locking switch forward ( “LOCK” side) to set
the door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound one time, the turn
signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing
slowly (approximately once every two seconds) to inform you that the
system has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows, the switchback door and/or moonroof are open. Always makesure that they are fully closed before arming the system. Disarming the system
Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two
seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver ’s door will unlock, an
electronic chirp will sound two times, the turn signal lights will flash
two times and the indicator light will go off.
To unlock all other doors, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button

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HB1115BA
HB1114BA
3. Fold down the switchback door by releasing the lock knob. Then you can have a flat and larger cargo space.
4. Place the long object on the cargo bed through the switchback dooropening.
Be sure all items are secured in place. NOTE When opening the switchback door in snow, accumulated snow
in the cargo bed may enter the passenger compartment which could result in dampness in the passenger compartment. Prior to opening
of the switchback door, brush off the snow completely. Close the switchback door whenever you leave the vehicle to pre-
vent unauthorized entry.
WARNING
The switchback door should be kept completely shut when the
vehicle is idling in an enclosed or partially enclosed area to avoidthe possibility of exhaust gas entering the passenger compart-ment. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is extremely dangerous, or even lethal if
inhaled. To ensure that exhaust gas cannot penetrate the switch-
back door, make certain that there are no obstructions betweenthe door and the vehicle body that prevent the door from fully
closing or that crimp the weather strip around the door.

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-3
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Key reminder chime 3-5
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Ignition switch light 3-5
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-6
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Meters and gauges 3-7
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Speedometer 3-7
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Tachometer 3-8
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-9
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Temperature gauge 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11
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Charge warning light 3-12
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-13
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Brake system warning light 3-14
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Door ajar warning lights 3-15
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Switchback door indicator light 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel warning light 3-15
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-16
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High beam indicator light 3-16
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Cargo lamp indicator light 3-16
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Clock 3-17
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Light control switch 3-17
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Daytime running light system 3-19
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Turn signal lever 3-19
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Illumination brightness control 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-21
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-22
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Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .