SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owners Manual

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Route support
With OnStar Route Support, an Advisor can help you find your way, no
matter how far off course you are. You can get exact street directions,
or guidance to nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels or ATMs. RideAssist
If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, just call OnStar. We ’ll
contact a transportation provider and send them right to you. Information and convenience services
Our Advisors have access to over six million service listings including
hotels, restaurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospitals, ATMs and air-
ports – more than 250 service categories in all. Our Advisors can
even assist you with hotel and restaurant reservations. OnStar concierge
Safe & Sound, Directions & Connections and Luxury and Leisure plan
subscribers can access self-serve Online Concierge services for
event tickets, dining reservations, gift recommendations and more at
www.myonstar.com
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Luxury & Leisure subscribers have access to Personal Concierge ser-
vices. A Concierge Advisor can help you with virtually any type of re-
quest via email, live chat, phone (1-888-4ONSTAR) or the blue buttonin your vehicle. Just ask!
OnStar personal calling
As an OnStar subscriber, you have access to OnStar Personal Calling (if
available in your area). OnStar Personal Calling provides you with a na-
tionwide wireless phone service that is completely integrated in your ve-
hicle. OnStar Personal Calling operates with the touch of a button and a
few simple voice commands. All it takes to get started is a package of
OPC minutes. With OnStar Personal Calling, you can enjoy the simplicity of a one-touch
wireless connection. Whether you are placing or receiving a call, once
you press the white dot button, you don ’t have to take your hands off the
wheel or your eyes off the road. The ease of the hands-free wireless

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ty, security and convenience while driving.
OnStar virtual advisor
As an OnStar Personal Calling subscriber, you can make your driving
time more enjoyable and productive with the OnStar Virtual Advisor. With
OnStar Virtual Advisor you can now listen to your favorite financial in-
formation, news, entertainment and information topics, such as stock
quotes , weather reports and sports scores. You can receive your email,
listen to it being read and reply, without taking your hands off the wheel
or eyes off the road. With the press of the white DOT button and a few
simple voice commands, you can browse the pre-selected topics from
your profile which you established on the MyOnStar website, or you can
skip to the subjects that interest you.
To find out more about Virtual Advisor or to set-up your Virtual Advisor
personal profile, visit www.myonstar.com
.
OnStar system limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agree-
ment at www.onstar.com
.
An OnStar Service Subscription Agreement is required in order to re- ceive OnStar services, including OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar
Virtual Advisor.
OnStar services require vehicle electrical system and wireless service to
be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar uses
existing emergency service providers as well as wireless and satellitetechnologies.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the OnStar Cen-
ter may be monitored or recorded. OnStar Service is: available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii;
available when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular
provider;

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subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions, such as se-
vere weather or topographical conditions, such as mountainous terrain; subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite
signals are obstructed. OnStar will not function if the vehicle ’s battery is discharged or discon-
nected. It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the
OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged.
OnStar is the communication link between you and existing governmen-
tal emergency and roadside service providers. OnStar will receive your
call and use reasonable effort to contact an appropriate provider. OnStar
cannot promise that the providers will respond in a timely manner or atall.
Accessory power outlet
In the luggage compartment (if equipped) CAUTION
Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory
power outlet. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such
as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. Thatcould cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessorypower outlet when it is not in use. Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC
and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the accessorypower outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapt-ers or more than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor con-tact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit proper-
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Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a
long period of time while the engine is not running can cause bat- tery discharge.
HB7008EA
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by connecting it to thesocket.
NOTE
The trim cover has a notch through which the connected electri- cal appliance ’s cord can be passed.
Convenience hook Coat hook CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the
driver’ s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a
collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 2.2lb (1 kg) or more.

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HB6025BA
The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger ’s hand grip.
Shopping bag hook CAUTION
Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 2.2 lb (1 kg) or more.
HB7014BD
HBF014CB
Sedan
n For sedan models
A shopping bag hook is attached to each inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk lid opening. n For station wagon models
A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area.
To use the hook, push the upper portion and the shopping bag hook
will appear.

6-22Floor mat (if equipped)
CAUTION
Make sure the driver ’s floor mat is placed back in its proper loca-
tion and correctly secured on its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals dur-ing driving, it could cause an accident.
HB6016BA
HB6015BA
A retaining pin is located on the driver ’s side of the vehicle next to the
fuel filler door release. The floor mat is secured using the built-in grom-
met, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing downward.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
WARNING
Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the
cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or colli-
sion. This could cause serious injury.
The luggage cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to pro-
tect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make
room for additional cargo.

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Using the cover
HB7015BA
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then
insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from
the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the
cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding. To remove the cover
HB7017BA
HB7016BA
1. Rewind the cover.
2. To take it off the cover rails, lift it out while pressing the releaseknobs located both sides of the cover housing.
3. Store the cover in the cargo area.
To install the cover: Hang the both ends of the cover housing on the cover rails. Make
sure that the cover is mounted securely by pulling it up.

6-24Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)
CAUTION
The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacityof the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lb (20 kg) per eye-let.
HB7018BA
The cargo area is equipped with four tie-down hooks so that cargo can
be secured with a luggage net or ropes.
When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing
recesses. When not in use, put the eyelets up into the storing recesses.
Subfloor storage (if equipped)
CAUTION
Always keep the lid of the subfloor storage closed while driv-
ing to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corro-
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HB6007BB
Sedan
HB6008BA
HB7019AD
The subfloor storage is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area
and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or
handle up. Station wagon: Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on
the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the subfloor storage in the trunk or car- go area.

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