center console SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owners Manual

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1 Cup holder (page 6-8)
2 Center console (page 6-6)
3 Glove box (page 6-6) 4
Cigarette lighter (page 6-9)
5 Ashtray (page 6-12)

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System servicing
WARNING
When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping
the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU deal-
er. Tampering with or disconnecting the system ’s wiring could re-
sult in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/orairbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in
serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensionerand SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation andthe connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification.Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to theseatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing
of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and theairbag control module including the impact sensors is locatedunder the center console. If you need service or repair in those
areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, we recommend thatyou have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work.
NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contactyour SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1-63
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Flashing or flickering of the indicator light.
No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first
turned to the “ON” position.
Continuous illumination of the warning light.
Illumination of the warning light while driving.
SRS airbag system servicing
WARNING
When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire car
damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your near-
est SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the sys-
tem’ s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag
or could make the system inoperative, which may result in seri-
ous injury. The wiring harnesses of the SRS airbag system arecovered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellowfor easy identification.
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in areas listed below, we recommend
that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The
SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules
are stored in these areas.
Under the center console
Inside each front fender
Steering wheel and column and nearby areas
Top of the dashboard on front passenger ’s side and nearby
areas Each front seat and nearby area (only for vehicles with SRS
side airbags) Inside each center pillar

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Interior equipment Interior light6-2
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Dome light 6-2
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Cargo area light (if equipped) 6-3
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Map light (if equipped) 6-3
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Sun visors 6-4
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Vanity mirror (if equipped) 6-5
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Storage compartment 6-5
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Glove box 6-6
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Center console 6-6
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Coin compartment 6-7
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Overhead console (if equipped) 6-7
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Cup holder 6-8
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Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6-12
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OnSta r system (if equipped) 6-13
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OnStar subscription plans 6-14
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OnStar services 6-15
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OnStar personal calling 6-17
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OnStar virtual advisor 6-18
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OnStar system limitations 6-18
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Accessory power outlet 6-19
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Convenience hook 6-20
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-22
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Luggage cover (if equipped) 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subfloor storage (if equipped) 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Glove box
HS0090
Unlock
Lock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly
upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Center console
HB6022BA
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.
If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put in the rear pas-
senger’ s cup holder, the lid may hit the cup and beverage may be
spilled.

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Cup holder
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the
holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or
your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery,carpets or audio equipment.
Front cup holder
HB6023BA
A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside the parking
brake lever.

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Interior equipment6-9
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Rear passenger ’s cup holder (if equipped)
HB6024BAHB7009CA
The rear passenger ’s cup holder is located on the lower side of the
back of the center console. To use the cup holder, open the lid by
pulling its upper edge.
Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped)
CAUTION
The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the
instrument panel is originally designed to use a SUBARU genuine
cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighterplugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and over-heating, resulting in a fire. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a
mobile phone, they may damage the portion of the socket ’s inter-
nal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out ”
after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a ciga-rette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stickand overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such
as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause ashort circuit.

6-12ing gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical appliances, damage may
have been done to the internal mechanism that cause a cigarette
lighter to “pop-out” after its element has been heated. For that reason,
a cigarette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be used in
the socket. If you want to use the socket for a cigarette lighter again,
or to protect your purchaser before you sell your car, have your
SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one.
Ashtray
CAUTION
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted ciga-
rette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
HB7009BA
HB6011CA
Front ashtray
To open the ashtray, pull the lid out. Rear ashtray (if equipped)
The rear ashtray is located on the upper side of the back of the center
console. To open the ashtray, pull the upper edge of the lid.

14-2A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
7-33
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ABS warning light 3-14
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Accessory power outlet 6-19
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Air cleaner element 11-18
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Air conditioner operation 4-10
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Air filtration system (if equipped) 4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna system 5-2
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Armrest (if equipped) 1-10
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Ashtray 6-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio set 5-3
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Automatic climate control system (if equipped) 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) 1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode –
2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) 7-21
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Automatic transmission fluid 11-24
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B
Battery 11-51
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Brake booster 11-33
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Brake fluid 11-30
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Brake pedal 11-34
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Brake system 7-32
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Brake system warning light 3-16
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Braking 7-31
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Braking tips 7-31
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Bulb chart 12-14
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CCapacities 12-4
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Cargo area light (if equipped) 6-3
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Catalytic converter 8-4
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Center console 6-6
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