SUBARU OUTBACK 2006 Owners Manual

12-2 Specifications Specifications
Specifications These specifications are subj ect to change without notice.
„ Dimensions in (mm)
Item Legacy OUTBACK
Sedan Station wagon Sedan Station wagon
Non-
turbo Turbo
2.5-liter 3.0-liter 2.5-liter 3.0-liter
Non-
turbo Turbo
Overall length 186.2 (4,730) 188.8 (4,795) 186.2 (4,730) 188.8 (4,795)
Overall width 68.1 (1,730) 68.1 (1,730) 69.7 (1,770) 69.7 (1,770)
Overall height 56.1 (1,425) 58.1 (1,475) 59.6 (1,515) 63.2 (1,605)
Wheel base 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670)
Tread Front 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495)
Rear 58.5 (1,485) 58.5 (1,485) 58.7 (1,490) 58.7 (1,490)
Ground clearance 5.9 (150) 5.9
(150) 6.1
(155) 8.44 (214.6) 8.5
(215) 8.7
(220) 8.5 (215)

Specifications
12-3
– CONTINUED –„ Engine
„ Electrical system Engine model EJ253
(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) EJ255
(2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo) EZ30D
(3.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engine Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu-in (cc) 150 (2,457) 183 (3,000)
Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0) 3.51 × 3.15 (89.2 × 80.0)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1 8.2 : 1 10.7 : 1
Firing order 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 1 – 6 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
Battery type and capacity (5HR) 2.5-liter models MT 55D23L (12V-48AH)
AT 75D23L (12V-52AH)
3.0-liter models 75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator 12V-110A
Spark plugs 2.5-liter non-turbo models FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models ILFR6B (NGK)

12-4 Specifications
„ Capacities Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil 2.5-liter models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT) 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT) 2.5-liter non-turbo models 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil 2.5-liter non-turbo models 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant 2.5-liter non-turbo models MT 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
AT 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo models MT 7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
AT 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)

Specifications
12-5„ Tires
„ Wheel alignment Tire size P205/50R17 88V 215/45ZR17 P225/55R17 95V
Wheel size 17 × 7 JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
) 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear at trailer
towing – 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/80R16 T135/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Item Legacy OUTBACK
Sedan Station wagon Sedan Station wagon
Toe Front 0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0 in (0 mm)
Camber Front –0 ° 15’ 0 ° 40’
Rear –0 ° 40’ –0 ° 30’ –0 ° 10’

12-6 Specifications
Fuses and circuits „ Fuse panel located in the passenger compart-
ment
27 28 29 30 31 32 3320 21 22 23 24 25 2613 14 15 16 17 18 19 6789101112 12345
C00004Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit
1 20A
y Cargo fan
y Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A
y Door locking
4 15A
y Front wiper deicer relay
y Moonroof
5 15A
y Combination meter
6 7.5A
y Remote control rear view mirrors
y Seat heater relay
y Vanity mirror light
7 15A
y Combination meter
y Integrated unit
8 20A
y Stop light
9 20A
y Mirror heater
y Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A
y Power supply (Battery)
11 7.5A
y Turn signal unit
y Clock
12 15A
y Automatic transmission unit
y SRS airbag system (Sub)
y Engine control unit
y Integrated unit

Specifications
12-7
– CONTINUED –13 20A
y Cargo socket
14 15A
y Position light
y Tail light
y Rear combination light
15 Empty
16 15A
y Illumination
17 15A
y Seat heaters
18 10A
y Backup light
19 7.5A
y Headlight right side relay
20 10A
y Cigarette lighter socket
21 7.5A
y Starter relay
22 15A
y Air conditioner
y Rear window defogger relay coil
23 15A
y Rear wiper
y Rear window washer
24 15A
y Audio unit
y Clock
25 15A
y SRS airbag system (Main)
26 15A
y Power window relay
27 15A
y Blower fanFuse panel Fuse rating Circuit
28 15A
y Blower fan
29 15A
y Fog light
30 30A
y Front wiper
y Front wiper washer
31 7.5A
y Auto air conditioner unit
y Integrated unit
32 7.5A
y Headlight left side relay
33 7.5A
y ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unitFuse panel Fuse rating Circuit

12-8 Specifications
„ Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) FWD socket (AT vehicles – ex cept Turbo models and 3.0-liter
models)
B) Main fuse 1 2
B
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
A 12
13
14
15
16
C00005Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit
1 30A
y ABS unit
y Vehicle dynamics control unit
2 25A
y Main fan (3.0-liter models)
3 25A
y Sub fan (Except 3.0-liter models)
4 25A
y Main fan
5 20A
y Audio
6 15A
y Headlight (right side)
7 15A
y Headlight (left side)
8 20A
y Backup light
9 15A
y Horn
10 25A
y Rear window defogger
11 15A
y Fuel pump
12 15A
y Automatic transmission control unit
13 7.5A
y Engine control unit
14 15A
y Turn and hazard warning flasher
15 20A
y Parking switch
16 7.5A
y Alternator

Specifications
12-9
Bulb chart Description Wattage Bulb No.
Headlight
Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal/park-
ing and front side mark-
er 12V-27/8W 3157A
Rear combination light
Rear turn signal
light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
Brake/tail and rear
side marker (Se-
dan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Brake/tail (Station
wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Rear side marker
(Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
Rear turn signal
light (Station wag-
on) 12V-21W (W21W )
Backup light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light
(Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-5W W5W Cargo area light 12V-13W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Dome light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –
Door step light 12V-3.5W –Description Wattage Bulb No.

12-10 Specifications
Vehicle identification
C001041 2
76 5 4 3 1) Emission control label
2) Vehicle identification number
3) Certification and bar code label
4) Tire inflation pressure label
5) Vehicle identification number plate
6) Model number plate
7) Fuel label

13Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Tire information .................................................. 13-2 Tire labeling ............................................................. 13-2
Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 13-5
Glossary of tire terminology .................................. 13-6
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ..... 13-7
Vehicle load limit – how to determine ................... 13-8
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle
load capacities ...................................................... 13-10
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on
handling and stopping and on tires ................... 13-11
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 13-11
Uniform tire quality grading standards ............ 13-12 Treadwear ................................................................ 13-12
Traction AA, A, B, C ................................................ 13-12
Temperature A, B, C ............................................... 13-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ......................... 13-13