battery SUBARU BAJA 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and service
Types of tires .................................................... 11-45
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-46
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-46
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-49
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-49
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-50
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-50
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-51
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 11-52
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-52
Replacement of windshield wiper blades .. 11-53
Battery ........................................................... 11-56
Fuses ............................................................. 11-57
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-60
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-60
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-61 Headlight ........................................................... 11-64
Front fog light ................................................... 11-68
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-69
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-70
Tail light (on the tailgate) ................................. 11-72
License plate light ............................................ 11-74
Map light, dome light and door step light ...... 11-76
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ... 11-77
Sport activity lights (if equipped) .................... 11-79

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Maintenance and service
the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if
improperly used or handled, for example, bat-tery acid. y
Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully competent to do so. Serious person-
al injury may result to persons not experienced
in servicing vehicles. y Always use the proper tools and make certain
that they are well maintained. y Never get under the vehicle supported only
by a jack. Always use a safety stands to sup-
port the vehicle. y Never keep the engine running in a poorly
ventilated area, such as a garage or other
closed areas. y Do not smoke or allow open flames around
the fuel or battery. This will cause a fire. y Because the fuel system is under pressure,
replacement of the fuel filter should be per-
formed only by your SUBARU dealer.y Wear adequate eye protection to guard
against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If
something does get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water. y Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS air-
bag system or seatbelt pretensioner system, or
attempt to take its connectors apart, as that may activate the system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connectors of these
systems are yellow for easy identification. NEV-
ER use a circuit tester for these wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
needs service, consult your nearest SUBARU
dealer.
„ Before checking or servicing in the en-
gine compartment
yAlways stop the engine and set the parking
brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. y Always let the engine cool down. Engine
parts become very hot when the engine is run-
ning and remain hot for some time after the en-
gine is stopped.y Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid or any other fluid on hot engine compo-
nents. This may cause a fire.y Always remove the key from the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the cooling fan may operate suddenly

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Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview „
Non-turbo models
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1) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11- 23)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
39)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-29)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 38)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
7) Fuse box (page 11-57)
8) Battery (page 11-56)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18)
11) Radiator cap (page 11-18)
12) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 10)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-36)

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Maintenance and service
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„Turbo models
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
23)
2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
39)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-29)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 38)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
7) Fuse box (page 11-57)
8) Battery (page 11-56)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-18)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-36)

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Maintenance and service
1) Stopper
6. Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal
support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown.
If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade
may scratch the windshield.
7. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm.
Make sure that it locks in place.
8. Lower the wiper arm slowly while holding it with
your hand.
Battery
y Before beginning work on or near any bat-
tery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes, match-
es, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks. Batteries give off
a gas which is highly flammable and explosive.y For safety, in case an explosion does occur,
wear eye protection or shield your eyes when
working near any battery. Never lean over a bat-tery. y Do not let battery fluid contact eyes, skin,
fabrics, or paint because battery fluid is a cor-
rosive acid. If battery fluid gets on your skin or
in your eyes, immediately flush the area with
water thoroughly. Seek medical help immedi-
ately if acid has entered the eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, imme-
diately drink a large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention immediately. y To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings,
metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry.
Never allow metal tools to contact the positive
battery terminal and anything connected to it
WHILE you are at the same time in contact with
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Maintenance and service
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any other metallic portion of the vehicle be-
cause a short circuit will result.yKeep everyone including children away from
the battery.y Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
y Battery posts terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to case
cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash hands after
handling.
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid
level or periodically refill with distilled water.
Never use more than 10 amperes when charg-
ing the battery because it will shorten battery
life.
Fuses
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher
rating or with material other than a fuse be-
cause serious damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to
prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical
equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse boxes.
One is located under the instrument panel behind the
coin tray on the driver’s seat side.
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Specifications
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„Electrical system
„ Capacities
Battery type and capacity (5HR)MT55D23L (12-48AH)
AT75D23L (12-52AH)
Alternator12V-90A
Spark plugsNon-turboRC10YC4 (Champion)
BKR6E-11 (NGK)
BKR5E-11 (NGK)
TurboILFR6B (NGK)
Fuel tank16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT)3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT)9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liters, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolantNon-turboMT7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
AT7.1 US qt (6.7 liters, 5.9 Imp qt)
TurboMT8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
AT8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)

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Index
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-33
Warning light ................................................. 3-12
Accessories .............................................. 5-4, 11-60
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-10
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................ 3-14
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-52
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-33
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-12
Audio set ............................................................. 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-29
Automatic transmission ............................ 7-15, 7-21 Capacities ..................................................... 12-3
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ....................................... 7-16, 7-22
Shift lock release ................................. 7-20, 7-30
SPORTSHIFT mode – Turbo models ........... 7-21
Temperature warning light ............................ 3-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16
AWD warning light ............................................. 3-14 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-56
Jump starting ................................................ 9-18
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-10
Bed extender ..................................................... 6-17Brake Booster ....................................................... 11-41
Fluid ............................................................ 11-38
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-43
Pedal .......................................................... 11-41
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-41
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-42
Brake system .................................................... 7-32
Warning light ................................................ 3-13
Braking .............................................................. 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....................................................... 11-44
Tips ............................................................... 7-32
Bulb Chart ............................................................. 12-8
Replacing ................................................... 11-61
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Capacities ......................................................... 12-3

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Index
Rear seat
Folding down ................................................ 1-10
Rear window Defogger button ............................................ 3-26
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-31
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-39
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-40
Oil grade and viscosity ....... 11-15, 11-16, 11-28, 11-32, 11-35
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-37
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system .............................. 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-43
Windshield wiper blades ............................. 11-53
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-61 Cargo light assembly .................................. 11-77
Dome light .................................................. 11-76
Front fog light .............................................. 11-68
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-69
Headlight .................................................... 11-64
High mount stop light assembly .................. 11-77 License plate light ....................................... 11-74
Map light ..................................................... 11-76
Parking light ................................................ 11-69
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-70
Tail light ...................................................... 11-72
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 6-24 S Seat Fabric ............................................................ 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 4 Maintenance ................................................. 1-21
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-24
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-14
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-17
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-14
Security system ................................................. 2-15
Selector lever ........................................... 7-16, 7-22 Position indicator .......................................... 3-15
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-20, 7-30
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-2
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-14
Soft bed cover ................................................... 6-21
Sounding a panic alarm .............................. 2-9, 2-18
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-25