belt SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Maintenance and service
shown on the tire placard.
Using tires of a non-specified size detracts from con-
trollability, ride comfort, braking performance, speed-
ometer accuracy and odometer accuracy. It also cre-
ates incorrect body-to-tire
clearances and inappropri-
ately changes the vehicle’s ground clearance.
All four tires must be the same in terms of manufactur-
er, brand (tread pattern), construction, and size. You
are advised to replace the ti res with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equipment.
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends re-
placing all four tires at the same time.
y All four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (trea d pattern), construc-
tion, degree of wear, speed symbol, load index
and size. Mixing tires of different types, sizes or
degrees of wear can result in damage to the ve-
hicle’s power train. Use of different types or siz-
es of tires can also dangerously reduce control-
lability and braking performance and can lead
to an accident. y Use only radial tires. Do not use radial tires
together with belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Doing so can dangerously reduce control-
lability, resulting in an accident.
„ Wheel replacement
„Wheel
„ ReplacementWhen replacing wheels due, for example, to damage,
make sure the replacement wheels match the specifi-
cations of the wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available from
SUBARU dealers.
Use only those wheels that are specified for
your vehicle. Wheels not meeting specifica-
tions could interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub against the
wheel well housing during turns. The resulting
loss of vehicle control could lead to an acci-
dent.

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Specifications „
Tires
„ Wheel alignment
TypeSteel belted radial, Tubeless
Tire sizeP225/60R16 97H
Wheel size16

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week, starting
with “01” to represent the
first full week of the cal-
endar year; the second two figures represent the
year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of
2001. T Other markings
The following makings are also placed on the
sidewall. V Maximum permiss ible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
this tire may be inflat ed. For example, “300 kpa
(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS” V Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum permissible
weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX.
LOAD 730 kg (1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX. PRESS.”
Maximum load rating applies only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehi-
cle can be loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.
V Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RA-
DIAL” V Construction
The generic name of each cord material used in
the plies (both sidewall and tread area) of this
tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2
POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLY-
ESTER” V Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire quality grading
standards” in this chapter.

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Index
Cargo
Bed ............................................................... 6-16
Lamp ............................................................. 6-20
Lamp indicator light ...................................... 3-18
Net hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-17
Catalytic converter ............ ................................... 8-4
Center Console .......................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-2
Changing
Flat tire .......................................................... 9-12
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-12
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-13 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp .... ............................................ 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-42
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-43
Clutch function ................ ............................ 11-43
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-44
Engine oil level ............... ............................ 11-10
Fluid level ................. 11-29, 11-36, 11-38, 11-40
Gear oil level ................ .................... 11-32, 11-33
Child restraint system s ...................................... 1-28
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-32
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-40 Child safety ............................................................. 5
Locks ............ .......................................... ...... 2-24
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-17, 3-11
Cigarette lighter socket ........................................ 6-9
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Fog light lens ................................................ 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-19
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 11-40
Clutch pedal .................................................... 11-43
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-13
Coin compartment ............................................... 6-6
Convenience hook ............................................. 6-13
Cooling system ....... ......................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection .......... ................................ 10-5
Cover Soft bed ........................................................ 6-21
Cruise control .................................................... 7-37
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-18
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7 D Daytime running li ght system .......... .................. 3-21

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Index
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-32
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ............................... 2-21, 2-23
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-32
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-78
Door ajar warning lights ..................................... 3-15
Door locks ........................................................... 2-3
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-26
Driving
Car phone/cell phone ........................................ 8
Drinking ............................................................. 7
Drugs ................................................................. 7
Foreign countries ............. ............................... 8-6
Pets ................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-14, 7-19, 7-29, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................... 8
E
Electrical system . ........................................... ... 12-3
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. 1-16
Engine
Compartment overview ................................. 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-18
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................... 8-3 Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-10
Overheating .................................................. 9-21
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-11
Exterior care ..................... ................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................ 9-12
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15
Fluid level Automatic transmission ..... ......................... 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-38
Clutch ......................................................... 11-40
Power steering ........................................... 11-36
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-10
Front Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-32
Fog light ...................................................... 11-70
Fog light button ............................................. 3-24
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................. 1-24
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and side
marker light .............................................. 11-71
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler door and cap .......................................... 7-4

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Index
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-30 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-61
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule .............. ........................................ 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-21
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine
light) ............................................................... 3-12
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ................................... 11-27
Map light .............................................................. 6-3
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-25
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-30
Moonroof ........................................................... 2-36 N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000
miles (1,600 km) .............................................. 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-6
Off road driving .................................................... 8-9 Oil level
Engine ........................................................ 11-10
Front differential (AT vehi cles) ................... 11-32
Manual transmission .................................. 11-27
Rear differential .............. ............................ 11-33
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-13
Outside mirrors .................... .............................. 3-32
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-21 P
Parking Brake ............................................................ 7-35
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-46
Light switch ................................................... 3-23
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6Power
Door locking switches ..................................... 2-5
Steering ........................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid .............................................. 11-36
Windows ....................................................... 2-25
R
Rear Center console ............................................... 6-6
Combination lights ...................................... 11-72
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-9

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Index
Rear seat
Folding down ................................................ 1-10
Rear window Defogger button ............................................ 3-28
Recommended Automatic transmission flui d ....................... 11-31
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-39
Clutch fluid ...................... ............................ 11-41
Oil grade and viscosity ....... 11-15, 11-16, 11-29, 11-33, 11-35
Power steering fluid ........... ......................... 11-38
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system .......................... .... 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-44
Windshield wiper blades . ............................ 11-55
Replacing Air cleaner element ............ ......................... 11-23
Battery (remote keyless en try system) ......... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ................... ............................ 11-63
Cargo light assembly .................................. 11-79
Dome light .................................................. 11-78
Front fog light .............................................. 11-70
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-71
Headlight .................................................... 11-66
High mount stop light assemb ly .................. 11-79License plate light ....................................... 11-76
Map light ..................................................... 11-78
Parking light ................................................ 11-71
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-72
Tail light ...................................................... 11-74
Rocking the vehicle ........... ................................ 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 6-36 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
Selector leve
Position indicator .......... ................................ 3-17
Selector lever ........................................... 7-15, 7-22
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-19, 7-29
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-2
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-15
Soft bed cover ................................................... 6-21
Sounding a panic alarm ....................................... 2-9
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-25

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Index
V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-21
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4Vehicle
Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ................................................. 12-9
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-11
Warning lights ABS ............ .................................................. 3-14
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. 3-16
Anti-lock Brake System ................................. 3-14
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-13
Brake system ....... ......................................... 3-15
Charge .......................................................... 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-12
Door ajar ....................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-13
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-17, 3-11
SRS airbag system ... .................................... 3-11
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-25
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ............. ........................... 10-3
Wear indicators ................ ............................... 11-50
Wheel Alignment ...................................................... 12-4
Balance ....................................................... 11-50
Replacement .............................................. 11-52
Windows ................. ........................................... 2-25
Windshield
Washer fluid ................................................ 11-53
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-26
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-29
Winter driving .................................................... 8-11
Wiper and washer ................ ............................. 3-25