height SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G User Guide

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Driving tips
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TTongue load
Tongue load
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the
back of trailer’s axle than in the front, the load
is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle.
This may cause the rear wheels to skid, espe-
cially during braking or when vehicle speed is
reduced during cornering, resulting in over-
steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 per-
cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the
maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).
1) Jack
2) Bathroom scale
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom
scale as shown in the following illustration. When
weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the tow-
ing coupler at the height at which it would be during ac-
tual towing, using a jack as shown.
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Maintenance and service
Brake boosterBrake
Booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described in
the following, have it checked by your SUBARU deal-er.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for approximately
one minute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal
several times to check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreas-
es with each depression.
Brake pedalBrake
Pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „ Checking the brake pedal free play
„Checking
„ Brake pedal free play
„ Brake pedal
„ Free play
1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with
one finger to check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
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Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
These specifications are subj
ect to change without notice.
„ Dimensions
in (mm)
„ Engine
ModelBAJA-SportBAJA-Turbo
Overall length199.3 (4,910)
Overall width70.1 (1,780)
Overall height62.1 (1,760)62.6 (1,775)
Wheelbase104.3 (2,650)
TreadFront57.7 (1,465)
Rear57.7 (1,465)
Ground clearance8.4 (213)
ItemNon-turboTurbo
Engine modelEJ251EJ255
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in)2,457 (150)
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsFor U.S.A.
The following information has been compiled accord-
ing to Code of Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”.
Tire information „
Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification
Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a
tire by tire manufacturers. These marking can
provide you with useful information on the tire. T Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire
size. It is important to understand the sizing sys-
tem in selecting the proper tire for your vehicles.
Here is a brief review of the tire sizing system
with a breakdown of its individual elements. V P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section Width is mea-
sured in millimeters. To convert millimeters into
inches, divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio (Sec-
tion Height divided by Section Width) helps pro- vide more dimensional information about the tire
size. Example:
(1) P = Certain tire type used on light duty vehi-
cles such as passenger cars
(2) Section Width in millimeters
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height