warning lights SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G User Guide

7-9
Starting and operating
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Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before
trying again.
„ Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift
lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the en-
gine. The starter motor will only operate when the
clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the following.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start th e engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start th e engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU deale r for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection
system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
NOTE (Turbo models)
The engine may be difficult to start when the bat-

7-10
Starting and operating
tery has been disconnected and reconnected (for
maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s
self-diagnosis function. To
overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “O N” position for approxi-
mately 10 seconds before starting the engine. „ Automatic transmission vehicle
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-
sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever
of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position
(preferably “P” position). Th e starter will only operate
when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the following.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine ha s started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.

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Starting and operating
make sure that the parking brake has been fully
released.
To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly
and hold it down while fully pulling up the parking
brake lever.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the lever while
keeping the button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the engine is run-
ning, the parking brake warning light comes on. After
starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has
gone out before the vehicle is driven. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
When parking your vehicl
e, always set the parking
brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an
upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual
transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position for
automatic transmission vehicles. Always set the park-
ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely
on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel.
When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the curb.
UB4001BA
UB7033AA

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Driving tips
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yBacking up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-
tice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate
or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left
for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn.
y If the ABS warning li ght illuminates while the vehicle
is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs
performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal-er. T Driving on grades
y Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift
into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to
utilize the engine braking ef fect and prevent overheat-
ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden
downshifts.y When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-
er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from
overheating.y When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to
the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles)
and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since
the engine and transmission are relatively prone to
overheating under these conditions. If the water tem-
perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT
zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,
immediately switch off the ai r conditioner and stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and indicator lights” se
ction in chapter 3.
NOTE (Turbo models only)
In a vehicle that has an automatic transmission,
the engine is less likely to overheat with the “D”
range selected than it is with the manual mode se-
lected. y If your vehicle has an autom atic transmission, avoid
using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an
uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat. y Non-turbo models only: If your vehicle has an auto-
matic transmission, place the selector lever as follows:
Uphill slopes: “D” position
Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear position to use en-
gine braking T Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You
should not park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a
hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the
following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the

14-4
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

14-5
Index
Gauge ............................................................. 3-8
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-59
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-5 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19 H
Hard bed cover .................................................. 6-24
Hazard warning flasher ....... ................................ 3-6
Head restraint adjustment (Fro nt) ........................ 1-6
Headlight flasher ................. .............................. 3-21
Headlights ............. ................................. 3-20, 11-66
Heater operation .... .......................................... .... 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-18
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ...... 11-79
Horn ................................................................... 3-35
Hose and connections ......... ............................ 11-18
I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-2
Illuminated entry .................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness contro l ........................... 3-23 Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-18
Selector lever position .................................. 3-17
Turn signal .................................................... 3-17
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-30
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2 J
Jack and tools ..................................................... 9-3
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-18 K Key Interlock release ............................................. 3-5
Number ........................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-7
License plate bracket ........................................ 2-30
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Light control switch ............................................ 3-19
Limited slip differential (LSD ) ............................ 7-30
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-17
Lower tether anchorages ................................... 1-40

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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

14-7
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

14-8
Index
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6
Sport activity lights ................................. 6-42, 11-81
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ................ ....................................... 4, 1-47
SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-60
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-61
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-11
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-52
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-6
Stopping the engine ............. ............................. 7-11
Storage compartment .......................................... 6-4
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag
(SRS) ......................................................... 4, 1-47
Switchback door ................................................ 2-32
Switchback door indicator li ght ................. 2-35, 3-15
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-7
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-8
Tail light ........................................................... 11-74
Tailgate ............................................................. 2-28
Temperature gauge ................. ............................ 3-9
Temporary spare tire ......................................... 9-10 Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-23
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-34Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-16
Information ..................... .............................. 13-2
Inspection ....................... ............................ 11-47
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-47
Replacement .............................................. 11-51
Rotation ...................................................... 11-51
Tires .................................................................. 12-4
Types .......................................................... 11-46
Tires and wheels ...... ....................................... 11-46
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-40
Towing ............................................................... 9-22
All wheels on the ground ... ........................... 9-27
Flat-bed truck ............................................... 9-27
Hooks ........................................................... 9-23
Trailer Hitch ............................................................. 8-20
Hitches ......................................................... 8-30
Towing .......................................................... 8-25
Towing tips ................................................... 8-33
Turn signal Indicator lights .............................................. 3-17
Lever ............................................................ 3-22

14-9
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