key SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G Service Manual

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Instruments and controlsIgnition switchIgnition switch
y
Never turn the igniti on switch to “LOCK”
while the vehicle is being driven or towed be-
cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer. y Before leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child or others. Chil-
dren could operate the power windows, the
sunroof or other controls or even make the ve-
hicle move.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC,
ON and START.
NOTE y Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
when the engine is not running. y Using electrical accessories for a long time with
the ignition switch in th e “ON” or “ACC” position
can cause the battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from the
“LOCK” position to the “ACC” position, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you
turn the ignition switch.y If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large
bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on
it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch. Also, if a large key-
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holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. „LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi-
tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel
when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.
T Automatic transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position.
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Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it. „ ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ciga-
rette lighter socket, etc.) can be used. „ ON
This is the normal operatin g position after the engine
is started. „
START
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position while the engine is running.
The engine is started in this position. The starter
cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released
(after the engine has star ted), the key automatically
returns to the “ON” position. „ Key reminder chime
„Chime
„ Key
„ Key
„ Reminder chimeThe reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door
opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions.
The chime stops when the ke y is removed from the ig-
nition switch. „ Ignition switch light (if equipped)
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the
ignition switch light comes on when driver’s door is
opened. The light remains on for 10 seconds and goes
out after driver’s door is cl osed or if the key is turned
to the “ON” position.
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„Key interlock release (AT vehicles)„
Key
„ Interlock releaseIf the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position
even when the selector lever is in the “P” position:
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. Remove the cover under th e steering column using
a Phillips screwdriver. 3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key inter-
lock release lever.
Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im-
mediately to have the ke
y interlock system repaired.
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Interior and exterior equipmentsInterior light „
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The light comes on when
any of the doors is open. The light remains on for sev-
eral seconds and gradually goes out after all doors areclosed.
The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See th e “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem” section in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF: The light stays off. When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge.
ON
DOOR
OFF
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„Glove box
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it,
push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clock-
wise. „
Center console
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.
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Hard bed cover (if equipped)
1) Warning labels
y Carefully read the warning labels on the in-
side walls of the cargo bed. y Do not sit, stand or place cargo on this cover.
y Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the cargo bed. When leaving the
vehicle, make sure the front and rear sections
of the bed cover are both locked. Keep the hard
bed cover key out of reach of children. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the cargo
bed could quickly become high enough to
cause death or serious heat-related injuries in-
cluding brain damage to anyone locked inside,
particularly for small children.
y
Keep the front and rear covers closed while
driving. y Do not use the bed cover to hold cargo in po-
sition. y Clean the bed cover using only cold water or
a clean, soft cloth moistened with cold or luke-
warm water. Cleaning the bed cover in any oth-
er way could result in damage.
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1) Front section
2) Rear section
The hard bed cover can be used to cover the entire
cargo area. Its front sect ion and rear section can be
opened separately. Also, the bed cover can be re-
moved and reinstalled as desired.
The bed cover is water-resistant, but not waterproof.
Water may enter the cargo bed during heavy rain or if
an automatic car wash is used. „ Locking and unlocking the bed cover
There is a special key for use with the hard bed cover.
The key number is stamped on the metal plate at- tached to the key. Writ
e down the key number and
keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key.
1) Hard bed cover key
2) Key number plate
Unlock the front and rear sections of the bed
cover using the special key only. Never use the
ignition key or door key to do this, as these
keys will damage the bed cover’s key cylinders.
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The front and rear sections
of the bed cover can each
be locked and unlocked. Each section is automatically
locked when it is closed. (Refer to “Opening and clos-
ing the hard bed cover” in this section.)
T Front section
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To unlock the front section, uncover the key cylinder,
insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn it counter- clockwise.
When the key is released, it automatically returns to
the lock position.NOTE If you find the key hard to turn when unlocking the
front section, press the middle of the front section
with your other hand while turning the key. T Rear section
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To unlock the rear section, uncover the key cylinder,
insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn it counter- clockwise.
When the key is released, it automatically returns to the lock position.
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NOTE
If you find the key hard to turn when unlocking the
rear section, press the middle of the rear section
with your other hand while turning the key. „Internal hard bed cover release handle
Never allow any child to get in the cargo bed
and play with the release handle. If the driver
starts the vehicle without knowing that a child
is inside the cargo bed and the child opens the
lid using the release handle, the child could fall
out and be killed or seriously injured.
yDo not close the hard bed cover while grip-
ping the release handle. The handle may be
damaged.y Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the car-
go bed. Such use may result in damage of the
handle. y Load the cargo bed so that cargo can not strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the
handle while the vehicle is being driven, the
handle may be pushed and the hard bed cover
may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of
the cargo bed, which could create a traffic safe-
ty hazard.
The internal release handle is designed to open the
hard bed cover from inside the cargo bed. In the event
that children or adults become locked inside the cargo
bed, the handle allows them to open the cover. The
handle is located at the back of the rear section of thecover.