tow SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Illustrated index „Exterior
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1) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-20)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-66)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-26)
5) Moonroof (page 2-36)
6) Roof rail (page 6-36)
7) Door locks (page 2-3)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-47)
9) Flat tires (page 9-12)
10) Tire chains (page 8-16)
11) Fog light button (page 3-24)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-23)
13) Towing hook (page 9-23)

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1) Rear window defogger button
(page 3-28)
2) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-24)
4) Towing hook (page 9-23)
5) Tailgate (page 2-28)
6) Tie-down hooks (page 9-2)
7) Bulb replacement (page 11-63)
8) Licence plate bracket (page 2- 30)

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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SRS frontal airbag
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center
portion of the steering wh eel. The passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard
under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s
and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and
supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on
the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD
SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE
CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on
the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag de-
ploys with considerable force and can injure or
even kill the child.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air-
bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi-
tion such as one thrown
toward the front of the
vehicle during pre-accident braking.
Do not put any objects over the steering wheel
pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal airbag
deploys, those objects could interfere with its
proper operation and could be propelled inside
the vehicle and cause injury.
Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or
fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view mir-
ror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects
could become projectiles that could seriously
injure vehicle occupants.
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Keys and doors
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Door locksDoor locks
„Locking and unlocking from the out- side
To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key,
insert the key into the keyhole and turn the key toward
the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. Locking without the key
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
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Keys and doors
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Remote keyless entry systemRemote keyless entry system
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the following
functions. y Locking and unlocking the doors without a key
y Sounding a panic alarm
y Arming and disarming the alarm system. See the
next section “Alarm system ” for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper- ation is subject to the fo llowing two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis-
tance will vary depending on environmental condi-
tions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter
in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home elec-
tronic appliances.
The keyless entry system d
oes not operate when the
key is inserted in the igni tion switch to prevent acci-
dental lockout.
y Do not expose the transmitter to severe
shocks, such as those experienced as a result
of dropping or throwing. y Do not take the transm itter apart except when
replacing the battery. y Do not get the tr ansmitter wet. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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upper surface of the rear bumper to avoid damaging
the tailgate.
Vehicle without hard bed cover:
To open the tailgate, lift up on its handle while pulling
the tailgate toward you. The support cables hold the
tailgate open.
Vehicle with hard bed cover:
To open the tailgate, first open the rear section of the
hard bed cover and then lift up its handle while pulling
the tailgate toward you. (For how to open the rear sec-
tion of the hard bed cover, refer to the “Hard bed cover
(if equipped)” section in chapter 6.) The support ca-
bles hold the tailgate open.
See “Loading your vehicle” section in chapter 8 for
precautions in loading cargo.
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latch- es.
After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back toward
you to be sure it latches securely. Vehicle with hard bed cover:
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Instruments and controls
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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condition has been detected which may damage the
emission control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission control
system, you should do the following.
y Reduce vehicle speed.
y Avoid hard acceleration.
y Avoid steep uphill grades.
y Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible.
y Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking
and come on steadily after several driving trips. You
should have your vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately. „ Charge warning light
„Charge warning light
„ Warning lights
„ ChargeIf this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the char ging system is not working
properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out
after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe
opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good condition but the
light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal-
er immediately. „
Oil pressure warning light
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Oil pressure warning light
„ Warning lights
„ Oil pressure
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the
lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out
after the engine starts, stop t he engine at the first safe
opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev-
el is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the
proper level but the light remains on, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. „ AT OIL TEMPerature warning
light (AT vehicles)
„AT OIL TEMPerature warning light
„ Automatic transmission
„ Temperature warning light
„ warning light s
„ AT OIL TEMPeratureThe AT oil temperature warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is tur ned to the “ON” position and
goes out after approximately two seconds.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
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battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. „Brake system warning light
„Brake system
„ Warning light
„ Warning lights
„ Brake system
yDriving with the brake system warning light
on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys-
tem may not be working properly. If the light re-
mains on, have the brakes inspected by a
SUBARU dealer immediately. y If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are
operating properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.
This light has the following two functions: T Parking brake warning
The light comes on with the parking brake applied
while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It goes
out when the parking brake is fully released. T Brake fluid level warning
This light comes on when the brake fluid level has
dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid res-
ervoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning li
ght should come on while
driving (with the parking brake fully released and with
the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads.
If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the near-
est safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the flu-
id level is below the “MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not
drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the near-
est SUBARU dealer for repair. „ Door ajar warning lights
„Door ajar warning lights
„ Warning lights
„ Door ajarThe specific door ajar warning light comes on if any
door is not fully closed.
Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. „Switchback door indicator light
„Switchback door indicator lightWhile the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
switchback door indicator light comes on when the
switchback door is open.
While the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, the switchback door indicator light flashes for
approximately 20 seconds and goes off when the
switchback door is open.
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