wiper fluid SUBARU BAJA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Instruments and controls
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Wiper and washerWiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield
washer until the winds hield is sufficiently
warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the
windshield, blocking your view.
y Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than ten seconds, or when the washer flu-
id tank is empty. This may cause overheating of
the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops. y Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield or rear window is dry. This may scratch
the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause
the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating
the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window,
always use the windshield washer.y In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear
window before switching on the wipers. At- tempting to operate th
e wiper with the blades
frozen to the window glass could cause not
only the wiper blades to be damaged but also
the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blades
are frozen to the window glass, be sure to oper-
ate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or
rear window defogger before turning on the
wiper.y If the wipers stop during operation because
of ice or some other obstruction on the window,
the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper
switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the
window glass to allow proper wiper operation. y Use clean water if wind shield washer fluid is
unavailable. In areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Wind shield Washer Fluid
or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer flu-
id” section in chapter 11.)
Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type
wiper blades.y Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline
or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.
This will cause deterioration of the wiper

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To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” po- sition. TMist (for a single wipe)
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward
you. The wipers operate until you release the lever. T Wiper intermitten t time control (if equipped)
When the wiper switch is in the “ ” position, turn
the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted continuously
from the shortest interval to the longest.
Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim
at your desired interval. T
Washer
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the
end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays
until you release the washer button. The wipers oper-
ate while you push the button.
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11 - 2
Maintenance and service
Types of tires .................................................... 11-46
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-47
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-47
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-50
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-50
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-51
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-51
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-52
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 11-53
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-53
Replacement of windshield wiper blades .. 11-55
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-59
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-61
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-62
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-66
Front fog light ................................................... 11-70
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-71
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-72
Tail light (on the tailgate) ................................. 11-74
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Map light, dome light and door step light ...... 11-78
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ... 11-79
Sport activity lights (if equipped) .................... 11-81

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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