lock SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 3.G Service Manual

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HBS070BA
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle down-
ward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks thetrunk lid. Then, push up the lid.
The handle is made of material that remains luminescent for approxi-mately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light
even for a short time.
Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release
handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
HBS072BB
HBS071BA
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade
from the slit aperture of the lock assembly fully to the end until youhear a click. This places the latch in the locked position.

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Rear gate (Station wagon)
WARNING
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.
HB2022BB
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it clock-
wise. To lock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun-
terclockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with power door locking
switches, the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through use ofthe power door locking switches. Refer to “Power door locking switches ”
section in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside
handle up. To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly
until the latch engages.

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-3
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Key reminder chime 3-5
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Ignition switch light 3-5
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-7
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Meters and gauges 3-7
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Speedometer 3-7
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Tachometer 3-9
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-9
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Temperature gauge 3-10
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Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-12
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Charge warning light 3-13
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Oil pressure warning light 3-13
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-14
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VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) warning light (if equipped) 3-15
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Brake system warning light 3-16
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Door open warning lights 3-17
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Low fuel warning light 3-17
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) operation indicator light (if equipped) 3-17
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VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) 3-18
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Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-18
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High beam indicator light 3-19
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Clock 3-19
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Light control switch 3-19
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Daytime running light system 3-21
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Turn signal lever 3-21
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Illumination brightness control 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-23
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Ignition switch
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is be-
ing driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, pre- venting steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
HB4000CA
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. 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.

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nAutomatic transmission vehicles
HB2032CA
HB4016BA
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selector
lever is in the “P” position.
n Manual transmission vehicles
OM-H0144
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, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.

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START CAUTION
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 started), the
key automatically returns to the “ON” position.
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’s door opens and the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is re-
moved from the ignition switch.
Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light
comes on when any of the doors (or the rear gate on the wagon) is
opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes
out after all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon) are closed or if the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
The ignition switch light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Keyless entry system ” in chapter 2 for detailed
information.

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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)
If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position even when the selec-
tor lever is in the “P” position:
HB3011BA
OM-H0146
HB3012BA
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips
screwdriver.
3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever.
Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have
the key interlock system repaired.

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Tachometer
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in
the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the enginecontrol module to protect the engine from overrevving. Theengine will resume running normally after the engine speed isreduced below the red zone.
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions perminute. Outside temperature indicator (if equipped)
The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a
range from –22°F to 122 °F ( –30 °C to 50 °C).
The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following condi-tions: When there is too much sun.
During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the
engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indi-
cator range. For vehicles with an automatic climate control, outside temperature can be displayed on the climate control display panel. Refer to the“ Automatic climate control system ” in chapter 4.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in thetank.
The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration dueto fuel level movement in the tank.

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The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but
goes out immediately, remaining off. The warning light remains on after the engine has been started,
but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12km/h). The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out
immediately and remains off.
When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the en-
gine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to
the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the
battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) warning light (if equipped)
This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that
the VDC system is operational.
The VDC system is probably inoperative under any of the following
conditions. Immediately have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer. The VDC warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
The VDC warning light remains on after the engine has started and
stays lit even when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h). The VDC warning light comes on while the vehicle is running.
If the electrical circuit of the VDC system itself becomes faulty, the
VDC warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) remains fully operational. The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the
ABS/VDC system becomes faulty.
The VDC system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of
the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the VDC system
also becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the VDC sys-
tem becomes inoperative, causing the VDC warning light to come on.
Though both the VDC and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the
ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe

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“Replacing bulbs ” section in chapter 11.
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when operating headlight flasher. Clock
HB2013BA
To set the time, turn the setting knob clockwise to advance and counter-
clockwise to retard the time.
Light control switch
WARNING
To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch oper-ates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any
other position, the vehicle ’s lights will be out.
If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazardwarning flasher to alert the other drivers.