In Case of Emergency SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G User Guide

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HS0153
Flat tire Attaching bolt
Spacer
When storing a conventional tire, put the spacer upside down and tight-
en the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
HB9041CA
HB9040CA
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the jackscrew clock-
wise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an
additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Un-
less the jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicle is mov-ing.

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How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal
is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two ve-hicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
HB8007BC

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Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot,the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engineis still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which
could burn you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in asafe place. If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the vehicle until itcools down. If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, im-
mediately turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for
repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the en-gine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated zone, turn the en-
gine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant level in
the reserve tank.If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add coolant up to the
“MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve
tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick
cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counterclockwise
slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from

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HB8012BB HB9051BB
HB9048BB
Towing and tie-down hook
HB8013BB

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For OUTBACK models:
HB9042BA
HB9045BB
1. Squeeze the sides of portion A and pull the towing hook cover to-
ward you.
HB9043BA
HB9021CB
2. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing hook cover to-
ward you.

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For OUTBACK models:
HB9044CB
1. IInsert the projection
C into the hole D.
HB9030CB
2. Push at the portion E.

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CAUTION
If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck. Do not run the engine while being towed in this method. Trans-
mission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with theengine running. For vehicles with automatic transmission, the traveling speed
must be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling
distance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and
distances, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
HB8010AA
1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to
bring it to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the ve-
hicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the ve-hicle.

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Station wagon
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screw-
driver from the tool bag.
HB9034BB
HB9033BA
2. Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting the end of the regular
screwdriver between the roof and plug and prying it off.
3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked or repaired by an authorized SUBARU
dealer.
Maintenance tools
HB9011AA
Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools: