key SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owner's Guide

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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.
CAUTION
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the reargate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo.That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may resultin their inability to hold the rear gate open.
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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Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone ’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude
from the moonroof. He/she could be seriously injured if the
vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in-
volved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must observe the following warnings: Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one ’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in themoonroof. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child toremain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could resultin injury to a child operating the moonroof.
CAUTION
Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan)
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
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HB2034BB
To raise or lower the moonroof
The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed.
Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof.
Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof.
Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been
lowered completely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause dam-
age to the moonroof. To open or close the moonroof
Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The
sun shade will be also opened together with the moonroof. Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the moonroof. The
moonroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch.
Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof
completely.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof
prior to opening the moonroof to prevent water drops from falling into
the passenger compartment.
NOTE If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation
because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-headed wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof — if the
moonroof cannot be closed ” in Chapter 9 “In case of emer-

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HB2006BB
To open the moonroof(s)
1. Open the front sunshade.
2. Continually push the rear side (OPEN) of the switch, and the front
moonroof will tilt up and stop automatically.
3. If you want to open the rear moonroof as well, release the switch once
and then push the rear side of the switch continuously.
The rear moonroof will begin to slide open together with the rear sunshade,
then stop automatically at 7.9 in (20 cm) in a partially open position.
4. To fully open it, release the switch once, then push the rear side of the
switch again and keep it depressed until the full open position is
reached.
To close the moonroof(s)
1. Push the front side (CLOSE) of the switch. The rear moonroof will slide
to close together with the rear sunshade while the switch is being
pressed, then stop automatically at a position 5.9 in (15 cm) away fromthe fully closed position.
2. To close the rear moonroof fully, release the switch once, then push
the front side of the switch continuously again.
3. If you want to close the front moonroof as well, push the switch again.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof
prior to opening the moonroof to prevent water drops from falling into the
passenger’s compartment.

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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) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
except GT and vehicle with VDC) 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 3-19
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High beam indicator light 3-19
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Clock 3-19
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Light control switch 3-20
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Daytime running light system 3-21
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Turn signal lever 3-22
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Illumination brightness control 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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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Automatic 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 lightcomes on when driver ’s door is opened. The light remains on for 10 se-
conds and goes out after driver ’s door is closed or if the key is turned to
the “ON” position.
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:
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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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Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejection mode)
1. If you continue to press the “EJECT” button 9, the player will pro-
duce beep sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode.
2. Remove the disc that has been ejected. The other discs loaded
will then be ejected one after another. If you do not remove the discthat has been ejected, the “All disc ejection mode ” will be canceled.
NOTE
Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibra- tion might make it fall out.
OnStar  system operation (models with OnStar  sys-
tem) When the OnStar system operates and a call is initiated, the message
“CALL” will be shown on the display, and the speakers will automatically
switch over to the incoming voice signal. NOTE A call will not be suspended even if the ignition key is turned to the
Off position. In such a case, however, the audio system will turn offwhen the call is ended.