security SUBARU OUTBACK 2004 4.G User Guide

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Instruments and controls
It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat-
ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func-
tion is operating.
The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer immediately. y
The light does not come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position. y The light does not go out even after a period of
about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned to the “ON” position. „ VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)
OFF indicator light (if equipped)
y This indicator light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned ON and goes out about 6 seconds af-
ter the engine has started. y It comes on when the VDC system is deactivated
(by operating “VDC OFF” switch or in the standby state).
NOTE y The light may stay on for a while after the engine
has been started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a problem. The
light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up.y
The “VDC OFF” indicator light comes on when
the engine has developed a problem and the
CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.
The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. y The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. y The light does not go out even after several minutes
have passed (the engine has warmed up) after the en-
gine has been started. „ Security system status indicator
light (if equipped)
This light is found at the bottom center of the combina-
tion meter panel.
On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks
to show the driver the operational status of the security
system. For detailed information, refer to the “Security
system (if equipped)” in Chapter 2.

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Interior equipment
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listings including hotels, restaurants, gas stations,
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250 service categories in all. Our Advisors can even
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Safe & Sound, Directions & Connections and Luxury
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reservations, gift recommendations and more at
www.myonstar.com
.
Luxury & Leisure subscribers have access to Personal
Concierge services. A Concierge Advisor can help you
with virtually any type of request via email, live chat,
phone (1-888-4ONSTAR) or the blue button in your
vehicle. Just ask! „ OnStar personal calling
As an OnStar subscriber, you have access to OnStar
Personal Calling (if available in your area). OnStar
Personal Calling provides you with a nationwide wire-
less phone service that is completely integrated in
your vehicle. OnStar Personal Calling operates with
the touch of a button and a few simple voice com-
mands. All it takes to get started is a package of OPCminutes. With OnStar Personal Calling, you can enjoy the sim-
plicity of a one-touch wireless connection. Whether
you are placing or receiving a call, once you press the
white dot button, you don’t have to take your hands off
the wheel or your eyes off the road. The ease of the
hands-free wireless communication service allows
you to enjoy an even greater level of safety, security
and convenience while driving. „
OnStar virtual advisor
As an OnStar Personal Calling subscriber, you can
make your driving time more enjoyable and productive
with the OnStar Virtual Advisor. With OnStar Virtual
Advisor you can now listen to your favorite financial in-
formation, news, entertainment and information top-
ics, such as stock quotes , weather reports and sports
scores. You can receive your email, listen to it being
read and reply, without taking your hands off the wheel
or eyes off the road. With the press of the white DOT
button and a few simple voice commands, you can
browse the pre-selected topics from your profile which
you established on the MyOnStar website, or you can
skip to the subjects that interest you.
To find out more about Virtual Advisor or to set-up your
Virtual Advisor personal profile, visit www.myon-
star.com.

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Index
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-30
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-38
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-15, 11-16, 11-27
11-31, 11-34
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-35
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-25
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-41
Wiper blades ........................................................... 11-52
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-22
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-63
Dome light ................................................................ 11-76
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-69
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-65
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-79
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Luggage compartment light ..............................11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-76
Parking light ............................................................. 11-69
Rear combination light ........................................11-71Trunk light
................................................................. 11-79
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-20
S Seat Fabric
... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Heater ........................................................................ 1-9
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 4
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-31
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-34
Safety tips ................................................................. 1-18
Warning light and chime ...........................1-20, 3-10
Seatbelts ......................................................................... 1-18
Security system ............................................................ 2-15
Selector lever ...................................................... 7-16, 7-22
Position indicator ......................................................... 3-17
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-20, 7-28
Snow tires ....................................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-25
Specifications ................................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ................................................................. 3-7
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
Syst em a irbag) ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 4, 1-5 7
SRS airbag system warning light ..........................3-10
S R S fr on tal a ir ba g ... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 1-62