belt SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Owners Manual

13-4
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
(1) Manufacturer’s Identification Mark
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week, starting
with “01” to represent the first full week of the cal-
endar year; the second two figures represent the
year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of
2001. !
Other markings
The following makings are also placed on the
sidewall. " Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
this tire may be inflated. For example, “300 kpa
(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS” " Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum permissible
weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX. LOAD 730 kg (1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS.”Maximum load rating applies only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehi-
cle can be loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.
" Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RA-
DIAL” " Construction
The generic name of each cord material used in
the plies (both sidewall and tread area) of this
tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2
POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLY-
ESTER”
DOT XX XX XXX XXXX (1) (2) (3)(4)

14-3
Index
Bulb
Chart ........................................................... 12-10
Replacing .................................................... 11-73
C
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Cargo area Cover ............................................................ 6-23
Light ................................................................ 6-3
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-29
Catalytic converter ............................................... 8-4
Center Console .......................................................... 6-8
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ............................................................ 9-5
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-13
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-26CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ................................................ 3-25
Checking
Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-45
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-45
Clutch function ............................................ 11-46
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-46
Engine oil level ........................................... 11-12
Fluid level ................. 11-33, 11-41, 11-42, 11-43 Gear oil level ............................................... 11-37
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-38
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-42
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-49
Child safety ............................................................. 7
Locks ............................................................ 2-30
Chime
Key ................................................................. 3-6
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-19
Cigarette lighter socket ...................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-17
Climate control system Automatic ...................................................... 4-10
Manual ............................................................ 4-4
Clock ................................................................. 3-36
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-43
Pedal .......................................................... 11-46
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-20
Cooling system ................................................ 11-18
Corrosion protection ................................. 8-14, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................... 7-53
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-35

14-4
Index
Cup holder
Front passenger’s ......................................... 6-12
Rear passenger’s ......................................... 6-13
D
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-46
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-35
Rear ............................................................ 11-37
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-26
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-38
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-82
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-31
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-30
Driving All-wheel drive vehicle .................................. 3-31
Car phone/mobile phone ................................. 10
Drinking ............................................................. 9
Drugs ................................................................. 9
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-7
Pets ................................................................. 11
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-15, 7-23, 7-33, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................. 10 E
Electrical system ............................................... 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ........................................................... 7-41
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................ 1-18
Engine
Compartment overview ................................ 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................ 8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-12
Overheating .................................................. 9-20
Starting ......................................................... 7-10
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-5
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-22
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................. 11-33
Brake .......................................................... 11-42
Clutch ......................................................... 11-43
Power steering ........................................... 11-41
Fog light switch ................................................. 3-50
Front
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-35

14-5
Index
Fog light ...................................................... 11-76
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ........................................................... 3-11
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-68
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-20
Glove box ............................................................ 6-7
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-20 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-8
Headlight Flasher .......................................................... 3-46
Indicator light ................................................ 3-35
Headlights .............................................. 3-45, 11-74
Heater operation .................................................. 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-35
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-86
Horn ................................................................... 3-64 Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Light ................................................................ 3-6
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-15
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-47
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-4 Indicator light ................................................ 3-33
Indicator light Cruise control ............................................... 3-35
Cruise control set .......................................... 3-35
Front fog ....................................................... 3-35
Headlight ...................................................... 3-35
High beam .................................................... 3-35
Selector lever position .................................. 3-34
Turn signal .................................................... 3-34
Information display ............................................ 3-37
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-59
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-37 J
Jack ................................................................... 9-33
Jack handle ....................................................... 9-34
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-17

14-6
Index
K Key
Keyless entry system .................................... 2-12
Number ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-6
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
Light Cargo area ..................................................... 6-3
Control switch ............................................... 3-44
Dome .............................................................. 6-2
Map ................................................................ 6-3
Light control switch ............................................ 3-44
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-36
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-18
Low fuel warning light ...................... 3-13, 3-19, 3-30
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-36
Lumbar support ................................................... 1-9 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-71
Maintenance Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-33
Tools ............................................................. 9-33
Manual Climate control system ................................... 4-4
Mode ................................................... 7-20, 7-30
Seat ................................................................ 1-3
Transmission ................................................ 7-13
Transmission oil ......................................... 11-31
Map light ................................................... 6-3, 11-83
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-31
Meters and gauges ........................................... 3-14
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-59
Moonroof .................................................. 2-41, 9-30 N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .............................................. 8-2
O
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Off road driving .................................................... 8-9
Oil filter ............................................................ 11-13
Oil level Engine ........................................................ 11-12
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) ........... 11-35
Manual transmission .................................. 11-31
Rear differential .......................................... 11-37

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Index
License plate light ....................................... 11-80
Map light ..................................................... 11-83
Parking light ................................................ 11-76
Rear combination light ................................ 11-76
Trunk light ................................................... 11-86
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-17
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-21 S Safety Precautions when driving .................................. 6
Symbol .............................................................. 3
Warnings ........................................................... 3
Seat Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................... 1-10
Seatbelt .................................................................. 6 Maintenance ................................................. 1-33
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-33
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-16
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-19
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-16
Selector lever ........................................... 7-17, 7-26 Position indicator .......................................... 3-34
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-24, 7-35
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-15
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-15 Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-29
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9 SRS
Curtain airbag ............................................... 1-80
Frontal airbag ............................................... 1-65
Side airbag ................................................... 1-80
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-59
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-24
Starting the engine ............................................ 7-10
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-8
Steering wheel
Power ........................................................... 7-36
Tilt ................................................................. 3-63
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-12
Storage compartment .......................................... 6-7
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-5
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) .. 1-59
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6 T
Tachometer ....................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-13
Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-3
Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-22

14-10
Index
Brake system ................................................ 3-29
Charge .......................................................... 3-26
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-25
Door open ..................................................... 3-31
Low fuel ...................................... 3-13, 3-19, 3-30
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-26
Seatbelt ........................................................ 3-21
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................... 3-32, 7-46
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-31
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-55
Wheel
Alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Balance ...................................................... 11-54
Replacement .............................................. 11-57
Windows ............................................................ 2-31
Windshield Washer fluid ................................................ 11-58
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-52
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-56
Winter driving .................................................... 8-12
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-51