SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Owners Manual

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the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.
Rear towing hook:
The rear towing hook is located below the center of the
rear bumper.
Never use the rear towing hook to tie the vehi-
cle down. Front tie-down hooks:
The front tie-down hooks are located between each of
the front tires and the front bumper.
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Rear tie-down hooks:
The rear tie-down hooks are located near each of the
jack-up reinforcements.
Use the rear tie-down hooks only for downward
anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehi-
cle in any other direction, cables may slip off
the hooks, possibly causing a dangerous situa-
tion. !
Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the
following procedures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for au-
tomatic transmission vehicles or “1st” for manualtransmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with
safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally
tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains
so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
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Towing with all wheels on the ground
"Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position while the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the direction of
the wheels will be locked." Remember that the brake booster and power
steering do not function when the engine is not
running. Because the engine is turned off, it will
take greater effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
" If transmission failure occurs, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck. " Do not run the engine while being towed us-
ing this method. Transmission damage could
result if the vehicle is towed with the engine
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.
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 transmis-
sion in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position
while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent dam-
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Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be
unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by
operating the power door locking switches or the re-
mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in-
side the cargo area.
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1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of
the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the
rear gate trim panel. 3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside
the trim downward.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear
gate handle.
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Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be
closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof
switch, you can close the moonroof manually.
Sedan:
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove
compartment and screwdriver from the tool bucket.
2. Remove the spotlight lens by prying the edge of the
lens using flat-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof
switch body. Then, remove the moonroof switch.
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4. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclock-wise.
Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer.
Station wagon:
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove
box and screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. If the sun shade is completely open, slide the sun
shade toward the front of the vehicle by taking the fol-
lowing steps. 1) Push the slider at the rear of the rear moonroof
frame toward the rear of the vehicle.
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2) Use a screwdriver or similar implement to sepa-
rate the slider and rod. Slide the sun shade toward
the front of the vehicle.
3. Remove the plug on the roof trim (located to the
rear of the moonroof) by inserting the end of the flad-
bladed screwdriver between the roof and plug and pry-
ing it off.
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4. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer.
Maintenance tools !Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the
tool bucket in the center of the spare tire located in the
trunk or in the cargo area. Sedan: To take out the jack and maintenance tools,
open the floor cover and remove the bucket from the
center of the spare tire. Then, take the jack out of the bucket.
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Station wagon:
To take out the jack and maintenance
tools, open the center lid and remove the bucket from
the center of the spare tire. Then, take the jack out of the bucket. !
Jack handle
The jack handle is stowed on the back of the floor cov-
er of the trunk or on the back of the center lid of the
cargo area. Sedan: Open the floor cover and remove the jack han-
dle from the back of the floor cover.
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Station wagon: Open the center lid, remove the left
hand part of the lid, and take out the jack handle.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”. !
Other maintenance tools
In addition to a jack and a jack handle, the tool bucket
on your vehicle contains the following maintenance
tools.
Screwdriver
Towing hook
Wheel nut wrench
Hex-headed wrench (only for vehicles with moon- roof)
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