bulb SUBARU OUTBACK 2006 User Guide

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gap A between the side cover and rear
combination lamp and use it as a lever to
undo the clip. Undo clips C and D in the
same way, then remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
Then, slide the rear combination lamp as-
sembly to the rear and remove it from the
vehicle. 1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Rear side marker light
4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the lock.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light as-
sembly and its side cover. „ Backup light (Station wagon)
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the top of the left-hand
rear gate trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseB00136 3
1
2 B00439
B00138
B00139

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– CONTINUED –and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise. Install t he light cover on the
rear gate.
„ License plate lightT Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary. T Station wagon 0
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
„ Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.700075
700076
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2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the
bulb straight downward to remove it. In-
stall a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. „ Map light 0
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downwa rd to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
„ Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.700084
B00440
700086 700081

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– CONTINUED –2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. „ Cargo area light (Station wag-
on)
1. Remove the cargo area light assembly
by prying the edge of the light with a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area
light assembly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
„ Trunk light (Sedan)700082
700078 700079
700080

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1. Remove the cover by pulling it out.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.
„ High mount stop light (Se-
dan)It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.

12Specifications Specifications ................. .................................... 12-2Dimensions ............................................................. 12-2
Engine ...................................................................... 12-3
Electrical system ... .......................................... ....... 12-3
Capacities ................................................................ 12-4
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Wheel alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Fuses and circuits .............................................. 12-6 Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment ......................................................... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine
compartment ......................................................... 12-8
Bulb chart ............................................................ 12-9
Vehicle identification ......................................... 12-10

Specifications
12-9
Bulb chart Description Wattage Bulb No.
Headlight
Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal/park-
ing and front side mark-
er 12V-27/8W 3157A
Rear combination light
Rear turn signal
light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
Brake/tail and rear
side marker (Se-
dan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Brake/tail (Station
wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Rear side marker
(Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
Rear turn signal
light (Station wag-
on) 12V-21W (W21W )
Backup light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light
(Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-5W W5W Cargo area light 12V-13W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Dome light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –
Door step light 12V-3.5W –Description Wattage Bulb No.

14-2 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... ...................... ............. 7-26
Warning light ....................................................... 3-20, 7-27
Accessories .................................................................... 11-47
Accessory power outlet .............. ........................................ 6-8
Active head restraint .. ..................................................... .... 1-6
Air cleaner element ........................................................ 11-17
Air conditioner .............. .................................................. .... 4-7
Air filtration system ........................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection ..................... ........................................... 4-2
Alarm system .................................................................... 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ..................... 3-22
Aluminum wheels ......... .................................... .............. 11-39
Antenna system ................................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .... ......................... ............. 7-26
Arming the system ........ ....................................... ............. 2-15
Armrest ............................................................................. 1-10
Ashtray ............................................................................... 6-9
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light .................................. 3-18
Audio control button ......................................................... 5-39
Audio set ............................................................................ 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...... ................................... 3-40
Automatic climate control system .. ................................. .... 4-7
Automatic transmission
4-speed ....................................................................... 7-11
5-speed ....................................................................... 7-17
Capacities .................................................................... 12-4
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-22
Manual mode .............. ............................ ............ 7-14, 7-20
Selector lever ...................................................... 7-12, 7-18
Shift lock release ................................................ 7-16, 7-23
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-18 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............ 1-13
B
Battery ............................................................................ 11-44
Jump starting ............................................................... 9-10
Replacement (Remote keyless en try system) .... ........... 2-7
Brake
Booster ...................................................................... 11-30
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-28
Pad and lining ............................................................ 11-32
Pedal .......................................................................... 11-30
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-30
Reserve distance ....................................................... 11-30
Brake system ......... ........................................................ ... 7-25
Warning light ................................................................ 3-20
Braking ............................................................................. 7-25
Tips .............................................................................. 7-25
Breaking
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................ 11-32
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-48
C
Capacities ........... ........................................................ ...... 12-4
Cargo area
Cover ........................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ........................................................... 6-15
Catalytic converter .................... .......................................... 8-3

14-6 Index
N
New vehicle break-in driving the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) ...................................................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-7, 3-11
Off road driving ................................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ........................................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine ......................................................................... 11-9
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) .......................... 11-23
Manual transmission ... .......................................... ..... 11-20
Rear differential ......................................................... 11-24
Oil pressure warning light ................................................. 3-18
Outside mirrors ................................................................. 3-41
Outside temperature indicator .......................................... 3-27
Overheating engine ........... ........................................... .... 9-12
P
Parking
Brake stroke .............................................................. 11-32
Light switch .................................................................. 3-33
Periodic inspection . ............................................................ 8-4
Power
Door locking switches .................................................... 2-6
Seat ............................................................................... 1-4
Steering fluid ............................................................. 11-27
Windows ...................................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-24, 1-61
Preparing to drive ............................................................... 7-7
Printed antenna .................................................................. 5-2 R
Rear
Combination lights ..................................................... 11-51
Differential gear oil ..................................................... 11-24
Gate ............................................................................. 2-24
Seats .............................................................................. 1-7
Rear seat
Folding down (Station wagon) ... .................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger button ........................................................... 3-38
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 3-37
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ... ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid .................................................................. 11-28
Clutch fluid ................................................................. 11-29
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-21,
11-24, 11-26
Power steering fluid ................................................... 11-27
Spark plugs ................................................................ 11-19
Remote keyless entry system .............. ............................. .. 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining .................................................. 11-31
Wiper blades ............. ......................... ............ ............ 11-41
Replacing
Air cleaner element ................. ................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry syst em) ........ .............. ..... 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 11-48
Cargo area light ......................................................... 11-55
Dome light .................................................................. 11-53
Door step light ............................................................ 11-54
Front fog light ............................................................. 11-50