clock SUBARU OUTBACK 2006 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and service
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– CONTINUED –3.0-liter models
6. Open the access cover by removing
the clips and turning the access cover
counterclockwise. The oil filter will be ex-
posed. 2.5-liter models
3.0-liter models
7. Remove the oil filt er with an oil filter
wrench. 8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a
thin coat of engine oil to the seal.
9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine an d install the oil fil-
ter by hand turning. Be careful not to twist
or damage the seal.
10.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indi-
cated in the following table after the seal
makes contact with the bottom of engine.
11.Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.B00306
B00421
B00307Model Oil filter
color Part num-
ber Amount of
rotation
2.5-liter
models Black 15208AA100
1 rotation
White 15208AA09A
2/3 – 3/4
rotation
3.0-liter
models Black 15208AA031
3/4
rotation
y Never over tighten the oil filter be-
cause that can result in an oil leak.
y Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the ex-
haust pipe and/or under-cover. If
left unremoved, the oil could
catch fire.

Maintenance and service
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– CONTINUED –2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-
terclockwise.
3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm. „ Rear window wiper blade rub-
ber
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber as-
sembly to unlock it from the plastic sup-
port. 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.
1) Metal spines
3. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and in-
stall them in the new blade rubber.700063
700064 700017
B00064 B00505
1

11 - 5 0 Maintenance and service
T Low beam light bulbs
1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the retainer spring. 4. Replace the bulb, th en set the retainer
spring securely.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
6. Install the bulb cover.
T High beam light bulbs
1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight as-
sembly, turn it clo ckwise until it clicks. „ Parking light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
„ Front turn signal light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
„ Front fog light (if equipped) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.700067
700068 700069

Maintenance and service
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– CONTINUED –„ Rear combination lightsT Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open
the cover. 1) Rear turn signal light
2) Backup light
3) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim by using the screwdriver to turn
the top knob clockwise. T Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws.
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw-
driver, then insert th e screwdriver into theB00436 1
2
3 B00437
B00134
3
21
B00438

11 - 5 2 Maintenance and service
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

Maintenance and service
11 - 5 3
– 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
700077 700083

12-6 Specifications
Fuses and circuits „ Fuse panel located in the passenger compart-
ment
27 28 29 30 31 32 3320 21 22 23 24 25 2613 14 15 16 17 18 19 6789101112 12345
C00004Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit
1 20A
y Cargo fan
y Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A
y Door locking
4 15A
y Front wiper deicer relay
y Moonroof
5 15A
y Combination meter
6 7.5A
y Remote control rear view mirrors
y Seat heater relay
y Vanity mirror light
7 15A
y Combination meter
y Integrated unit
8 20A
y Stop light
9 20A
y Mirror heater
y Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A
y Power supply (Battery)
11 7.5A
y Turn signal unit
y Clock
12 15A
y Automatic transmission unit
y SRS airbag system (Sub)
y Engine control unit
y Integrated unit

Specifications
12-7
– CONTINUED –13 20A
y Cargo socket
14 15A
y Position light
y Tail light
y Rear combination light
15 Empty
16 15A
y Illumination
17 15A
y Seat heaters
18 10A
y Backup light
19 7.5A
y Headlight right side relay
20 10A
y Cigarette lighter socket
21 7.5A
y Starter relay
22 15A
y Air conditioner
y Rear window defogger relay coil
23 15A
y Rear wiper
y Rear window washer
24 15A
y Audio unit
y Clock
25 15A
y SRS airbag system (Main)
26 15A
y Power window relay
27 15A
y Blower fanFuse panel Fuse rating Circuit
28 15A
y Blower fan
29 15A
y Fog light
30 30A
y Front wiper
y Front wiper washer
31 7.5A
y Auto air conditioner unit
y Integrated unit
32 7.5A
y Headlight left side relay
33 7.5A
y ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unitFuse panel Fuse rating Circuit

Index
14-3Center
Console ......................................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ........................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ........................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light ........................................................ 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp .............................................................................. 3-17
Checking
Brake pedal free play ................................................. 11-30
Brake pedal reserve distance . ................................... 11-30
Clutch function ........................................................... 11-31
Clutch pedal free play ................................................ 11-31
Engine oil level ..................... ....................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... .. 11-22, 11-27, 11-28, 11-29
Gear oil level .............................................................. 11-24
Child restraint systems ....................................... .............. 1-25
Installation with seatbelt .............................................. 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ...................................... 1-32
Child safety ............................................................................ 5
Locks .......... ............................ ............ ........... .............. 2-18
Chime
Key ................................................................................ 3-5
Seatbelt ....................................................................... 1-13
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................... ..................................... 10-3
Interior ......................................................................... 10-5
Ventilator grille ............................................................. 4-12
Climate control system
Automatic ....................................................................... 4-7
Manual ........................................................................... 4-3 Clock ................................................................................. 3-25
Clutch
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-29
Pedal .......................................................................... 11-31
Coat hook ......................................................................... 6-10
Cooling system .......... ....................................... .............. 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................................... 7-36
Set indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
Cup holder
Front passengers ........................................................... 6-7
Rear passengers ............................................................ 6-7
D
Daytime running li ght system ........ ............ ........... ............. 3-32
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................................... 11-23
Rear ........................................................................... 11-24
Dimensions ....................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ....................................................... 2-16
Disc brake pad wear warning indica tors ........................... 7-26
Dome light ................................................................ 6-2, 11-53
Door locks ........................................................................... 2-4
Door open warning light .................................................... 3-22
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-20
Driving
All-Wheel Drive vehicle ................................................ 3-22
Car phone/cell phone ........................................................ 7
Drinking ............................................................................. 6
Drugs ................................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................... ...................................... 8-4
Pets ................................................................................... 7