engine SUBARU OUTBACK 2007 4.G Owners Manual

Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-26
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-25
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-31
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-31
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-32
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-28, 11-29, 11-30
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key ........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-14, 3-22
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5 Ventilator grille
....................................................... 4-12
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-34
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-32
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-10
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-13
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Set indicator light .................................................... 3-33
Cruise control indicator light ......................................... 3-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-40
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-34
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-56
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Door open warning light .............................................. 3-29
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20 Index
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14-4Index
Driving All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........................................... 3-30
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips....................................... 7-16, 7-18, 7-23, 7-29, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
E
ECO gauge ................................................................. 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-29, 7-36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-14
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-14
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-9Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting ................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ............................................................... 7-11
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12 Fluid level
Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-29
Clutch ................................................................. 11-30
Power steering ..................................................... 11-28
Fog light switch .......................................................... 3-42
Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Fog light .............................................................. 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-53
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-6, 3-20
Requirements ......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-47
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-15
Gear position indicator ................................................ 3-32
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ... ........................ 8-15
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front ...................................................................... 1-7
Rear ..................................................................... 1-10

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Low fuel warning light ................................... 3-7, 3-21, 3-29
LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-33
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-8
M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-49
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-23
Tools .................................................................... 9-18
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Mode ............................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 11-21
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-15
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-17
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-57
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-18
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-48
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-26
Multi-information display ................................................ 3-8
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O Odometer .................................................................. 3-19
Odometer/Tripmeter ..................................................... 3-9 Off road driving
........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) ... ...................... 11-24
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-50
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-35
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-12
PParking Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-42
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Power
Door locking switches .............................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-28
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-9
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2

R RearCombination lights ................................................. 11-54
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-25
Gate ............................................................. 2-25, 9-17
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-33
Rear seat Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-47
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-45
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-28
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-20
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-8
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-11Replacing bulbs
....................................................... 11-50
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-58
Dome light ........................................................... 11-56
Door step light ..................................................... 11-57
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-53
Headlight ............................................................. 11-51
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-59
License plate light ................................................. 11-56
Map light ............................................................. 11-57
Parking light ......................................................... 11-53
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-54
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-58
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-15
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-23
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-14, 3-22Index
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14-8Index
Seatbelts .................................................................. 1-13
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever .................................................... 7-19, 7-25
Position indicator ........................................... 3-32, 3-33
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-23, 7-30
Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-32
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-11
SI-DRIVE mode ......................................................... 7-31
Snow tires ................................................................. 8-10
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-20
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6, 3-18
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-55
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-45
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-55
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-40
SRS airbag system
Monitors. ............................................................... 1-61
Servicing ............................................................... 1-63
SRS airbag system warning light ................................. 3-24
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-33
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-51
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-11
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4 Stowage boxes
.......................................................... 6-15
Sun shade ......................................................... 2-28, 2-29
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-40
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-6, 3-20
Temperature gauge ...................................... 3-7, 3-11, 3-21
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..................... 3-26
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-13
Tilt steering wheel. ...................................................... 3-51
Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-12
Inspection ............................................................ 11-36
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-36
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-40
Rotation .............................................................. 11-39
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....................... 7-43
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Types .................................................................. 11-34
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-34
Top tether anchorages ................................................ 1-37
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-16
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 9-13
Weight .................................................................. 8-22
Trailer
Hitch ..................................................................... 8-19

Hitches................................................................. 8-25
Towing .................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter ................................................................. 3-19
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-22
Release handle ..................................................... 2-23
Trunk light ................................................................ 11-58
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-33
Lever .................................................................... 3-41
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-14
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-30
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-42
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-30
System ................................................................. 7-38
Warning light ......................................................... 3-30
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-22 Warning lights
ABS...................................................................... 3-28
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-30
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-28
AT OIL TEMPerature ............................................... 3-26
Brake system ......................................................... 3-28
Charge .................................................................. 3-26
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-25
Door open ............................................................. 3-29
Low fuel ................................................. 3-7, 3-21, 3-29
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-26
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-22
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 3-30, 7-40
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-21
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-38
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Balance ............................................................... 11-38
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-40
Windows ................................................................... 2-20
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-41
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-44
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-43
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-46
Winter driving .............................................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-43 Index
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel:
! 2.5-liter non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher. ! 2.5-liter turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI
or higher. For temporary purposes if premium unleaded
gasoline is not available, you may use regular unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. For optimum
engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use
premium grade unleaded gasoline. ! 3.0-liter models
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or
higher. Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or higher may be used. However for optimum engine
performance and driveability, it is recommended that you use
91 AKI or higher grade unleaded gasoline. You may experience
reduced output, poor accelerator response, and reduced fuel
economy when using gasoline with an octane rating lower than
91 AKI, depending on your driving habits and conditions. If you
experience any of these conditions while using a lower octane
rated fuel, you may want to return to using 91 AKI octane rated
fuel as soon as possible. Additionally, if your vehicle knocks
heavily or persistently, or if you are driving with heavy loads
such as when towing a trailer, the use of 91 AKI or higher grade
unleaded gasoline is required. &
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel ”section in this manual.
& Fuel capacity:
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil:
Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”and the ILSAC certification mark (starburst
mark) displayed on the container.& Engine oil capacity:
2.5-liter models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models: 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)