climate control SUBARU OUTBACK 2007 4.G Owner's Manual

Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
organic solvents.) &Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft blush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric
thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe
using a solution of mild soap and luke-
warm water then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a
commercially-available fabric cleaner. Use
the cleaner on a hidden place and make
sure it does not affect the fabric adversely.
Use the cleaner according to its instruc-tions. NOTE
When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any similarmaterials. &
Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause the material to become
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
care not to soak the leather or allow water
to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
woolen fabrics may be used to remove
difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and headrests be covered,
or the windows shaded, to prevent fading
or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
may be treated with a commercial leather
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather. & Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary. NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as sol-
vents, paint thinners, window cleaner
or gasoline must never be used on
leather or synthetic interior materials. &
Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel,
console panel, switches,
combination meter, and other
plastic surface
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as
paint thinners or gasoline, or strong
cleaning agents that contain thosesolvents. Appearance care
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13-12Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the relative
performance of passenger car tires in
the area of treadwear, traction, and
temperature resistance. This is to aid
the consumer in making an informed
choice in the purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall be-
tween tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem-
perature A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. However, they do not apply to
deep tread, winter type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters
of 12 inches or less, or to some limited
production tires.
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. &
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half (1-1/2) times
as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and
climate. & Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire ’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perfor- mance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
& Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing thetire ’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-35
Warning light ................................................. 3-28, 7-35
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-49
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-7
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) .................... 3-30
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-41
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-35
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-11
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-26
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-48
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission 4-speed ................................................................ 7-18
5-speed ................................................................ 7-24
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-22
Manual mode ................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Selector lever ................................................ 7-19, 7-25
Shift lock release ........................................... 7-23, 7-30
SPORT ......................................................... 7-23, 7-30 Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)
................. 3-26
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-14
BBattery .................................................................... 11-46
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-8
Brake
Booster ............................................................... 11-31
Fluid ................................................................... 11-29
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-33
Parking ............................................................... 11-33
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-31
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-31
Brake system ............................................................. 7-34
Warning light .......................................................... 3-28
Braking ..................................................................... 7-34
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Breaking
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ............... 11-33
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-50
CCapacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area Cover .................................................................... 6-12
Light ...................................................................... 6-2

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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14-6Index
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