cargo cover SUBARU OUTBACK 2007 4.G Owners Manual

1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-37)
2) Dome lights (page 6-2)
3) Sun visors (page 6-3)
4) Cargo area light (page 6-2)
5) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-19)
6) Cargo area cover (page 6-12)13
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4. Tighten the top tether securely.
CAUTION
Do not route the top tether over the
head restraint. It may happen that
the top tether cannot be fastened
tightly.
When the child restraint system is to
be secured using the top tether,
pass the top tether under the head
restraint between the head restraint
stay posts. If the top tether still
cannot be fastened tightly, remove
the head restraint.
! Station wagon
1. Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint
system has been installed with the seat-
belt or lower anchorages; lift up the head
restraint while pressing the release button.
Store the head restraint in the cargo area.
Avoid placing the head restraint in the
passenger compartment to prevent it from
being thrown around in the passenger
compartment in a sudden stop or a sharpturn.
2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.
3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child
restraint system to the appropriate upperanchorage.
4. Tighten the top tether securely.
CAUTION
Always remove the head restraint
when mounting a child restraint
system with a top tether. Otherwise,
it may happen that the top tether
cannot be fastened tightly. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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Interior light......................................................... 6-2
Dome light .......................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (Station wagon) .......................... 6-2
Map light .............................................................. 6-2
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-3
Sun visor extension plate .................................... 6-3
Vanity mirror with light ........................................ 6-4
Storage compartment ......................................... 6-4
Glove box ........................................................... 6-5
Center console box ............................................. 6-5
Center panel compartment (if equipped)... ............ 6-6
Overhead console (if equipped) ........................... 6-7
Pocket ................................................................ 6-7
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7
Front passenger ’s cup holder .............................. 6-8
Rear passenger ’s cup holder ............................... 6-8
Accessory power outlets .................................... 6-8
Coat hook ........................................................... 6-10
Rear passenger area .......................................... 6-10
Shopping bag hook ............................................ 6-11
For Sedan models .............................................. 6-11
For Station wagon models .................................. 6-11
Floor mat ............................................................ 6-12
Cargo area cover (Station wagon) .................... 6-12
Using the cover .................................................. 6-12 To remove the cover housing ...
.......................... 6-13
To remove the rear gate board . .......................... 6-13
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board .............................................................. 6-13
To install the cover housing ............................... 6-14
To install the rear gate board ... .......................... 6-15
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) ....................... 6-15
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) ........ 6-16
Under-floor storage compartment .................... 6-16
Sedan ................................................................ 6-17
Station wagon ................................................... 6-17
HomeLink ®Wireless Control System
(if equipped) .................................................... 6-17
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. .............................................................. 6-18
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. ....................................... 6-19
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada ........................................... 6-20
Programming other devices ............................... 6-21
Operating the HomeLink ®Wireless Control
System ............................................................ 6-21
Reprogramming a single HomeLink ®
button ............................................................. 6-21
Erasing HomeLink ®button memory ................... 6-21
In case a problem occurs ................................... 6-21
Interior equipment
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6-12Interior equipment
Floor mat
A retaining pin is located on the driver ’s
side of the vehicle next to the fuel filler
door release. Fit the grommet in the carpet
onto the pin to prevent the carpet frommoving.
CAUTION
Make sure the driver ’s floor mat is
placed back in its proper location
and correctly secured on its retain-
ing pin. If the floor mat slips forward
and interferes with the movement of
the pedals during driving, it could
cause an accident. Cargo area cover (Station wagon)
The cargo area cover is provided for
covering the cargo area and to protect its
contents from direct sunlight. This cover is
detachable to make room for additionalcargo. &
Using the cover
To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding.

WARNING
Do not place anything on the ex-
tended cover. Putting excessive
weight on the extended cover can
break it and an object on the cover
could tumble forward in the event of
a sudden stop or collision. This
could cause serious injury.
& To remove the cover housing
1. Rewind the cover.
2. Hold down the button on the right-
hand rear quarter panel and lift up the
right-hand cover housing.
3. Remove the cover housing. &
To remove the rear gate board
1. Remove the top of the rear gate board
from the groove in the rear gate panel.
2. Hold both sides of the bottom edge of the rear gate board, rotate the rear gate
board toward you, and pull it out down-ward. &
Stowage of the cargo area
cover and rear gate board
The cargo area cover and rear gate board
can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
1. To open the lid, pull the handle up. Interior equipment
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6-14Interior equipment
2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook
(provided on the back of the lid) on the
rear edge of the roof.
3. Remove the left and right parts of the
cargo floor lid.4. Stow the cover housing and rear gate
board in the cargo area end. &
To install the cover housing
To install the cover housing, insert both
ends of the cover housing into theretainers.

vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never
attempt to drive through rushing water;
regardless of its depth, it can wash away
the ground from under your tires, resulting
in possible loss of traction and even
vehicle rollover. .Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads. . Do not drive or park over or near
flammable materials such as dry grass or
fallen leaves, as they may burn easily. The
exhaust system is very hot while the
engine is running and right after engine
stops. This could create a fire hazard. . After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones,
sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from
the underbody. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur. . Secure all cargo carried inside the
vehicle and make certain that it is not
piled higher than the seatbacks. During
sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo
could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on
the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle
’s
center of gravity and make it more prone
to tip over. . If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from sand or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the selector lever
back and forth between “D ” and “R ”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For
the best possible traction, avoid spinning
the wheels when trying to free the vehicle. . When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). . Never equip your vehicle with tires
larger than those specified in this manual.. Wash the vehicle ’s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly. . Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
rough roads or off roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of engine oil,
brake fluid and transmission oil than that
specified in the maintenance schedule
described in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet ”.
Remember that damage done to your
SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions
such as those listed above is not eligible
for warranty coverage.
Driving tips
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8-14Driving tips
possible.
. When you carry something inside
the vehicle, secure it whenever
you can to prevent it from being
thrown around inside the vehicle
during sudden stops, sharp turns
or in an accident.
. Do not pile heavy loads on the
roof. These loads raise the vehi-cle ’s center of gravity and make it
more prone to tip over.
. Secure lengthy items properly to
prevent them from shooting for-
ward and causing serious injury
during a sudden stop.
. Never exceed the maximum load
limit. If you do, some parts on
your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss
of control and cause personal
injury. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle. .
Do not place anything on the rear
shelf behind the rear seatback
(for Sedan) or the extended lug-
gage cover (for Station wagon).
Such items could tumble forward
in the event of a sudden stop or a
collision. This could cause ser-
ious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containers
with flammable or corrosive liquids
or any other dangerous items inside
the vehicle.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded cargo. &
Vehicle capacity weight
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by available
cargo space. The maximum load you can
carry in your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the driver ’s

Station wagon
1) Jack handle
2) Jack and tool bucket
3) Spare tire
5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and jack handle.
The spare tire and jack are stored under
the floor of the trunk or cargo area.
To remove the spare tire and jack,
proceed as follows: Sedan:1. Lift the handle of the floor cover and
hook the handle onto the trunk edge.
2. Remove the jack handle from the back
of the floor cover.
3. Take out the storage tray.
4. Take out the jack and tool bucket.
1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Jack
5. Take the wheel nut wrench and jack
out of the tool bucket. In case of emergency
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towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.Rear gate (Station wagon)
–if
the rear gate cannot be un- locked
In the event that you cannot unlock the
rear gate by operating the power door
locking switches or the remote keyless
entry system, you can unlock it from inside
the cargo area.
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. In case of emergency
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