ECU SUBARU OUTBACK 2009 5.G Manual PDF

11-16Maintenance and service
2. Place a proper container under the
drain plug and loosen the drain plug.
3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the
coolant from the radiator. Then drain the
coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the
drain plug securely.
NOTE (turbo model only)
The cap (without tabs) on top of the
radiator does not need to be removed.
To add coolant, remove the cap (with
tabs) on the coolant tank on top of theengine.
4. Install the under cover.
Non-turbo models
1) Fill up to here
Turbo models
1) Fill up to here
5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to
just below the filler neck, allowing enough room to add genuine SUBARU cooling
system conditioner in the radiator. Add
genuine SUBARU cooling system condi-
tioner until the coolant level reaches the
filler neck. Do not pour the coolant too
quickly, as this may lead to insufficient air
bleeding and trapped air in the system.
Coolant capacity (guideline): 2.5 L non-turbo models:MT. 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
AT. 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo models: MT. 7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
AT. 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
3.0 L models: 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
CAUTION
. Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
. Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant

&Rear window wiper blade rubber
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plasticsupport.
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
install them in the new blade rubber.
4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic support Maintenance and service
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11-52Maintenance and service
! Low beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the bulb cover.
9. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
10. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)

!High beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side) &
Front turn signal/Parking and
front side marker light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Rear combination lights
! Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open
the cover. Maintenance and service
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11-54Maintenance and service
1) Rear turn signal light
2) Back-up light
3) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim. !
Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws.
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw-
driver, then insert the screwdriver into the
gap between the side cover and rear
combination light and use it as a lever to
undo clip 1 in the illustration shown. Undo
clips 2 and 3 in the same way, then
remove the side cover.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
Then, straightly slide the rear combination
light assembly rearward 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 itcounterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.7. Insert the harness into the holder.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side. Maintenance and service
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Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker ............. 11-53
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-6, 3-26
Requirements .......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-47
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-15
Gear position indicator ................................................ 3-39
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-15
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-7
Rearseat ............................................................... 1-10
Headlight Flasher ................................................................. 3-47
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Headlights ........................................................ 3-46, 11-51
Heater operation (manual climate control system) ............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-40
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-59
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-46
Horn ......................................................................... 3-59
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14 I
Ignition switch
............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-48
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-38
Indicator light
Cruise control ................................................ 3-40, 7-49
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-40, 7-50
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-40
Headlight ............................................................... 3-40
High beam ............................................................. 3-40
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-4
S# PREP .............................................................. 3-39
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-38
Selector lever position ............................................. 3-39
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-40
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-38
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-38
Traction control system OFF .................................... 3-37
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-40
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-38, 7-40
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .................. 3-37, 7-40
Information display ...................................................... 3-41
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-56
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
JJack. ......................................................................... 9-18
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-19 Index
14-5

14-8Index
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
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 ............................................... 11-18
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-13
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-50
Back-up light (Sedan) ............................................ 11-53
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-56
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) ........... 11-53
Brake/Tail light (Station wagon) ............................... 11-54
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-59
Dome light ........................................................... 11-57
Door step light ...................................................... 11-58
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Headlight ............................................................. 11-51
High mount stop light ............................................. 11-59
License plate light ................................................. 11-56
Map light .............................................................. 11-57
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-53
Rear side marker light (Station wagon) .................... 11-54
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-59
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-58
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................ 8-15 S
S# PREP indicator light
............................................... 3-39
Safety
Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Seat height adjustment ................................................. 1-4
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-23
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-15, 3-29
Seatbelts ................................................................... 1-13
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light .......................................... 2-4, 3-38
Selector lever ..................................................... 7-19, 7-25
Position indicator ............................................ 3-39, 3-40
Shift lock release ................................................ 7-24, 7-30
Shift-up indicator light .................................................. 3-38
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-20
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-13
SI-DRIVE mode. ......................................................... 7-31
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-11, 11-34
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-11
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-20
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2