flat tire SUBARU OUTBACK 2010 5.G Owner's Guide

&Recommended tire inflation pressure
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’s tires is as follows.
Tire size P205/60R16
91V P215/70R16
99S P225/60R17
98T P215/50R17
90V P225/50R17
93V 225/45R18
91W
Wheel size 16
66 1/2JJ
16 66 1/2J 16
66 1/2JJ 17 67J 17 67 1/2J 18 67 1/2J
Pressure Front 33 psi
(230 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) 33 psi (230 kPa)
Rear 32 psi
(220 kPa) 30 psi (210 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa)
Tempor-
ary spare tire Size T135/80R16 T145/80R17 T135/70R17 Pressure
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! Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver ’s side B-pillar.
Example:
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-mation. ! Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to anaccident.
! Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in- flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a
short distance warms up the tires
and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected
by the outside temperature. It is
best to check tire pressure out-
doors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure.

&Glossary of tire terminology
. Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). . Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim. . Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead. . Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread. . Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
. Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall. . Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more. . Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire. . Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds. . Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine. .
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standardtire. . Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs. . Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire. . Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass. . Intended outboard sidewall
(1) The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
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ing on a vehicle.
. Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles. . Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflationpressure. . Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated. . Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire. . Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of: (a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated. .
Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements. . Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section. . Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified in the third column
of Table 1 that is appended to the
end of this section. . Open splice
Any parting at any junction of tread,
sidewall, or innerliner that extends
to cord material. . Outer diameter
The overall diameter of an inflated
new tire. . Overall width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs. .
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passen-
ger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less. . Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords. . Ply separation
A parting of rubber compound
between adjacent plies. . Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rub-
ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains theload. . Production options weight
The combined weight of those
installed regular production options
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in
excess of those standard items
which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or acces-

sory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim. .Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread. . Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer. . Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and at higher inflation pres-
sures than the corresponding stan-
dard tire. . Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire
and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated. . Rim diameter
Nominal diameter of the bead seat. . Rim size designation
Rim diameter and width. .
Rim type designation
The industry of manufacturer ’s des-
ignation for a rim by style or code. . Rim width
Nominal distance between rim flanges. . Section width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands. . Sidewall
That portion of a tire between the
tread and bead. . Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber com-
pound from the cord material in
the sidewall. . Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
testing, and it may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire. . Tread
That portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road. .
Tread rib
A tread section running circumfer-
entially around a tire. . Tread separation
Pulling away of the tread from the
tire carcass. . Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal
grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of
the tread. . Vehicle capacity weight
The rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times thevehicle ’s designated seating capa-
city. . Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight and dividing
by two. . Vehicle normal load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
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&Tire care –maintenance and
safety practices
. Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
. Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace the tires before their
tread wear indicators become visi-
ble. When a tire ’streadwear
indicator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable limit
and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving
at even low speeds in wet weather
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehiclecontrolcanleadtoanaccident.
. To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the
tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Rotating the tires involves switch-
ing the front and rear tires on the
right-hand side of the vehicle and
similarly switching the front and rear tires on the left-hand side of
the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept
on its original side of the vehicle.)
Replace any damaged or unevenly
worn tire at the time of rotation.
After tire rotation, adjust the tire
pressures and make sure the wheel
nuts are correctly tightened. For
information about the tightening
torque and tightening sequence
for the wheel nuts, refer to
“Flat
tires ”F 9-6 .
& Vehicle load limit –how to
determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by avail-
able cargo space. The load limit of
your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the
driver ’s side B-pillar. Locate the
statement “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ”
on your vehicle ’s placard.
Thevehicleplacardalsoshows
seating capacity of your vehicle. The total load capacity includes the
total weight of driver and all pas-
sengers and their belongings, any
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike
carrier, etc., and the tongue load of
a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity
can be calculated by the following method.
Cargo capacity = Load limit
(total
weight of occupants + total weight
of optional equipment + tongue
load of a trailer (if applicable))
For towing capacity information and
weight limits, refer to “Trailer tow-
ing ”F 8-19 .
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form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. &Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under con-
trolled 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 govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, 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 spe- cified 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 accel-
eration, cornering, hydroplan-
ing, or peak traction charac-teristics.
& 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 con-
ditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature 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 Stan-
dards No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or ex-
cessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possi-
ble tire failure.

System................................................................. 7-24
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-33
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-33
Brake system ............................................................ 7-24
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Braking ..................................................................... 7-23
Tips...................................................................... 7-23
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-34
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-10
Replacing ............................................................. 11-50
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-15
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-18
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-14
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-12 Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-33
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-33
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-33
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-34
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-18
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-24
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-30
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-31
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-29
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-42
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-12
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-26
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-23
Oil level (rear differential gear oil) ........................... 11-27
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-31
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-35
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-20
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-27
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-14, 3-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-14 Index
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Electrical system........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-18, 7-26
Electronic parking brake. ............................................. 7-34
Automatic release function by gas pedal ................... 7-35
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-35
Warning ........................................................ 3-19, 7-37
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ................................................................ 11-18
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-14
Oil....................................................................... 11-12 Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting ................................................................... 7-8
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-14
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-24
Brake .................................................................. 11-30
Clutch .................................................................. 11-31
Power steering ..................................................... 11-29
Fog light Bulb .................................................................... 11-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23 Switch
................................................................... 3-30
Front Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-26
Fog light ...................................................... 3-30, 11-53
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-23
Position light ........................................................ 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-22
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-53
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-3
Power seat ............................................................. 1-4
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-7
Requirements ......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-48
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-50
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-32
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Index
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Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-38
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-7
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-15
Coolant ................................................................. 3-13
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-33, 1-35
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-13
Tire ................................................................. 11-35, 12-5
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-37
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-37
Replacement ........................................................ 11-41
Rotation ............................................................... 11-40
Types .................................................................. 11-35
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-32, 9-9, 11-35
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-35
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-33, 1-35
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Hooks ................................................................... 9-13
Weight.................................................................. 8-19
Trailer
Connecting ............................................................ 8-17 Hitch
............................................................. 8-16, 8-22
Towing .................................................................. 8-19
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-24
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-6
Trunk lid ............................................................ 2-24, 9-19
Release handle ...................................................... 2-25
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-60
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-23
Lever .................................................................... 3-29
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-18
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ...................................................... 6-5, 11-59
Light ................................................................... 11-59
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-13
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-21, 7-31
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-31
Operation indicator light ................................... 3-21, 7-30
System .................................................................. 7-28
Warning light .................................................. 3-20, 7-29
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2