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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 - CONTINUED - xi
Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 - CONTINUED - xi
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...the vehicle at the time of resale. This Owner's Manual applies to keep your vehicle and its operation. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at the time of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 2001 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. The next owner will ...manual carefully so that you to make the same or similar changes on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. We urge you may be for minimizing emission pollutants. Some explanations, therefore may understand your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for equipment not ...
...the vehicle at the time of resale. This Owner's Manual applies to keep your vehicle and its operation. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at the time of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 2001 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. The next owner will ...manual carefully so that you to make the same or similar changes on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. We urge you may be for minimizing emission pollutants. Some explanations, therefore may understand your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for equipment not ...
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... and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to keep your vehicle, or both, ...could result if the caution is ignored. You can use it to your SUBARU running properly. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious...
... and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to keep your vehicle, or both, ...could result if the caution is ignored. You can use it to your SUBARU running properly. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious...
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... the belt buckle to stand up or kneel on the child's waist. B Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is too big for specific recommendations.
... the belt buckle to stand up or kneel on the child's waist. B Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is too big for specific recommendations.
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Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. J Door open warning lights The specific door open warning light comes on when the tank is not fully closed. J Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on if ... in "ON"), it could be an indication of leaking of about 3.7 U.S. It blinks when the skid suppression function is operating. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately. Instruments and controls tioned in the "ON" position. It only operates when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2.6 U.S. It illuminates...
Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. J Door open warning lights The specific door open warning light comes on when the tank is not fully closed. J Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on if ... in "ON"), it could be an indication of leaking of about 3.7 U.S. It blinks when the skid suppression function is operating. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately. Instruments and controls tioned in the "ON" position. It only operates when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2.6 U.S. It illuminates...
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...related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for cleaner air CAUTION Do not let fuel spill on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Your use a high quality fuel with gasoline that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine... if the problem is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of your vehicle's catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. ...
...related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for cleaner air CAUTION Do not let fuel spill on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Your use a high quality fuel with gasoline that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine... if the problem is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of your vehicle's catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. ...
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... its freezing, use on roads heavily covered with snow, or has been left parked after use of vehicle control. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period, it , being careful not to loss of an antifreeze additive in chapter 7 for sudden ... can cause the wheels to lock, possibly leading to damage the disc brakes and brake hoses and ABS harness. Use only additives that are specifically designed for snow or ice buildup on snowy and icy roads WARNING Do not use the engine brake effectively to capacity. When an antifreeze additive...
... its freezing, use on roads heavily covered with snow, or has been left parked after use of vehicle control. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period, it , being careful not to loss of an antifreeze additive in chapter 7 for sudden ... can cause the wheels to lock, possibly leading to damage the disc brakes and brake hoses and ABS harness. Use only additives that are specifically designed for snow or ice buildup on snowy and icy roads WARNING Do not use the engine brake effectively to capacity. When an antifreeze additive...
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J Snow tires B All models except Outback D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that are designed to provide an adequate measure of the same size, circumferences, construction, brand, ... tire and vehicle body. Mixing other sizes and construction may be dangerous and lead to loss of your vehicle. D Do not use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions. You must install four winter tires that there is equipped with care at all season tires" which are of traction, handling...
J Snow tires B All models except Outback D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that are designed to provide an adequate measure of the same size, circumferences, construction, brand, ... tire and vehicle body. Mixing other sizes and construction may be dangerous and lead to loss of your vehicle. D Do not use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions. You must install four winter tires that there is equipped with care at all season tires" which are of traction, handling...
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Driving tips B Outback models only D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that same size designation may actually be too large for winter driving conditions. D ... and vehicle body. Mixing other sizes or construction may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to the drive train of tires designed specifically for the - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-15 Your Outback comes with that there is equipped with care at all season tires" as recommended. Using other sizes, circumferences or constructions may result...
Driving tips B Outback models only D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that same size designation may actually be too large for winter driving conditions. D ... and vehicle body. Mixing other sizes or construction may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to the drive train of tires designed specifically for the - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-15 Your Outback comes with that there is equipped with care at all season tires" as recommended. Using other sizes, circumferences or constructions may result...
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.... Crosswind effects will be thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in this chapter for the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifically for information on the roof will be removed when you do not use the roof to the crossbars. Luggage on loading cargo into or onto...
.... Crosswind effects will be thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in this chapter for the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifically for information on the roof will be removed when you do not use the roof to the crossbars. Luggage on loading cargo into or onto...
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... towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. Other models: It is used. In the event your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and ...the tire placard when the tires are cold. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be sure that all the tires on your vehicle or trailer as...
... towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. Other models: It is used. In the event your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and ...the tire placard when the tires are cold. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be sure that all the tires on your vehicle or trailer as...
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...kinds of coolant is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. It is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. D Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. For ...adding, use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent: a mixture of 50% soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis coolant...
...kinds of coolant is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. It is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. D Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. For ...adding, use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent: a mixture of 50% soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis coolant...
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... with a force of less than 2.56 in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. If the free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in (65 mm) OM-H0225 Depress the pedal with one finger...
... with a force of less than 2.56 in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. If the free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in (65 mm) OM-H0225 Depress the pedal with one finger...
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With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED - 11-35 B Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement. 1. If the free play 0.16 - ...0.51 in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. B Checking the clutch pedal free play is depressed, and that the engine and transmission smoothly couple ...
With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED - 11-35 B Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement. 1. If the free play 0.16 - ...0.51 in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. B Checking the clutch pedal free play is depressed, and that the engine and transmission smoothly couple ...
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...can also dangerously reduce controllability and braking performance and can result in damage to damage, make sure the replacement wheels match the specifications of vehicle control could interfere with belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Replacement wheels are specified for example, to the... the vehicle's ground clearance. For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time. Use of different types or sizes of wear, speed symbol, load index and size. Wheels not meeting specifications could lead to rub against the wheel well housing during...
...can also dangerously reduce controllability and braking performance and can result in damage to damage, make sure the replacement wheels match the specifications of vehicle control could interfere with belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Replacement wheels are specified for example, to the... the vehicle's ground clearance. For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time. Use of different types or sizes of wear, speed symbol, load index and size. Wheels not meeting specifications could lead to rub against the wheel well housing during...
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Specifications Specifications ...Dimensions ...Engine ...Electrical system ...Capacities ...Tires ...Wheel alignment ... 12-2 12-2 12-3 12-3 12-4 12-4 12-5 Fuses and circuits ... 12-6 Fuse panel located behind the coin tray ...12-6 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...12-10 Bulb chart ...12-14 Vehicle identification ...12-15 12
Specifications Specifications ...Dimensions ...Engine ...Electrical system ...Capacities ...Tires ...Wheel alignment ... 12-2 12-2 12-3 12-3 12-4 12-4 12-5 Fuses and circuits ... 12-6 Fuse panel located behind the coin tray ...12-6 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...12-10 Bulb chart ...12-14 Vehicle identification ...12-15 12
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Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. J Dimensions Legacy sedan Overall length Overall width Overall height Ground clearance Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase Legacy station wagon ....6 in (1,525 mm)* 6.3 in (160 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 57.3 in (1,455 mm) 104.3 in (2,650 mm) OUTBACK sedan Overall length Overall width Overall height Ground clearance Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase OUTBACK station wagon Overall length Overall width 184.4 in (4,685 mm) 68.7 in (1,745 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm...
Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. J Dimensions Legacy sedan Overall length Overall width Overall height Ground clearance Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase Legacy station wagon ....6 in (1,525 mm)* 6.3 in (160 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 57.3 in (1,455 mm) 104.3 in (2,650 mm) OUTBACK sedan Overall length Overall width Overall height Ground clearance Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase OUTBACK station wagon Overall length Overall width 184.4 in (4,685 mm) 68.7 in (1,745 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm...
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Specifications Overall height Ground clearance 2.5 liter models 3.0 liter models Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase 62.2 in (1,580 mm) 7.3 in (185 mm) 7.9 in (200 mm) 57.9 in (1,...
Specifications Overall height Ground clearance 2.5 liter models 3.0 liter models Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase 62.2 in (1,580 mm) 7.3 in (185 mm) 7.9 in (200 mm) 57.9 in (1,...
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Specifications Temporary spare Wheel size OUTBACK Type Size Temporary spare Pressure Front Trailer towing Rear Trailer towing Temporary spare Wheel size 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm2) 15 x 6JJ, 16 x 61/...) 16 x 61/2JJ J Wheel alignment Legacy sedan Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear Legacy station wagon Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear OUTBACK sedan Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear OUTBACK station wagon Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear 0 " 0.12 in (0 " 3 mm) 0 " 0.12 in (0 " 3 mm) -0°05' " 30' -0°30' " 45' 0 " 0.12...
Specifications Temporary spare Wheel size OUTBACK Type Size Temporary spare Pressure Front Trailer towing Rear Trailer towing Temporary spare Wheel size 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm2) 15 x 6JJ, 16 x 61/...) 16 x 61/2JJ J Wheel alignment Legacy sedan Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear Legacy station wagon Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear OUTBACK sedan Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear OUTBACK station wagon Toe Front Rear Camber Front Rear 0 " 0.12 in (0 " 3 mm) 0 " 0.12 in (0 " 3 mm) -0°05' " 30' -0°30' " 45' 0 " 0.12...
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Specifications Fuse panel 6 7 8 9 Fuse rating 15A 15A 30A 15A Circuit D SRS airbag D Front fog light D ABS solenoid D Radio D Clock D Trailer D Engine ignition system D SRS airbag D Illumination brightness control D Fuel pump D Rear window wiper and washer D Windshield wiper and washer D Brake light D Air conditioner D Backup light D Cruise control D ABS control D Mirror heater D Wiper deicer D Accessory power socket D Seat heater 10 11 15A 15A 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10A 15A 10A 30A 20A 15A 15A 19 20A 20 20A - CONTINUED - 12-7
Specifications Fuse panel 6 7 8 9 Fuse rating 15A 15A 30A 15A Circuit D SRS airbag D Front fog light D ABS solenoid D Radio D Clock D Trailer D Engine ignition system D SRS airbag D Illumination brightness control D Fuel pump D Rear window wiper and washer D Windshield wiper and washer D Brake light D Air conditioner D Backup light D Cruise control D ABS control D Mirror heater D Wiper deicer D Accessory power socket D Seat heater 10 11 15A 15A 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10A 15A 10A 30A 20A 15A 15A 19 20A 20 20A - CONTINUED - 12-7