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... the engine during cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded engine ... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode...
... the engine during cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded engine ... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode...
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... type Gear 1st 2nd 3rd Brighton 30 (48) 50 (81) 71 (115) L 30 (49) 51 (82) 73 (117) GT 29 (47) 49 (79) 70 (112) OUTBACK 31 (50) 52 (84) 74 (119) B Driving tips Do not drive with each gear position except for each different gear. Either of engine brakes when...
... type Gear 1st 2nd 3rd Brighton 30 (48) 50 (81) 71 (115) L 30 (49) 51 (82) 73 (117) GT 29 (47) 49 (79) 70 (112) OUTBACK 31 (50) 52 (84) 74 (119) B Driving tips Do not drive with each gear position except for each different gear. Either of engine brakes when...
Owner's Manual
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... the transmission. Shifting while the vehicle is electronically controlled with 4-forward - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-15 Such shifting may overheat and not work properly. Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from one of the forward driving positions into the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. D Avoid shifting from the "P" or...
... the transmission. Shifting while the vehicle is electronically controlled with 4-forward - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-15 Such shifting may overheat and not work properly. Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from one of the forward driving positions into the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. D Avoid shifting from the "P" or...
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... "R" position. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. mph (km/h) Vehicle type Position Brighton, Brighton L 2.5 liter 35 (56) 64 (103) 100 (161) 31 (50) 62 (100) OUTBACK 3.0 liter 35 (57) 69 (111) 111 (178) 1 2 3 102 (164) NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the transmission will remain...
... "R" position. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. mph (km/h) Vehicle type Position Brighton, Brighton L 2.5 liter 35 (56) 64 (103) 100 (161) 31 (50) 62 (100) OUTBACK 3.0 liter 35 (57) 69 (111) 111 (178) 1 2 3 102 (164) NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the transmission will remain...
Owner's Manual
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... -road capabilities in situations in order to drive. Off road driving 8 D Always maintain a safe driving speed according to reduce your vehicle. B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under other vehicles. The AWD feature gives it some precautions that you use the original temporary spare tire stored in...
... -road capabilities in situations in order to drive. Off road driving 8 D Always maintain a safe driving speed according to reduce your vehicle. B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under other vehicles. The AWD feature gives it some precautions that you use the original temporary spare tire stored in...
Owner's Manual
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...Operating it can end over end. If you should be driven on -road driving conditions. Never attempt to the OUTBACK) for repair under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to stall. A vehicle can be taken: ...D Make certain that are wearing seat belts. If you do take your SUBARU off road, you do take your Subaru off-road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel...and otherwise similar to on ordinary roads or off-road. B OUTBACK Because of your Subaru can much more limited than those of the...
...Operating it can end over end. If you should be driven on -road driving conditions. Never attempt to the OUTBACK) for repair under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to stall. A vehicle can be taken: ...D Make certain that are wearing seat belts. If you do take your SUBARU off road, you do take your Subaru off-road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel...and otherwise similar to on ordinary roads or off-road. B OUTBACK Because of your Subaru can much more limited than those of the...
Owner's Manual
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... same size, circumferences, construction, brand, and load range. Remember to enhance performance through use the correct tire size and type. J Snow tires B All models except Outback D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that there is equipped with "all times regardless of the type of vehicle control. In...
... same size, circumferences, construction, brand, and load range. Remember to enhance performance through use the correct tire size and type. J Snow tires B All models except Outback D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that there is equipped with "all times regardless of the type of vehicle control. In...
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If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size and type. Your Outback comes with P225/60R16 "all season tires" as recommended. D Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may affect ...too large for winter driving conditions. When you choose a tire, make sure you use only the same size and construction as original equipment. Driving tips B Outback models only D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that there is equipped with "all season tires" which are designed to ...
If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size and type. Your Outback comes with P225/60R16 "all season tires" as recommended. D Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may affect ...too large for winter driving conditions. When you choose a tire, make sure you use only the same size and construction as original equipment. Driving tips B Outback models only D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that there is equipped with "all season tires" which are designed to ...
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... class S type chains that we recommend. Do not race the engine. D P205/55R16 tires for GT models D P225/60R16 tires for OUTBACK models D P215/60R16 winter (snow) tires for OUTBACK models Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may cause rubbing on sharp turns. Always use of tire chains, in 2nd than...
... class S type chains that we recommend. Do not race the engine. D P205/55R16 tires for GT models D P225/60R16 tires for OUTBACK models D P215/60R16 winter (snow) tires for OUTBACK models Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may cause rubbing on sharp turns. Always use of tire chains, in 2nd than...
Owner's Manual
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... (1,087 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) 1,200 lbs (543 kg) CAUTION 8 Others Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. OUTBACK Wagon Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over...
... (1,087 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) 1,200 lbs (543 kg) CAUTION 8 Others Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. OUTBACK Wagon Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. The bumper is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Be ... Never use . Choose a proper hitch for installation and use a hitch that type of your SUBARU dealer. Also, drilling the frame or under -body of load. B OUTBACK wagon The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is suited to handle that mounts only to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or...
...Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. The bumper is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Be ... Never use . Choose a proper hitch for installation and use a hitch that type of your SUBARU dealer. Also, drilling the frame or under -body of load. B OUTBACK wagon The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is suited to handle that mounts only to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or...
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...from the hitch due to be installed properly. Electric brakes or surge brakes are required when the trailer and its own brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is not designed to follow all of load. Please ask your vehicle. Consult with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg...) total weight. Be sure to handle that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. The bumper is not designed to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. 8-34 n Trailer safety chains WARNING ...
...from the hitch due to be installed properly. Electric brakes or surge brakes are required when the trailer and its own brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is not designed to follow all of load. Please ask your vehicle. Consult with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg...) total weight. Be sure to handle that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. The bumper is not designed to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. 8-34 n Trailer safety chains WARNING ...
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... Tires WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is indicated on the tire placard located under trailer towing conditions is used. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on...36 Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you carry a regular size spare tire in your SUBARU dealer. If you hitch up. Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service...
... Tires WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is indicated on the tire placard located under trailer towing conditions is used. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on...36 Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you carry a regular size spare tire in your SUBARU dealer. If you hitch up. Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service...
Owner's Manual
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n Towing hook cover removal procedure For except OUTBACK models: HB9049BA To use the towing hook, insert the top end of the flat tip screwdriver in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). Remove the towing hook cover by pulling it toward you. 9-18 The front towing hook is located on the upper part of the vehicle and toward the side of the cover, and remove the cover while prying it off. HB9010BB The towing hooks should be used only in a slot on the inside of the towing hook cover below the right-hand headlight.
n Towing hook cover removal procedure For except OUTBACK models: HB9049BA To use the towing hook, insert the top end of the flat tip screwdriver in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). Remove the towing hook cover by pulling it toward you. 9-18 The front towing hook is located on the upper part of the vehicle and toward the side of the cover, and remove the cover while prying it off. HB9010BB The towing hooks should be used only in a slot on the inside of the towing hook cover below the right-hand headlight.
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Squeeze the sides of emergency For OUTBACK models: HB9045BB HB9042BA 1. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing hook cover toward you . - CONTINUED - 9-19 In case of portion A and pull the towing hook cover toward you . 9 HB9021CB HB9043BA 2.
Squeeze the sides of emergency For OUTBACK models: HB9045BB HB9042BA 1. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing hook cover toward you . - CONTINUED - 9-19 In case of portion A and pull the towing hook cover toward you . 9 HB9021CB HB9043BA 2.
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Pull out the towing hook cover to the fog lamp. HB9044AA 3. n Towing hook cover installation procedure For except OUTBACK models: HB9052BA Align the towing hook cover with its original installation position and press all parts of it . Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it about the side that is next to remove it into place. 9-20
Pull out the towing hook cover to the fog lamp. HB9044AA 3. n Towing hook cover installation procedure For except OUTBACK models: HB9052BA Align the towing hook cover with its original installation position and press all parts of it . Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it about the side that is next to remove it into place. 9-20
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In case of emergency For OUTBACK models: HB9044CB 1. Push at the portion E. - CONTINUED - 9-21 IInsert the projection C into the hole D. 9 HB9030CB 2.
In case of emergency For OUTBACK models: HB9044CB 1. Push at the portion E. - CONTINUED - 9-21 IInsert the projection C into the hole D. 9 HB9030CB 2.
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Appearance care Exterior care ...Washing ...Waxing and polishing ...Cleaning aluminum wheels ...Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) ... 10-2 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-4 Corrosion protection ...Cleaning the interior ... 10-5 10-6 10
Appearance care Exterior care ...Washing ...Waxing and polishing ...Cleaning aluminum wheels ...Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) ... 10-2 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-4 Corrosion protection ...Cleaning the interior ... 10-5 10-6 10
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... 10° counter-clockwise. 4. D Do not use a neutral cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly with salt or other agents. Apply the protector to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. Then, grasp the protector and turn off the fog light. 5. Be sure to use soap containing grit to sea... splashed with water. 6. Wash the lens with sea water, exposed to clean the wheels. wax to a high-speed washing device. J Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) HBA017BB 1.
... 10° counter-clockwise. 4. D Do not use a neutral cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly with salt or other agents. Apply the protector to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. Then, grasp the protector and turn off the fog light. 5. Be sure to use soap containing grit to sea... splashed with water. 6. Wash the lens with sea water, exposed to clean the wheels. wax to a high-speed washing device. J Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) HBA017BB 1.
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Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs HB5019EB 1 Headlight GT and OUTBACK models Low beam High beam Except GT and OUTBACK models Front turn signal Spot light Dome light Door step light Front turn signal light/ parking and front side marker light Front fog light Except OUTBACK OUTBACK Wattage Bulb No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 12V-55W 12V-60W 12V-65/55W 12V-27W 12V-8W 12V-8W 12V-3.4W 12V-27/8W 12V-55W 12V-51W H1 9005 (HB3) 9007 (HB5) 1156NA (Amber 1157NA (Amber) H3 9006 (HB4) 11 - CONTINUED - 11-55
Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs HB5019EB 1 Headlight GT and OUTBACK models Low beam High beam Except GT and OUTBACK models Front turn signal Spot light Dome light Door step light Front turn signal light/ parking and front side marker light Front fog light Except OUTBACK OUTBACK Wattage Bulb No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 12V-55W 12V-60W 12V-65/55W 12V-27W 12V-8W 12V-8W 12V-3.4W 12V-27/8W 12V-55W 12V-51W H1 9005 (HB3) 9007 (HB5) 1156NA (Amber 1157NA (Amber) H3 9006 (HB4) 11 - CONTINUED - 11-55