Owner's Manual
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... 2002 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. The next owner will need the information found in this Owner's Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your vehicle. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any... printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN and are those in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. Foreword Congratulations on vehicles previously sold. Some explanations, therefore may understand your SUBARU in the vehicle at the time of resale. This Owner's Manual has all...
... 2002 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. The next owner will need the information found in this Owner's Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your vehicle. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any... printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN and are those in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. Foreword Congratulations on vehicles previously sold. Some explanations, therefore may understand your SUBARU in the vehicle at the time of resale. This Owner's Manual has all...
Owner's Manual
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...Continuous illumination of the warning light while driving. - CONTINUED - 1-31 The following , the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. D No illumination of a malfunction indicated by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is... first turned to the "ON" position. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags will illuminate. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any of...
...Continuous illumination of the warning light while driving. - CONTINUED - 1-31 The following , the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. D No illumination of a malfunction indicated by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is... first turned to the "ON" position. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags will illuminate. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any of...
Owner's Manual
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...in an accident to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. If you need service or repair in serious injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the extent that you have an authorized... SUBARU dealer perform the work. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with or disconnecting ...
...in an accident to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. If you need service or repair in serious injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the extent that you have an authorized... SUBARU dealer perform the work. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with or disconnecting ...
Owner's Manual
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...'s side) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is being driven. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will show normal system operation by any of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is turned to... system checked. The SRS airbag system warning light "AIRBAG" will not function reliably: 1-62 The following , the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to the "ON" position.
...'s side) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is being driven. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will show normal system operation by any of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is turned to... system checked. The SRS airbag system warning light "AIRBAG" will not function reliably: 1-62 The following , the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to the "ON" position.
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...D Under the center console D Inside each center pillar - CONTINUED - 1-63 WARNING CAUTION If you need service or repair in areas listed below, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. D No illumination of the dashboard on any circuit related to the "ON" position. Tampering ... to the SRS airbag system. D The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. D Illumination of the SRS airbag, see your SUBARU dealer. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags D Flashing or flickering of the SRS airbag or could result in accidental inflation of the indicator light.
...D Under the center console D Inside each center pillar - CONTINUED - 1-63 WARNING CAUTION If you need service or repair in areas listed below, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. D No illumination of the dashboard on any circuit related to the "ON" position. Tampering ... to the SRS airbag system. D The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. D Illumination of the SRS airbag, see your SUBARU dealer. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags D Flashing or flickering of the SRS airbag or could result in accidental inflation of the indicator light.
Owner's Manual
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Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screwdriver. 3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the key interlock system repaired. 3-6 HB3012BA OM-H0146 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag. 2.
Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screwdriver. 3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the key interlock system repaired. 3-6 HB3012BA OM-H0146 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag. 2.
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... off automatically after six seconds. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is turned to fasten the seatbelt. Contact your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. 3 J Seatbelt warning light and chime When the ignition switch is buckled or it may indicate that the SRS frontal airbag system or SRS side...
... off automatically after six seconds. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is turned to fasten the seatbelt. Contact your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. 3 J Seatbelt warning light and chime When the ignition switch is buckled or it may indicate that the SRS frontal airbag system or SRS side...
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If this light comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it may take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. NOTE This light also comes on ...it clicks. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as possible. If you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light does not go out after the engine ...
If this light comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it may take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. NOTE This light also comes on ...it clicks. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as possible. If you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light does not go out after the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...however, the conventional brake system continues to the "ON" position. D The warning light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; Contact your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light does not come on while driving, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is not working properly. D... behaves as shown below, the ABS system may not work properly. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on when the engine is running, it is turned to operate...
...however, the conventional brake system continues to the "ON" position. D The warning light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; Contact your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light does not come on while driving, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is not working properly. D... behaves as shown below, the ABS system may not work properly. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on when the engine is running, it is turned to operate...
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... two functions: B Parking brake warning The light comes on is fully released. If the brake system warning light should have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. D The warning light remains on after the engine is started , but you should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully...your vehicle checked at all in the "ON" position. If the light remains on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. This indicates your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the "ON" ...
... two functions: B Parking brake warning The light comes on is fully released. If the brake system warning light should have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. D The warning light remains on after the engine is started , but you should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully...your vehicle checked at all in the "ON" position. If the light remains on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. This indicates your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the "ON" ...
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This condition is best performed by your SUBARU dealer. This check is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system. B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily ... and dehumidifying in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each spring. Repairs needed as during the operation of the air conditioner for service. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is fully depressed such...
This condition is best performed by your SUBARU dealer. This check is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system. B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily ... and dehumidifying in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each spring. Repairs needed as during the operation of the air conditioner for service. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is fully depressed such...
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D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is moving may cause the vehicle to have the system repaired. 7 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) WARNING Do not shift from the "P" or "N" position into the hole. 5. Shifting while the vehicle...the engine. This may cause damage to the "N" position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the "P" to the transmission. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position except the "N" or "P" ...
D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is moving may cause the vehicle to have the system repaired. 7 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) WARNING Do not shift from the "P" or "N" position into the hole. 5. Shifting while the vehicle...the engine. This may cause damage to the "N" position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the "P" to the transmission. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position except the "N" or "P" ...
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Insert the screwdriver into the hole. 5. Push down on the screwdriver, push down the button and move . Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to the difference in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may move the selector lever from the hole. Depress the ... equipped) D Never start the engine. Always replace it will adversely affect the LSD. 4. The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to have the system repaired.
Insert the screwdriver into the hole. 5. Push down on the screwdriver, push down the button and move . Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to the difference in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may move the selector lever from the hole. Depress the ... equipped) D Never start the engine. Always replace it will adversely affect the LSD. 4. The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to have the system repaired.
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If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out even when the ...
If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out even when the ...
Owner's Manual
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... not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to use your vehicle in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust. D Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Even a small amount of catalytic converter and the exhaust system. It serves as catalyst to the catalytic converter: D Use only unleaded gasoline. D Keep your...
... not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to use your vehicle in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust. D Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Even a small amount of catalytic converter and the exhaust system. It serves as catalyst to the catalytic converter: D Use only unleaded gasoline. D Keep your...
Owner's Manual
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...traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and the like. When driving offroad, you do take your SUBARU off road, you and all of your Subaru off -road. Never attempt to the OUTBACK) for repair under other than it under warranty. If you will not have the benefit of the AWD feature ...and higher ground clearance, your vehicle and may damage your Subaru can end over sideways than those of...
...traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and the like. When driving offroad, you do take your SUBARU off road, you and all of your Subaru off -road. Never attempt to the OUTBACK) for repair under other than it under warranty. If you will not have the benefit of the AWD feature ...and higher ground clearance, your vehicle and may damage your Subaru can end over sideways than those of...
Owner's Manual
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... maintained in the front tires. To ensure the trailer lights are cold. Normal pressure should be sure that all the tires on your SUBARU dealer. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is indicated on the tire placard located under the door striker on...pressure shown on the driver's side. Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. n Tires WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is not designed to 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kg/cm2) ...
... maintained in the front tires. To ensure the trailer lights are cold. Normal pressure should be sure that all the tires on your SUBARU dealer. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is indicated on the tire placard located under the door striker on...pressure shown on the driver's side. Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. n Tires WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is not designed to 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kg/cm2) ...
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... the inside of the turn OM-H2791 D If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to weather conditions or the passing of your vehicle. Crosswinds can be closer than the vehicle wheels to the...
... the inside of the turn OM-H2791 D If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to weather conditions or the passing of your vehicle. Crosswinds can be closer than the vehicle wheels to the...
Owner's Manual
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... not turning, immediately turn the engine off. 4. Keep the engine running at the overheated zone, turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. In case of boiling hot coolant, which could release a spray of emergency Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine...
... not turning, immediately turn the engine off. 4. Keep the engine running at the overheated zone, turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. In case of boiling hot coolant, which could release a spray of emergency Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine...
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Remove the plug on the roof trim by an authorized SUBARU dealer. 9 Maintenance tools HB9011AA Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools: - CONTINUED - 9-25 Insert the wrench in the end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and plug and prying it off. 3. In case of emergency B Station wagon 1. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. HB9033BA HB9034BB 2. Have your vehicle checked or repaired by inserting the end of the motor shaft. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screwdriver from the tool bag.
Remove the plug on the roof trim by an authorized SUBARU dealer. 9 Maintenance tools HB9011AA Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools: - CONTINUED - 9-25 Insert the wrench in the end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and plug and prying it off. 3. In case of emergency B Station wagon 1. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. HB9033BA HB9034BB 2. Have your vehicle checked or repaired by inserting the end of the motor shaft. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screwdriver from the tool bag.