2003 SUBARU BAJA door lock

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Windows Power windows
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must observe the following warnings: When operating power windows, be extremely careful to pre-
vent anyone ’s fingers, arms or head from being caught in the
window. Always lock the passengers ’ windows using the lock switch
when children are riding in the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child toremain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result
in injury to a child operating the power window.
The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Driver’ s side switches
HB2008BB

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HB2008DB
All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch clus-
ter at the driver side door. nOperating the driver ’s window
To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as longas the switch is held.
This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows thewindow to be opened fully without holding the switch.
Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will
fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long asthe switch is held. n Operating the passengers ’ windows
To open the passengers ’ windows, push the appropriate switch down
and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the
window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired posi-tion. n Locking the passengers ’ windows
To lock the passengers ’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers ’ windows cannot be
opened or closed.

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Passengers’ side switches
HB2005BB
HB2009CB
To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the win-
dow reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch
up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.
When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the driver ’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers ’ win-
dows cannot be operated with the passengers ’ switches.
Tailgate
CAUTION
Keep the tailgate closed when the vehicle is moving. If you mustdrive with the tailgate open, use the optional Subaru BedExtender and place the License Plate Bracket at its fully lowered/
open position. Cargo must not stick out beyond the Extender.Otherwise a dangerous road hazard or personal injury couldresult.

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To open the switchback door:
HB1112BA
1. Pull up the rear seat cushion. Refer to “Rear seats ” section in Chapter
1 for operating details.
HB1113BA
HB1112CB
2. Unlock the rear seatback by pulling up on the knob and fold down the
rear seatback. Confirm that the pins located at the bottom of the seat
cushion is inserted into the slots at the top of the seatback.

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HB1114BA
3. Fold down the switchback door by releasing the lock knob. Then you can have a flat and larger cargo space.
4. Place the long object on the cargo bed through the switchback dooropening.
Be sure all items are secured in place. NOTE When opening the switchback door in snow, accumulated snow
in the cargo bed may enter the passenger compartment which could result in dampness in the passenger compartment. Prior to opening
of the switchback door, brush off the snow completely. Close the switchback door whenever you leave the vehicle to pre-
vent unauthorized entry.
WARNING
The switchback door should be kept completely shut when the
vehicle is idling in an enclosed or partially enclosed area to avoidthe possibility of exhaust gas entering the passenger compart-ment. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is extremely dangerous, or even lethal if
inhaled. To ensure that exhaust gas cannot penetrate the switch-
back door, make certain that there are no obstructions betweenthe door and the vehicle body that prevent the door from fully
closing or that crimp the weather strip around the door.

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To close the switchback door, firmly push it upward until it latches.
Return the seatback and seat cushion to their original positions and
make sure they are securely locked.
CAUTION
After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that the rear seatback has been securely locked. When securely
locked, the red marks on the locking knobs are no longer visible.
Switchback door indicator light
HB4010JA
While the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the switchback door indi-
cator light comes on when the switchback door is open.
While the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the switch-
back door indicator light flashes for about 20 seconds and goes offwhen the switchback gate is open.

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-3
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Key reminder chime 3-5
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Ignition switch light 3-5
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-6
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Meters and gauges 3-7
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Speedometer 3-7
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Tachometer 3-8
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-9
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Temperature gauge 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11
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Charge warning light 3-12
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-13
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Brake system warning light 3-14
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Door ajar warning lights 3-15
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Switchback door indicator light 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel warning light 3-15
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-16
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High beam indicator light 3-16
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Cargo lamp indicator light 3-16
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Clock 3-17
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Light control switch 3-17
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Daytime running light system 3-19
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Turn signal lever 3-19
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Illumination brightness control 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-21
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-22
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Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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START CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the
engine is running.
The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to
start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the
key automatically returns to the “ON” position.
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’s door opens and the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is re-
moved from the ignition switch.
Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch lightcomes on when driver ’s door is opened. The light remains on for 10 se-
conds and goes out after driver ’s door is closed or if the key is turned to
the “ON” position.
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)
If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position even when the selec-
tor lever is in the “P” position:
HB3011BA