2003 SUBARU BAJA lock

Audio5-15
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To remove all discs at one time
1. Press and hold the “Eject” button 4 until all “Disc” indicators begin
blinking (about 1.5 seconds), and the first disc will be ejected.
2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be ejected, and so on. To replace a playing disc with another
Simply press the desired one of “Disc select ” buttons
3 (numbered
from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC UP ” or “DISC DOWN ” button on the
radio unit to select the desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. Disc indicators
Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by a disc. Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or changing mode.OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.
Function control
Refer to CD player control operating instructions described in the“ AM/FM radio with CD player ” section.

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Map light
HB2034CC
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat-
tery discharge.
Sun visors
HB7001BA
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side
window, swing it down and move it sideways.

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Glove box
HS0090
Unlock
Lock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly
upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Center console
HB6022BA
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.

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Rear quarter storage box
HB6040BB
The rear quarter storage box is located on the right side of the back
panel behind the rear seatback.
To open the box:
1. Unlock the rear seatback locks by pulling the lock release knob up
and fold the rear seatback forward. Refer to “Rear seats ” section in
Chapter 1 for operating details.
2. Unlock the knob of rear quarter box cover and open the cover.
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.
Cup holder
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the
holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead toan accident. Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or
your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery,carpets or audio equipment.

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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.
Floor mat (if equipped)
CAUTION
Make sure the driver ’s floor mat is placed back in its proper loca-
tion and correctly secured on its retaining pin. If the floor matslips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals dur-ing driving, it could cause an accident.
HB6016BA
HB6015BA
A retaining pin is located on the driver ’s side of the vehicle next to the
fuel filler door release. The floor mat is secured using the built-in grom-
met, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing downward.

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Bed extender (if equipped)
The bed extender is designed to increase the usable cargo area of the bed.
CAUTION
When the tailgate and bed extender are in the “open/outward”
position, the license plate bracket must be lowered and lockedinto position before the vehicle is driven (see section “License
plate bracket ” under the heading of “Tailgate” in Chapter 2 for
more information on the function of the license plate bracket). In
order to avoid damaging the license plate bracket or the bumper,
make certain that the license plate bracket is in its fully lowered/open position before the tailgate is lowered. Do not exceed the cargo load rating of your vehicle. Refer to
“ Loading your vehicle ” section in Chapter 8.
Locking buckles must be engaged into the tailgate latch while
the vehicle is in motion. When the bed extender is not in use, the tailgate should be
closed. Do not use the bed extender or tailgate to secure cargo.
Remove the bed extender for vehicle “Off Road ” use.
To avoid creating a dangerous road hazard or causing per-
sonal injury, cargo must not stick out beyond the bed extender. To avoid damage, the tailgate and bed extender must remain in
the closed/inward position when towing with a trailer hitch. To avoid damage, clean the bed extender only with soap, water
and a soft brush.

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Operation
HB8032AA
Open/Outward Position – To use the bed extender in the open/out-
ward position, simply lower your license plate bracket (see section “ Licence plate bracket ” under heading of “Tailgate” in Chapter 2),
open your tailgate, and rotate the bed extender until it sits on the tail-gate.
HB8033AA
After you have rotated the bed extender, lock the black buckle pin
into the tailgate latch by pushing downward until you hear two clicks.
Then tighten the tether straps. Repeat this process for the other side.
When you want to return the tailgate and the bed extender to the
closed/inward position, pull on the tailgate release handle to disen-gage the tethers.

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Starting and operating Fuel7-2
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Fuel requirements 7-2
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Fuel filler door and cap 7-4
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State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-8
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Starting the engine 7-9
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Starting the engine for manual transmission vehicle 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for automatic transmission vehicle 7-10 . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4
°F (–20°C) 7-10 . . .
Starting a flooded engine 7-11
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Stopping the engine 7-11
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Manual transmission 7-11
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Automatic transmission 7-14
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Selector lever 7-15
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Shift lock release 7-20
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Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) 7-21 . . .
Power steering 7-21
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Braking 7-22
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Braking tips 7-22
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Brake system 7-22
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Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking your vehicle 7-26
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Cruise control 7-28
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