2003 SUBARU OUTBACK lock

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OM-H0172
12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the
specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration.
OM-H0377
The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft-lb (78 to 98 N-m, 8 to 10
kg-m). This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50
kg) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel
nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest
automotive service facility.
15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.

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Flat tire Attaching bolt
Spacer
When storing a conventional tire, put the spacer upside down and tight-
en the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
HB9041CA
HB9040CA
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the jackscrew clock-
wise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an
additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Un-
less the jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicle is mov-ing.

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Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot,the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engineis still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which
could burn you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in asafe place. If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the vehicle until itcools down. If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, im-
mediately turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for
repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the en-gine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated zone, turn the en-
gine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant level in
the reserve tank.If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add coolant up to the
“MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve
tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick
cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counterclockwise
slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from

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HB9044AA
3. Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it about the side
that is next to the fog lamp. Pull out the towing hook cover to removeit. nTowing 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 into place.

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Using a flat-bed truck
HB8008AA
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following proce-
dures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for automatic transmis-
sion vehicles or “1st” for manual transmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains.
Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be tak-en not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. Towing with all wheels on the ground
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc- tion of the wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not
function when the engine is not running. Because the engine isturned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal andsteering wheel.

9-24Moonroof —
if the moonroof cannot be closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can
close the moonroof manually. Sedan
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screw-
driver from the tool bag.
HB9007BB
HB9006BA
2. Remove the map light lens by prying the edge of the lens with a
regular screwdriver, then remove the switch body retaining screws
and take off the moonroof switch.
HB9008BA
3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclockwise.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

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Station wagon
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screw-
driver from the tool bag.
HB9034BB
HB9033BA
2. Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting the end of the regular
screwdriver between the roof and plug and prying it off.
3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked or repaired by an authorized SUBARU
dealer.
Maintenance tools
HB9011AA
Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools:

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Wheel nut wrench
Hex-headed wrench (for vehicles with moonroof)
Jack and jack handle
HB9001BA
HBF015CB
Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire
HB7008CA
HB8004BD
The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or cargo area.
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it,
then remove the jack.
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires ”.