2003 SUBARU OUTBACK Lift

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To hook the top tether
n Sedan CAUTION
When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top
tether, always pass the top tether under the headrest between theheadrest stay posts. If the top tether is routed over the headrest,it may not be properly tensioned, resulting in an unsteady childrestraint system.
HBS064BD
HBS063BA
1. Remove the headrest at the seating position where the child seat has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the
headrest while pressing the release button.
2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the ap-
propriate upper anchorage.

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HBS065BAHB1064BA
3. Tighten the top tether securely.
4. Reinstall the headrest in such a way that the top tether is routed
between the headrest stay posts. nStation wagon CAUTION
Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint sys-
tem with a top tether. Otherwise, it may happen that the top tether
cannot be fastened tightly.
HB1099CB
HB1096BB
1. Remove the headrest (if so equipped) at the seating position
where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or
lower anchorages; lift up the headrest while pressing the release but-

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Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the outside
OM-H2394
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the
rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
HB2024CB
HB2024BD
To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever
rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch,
push the switch forward ( “LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this
case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for station wagon) arelocked at the same time.

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Route support
With OnStar Route Support, an Advisor can help you find your way, no
matter how far off course you are. You can get exact street directions,
or guidance to nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels or ATMs. RideAssist
If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, just call OnStar. We ’ll
contact a transportation provider and send them right to you. Information and convenience services
Our Advisors have access to over six million service listings including
hotels, restaurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospitals, ATMs and air-
ports – more than 250 service categories in all. Our Advisors can
even assist you with hotel and restaurant reservations. OnStar concierge
Safe & Sound, Directions & Connections and Luxury and Leisure plan
subscribers can access self-serve Online Concierge services for
event tickets, dining reservations, gift recommendations and more at
www.myonstar.com
.
Luxury & Leisure subscribers have access to Personal Concierge ser-
vices. A Concierge Advisor can help you with virtually any type of re-
quest via email, live chat, phone (1-888-4ONSTAR) or the blue buttonin your vehicle. Just ask!
OnStar personal calling
As an OnStar subscriber, you have access to OnStar Personal Calling (if
available in your area). OnStar Personal Calling provides you with a na-
tionwide wireless phone service that is completely integrated in your ve-
hicle. OnStar Personal Calling operates with the touch of a button and a
few simple voice commands. All it takes to get started is a package of
OPC minutes. With OnStar Personal Calling, you can enjoy the simplicity of a one-touch
wireless connection. Whether you are placing or receiving a call, once
you press the white dot button, you don ’t have to take your hands off the
wheel or your eyes off the road. The ease of the hands-free wireless

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Using the cover
HB7015BA
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then
insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from
the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the
cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding. To remove the cover
HB7017BA
HB7016BA
1. Rewind the cover.
2. To take it off the cover rails, lift it out while pressing the releaseknobs located both sides of the cover housing.
3. Store the cover in the cargo area.
To install the cover: Hang the both ends of the cover housing on the cover rails. Make
sure that the cover is mounted securely by pulling it up.

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HB9031BB
1Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery. 2 Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.3 Connect one end of the other cable to the negative ( –) terminal
of the booster battery.4 Connect the other end of the cable.
2.5 liter models: To the engine lifting bracket.
3.0 liter models: To the strut mounting nut.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that
the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at
moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the dis-
charged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the re-
verse order.

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HBB003BA
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel.
2. Release the secondary hood release located under the front grille by
moving the lever toward the left. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in thehood.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop from the slot in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches about 6 in. (15 cm) from the
closed position and let it drop.
3. After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it from a slightly higher position.
Do not push the hood forcibly to close it. It could deform the metal.