2004 SUBARU OUTBACK Windshield washer fluid

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Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged
easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appear-
ance, performance, and safety. yWhen any of the wheels is removed and replaced
for tire rotation or to change a flat, always check the
tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximatly
600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to
the specified torque.y Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or
tapered surface of the wheel.y Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or
curbs. y Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely
around the tire, otherwise the chains may scratch the
wheel.y When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center
cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine
SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels.Windshield washer fluid
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be-
cause it could cause paint damage.
Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. If
the level is low, fill the fluid up to the neck of the reser- voir.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid
is unavailable use clean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-
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freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind-
shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol
and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper-
ature varies according to how much it is diluted, as in-
dicated below.Replacement of wiper blades
Grease, wax, insects, or other materials on the wind-
shield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper opera-
tion and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove
the streaks after operating the windshield washer or if
the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of
the windshield (or rear window) and the wiper blades
using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or
mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the wind-
shield and wiper blades with clean water. The wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the
windshield with water.
Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or
a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.
This will cause deterioration of the wiper
blades.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after follow-
ing this method, replace the wiper blades using the fol-
lowing procedures:
Washer Fluid Concentration Freezing Temperature
30% 10.4 °F (–12 °C)
50% –4 °F (–20 °C)
100% –49 °F (–45 °C)

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Index
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system
..........7-34
Ventilator ......................................................................... 4-2
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Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-10
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-13
Anti-lock Brake system .......................................3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature ........................................... 3-12
Brake system .......................................................... 3-14
Charge ....................................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-11
Door open ................................................................. 3-15
Front-wheel drive ................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .............................................................. 3-12
S ea tb elt .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... .. 1-2 0, 3-10
SRS airbag system ............................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance .................................8-28
Washing ........................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................ 11-47
Wheel
Alignment .................................................................. 12-5
Balance ...................................................................... 11-47
Covers ........................................................................ 11-50
Replacement ........................................................... 11-49
Windows .......................................................................... 2-23Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................................. 11-51
Wiper and washer switches ..............................3-26
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-30
Winter driving ................................................................ 8-11
Wiper and washer ....................................................... 3-24