2004 SUBARU OUTBACK manual transmission

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Maintenance and service
Ma inte nan ce sche du le .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... 11-3
Ma in te nan ce precau tio ns ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... 11-3
B ef ore checki ng o r servicing in th e e ngi ne
c o m part ment ..... ..................... ..................... ... 11-4
W hen y ou do c h ecking or servic ing in t h e
e ngi ne c omp artme nt while the engi ne is
r u nn ing ............... ..................... ..................... ... 11-5
En gine ho od .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... 11-5
Engine compartment overview ................... 11-8 2.5 liter models .................................................. 11-8
2.5 liter CALIFORNIA spec models ................. 11-9
3.0 liter models .................................................. 11-10
Engine oil ...................................................... 11-11 Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-11
Changing the oil and oil filter .......................... 11-12
Recommended grade and viscosity ................ 11-15
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions .............................. 11-16
Cooling system ............................................. 11-17 Hose and connections ...................................... 11-18
Engine coolant .................................................. 11-18
Air cleaner element ...................................... 11-22 Replacing the air cleaner element ................... 11-22
Spark plugs ................................................... 11-25 Recommended spark plugs ............................. 11-25
Drive belts ..................................................... 11-26 2.5 liter models .................................................. 11-26
3.0 liter models .................................................. 11-26
Manual transmission oil ............................... 11-27 Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-27 Recommended grade and viscosity ............... 11-27
Automatic transmission fluid ...................... 11-28 Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-28
Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-30
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...... 11-30 Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-30
Recommended grade and viscosity ............... 11-31
Rear differential gear oil ............................... 11-32 Checking the gear oil level .............................. 11-32
Recommended grade and viscosity ............... 11-34
Power steering fluid ...................................... 11-35 Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-35
Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-36
Brake fluid ..................................................... 11-36 Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-36
Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-37
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) ............................ 11-38 Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-38
Recommended clutch fluid .............................. 11-38
Brake booster ................................................ 11-39
Brake pedal .................................................... 11-39 Checking the brake pedal free play ................ 11-39
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ... 11-40
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) ............... 11-40Checking the clutch function .......................... 11-40
Checking the clutch pedal free play ............... 11-41
Replacement of brake pad and lining ......... 11-41 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .... 11-42

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Engine compartment overview „
2.5 liter models
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1) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-30)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11- 22)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-28)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 36)
6) Fuel filter
7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-51)
8) Fuse box (page 11-59)
9) Battery (page 11-58)
10) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
11) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-18)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-18)
13) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
11)
14) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35)

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– CONTINUED –
„2.5 liter CALIFORNIA spec models
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-30)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-28)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 36)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-51)
7) Fuse box (page 11-59)
8) Battery (page 11-58)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 11)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-18)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35)

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– CONTINUED –
Manual transmission oil „Checking the oil level
1) Yellow
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again. 1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the dip-
stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level. „ Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
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OM-U0210

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tact your SUBARU dealer. „
Checking the brake pedal reserve dis-
tance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbs
(294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the
upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specifica-
tion, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly,
contact with your SUBARU dealer. Clutch pedal (Manual transmission
vehicles)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „
Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no ab-
normal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed,
and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to
check that the engine and transmission smoothly cou-
ple without any sign of slippage.
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Index
Manual heating and air conditioning system
...4-5
Manual transmission .................................................. 7-12
Manual transmission oil ............................................ 11-27
Map light ................................................................ 6-3, 11-76
Maximum load limits .................................................. 8-29
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 3-7
Mirrors .............................................................................. 3-31
Moonroof .............................................................. 2-32, 9-29
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New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .......................8-2
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Odometer/Trip meter ................................................. 3-7
Off road driving ............................................................. 8-8
Oil pressure warning light ........................................3-12
Oil filter ............................................................................. 11-12
Oil level Engine ........................................................................ 11-11
Manual transmission ............................................ 11-27
Rear differential ...................................................... 11-32
OnStar®
Personal calling ...................................................... 6-17
Services .................................................................... 6-15
Subscription plans ................................................ 6-15
System ....................................................................... 6-13Limitations
................................................................. 6-18
Virtual advisor .......................................................... 6-17
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-33
Overheating engine ..................................................... 9-19
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Parking Brake stroke ............................................................. 11-43
Light switch ............................................................... 3-23
Power Door locking switches .......................................... 2-5
Steering ...................................................................... 7-30
Steering fluid ............................................................ 11-35
Windows .................................................................... 2-23
Printed antenna ............................................................ 5-2
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Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-71
Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-32
Gate ............................................................................. 2-31
Seats ........................................................................... 1-10
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) ......................................... 1-14
Rear window Defogger switch ...................................................... 3-28
Wiper and washer switch ....................................3-27