2005 SUBARU BAJA brake

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Maintenance and service
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shown on the tire placard.
Using tires of a non-specified size detracts from con-
trollability, ride comfort, braking performance, speed-
ometer accuracy and odometer accuracy. It also cre-
ates incorrect body-to-tire clearances and inappropri-
ately changes the vehicle’s ground clearance.
All four tires must be the same in terms of manufactur-
er, brand (tread pattern), construction, and size. You
are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equipment.
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends re-
placing all four tires at the same time.
yAll four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), construc-
tion, degree of wear, speed symbol, load index
and size. Mixing tires of different types, sizes or
degrees of wear can result in damage to the ve-
hicle’s power train. Use of different types or siz-
es of tires can also dangerously reduce control-
lability and braking performance and can lead
to an accident. y Use only radial tires. Do not use radial tires
together with belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Doing so can dangerously reduce control-
lability, resulting in an accident.
„ Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example, to damage,
make sure the replacement wheels match the specifi-
cations of the wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available from
SUBARU dealers.
Use only those wheels that are specified for
your vehicle. Wheels not meeting specifica-
tions could interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub against the
wheel well housing during turns. The resulting
loss of vehicle control could lead to an acci-
dent.

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Maintenance and service
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Headlight
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots
and cause the bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them
away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
NOTE
If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head-
light aim.
Wattage Bulb No.
8) License plate light 12V-5W 168
9) Cargo light 12V-13W 912
10) High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
11) Backup light 12V-21W 7440
12) Brake rear turn signal/ tail light 12V-21/ 5W7443
13) Tail light 12V-5W 168
14) Sports activity lights 12V-55W H3

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Maintenance and service
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body.
Tighten the mounting screws. „
Rear combination lights
Rear combination lights are composed of the rear turn
signal/brake/tail light and back up lights. T Rear turn signal/Brake/Tail and Back up lights
The rear turn signal/brake/tail light is one bulb with two filament types.
If any one of them malfunctions, replace the bulb with
a new one.
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Pry the cover from the side of the rear combination
light.
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3. Remove the rear combination light mounting bolts.
Then, slide the rear combination light assembly to the
rear and remove it from the vehicle. 1) Back up light bulb
2) Brake/turn/tail/light bulb
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it.
6. Install a new bulb into the socket by pushing it.
7. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it stops.
8. Mount the rear combination light assembly into the
vehicle body with two mounting bolts.
9. Install the cover by inserting the knobs into the
places.
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Specifications
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Fuse panel located in the engine com- partment
A) FWD socket
B) Main fuse
1210Ay Illumination brightness control
1315AyFuel pump
1410AyRear window wiper and washer
1530AyWindshield wiper and washer
1620AyBrake light
1715AyAir conditioner
1815AyBackup light
y Cruise control
y ABS control
1920AyWiper deicer
y Sports activity light
y Cargo lamp
2020AyAccessory power outlet
y Seat heater
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
A
B
1
2
3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Specifications
Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb No.
Headlight
S models 12V-65/55W 9007 (HB5)
Except S modelsLow beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front turn signal 12V-27W 1156NA (Amber)
Spot light 12V-8W –
Dome light 12V-8W –
Door step light 12V-3.4W –
Parking and front
side marker light 12V-27/8W 1157NA
(Amber)
Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Backup light 12V-21W 7440
High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
Brake·Rear turn sig-
nal light/Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Rear finisher light 12V-5W 168
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Cargo light 12V-13W 912
Sports activity light 12V-55W H3

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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„Determining compatibility of tire and
vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires’ maximum load ratings
must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle
weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maxi-
mum load ratings of two front tires and of two
rear tires must exceed each axle’s maximum
loaded capacity (“GAWR”). Original equipment
tires are designed to fulfill those conditions.
The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred
to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And
each axle’s maximum loaded capacity is referred
to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The
GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the
vehicle certification label affixed to the driver’s
door.
The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are de-
termined by not only the maximum load rating of
tires but also loaded capacities of the vehicle’s
suspension, axles and other body parts.
Therefore, this means that the vehicle cannot
necessarily be loaded up to the tire’s maximum
load rating on the tire sidewall. „
Adverse safety consequences of over-
loading on handling and stopping and
on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stop-
ping distance, vehicle and tire as shown below.
This could lead to an accident and possibly result
in severe personal injury. y Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
y Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could in-
crease the risk of rollover.y Stopping distance will increase.
y Brakes could overheat and fail.
y Suspension, bearings, axles and other body
parts could break or experience accelerated
wear that will shorten vehicle life. y Tires could fail.
y Tread separation could occur.
y Tire could separate from its rim.
„ Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-33
Warning light ................................................. 3-12
Accessories .............................................. 5-4, 11-60
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-10
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................ 3-14
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-52
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-33
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-12
Audio set ............................................................. 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-29
Automatic transmission ............................ 7-15, 7-21 Capacities ..................................................... 12-3
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ....................................... 7-16, 7-22
Shift lock release ................................. 7-20, 7-30
SPORTSHIFT mode – Turbo models ........... 7-21
Temperature warning light ............................ 3-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16
AWD warning light ............................................. 3-14 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-56
Jump starting ................................................ 9-18
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-10
Bed extender ..................................................... 6-17Brake Booster ....................................................... 11-41
Fluid ............................................................ 11-38
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-43
Pedal .......................................................... 11-41
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-41
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-42
Brake system .................................................... 7-32
Warning light ................................................ 3-13
Braking .............................................................. 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....................................................... 11-44
Tips ............................................................... 7-32
Bulb Chart ............................................................. 12-8
Replacing ................................................... 11-61
C
Capacities ......................................................... 12-3