2005 SUBARU BAJA wheel

11 - 5 2
Maintenance and service
Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged
easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appear-
ance, performance, and safety. y
When 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 approximately
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-
UBB004IA

12-1
12
Specifications
Specifications ................................................ 12-2 Dimensions ....................................................... 12-2
Engine ................................................................ 12-2
Electrical system .............................................. 12-3
Capacities .......................................................... 12-3
Tires ................................................................... 12-4
Wheel alignment ............................................... 12-4
Fuses and circuits ........................................ 12-5 Fuse panel located behind the coin tray ........ 12-5
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .................................................. 12-6
Bulb chart ...................................................... 12-8
Vehicle identification .................................... 12-9

12-2
Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. „
Dimensions
in (mm)
„ Engine
ModelBAJA, BAJA-SportBAJA-Turbo
Overall length199.3 (4,910)
Overall width70.1 (1,780)
Overall height62.1 (1,760)62.6 (1,775)
Wheelbase104.3 (2,650)
TreadFront57.7 (1,465)
Rear57.7 (1,465)
Ground clearance8.4 (213)
ItemNon-turboTurbo
Engine modelEJ251EJ255
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in)2,457 (150)
Bore × Stroke in (mm)3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0)
Compression ratio10.0 : 18.2 : 1
Firing order1 - 3 - 2 - 4

12-4
Specifications „
Tires
„ Wheel alignment
TypeSteel belted radial, Tubeless
Tire sizeP225/60R16 97H
Wheel size16 × 6 1
/2 JJ
PressureFront33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare tireSizeT145/80R16
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)
ToeFront0 in (0 mm)
Rear0 in (0 mm)
CamberFront0 °40’
Rear–0 °05’

13-5
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
– CONTINUED –
„Recommended tire inflation pressure
T Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for
your vehicle’s tires is as follows, T
Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’s side B-pillar.
Tire size P225/60 R16 97H
Wheel size 16
× 6 1/2JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2
)
Rear 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary
spare tire Size T145/80R16 Pres- sure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2
)
UB8053BA

13-8
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
distributing to each axle its share of the curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two. „
Tire care – maintenance and safety
practices
y Check on a daily basis that the tires are free
from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the
same time, check the tires for abnormal wear. y Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the
tires before their tread wear indicators become
visible. When a tire’s tread wear indicator be-
comes visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac-
ceptable limit and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving at even low
speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to
hydroplane. Possible resulting loss of vehicle
control can lead to an accident. y To maximize the life of each tire and ensure
that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to rotate
the tires every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). Rotating
the tires involves switching the front and rear
tires on the right hand side of the vehicle and
similarly switching the front and rear tires on the left hand side of the vehicle. (Each tire must be
kept on its original side of the vehicle.) Replace
any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of
rotation. After tire rotation, adjust the tire pres-
sures and make sure the wheel nuts are correct-
ly tightened. A tightening torque specification
and a tightening sequence specification for the
wheel nuts can be found “Flat tires” in Chapter 9. „
Vehicle load limit – how to determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined
by weight, not by available cargo space. The
load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar. Lo-
cate the statement “The combined weight of oc-
cupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
The vehicle placard also shows seating capacity
of your vehicle.
The total load capacity includes the total weight
of driver and all passengers and their belong-
ings, any cargo, any optional equipment such as
a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and
the tongue load of a trailer. Therefore cargo ca-

13-15
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
– CONTINUED –
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate. „Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
„ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated

14-2
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