2005 SUBARU BAJA lock

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

14-3
Index
Cargo
Bed ............................................................... 6-16
Lamp ............................................................. 6-20
Lamp indicator light ...................................... 3-16
Net hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-17
Catalytic converter ............................................... 8-4
Center
Console .......................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-2
Changing Flat tire .......................................................... 9-12
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-12
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-11 CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 3-10
Checking
Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-41
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-42
Clutch function ............................................ 11-42
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-43
Engine oil level ........................................... 11-10
Fluid level ................. 11-29, 11-36, 11-38, 11-39
Gear oil level .................................... 11-27, 11-33
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-28
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-32
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-40 Child safety ............................................................. 5
Locks ............................................................ 2-21
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ................................................. 1-17, 3-9
Cigarette lighter socket ........................................ 6-9
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Fog light lens ................................................ 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-17
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 11-39
Clutch pedal .................................................... 11-42
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-13
Coin compartment ............................................... 6-6
Convenience hook ............................................. 6-13
Cooling system ................................................ 11-17
Corrosion protection .......................................... 10-5 Cover Soft bed ........................................................ 6-21
Cruise control .................................................... 7-38
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-16
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7 D
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-20

14-4
Index
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-32
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ............................... 2-17, 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-33
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-76
Door ajar warning lights ..................................... 3-14
Door locks ........................................................... 2-3
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-26
Driving
Car phone/mobile phone ................................... 8
Drinking ............................................................. 7
Drugs ................................................................. 7
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-6
Pets ................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-14, 7-19, 7-29, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................... 8
E
Electrical system ............................................... 12-3
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. 1-16
Engine Compartment overview ................................. 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-18
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................... 8-3 Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-10
Overheating .................................................. 9-21
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires ............................................................ 9-12
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15
Fluid level Automatic transmission .............................. 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-38
Clutch ......................................................... 11-39
Power steering ........................................... 11-36
Fog light button ................................................. 3-23
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-10
Front Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-32
Fog light ...................................................... 11-68
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................. 1-24
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and side marker light ....................................... 11-69
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler door and cap .......................................... 7-4

14-5
Index
Gauge ............................................................. 3-8
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-57
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-5 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-6
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-19
Headlights .............................................. 3-18, 11-64
Heater operation .................................................. 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-16
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ...... 11-77
Horn ................................................................... 3-34
Hose and connections ..................................... 11-18 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-2
Illuminated entry .................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-21 Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-16
Selector lever position .................................. 3-15
Turn signal .................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-28
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2 J
Jack and tools ..................................................... 9-3
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-18 K Key Interlock release ............................................. 3-4
Number ........................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
License plate bracket ........................................ 2-26
License plate light ............................................ 11-74
Light control switch ............................................ 3-18
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-31
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-16
Lower tether anchorages ................................... 1-40

14-6
Index
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-31 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-60
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-21
Malfunction indicator lamp
(Check Engine light) ...................................... 3-10
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ................................... 11-27
Map light .............................................................. 6-3
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-25
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-28
Moonroof .................................................. 2-31, 9-28 N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ....................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-6
Off road driving .................................................... 8-9 Oil level
Engine ........................................................ 11-10
Front differential (AT vehicles) ................... 11-32
Manual transmission .................................. 11-27
Rear differential .......................................... 11-33
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-12
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-30
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-21 P
Parking Brake ............................................................ 7-36
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-45
Light switch ................................................... 3-22
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6Power
Door locking switches ..................................... 2-5
Steering ........................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid .............................................. 11-36
Windows ....................................................... 2-22
R
Rear Center console ............................................... 6-6
Combination lights ...................................... 11-70
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-9

14-7
Index
Rear seat
Folding down ................................................ 1-10
Rear window Defogger button ............................................ 3-26
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-31
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-39
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-40
Oil grade and viscosity ....... 11-15, 11-16, 11-28, 11-32, 11-35
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-37
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system .............................. 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-43
Windshield wiper blades ............................. 11-53
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-61 Cargo light assembly .................................. 11-77
Dome light .................................................. 11-76
Front fog light .............................................. 11-68
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-69
Headlight .................................................... 11-64
High mount stop light assembly .................. 11-77 License plate light ....................................... 11-74
Map light ..................................................... 11-76
Parking light ................................................ 11-69
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-70
Tail light ...................................................... 11-72
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 6-24 S Seat Fabric ............................................................ 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 4 Maintenance ................................................. 1-21
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-24
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-14
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-17
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-14
Security system ................................................. 2-15
Selector lever ........................................... 7-16, 7-22 Position indicator .......................................... 3-15
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-20, 7-30
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-2
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-14
Soft bed cover ................................................... 6-21
Sounding a panic alarm .............................. 2-9, 2-18
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-25

14-9
Index
V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4Vehicle
Capacity weight ............................................ 8-18
Identification ................................................. 12-9
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights ................................ 3-9
Warning lights ABS .............................................................. 3-12
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. 3-14
Anti-lock Brake System ................................. 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-12
Brake system ................................................ 3-13
Charge .......................................................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-10
Door ajar ....................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-12
Seatbelt ................................................. 1-17, 3-9
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-24
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-49 Wheel
Alignment ...................................................... 12-4
Balance ....................................................... 11-49
Replacement .............................................. 11-51
Windows ............................................................ 2-22
Windshield Washer fluid ................................................ 11-52
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-25
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-27
Winter driving .................................................... 8-11
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-23