2005 SUBARU BAJA roof

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To remove the crossbar 1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx® head screw
from the side of each crossbar end support.
2. Move the end support and inner clamp to unhook
each side of the crossbar from the roof rail.
3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the Front crossbar
rearward, near the center of the roof rail for easier
removal. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in
the insert if it has been removed. TTo install the crossbar
NOTE
Both Crossbars have a label indicating the direc-
tion of mount. If they are not present, orient with
the larger section of the Crossbar towards the
front of vehicle (see below). The Front Crossbar
also has a MAXIMUM LOAD Label affixed to it. UB6047BA
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1. Before placing the crossbar on the roof rails, make
sure that the T-30 torx® head screw is fully loosened
from each end support.
2. Spread the inner clamp and the end support as far
apart as possible.
3. With the front direction arrow label on the top right
side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the ve-
hicle, carefully place the crossbar across the top of the
vehicle so that the crossbar end supports rest on the
top of the roof rails 7 inches (180 mm) rearward in the
front radius of the roof rail.
4. Move the end support and inner clamp to hook un-
der the end of the roof rail on both sides and loosely
assemble the T-30 torx® head screw with the tool pro-
vided into the threaded insert in the inner clamp on
each end of the crossbar.
NOTE
It may be necessary to start the inner clamp and
end support at the center of the roof rail for easier
installation, then move the crossbar forward. Use
care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it
has been removed.
5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof
rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx® bit and torque
wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® head screws to 30
to 35 lbf·in (3.4 to 4.0 N·m, 0.35 to 0.41 kgf·m) of
torque (or tighten securely with the torx® wrench pro-
7 in (180 mm)
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vided).
Rear crossbar:
Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar.
NOTE yThe rear crossbar should be positioned just in
front of the rear radius in the roof rail. y Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure
the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been
checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in
(4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in Step #5 above.
0 in
(0 mm)
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Sport activity lights (if equipped)
1) Indicator light
The sport activity lights will operate only when the
parking brake is engaged. Push the “SPORT LIGHTS”
switch to turn the sport activity lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate
when the sport activity lights are on.
NOTE y In most states, the sport activity lights must
have stone shields installed when the vehicle is operated on public roads. y
In most states, the sport activity lights may not
be operated when the vehicle is in motion on a
public road.
The sport activity lights mount to the vehicle front
cross bar. The sport activity lights cross bar wire har-
ness connects to the roof wire harness and then to the
vehicle’s electrical system.
A tool is provided which will activate the sport activity
lights’ positioning to be modified, so that each lamp
can be aimed or rotated. The lamps can be mounted
in two positions, upright (normal) or forward (down-
ward). The lamps should be rotated to the forward
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(downward) position when washing your vehicle.
If you choose to remove sport activity lights, the follow-
ing sequence should be utilized:
1. Disconnect the roof harness from the cross bar har-
ness connector.
2. Attach the water proof connector cap to the roof
harness connector.
3. Care should be used when removing or installing
this electrical product.

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Driving tips
less of its depth, it can wash away the ground from un-
der your tires, resulting in possible loss of traction and
even vehicle rollover. y
Always check your brakes for effectiveness immedi-
ately after driving in sand, mud or water. Do this by
driving slowly and stepping on the brake pedal. Re-
peat that process several times to dry out the brake
discs and brake pads.y Do not drive or park over or near flammable materi-
als such as dry grass or fallen leaves, as they may
burn easily. The exhaust system is very hot while the
engine is running and right after engine stops. This
could create a fire hazard. y After driving through tall grass, mud, rocks, sand,
rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stones, sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with these materials
trapped or adhering to the underbody, a mechanical
breakdown or fire could occur.y Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make
certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks.
During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could
be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. y Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. Those loads
raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and make it more
prone to tip over. y
Cargo should be evenly distributed over the cargo
bed. Keep heavier items as low and far forward as
possible. Loading the vehicle improperly can deterio-
rate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehi-
cle control.y Be sure the cargo is secured properly. Unsecured
cargo in the cargo bed can be thrown around when
driving on off-road. To prevent loose cargo from enter-
ing the passenger compartment, always close the
switchback door while driving off-road. y Always close the tailgate while driving off-road. Also
remove the bed extender (if so equipped) to avoid
damage. y If you must rock the vehicle to free it from sand or
mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move
the selector lever back and forth between “D” and “R”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best pos-
sible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle. y When the road surface is extremely slippery, you
can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with
the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). y Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those
specified in this manual. y Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-road driving.
Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt
buildup, so they need to be washed thoroughly.

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event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep lug-
gage or cargo low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible. yWhen you carry something inside the vehicle,
secure it whenever you can to prevent it from
being thrown around inside the vehicle during
sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident. y Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These
loads raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and
make it more prone to tip over. y Secure lengthy items properly to prevent
them from shooting forward and causing seri-
ous injury during a sudden stop. y Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you
do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it
can change the way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle. y Cargo should be evenly distributed over the
cargo bed. Keep heavier items as low and far
forward as possible. Loading the vehicle im-
properly can deteriorate handling capability
and contribute to loss of vehicle control. y Be sure the cargo is secured properly. Unse-
cured cargo in the cargo bed can be thrown
around during sudden braking, in a sharp turn or during rapid acceleration, which could cre-
ate a dangerous road hazard.
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flam-
mable or corrosive liquids or any other danger-
ous items inside the passenger compartment.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded
cargo.

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Vehicle capacity weight The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by
weight, not by available cargo space. The total weight
you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver’s side door jamb. Locate
the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard. It includes the total weight of
driver and all passengers and their belongings, any
optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or
bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.
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