2005 SUBARU BAJA lights

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Interior and exterior equipments
Interior light .................................................. 6-2 Dome light ......................................................... 6-2
Map light ........................................................ 6-3
Sun visors ..................................................... 6-3 Vanity mirror (if equipped) ............................... 6-4
Storage compartment .................................. 6-4 Glove box ........................................................... 6-5
Center console .................................................. 6-5
Rear center console .......................................... 6-6
Coin compartment ............................................ 6-6
Cup holder .................................................... 6-7 Front cup holder ............................................... 6-7
Rear passenger’s cup holder ........................... 6-8
Accessory power outlet ............................... 6-8
Cigarette lighter socket ................................ 6-9 Use with a cigarette lighter .............................. 6-10
Using as an accessory power outlet ............... 6-11
Ashtray .......................................................... 6-12
Convenience hook ....................................... 6-13 Coat hook .......................................................... 6-13
Cargo net hooks ................................................ 6-13
Floor mat (if equipped) ................................. 6-15
Cargo bed ...................................................... 6-16 Cargo tie-down hooks ...................................... 6-17
Bed extender (if equipped) .......................... 6-17 Operation ........................................................... 6-18
Bed extender removal ...................................... 6-19
Cargo lamp .................................................... 6-20
Soft bed cover (if equipped) ........................ 6-21 Securing the cover ........................................... 6-21
Cover removal ................................................... 6-22
Cover reinstallation .......................................... 6-23
Roof rail and crossbar .................................. 6-24 Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars ........................................................ 6-25
Removal and installation of the crossbars .... 6-25
Sport activity lights (if equipped) ................ 6-30

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Interior and exterior equipments
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Map light
1) Switches
2) Map lights
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways.
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Interior and exterior equipments
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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Starting and operating
NOTE y
You will see the “FUEL DOOR ” sign in the
combination meter. This indicates that the fuel fill-
er door (lid) is located on the right side of the ve-hicle. y If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks
or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK
ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the
“Warning and indicator lights” section located in
chapter 3.y (Turbo models only) Promptly put fuel in the
tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes
on. If the engine misfired as a result of an empty
tank, resulting catalyzer damage could cause damage to the turbocharger.
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Starting and operating
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Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood is fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir-
rors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers
have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-sition.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af-
ter starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu-
id and other fluid levels should be checked daily,
weekly or at fuel stops.
Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before
trying again.
„ Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift
lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the en-
gine. The starter motor will only operate when the
clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.

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Starting and operating
If the engine does not start, try the following:
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection
system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
NOTE (Turbo models)
The engine may be difficult to start when the bat- tery has been disconnected and reconnected (for
maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s
self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON” position for approxi-
mately 10 seconds before starting the engine. „
Automatic transmission vehicle
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-
sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever
of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position
(preferably “P” position). The starter will only operate
when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position

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Starting and operating
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without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the following: 1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up. While the engine is warming up, make sure that the
selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the
parking brake is applied.
NOTE (Turbo models)
The engine may be difficult to start when the bat-
tery has been disconnected and reconnected (for
maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s
self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON” position for approxi-
mately 10 seconds before starting the engine.