2005 SUBARU BAJA Transmission

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

14-4
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

14-6
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