2005 SUBARU OUTBACK brake

14-4
Index
Cup holder
Front passenger’s ......................................... 6-12
Rear passenger’s ......................................... 6-13
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Daytime running light system ............................ 3-46
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-35
Rear ............................................................ 11-37
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-26
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-38
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-82
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-31
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-30
Driving All-wheel drive vehicle .................................. 3-31
Car phone/mobile phone ................................. 10
Drinking ............................................................. 9
Drugs ................................................................. 9
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-7
Pets ................................................................. 11
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-15, 7-23, 7-33, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................. 10 E
Electrical system ............................................... 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ........................................................... 7-41
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................ 1-18
Engine
Compartment overview ................................ 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................ 8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-12
Overheating .................................................. 9-20
Starting ......................................................... 7-10
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-5
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-22
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................. 11-33
Brake .......................................................... 11-42
Clutch ......................................................... 11-43
Power steering ........................................... 11-41
Fog light switch ................................................. 3-50
Front
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-35

14-7
Index
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-26
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-61
Outside temperature indicator ........................... 3-37
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-20 P
Parking
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-48
Light switch ................................................... 3-49
Periodic inspection .............................................. 8-6 Power Door locking switches ................................... 2-10
Seat ................................................................ 1-5
Steering fluid ............................................... 11-41
Windows ....................................................... 2-31
Precautions against vehicle modification .. 1-37, 1-92
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-10
Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2 R
Rear Combination lights ...................................... 11-76
Differential gear oil ...................................... 11-37
Gate .............................................................. 2-39
Seats ............................................................ 1-11
Rear seat
Folding down (Station wagon) ...................... 1-12 Rear window
Defogger button ............................................ 3-57
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-55
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-35
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-43
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-44
OIL grade and viscosity ....... 11-16, 11-17, 11-32, 11-36, 11-40
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-42
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-29
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-12
Replacement Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-47
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-60
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-24
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-16
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-17
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-73 Cargo area light .......................................... 11-85
Dome light .................................................. 11-82
Door step light ............................................ 11-84
Front fog light .............................................. 11-76
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-76
Headlight .................................................... 11-74
High mount stop light .................................. 11-86

14-9
Index
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-63 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-17
Inspection ................................................... 11-51
Pressures and wear .................................... 11-52
Replacement .............................................. 11-56
Rotation ...................................................... 11-55
Tires .................................................................. 12-5
Types .......................................................... 11-49
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-49
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-55
Towing ............................................................... 9-21 All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-28
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-27
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 9-22
Weight .......................................................... 8-31
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................. 8-27
Hitches .......................................................... 8-37
Towing .......................................................... 8-31
Towing tips ................................................... 8-40
Trip meter ................................................. 3-10, 3-16
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-35
Release handle ............................................. 2-37
Trunk light ........................................................ 11-86
Turn signal
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-34 Lever ............................................................. 3-47
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Under-floor storage compartment ..................... 6-30 V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-27
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-6
Vehicle Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ............................................... 12-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light ........................................ 3-32
OFF switch ................................................... 7-48
Operation indicator light ................................ 3-31
System .......................................................... 7-43
Warning light ................................................. 3-32
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-20
Warning lights ABS .............................................................. 3-28
All-wheel drive .............................................. 3-31
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-28
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-27

14-10
Index
Brake system ................................................ 3-29
Charge .......................................................... 3-26
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-25
Door open ..................................................... 3-31
Low fuel ...................................... 3-13, 3-19, 3-30
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-26
Seatbelt ........................................................ 3-21
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................... 3-32, 7-46
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-31
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-55
Wheel
Alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Balance ...................................................... 11-54
Replacement .............................................. 11-57
Windows ............................................................ 2-31
Windshield Washer fluid ................................................ 11-58
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-52
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-56
Winter driving .................................................... 8-12
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-51