2005 SUBARU OUTBACK tire

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: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light (if equipped)
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light (if equipped)
/ : Brake system warning light: AWD warning light (AT vehicles)
: Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) : SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)
/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi-
cator light
/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator light
: Low fuel warning light : Door open warning light
: Security indicator light: Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
: Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out
bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de-
vice at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position,
this device reminds the driver and front passenger to
fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights
in the locations indicated below and sounding a chime.
ON
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lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out
after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe
opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev-
el is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the
proper level but the light remains on, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. !AT OIL TEMPerature warning
light (AT vehicles)
The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and
goes out after about two seconds.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too hot.
If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to
stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or
in stop and go traffic. ! Automatic transmission control system warn- ing
If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi-cate that the automatic transmission control system is
not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer for service immediately. !
Low tire pressure warning light (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the low tire pressure warning light will come on for
about 2 seconds to check that the tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there
is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the
light will go out.
When the tire pressure monitoring system warning
light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly un-
der-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information plac- ard.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in-
flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be
checked monthly when cold and set to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle
placard and owner’s manual.
If this light does not come on briefly after the ig-
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ing, you should have your Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
If this light comes on while driving, never brake
suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while
gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off
the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident
involving serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.
If this light still comes on while driving after ad-
justing the tire pressure, a tire may have signif-
icant damage and a fast leak that causes the
tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, re-
place it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is
replaced without the original pressure sensor/
transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash. This indicates the
TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting. If the light flashes, promptly con-
tact a SUBARU dealer to have the system in-
spected.
The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a
substitute for manually checking tire pressure.
The tire pressure should be checked periodical-
ly (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After
any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure
monitoring system will not re-check tire infla-
tion pressures until the vehicle is first driven
more than 20 mph (32 km/h). Be sure to install
the specified size for the front and rear tires.
! ABS warning light
The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after
about two seconds.
This is an indication that the ABS system is working
properly.
If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS
system may not work properly.
When the warning light is on, the ABS function
shuts down; however, the conventional brake
system continues to operate normally.
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NOTE
This light does not go out unless the tank is re-
plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about
3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal). !Door open warning light
When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag-
on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat-
ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light.
Always make sure this light is out before you start to
drive. ! All-wheel drive warning light
(AT vehicles)
Continued driving with the AWD warning light
flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the
AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a
safe place then check whether all four tires are
the same diameter and whether any of the tires
has a puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason. The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
out after the engine has started. !
For 5 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air
pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! For 4 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front
Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air
pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light (if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and
goes out about 2 seconds later.
It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat-
ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func-
tion is operating.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably
faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your

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Audio
NOTE
While you are holding down either side of the
TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not
stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv-
able station is reached. "
Seek tuning
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button and release it within 1.5 second, the radio will
automatically search for a receivable station and stop
at the first one it finds. This function may not be avail-
able, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a
situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired
station. "
Automatic tuning (SCAN)
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button for 1.5 second or longer, the radio will switch to
scan mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop
at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned.
Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the button again to
cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed
frequency.
If you hold down the “ ” side of the button, the radio
will scan up the frequency band (from low frequencies
to high frequencies). If you hold down the “ ” side of
SEEK
SCAN
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NOTE
While you are holding down either side of the
TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not
stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv-
able station is reached. "Seek tuning
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button and release it within 1.5 second, the radio will
automatically search for a receivable station and stop
at the first one it finds. This function may not be avail-
able, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a
situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired station. "
Automatic tuning (SCAN)
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button for 1.5 second or longer, the radio will switch to
scan mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop
at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned from the low end to the
high end.
Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the button again to
cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed
frequency.
If you hold down the “ ” side of the button, the radio
will scan up the frequency band (from low frequencies
SEEK
SCAN
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SEEK
SCAN
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Audio
NOTE
While you are holding down either side of the
TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not
stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv-
able station is reached. "
Seek tuning (SEEK)
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button and release it within 1.5 second, the radio will
automatically search for a receivable station and stop
at the first one it finds. This function may not be avail-
able, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a
situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired
station. "
Scan tuning (SCAN)
If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button for 1.5 second or longer, the radio will switch to
scan mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop
at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned.
Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the button again to
cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed
frequency.
If you hold down the “ ” side of the button, the radio
will scan up the frequency band (from low frequencies
to high frequencies). If you hold down the “ ” side of
SEEK
SCAN
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SCAN
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Interior equipment
Under-floor storage compartment
The subfloor storage is located under the floor of the
trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small
items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up.
NOTE
When storing a flat tire, put the subfloor storage in
the trunk or cargo area.
"
Always keep the lid of the subfloor storage
closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of sudden stop or an accident. " Do not store spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the subfloor storage. !
Sedan
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