2005 SUBARU OUTBACK door lock

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Driving tips
Winter driving !
Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire
chains, a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares, a
small shovel, and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures re-
duce battery capacity. The battery must be in good
condition to provide enough power for cold winterstarts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for
cold weather. Heavy summer oil will cause harder starting.
Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them
with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage or separate
the rubber weather strips around the door. If the door
is frozen, use hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that contains an anti-
freeze solution. Do not use engine antifreeze or other
substitutes because they may damage the paint of the vehicle. !
Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice
from your shoes because that could make the pedals
slippery and dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before driving, check
that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other
controls operate smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated under
the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. During
severe winter driving, stop when and where it is safe
to do so and check under the fenders periodically.
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In case of emergency
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Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be
unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by
operating the power door locking switches or the re-
mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in-
side the cargo area.
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1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of
the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the
rear gate trim panel. 3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside
the trim downward.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear
gate handle.
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Appearance care
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proper ventilation. !To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the
body and suspension components. Also, wash the ve-
hicle promptly after driving on any of the following sur-
faces: " roads that have been salted to prevent them from
freezing in winter " mud, sand, or gravel
" coastal roads
After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the
underbody be given a very thorough washing.
Before the beginning of winter, check the condition of
underbody components, such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, suspension, steer-
ing system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of them are
found to be rusted, they should be given an appropri-
ate rust prevention treatment or should be replaced.
Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind of
maintenance and treatment if you need assistance.
Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you
find them.
Check the interior of the vehicle for water and dirt ac- cumulation under the floor mats because that could
cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats
to make sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your vehicle in a
damp, poorly ventilated garage. In such a garage, cor-
rosion can be caused by dampness. If you wash the
vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into the garage
when wet or covered with snow, that can cause damp-ness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather and/or in ar-
eas where road salts and other corrosive materials are
used, the door hinges and locks, trunk lid lock, and
hood latch should be inspected and lubricated period-
ically.

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Specifications
Fuses and circuits !
Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment
27 28 29 30 31 32 33
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12345
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
120"
Cargo fan
" Trailer hitch connector
2Empty
315"Door locking
415"Front wiper deicer re- lay
" Moonroof
515"Combination meter
67.5"Remote control rear
view mirrors
" Seat heater relay
" Vanity mirror light
715"Combination meter
" Integrated unit
820"Stop light
920"Mirror heater
" Front wiper deicer
107.5"Power supply (Battery)

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Index
Cup holder
Front passenger’s ......................................... 6-12
Rear passenger’s ......................................... 6-13
D
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

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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