2006 SUBARU BAJA warning

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
in a low-speed frontal collision.
1) First impact!
2) Second impact!!
In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more
than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once.
Example: In the case of a double collision, first with an-
other vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immedi-
ate succession, once the SRS frontal airbag is activat-
ed on the first impact, it will not be activated on the second. „
SRS airbag system monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continual ly monitors the readi-
ness of the SRS airbag system (including front seat-
belt pretensioners) while t he vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warn ing light “AIRBAG” will
show normal system operati on by lighting for approxi-
mately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indi- cator:y Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)
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yFront sub sensor (Left-hand side)
y Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
y Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
y Frontal airbag module (Front passenger’s side)
y Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
y Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger’s side)
y All related wiring
If the warning light exhibits any of the following
conditions, there may be a malfunction in the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re-
paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in the event of
a collision, which may increase the risk of inju-
ry.yFlashing or flickering of the warning light.
y No illumination of the warning light when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. y Continuous illumination of the warning light.
y Illumination of the warning light while driv-
ing.
„ SRS airbag system servicing
yWhen discarding an airbag module or scrap-
ping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision,
consult your SUBARU dealer. y The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable
parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on
any circuit related to the SRS airbag system.
For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see
your nearest SUBARU d ealer. Tampering with
or disconnecting the system’s wiring could re-
sult in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or
could make the system inoperative, which may
result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of
the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow
insulation and system connectors are yellow
for easy identification.
If you need service or repair in areas listed in

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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .............................................. 3-2 LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light (if equipped) .................... 3-4
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ................. 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-6
Meters and gauges ....................................... 3-6 Speedometer ..................................................... 3-6
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-8
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) .. 3-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-9
Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-11 Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-11
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-12
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-13
Oil pressure warning light ................................ 3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-14
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-15
Door ajar warning lights ................................... 3-15
Switchback door indicator light ...................... 3-15
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ... 3-16 Security system status indicator light
(if equipped) .................................................... 3-17
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-17
Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT vehicles) .. 3-17
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-17
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-18
Cargo lamp indicator light ............................... 3-18
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-18
Clock .............................................................. 3-19
Light control switch ...................................... 3-19 Headlights ......................................................... 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-20
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-21
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-21
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-22
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-23
Parking light switch ...................................... 3-23
Front fog light button ................................... 3-24
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-25 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-26
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-28
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-29
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-30 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-32
Tilt steering wheel ......................................... 3-34
Horn ................................................................ 3-35

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Hazard warning flasherHazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other driv-
ers when you have to park your vehicle under emer-
gency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works
with the ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz-
ard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off
the flasher, push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesMeters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the
meters and gauges in the combination meter. You
will find their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses. „
Speedometer
„SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle speed. „Odometer/Trip meter
„Odometer/Trip meter
To ensure safety, do no t attempt to change the
function of the indicator during driving, as an
accident could result.
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more than 1 second.
NOTE
If the connection between the combination meter
and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi-
cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost. „
Tachometer
„Tachometer
Do not operate the engi ne with the pointer of
the tachometer in the red zone. In this range,
fuel injection will be cut by the engine control
module to protect the engine from overrevving.
The engine will resume running normally after
the engine speed is reduced below the red
zone.
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute. „ Outside temperature indicator (if
equipped)
The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from –22 to 122
°F (–30 to
50 °C).
The indicator can give a false reading under any of the
following conditions: y When there is too much sun.
y During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic
jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow-
ing a shutdown.y When the actual outside temperature falls outside
the specified indicator range. „ Fuel gauge
„Fuel
„ Gauge
1) Low fuel warning light
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The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ig-
nition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning
or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank.
NOTE
You will see the “FUEL DOOR ” sign in the ta-
chometer.
This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat-
ed on the right side of the vehicle. T
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is
nearly empty [approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters,
2.2 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
NOTE
This light does not go out unless the tank is re-
plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approx-
imately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).
(Turbo models only)
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low
fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as
a result of an empty tank could cause damage
to the engine.
„ Temperature gauge
„Temperature gauge
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating
range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
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Warning and indicator lightsWarning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on
momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch
is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits
checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indica- tor lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warn ing light (AT vehicles)
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)
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
„Chime
„ Seatbelt
„ Warning lights
„ SeatbeltWhen the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the seatbelt warning light will come on and the remind- er chime will sound for approximately six seconds to
remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt.
The seatbelt warning light remains on for approxmi-
ately six seconds and turns of
f automatically after six
seconds.
The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the
driver’s side seatbelt is bu ckled or it will turn off auto-
matically after six seconds. „ SRS airbag system warning
light
„SRS airbag system warning light
„ Warning lights
„ SRS airbag system
If the warning light exhi bits any of the following
conditions, there may be a malfunction in the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re-
paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in the event of
a collision, which may increase the risk of inju- ry.y Flashing or flickering of the warning light.
y No illumination of the warning light when the
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tion. y
Continuous illumination of the warning light.
y Illumination of the warning light while driv-
ing.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the SRS airbag system warnin g light will come on for
approximately six seconds and go out. This shows the
SRS frontal airbag and seatbelt pretensioners are in
normal operation. „ CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp
„CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
„ Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine light)
„ Warning lights
„ CHECK ENGINE
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you
are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired
by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Continued vehicle operation without having the
emission control system checked and repaired
as necessary could cause serious damage,
which may not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranty. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine
is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or po-
tential problem somewhere in the emission control system. T
If the light comes on steadily:
If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not
go out after the engine st arts, an emission control sys-
tem malfunction has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is
not tightened un til it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of
the CHECK ENGINE warning lig ht/malfunction indica-
tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill-
er cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks.
Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the
cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK EN-
GINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take
several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take
your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer im-
mediately. T If the light is blinking:
If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire