2006 SUBARU BAJA warning lights

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Starting and operating
NOTE y
You will see the “FUEL DOOR ” sign in the
tachometer. This indicates that the fuel filler door
(lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.y If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks
or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK
ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the
“Warning and indicator lights” section located in
chapter 3. y (Turbo models only) Prom ptly 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.State emission testing (U.S. only)
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must
NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dy-
namometer. Attempting to do so will result in
uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause
an accident or injuries to persons nearby.
Resultant vehicle damage due to improper test-
ing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited
Warranty and is the responsibility of the state
inspection program or its contractors or licens-
ees.
At state inspection time, remember to tell your in-
spection or service station in advance not to place
your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dyna-
mometer. Otherwise, ser ious transmission dam-
age will result.
Some states have start ed using dynamometers in
their state inspection programs in order to meet their
HS3023AA

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Starting and operating
y
A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or
fail) a vehicle if the numbe r of OBD system readiness
monitors “Not Ready” is greater than one. Under this
condition, the vehicle opera tor should be instructed to
drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the monitors
and return for an emission re-inspection. y Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact
their SUBARU Dealer for service.Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood is fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir-
rors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers
have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-sition.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af-
ter starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu-
id and other fluid levels should be checked daily,
weekly or at fuel stops.

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Starting and operating
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Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before
trying again.
„ Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift
lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the en-
gine. The starter motor will only operate when the
clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the following.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start th e engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start th e engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU deale r for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection
system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up.
NOTE (Turbo models)
The engine may be difficult to start when the bat-

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Starting and operating
tery has been disconnected and reconnected (for
maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is
caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s
self-diagnosis function. To
overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “O N” position for approxi-
mately 10 seconds before starting the engine. „ Automatic transmission vehicle
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-
sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever
of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position
(preferably “P” position). Th e starter will only operate
when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the following.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine ha s started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.

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Starting and operating
make sure that the parking brake has been fully
released.
To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly
and hold it down while fully pulling up the parking
brake lever.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the lever while
keeping the button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the engine is run-
ning, the parking brake warning light comes on. After
starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has
gone out before the vehicle is driven. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
When parking your vehicl
e, always set the parking
brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an
upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual
transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position for
automatic transmission vehicles. Always set the park-
ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely
on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel.
When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the curb.
UB4001BA
UB7033AA

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Driving tips
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yBacking up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-
tice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate
or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left
for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn.
y If the ABS warning li ght illuminates while the vehicle
is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs
performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal-er. T Driving on grades
y Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift
into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to
utilize the engine braking ef fect and prevent overheat-
ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden
downshifts.y When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-
er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from
overheating.y When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to
the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles)
and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since
the engine and transmission are relatively prone to
overheating under these conditions. If the water tem-
perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT
zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,
immediately switch off the ai r conditioner and stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and indicator lights” se
ction in chapter 3.
NOTE (Turbo models only)
In a vehicle that has an automatic transmission,
the engine is less likely to overheat with the “D”
range selected than it is with the manual mode se-
lected. y If your vehicle has an autom atic transmission, avoid
using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an
uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat. y Non-turbo models only: If your vehicle has an auto-
matic transmission, place the selector lever as follows:
Uphill slopes: “D” position
Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear position to use en-
gine braking T Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You
should not park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a
hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the
following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the

14-4
Index
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-32
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ............................... 2-21, 2-23
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-32
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-78
Door ajar warning lights ..................................... 3-15
Door locks ........................................................... 2-3
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-26
Driving
Car phone/cell 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 ....................................................... 7-11
Exterior care ..................... ................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................ 9-12
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15
Fluid level Automatic transmission ..... ......................... 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-38
Clutch ......................................................... 11-40
Power steering ........................................... 11-36
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-10
Front Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-32
Fog light ...................................................... 11-70
Fog light button ............................................. 3-24
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................. 1-24
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and side
marker light .............................................. 11-71
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler door and cap .......................................... 7-4

14-5
Index
Gauge ............................................................. 3-8
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-59
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-5 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19 H
Hard bed cover .................................................. 6-24
Hazard warning flasher ....... ................................ 3-6
Head restraint adjustment (Fro nt) ........................ 1-6
Headlight flasher ................. .............................. 3-21
Headlights ............. ................................. 3-20, 11-66
Heater operation .... .......................................... .... 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-18
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ...... 11-79
Horn ................................................................... 3-35
Hose and connections ......... ............................ 11-18
I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-2
Illuminated entry .................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness contro l ........................... 3-23 Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-18
Selector lever position .................................. 3-17
Turn signal .................................................... 3-17
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-30
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2 J
Jack and tools ..................................................... 9-3
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-18 K Key Interlock release ............................................. 3-5
Number ........................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-7
License plate bracket ........................................ 2-30
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Light control switch ............................................ 3-19
Limited slip differential (LSD ) ............................ 7-30
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-17
Lower tether anchorages ................................... 1-40