2006 SUBARU BAJA check engine light

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Maintenance and service
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Oil capacity (Guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline.
The necessary quantity of o il depends on the quantity
of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After refilling the
engine with oil, therefore, you must use the dipstick to
confirm that the level is correct.
14.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks ap-
pear around the filter’s rubber seal and drain plug.
15.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat-
ing temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few
minutes to allow the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine oil. „ Recommended grade and viscosity
„Recommended
„ Oil grade and viscosity
Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the IL-
SAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING”
These recommended oil grades can be identified by
looking for either or both of the following marks dis-
played on the oil container.
ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark)
HSB023AA

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Maintenance and service
Brake boosterBrake
Booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described in
the following, have it checked by your SUBARU deal-er.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for approximately
one minute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal
several times to check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreas-
es with each depression.
Brake pedalBrake
Pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „ Checking the brake pedal free play
„Checking
„ Brake pedal free play
„ Brake pedal
„ Free play
1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with
one finger to check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
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HSB049BB

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Index
Cargo
Bed ............................................................... 6-16
Lamp ............................................................. 6-20
Lamp indicator light ...................................... 3-18
Net hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-17
Catalytic converter ............ ................................... 8-4
Center Console .......................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-2
Changing
Flat tire .......................................................... 9-12
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-12
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-13 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp .... ............................................ 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-42
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-43
Clutch function ................ ............................ 11-43
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-44
Engine oil level ............... ............................ 11-10
Fluid level ................. 11-29, 11-36, 11-38, 11-40
Gear oil level ................ .................... 11-32, 11-33
Child restraint system s ...................................... 1-28
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-32
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-40 Child safety ............................................................. 5
Locks ............ .......................................... ...... 2-24
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-17, 3-11
Cigarette lighter socket ........................................ 6-9
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Fog light lens ................................................ 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-19
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 11-40
Clutch pedal .................................................... 11-43
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-13
Coin compartment ............................................... 6-6
Convenience hook ............................................. 6-13
Cooling system ....... ......................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection .......... ................................ 10-5
Cover Soft bed ........................................................ 6-21
Cruise control .................................................... 7-37
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-18
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7 D Daytime running li ght system .......... .................. 3-21

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Index
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-30 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-61
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule .............. ........................................ 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-21
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine
light) ............................................................... 3-12
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ................................... 11-27
Map light .............................................................. 6-3
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-25
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-30
Moonroof ........................................................... 2-36 N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000
miles (1,600 km) .............................................. 8-2
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Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-6
Off road driving .................................................... 8-9 Oil level
Engine ........................................................ 11-10
Front differential (AT vehi cles) ................... 11-32
Manual transmission .................................. 11-27
Rear differential .............. ............................ 11-33
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-13
Outside mirrors .................... .............................. 3-32
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-21 P
Parking Brake ............................................................ 7-35
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-46
Light switch ................................................... 3-23
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6Power
Door locking switches ..................................... 2-5
Steering ........................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid .............................................. 11-36
Windows ....................................................... 2-25
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Rear Center console ............................................... 6-6
Combination lights ...................................... 11-72
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-9

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Index
V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-21
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4Vehicle
Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ................................................. 12-9
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-11
Warning lights ABS ............ .................................................. 3-14
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. 3-16
Anti-lock Brake System ................................. 3-14
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-13
Brake system ....... ......................................... 3-15
Charge .......................................................... 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-12
Door ajar ....................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-13
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-17, 3-11
SRS airbag system ... .................................... 3-11
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-25
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ............. ........................... 10-3
Wear indicators ................ ............................... 11-50
Wheel Alignment ...................................................... 12-4
Balance ....................................................... 11-50
Replacement .............................................. 11-52
Windows ................. ........................................... 2-25
Windshield
Washer fluid ................................................ 11-53
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-26
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-29
Winter driving .................................................... 8-11
Wiper and washer ................ ............................. 3-25