2006 SUBARU BAJA Owners Manual

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9. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tight-
ening order in the illustration. The torque for tightening
the nuts is 74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12
kgf·m). This torque is equivalent to applying approxi-
mately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of the
wheel nut wrench provided with your vehicle. Never
use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe exten-
sion on the wrench because you may exceed the
specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked
at the nearest automot
ive service facility.
T Storage of the flat tire
ySecure the flat tire in the cargo bed (with the
outer side of the wheel facing up) by using the
designated tire holding rod and retainer. If the
flat tire is not properly secured, it may fall out
and create a dangerous road hazard that could
lead to a serious accident. y Do not store the flat ti re under the floor. Do-
ing so could damage the underside of the vehi-
cle.
1. Take the tire holding rod and retainer out of the tool bag.
2. Remove the rubber cap from the cargo bed. Store
the rubber cap in a safe place. Pay attention not to
lose the rubber ca
p after removal.
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1) Holding rod
2) Retainer
3. Place the flat tire in the cargo bed with the outer
side of the wheel facing up. For an aluminum wheel,
remove the center cap before placing it in the cargo
bed.
4. Place the retainer on the center hole of the wheel
as illustrated and put the tire holding rod into the re-
tainer.
If the flat tire is separated from its wheel completely,
the retailer should be placed upside down on the
wheel. 5. Secure the flat tire by tightening the tire holding rod.
The tire holding rod and retainer are designed solely
to secure a flat tire in emergency. Do not use them for
another purpose such as securing cargo.
6. Store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their stor-
age locations.
7. Put the rubber cap back in its original position after
everything has been restored. T
Driving with the temporary spare tire
Your spare tire is only a temporary spare which is de-
signed for temporary emergency use only. When driv-
ing with the temporary spare tire, follow the instruc-
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tions and precautions described in the “Temporary
spare tire” section in this chapter.
Replace the temporary spare tire with a conventional
tire as soon as you can.Jump starting
y
Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it
come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or
the vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the
exposed area with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, imme-
diately drink a large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical help.
Keep everyone including children away from
the battery.y The gas generated by a battery explodes if a
flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke
or light a match while jump starting.y Never attempt jump starting if the discharged
battery is frozen. It co uld cause the battery to
burst or explode.y Whenever working on or around a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protectors, and remove
metal objects such as rings, bands or othermetal jewelry. y Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on
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Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con-
dition are available.yA running engine can be dangerous. Keep
your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from the cooling fan, belts and any other
moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches
and ties is advisable. y Jump starting is dangerous if it done incor-
rectly. If you are unsure about the proper proce-
dure for jump starting, consult a competent me-
chanic.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down
(discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started
by connecting your battery to another battery (called
the booster battery) with jumper cables. „ How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the
negative terminal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let
the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence
illustrated.

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1) Booster battery
2) Engine lifting bracket
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1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the booster battery.
3) Connect one end of the other
cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery.
4) Connect the other end of the ca-
ble to the engine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not
near any moving parts and that the
cable clamps are not in contact
with any other metal.

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5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the en-
gine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in
exactly the reverse order.Engine overheating
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has fully
cooled down. When the engine is hot, the cool-
ant is under pressure. Removing the cap while
the engine is still hot could release a spray of
boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very
seriously.
If the engine overheats, pull off the road safely and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. „ If steam is coming from the engine
compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. „ If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compart- ment.

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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not
turning, immediately turn off the engine and contact
your authorized dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped,
turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge
stays at the overheated
zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the
coolant level in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add cool-
ant up to the “MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add cool-
ant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap
and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first
wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn
the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing
down until it stops. Releas e the pressure from the ra-
diator. After the pressure has been fully released, re-
move the cap by pressing down and turning it.Towing
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with
the front wheels raised o ff the ground while the
rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear
wheels raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will cause the
vehicle to spin away due to the operation or de-
terioration of the center differential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU
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dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the
following procedures for safety. „Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen-
cy (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
y Use only specified towing hooks and tie-
down hooks. Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes. y Never use the tie-down hook closest to the
muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes. y To prevent deformation to the front bumper
and the towing hook, do not apply excessive
lateral load to the towing hooks. 1) Towing hook cover
2) Towing hook
The front towing hook is located on the inside of the
towing hook cover below the right-hand headlight.
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