2006 SUBARU BAJA Owners Manual

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
„ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and it s ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, un-
derinflation, or exces
sive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Reporting safety defects (USA)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause in-
jury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Subaru of America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To con-
tact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Index

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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
........................... 7-33
Warning light ................................................. 3-14
Accessories .............................................. 5-4, 11-62
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ... ................................ 4-10
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-13
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-17
All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................ 3-16
Aluminum wheels .............. .............................. 11-53
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ ... 7-33
Arming the system .. ........................................... 2-18
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-13
Audio set ............................................................. 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compa ss .......................... 3-30
Automatic transmission ............................ 7-14, 7-21 Capacities ..................................................... 12-3
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ....................................... 7-15, 7-22
Shift lock release ................................. 7-19, 7-29
SPORTSHIFT mode - Turbo models ............ 7-21
Temperature warning light ............................ 3-13
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16
AWD warning light ............................................. 3-16 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-58
Jump starting ................................................ 9-18
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .......... .......................................... .. 2-10
Bed extender ............ ......................................... 6-17
Brake Booster ....................................................... 11-42
Fluid ............................................................ 11-38
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-44
Pedal .......................................................... 11-42
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-42
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-43
Brake system ........... ......................................... 7-32
Warning light ................................................ 3-15
Braking .............................................................. 7-31
Tips ............................................................... 7-31
Breaking Breaking-in of new brake pads and
linings ....................................................... 11-45
Bulb Chart ............................................................. 12-8
Replacing ................................................... 11-63
C
Capacities ............. .......................................... .. 12-3

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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
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

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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