2006 SUBARU BAJA battery replacement

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Keys and doors
power door locking switch, close the driver’s door
once within 10 seconds after Step 4.
6. The turn signal lights flashes 3 times to indicate
completion of the setting.
NOTE
If you do not close the driver’s door within 10 sec-
onds after Step 4, a flash of the turn signal lights
will signal time-out. If this happens, repeat the
whole procedure from Step 1.
You may have the above settings done by your
SUBARU dealer. „
Replacing the battery
„Replacing
„ Battery (remote keyless entry system)
„ Battery
„ Replacement (Remote keyless entry system)When the transmitter battery begins to get weak,
transmitter range will begin to decrease. Replace the
battery as soon as possible. To replace the battery:
0
1. Open the transmitter case
using a flat-head screw-
driver.
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Instruments and controls
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
1
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Driving tips
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yFrequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard-driv-
ing conditions such as rough roads or off roads will ne-
cessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil,
brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in
the maintenance schedule described in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while
operating it off-road and not using common sense pre-
cautions such as those listed above is not eligible for
warranty coverage.Winter driving „ Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire
chains, a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares, a
small shovel, and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures re-
duce battery capacity. The battery must be in good
condition to provide enough power for cold winterstarts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for
cold weather. Heavy summer oil will cause harder
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Maintenance and service
Types of tires .................................................... 11-46
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-47
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-47
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-50
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-50
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-51
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-51
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-52
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 11-53
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-53
Replacement of windshield wiper blades .. 11-55
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-59
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-61
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-62
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-66
Front fog light ................................................... 11-70
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-71
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-72
Tail light (on the tailgate) ................................. 11-74
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Map light, dome light and door step light ...... 11-78
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ... 11-79
Sport activity lights (if equipped) .................... 11-81

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Maintenance and service
the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if
improperly used or handled, for example, bat-tery acid. y
Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully competent to do so. Serious person-
al injury may result to persons not experienced
in servicing vehicles. y Always use the proper tools and make certain
that they are well maintained. y Never get under the vehicle supported only
by a jack. Always use a safety stands to sup-
port the vehicle. y Never keep the engine running in a poorly
ventilated area, such as a garage or other
closed areas. y Do not smoke or allow open flames around
the fuel or battery. This will cause a fire. y Because the fuel system is under pressure,
replacement of the fuel filter should be per-
formed only by your SUBARU dealer.y Wear adequate eye protection to guard
against getting oil or fl uids in your eyes. If
something does get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water. y Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS air-
bag system or seatbelt pretensioner system, or
attempt to take its connectors apart, as that may activate the system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring an
d connectors of these
systems are yellow for easy identification. NEV-
ER use a circuit tester for these wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
needs service, consult your nearest SUBARU
dealer.
„ Before checking or servicing in the en-
gine compartment
yAlways stop the engine and set the parking
brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. y Always let the engine cool down. Engine
parts become very hot when the engine is run-
ning and remain hot for some time after the en-
gine is stopped. y Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid or any other fluid on hot engine compo-
nents. This may cause a fire.y Always remove the key from the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
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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
Rear seat
Folding down ................................................ 1-10
Rear window Defogger button ............................................ 3-28
Recommended Automatic transmission flui d ....................... 11-31
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-39
Clutch fluid ...................... ............................ 11-41
Oil grade and viscosity ....... 11-15, 11-16, 11-29, 11-33, 11-35
Power steering fluid ........... ......................... 11-38
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system .......................... .... 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-44
Windshield wiper blades . ............................ 11-55
Replacing Air cleaner element ............ ......................... 11-23
Battery (remote keyless en try system) ......... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ................... ............................ 11-63
Cargo light assembly .................................. 11-79
Dome light .................................................. 11-78
Front fog light .............................................. 11-70
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-71
Headlight .................................................... 11-66
High mount stop light assemb ly .................. 11-79License plate light ....................................... 11-76
Map light ..................................................... 11-78
Parking light ................................................ 11-71
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-72
Tail light ...................................................... 11-74
Rocking the vehicle ........... ................................ 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 6-36 S Seat
Fabric ............................................................ 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 4
Maintenance ................................................. 1-21
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-24
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-14
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-17
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-14
Selector leve
Position indicator .......... ................................ 3-17
Selector lever ........................................... 7-15, 7-22
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-19, 7-29
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-2
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-15
Soft bed cover ................................................... 6-21
Sounding a panic alarm ....................................... 2-9
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-25