2006 SUBARU BAJA engine oil

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TWarning and indicator light
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-11
SRS airbag system warning light 3-11
CHECK ENGINE warning
light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-12
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light 3-13
AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped) 3-13
or ABS warning light 3-14
or Brake system warning light 3-15
Door ajar warning light 3-15
Low fuel warning light 3-16
All-Wheel Drive warning
light (if equipped) 3-16
Switchback door indicator 3-15 Security system indicator
light (if equipped) 3-17
Cargo lamp indicator 3-18
Turn signal indicator lights 3-17
High beam indicator light 3-18
Cruise control set indicator light 7-37
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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .............................................. 3-2 LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light (if equipped) .................... 3-4
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ................. 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-6
Meters and gauges ....................................... 3-6 Speedometer ..................................................... 3-6
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-8
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) .. 3-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-9
Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-11 Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-11
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-12
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-13
Oil pressure warning light ................................ 3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-14
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-15
Door ajar warning lights ................................... 3-15
Switchback door indicator light ...................... 3-15
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ... 3-16 Security system status indicator light
(if equipped) .................................................... 3-17
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-17
Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT vehicles) .. 3-17
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-17
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-18
Cargo lamp indicator light ............................... 3-18
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-18
Clock .............................................................. 3-19
Light control switch ...................................... 3-19 Headlights ......................................................... 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-20
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-21
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-21
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-22
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-23
Parking light switch ...................................... 3-23
Front fog light button ................................... 3-24
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-25 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-26
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-28
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-29
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-30 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-32
Tilt steering wheel ......................................... 3-34
Horn ................................................................ 3-35

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Instruments and controls
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Warning and indicator lightsWarning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on
momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch
is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits
checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indica- tor lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warn ing light (AT vehicles)
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out
bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. „ Seatbelt warning light and chime
„Chime
„ Seatbelt
„ Warning lights
„ SeatbeltWhen the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the seatbelt warning light will come on and the remind- er chime will sound for approximately six seconds to
remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt.
The seatbelt warning light remains on for approxmi-
ately six seconds and turns of
f automatically after six
seconds.
The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the
driver’s side seatbelt is bu ckled or it will turn off auto-
matically after six seconds. „ SRS airbag system warning
light
„SRS airbag system warning light
„ Warning lights
„ SRS airbag system
If the warning light exhi bits any of the following
conditions, there may be a malfunction in the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re-
paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in the event of
a collision, which may increase the risk of inju- ry.y Flashing or flickering of the warning light.
y No illumination of the warning light when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi-

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Instruments and controls
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condition has been detected which may damage the
emission control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission control
system, you should do the following.
y Reduce vehicle speed.
y Avoid hard acceleration.
y Avoid steep uphill grades.
y Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible.
y Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking
and come on steadily after several driving trips. You
should have your vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately. „ Charge warning light
„Charge warning light
„ Warning lights
„ ChargeIf this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the char ging system is not working
properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out
after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe
opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good condition but the
light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal-
er immediately. „
Oil pressure warning light
„
Oil pressure warning light
„ Warning lights
„ Oil pressure
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the
lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does not go out
after the engine starts, stop t he engine at the first safe
opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev-
el is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the
proper level but the light remains on, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. „ AT OIL TEMPerature warning
light (AT vehicles)
„AT OIL TEMPerature warning light
„ Automatic transmission
„ Temperature warning light
„ warning light s
„ AT OIL TEMPeratureThe AT oil temperature warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is tur ned to the “ON” position and
goes out after approximately two seconds.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it
may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too hot.

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Interior and exterior equipments
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yDo not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the accessory power outlet. That could cause a
short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in use.y Use only electrical appliances which are de-
signed for 12V DC and which consume less
than 120W. Overloading the accessory power
outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou-
ble adapters or more than one electrical appli-
ance.y If the plug on your elec tric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause
the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly. y Use of an electric appliance in the accessory
power outlet for a long period of time while the
engine is not running can cause battery dis-
charge.y Do not raise the rear seat cushion while an
electric appliance is plugged into the accessory
power outlet. The rear seat cushion would hit
the electric appliance, possibly damaging the
accessory power outlet and the electric appli-
ance.
Cigarette lighter socket
y The electrical power socket located on the
lower part of the instrument panel is originally
designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette
lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette
lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause
a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. y If the socket is ever used for a plug-in acces-
sory such as a cell phone, they may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal mechanism that
causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” af-
ter its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do
not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket
that has been used, even once, to power a plug-
in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to
stick and overheat, creating a potential fire haz-
ard.y Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the socket. That could cause a short circuit.

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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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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
UB8046AA

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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