2006 SUBARU OUTBACK odometer

Driving tips
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– CONTINUED –T OUTBACK models only Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires” which are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to en-
hance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter driving
conditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your
vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size
and type. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, construction,
brand and load range and you should nev-
er mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since
this may result in dangerous handling
characteristics. When you choose a tire,
make sure that there is enough clearance
between the tire and vehicle body.
Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on your ve-
hicle.
Your OUTBACK comes with P225/
55R17 “all season tires” as original
equipment. You should be aware that
some winter tires with that same size
designation may actually be too large
for the vehicle and may cause rubbing
on sharp turns. Listed in the following
is the winter tire size that we recom-
mend. Recommended winter (snow) tire size
OUTBACK models: P215/55R17,
P225/60R16 or P215/60R16 Studless
„ Tire chains
Driving on snowy grades or icy roads mayy When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure you
use only the same size and con-
struction as recommended. Using
other sizes or construction may
affect speedometer/odometer cal-
ibration and clearance between
the body and tires. It also may be
dangerous and lead to loss of ve-
hicle control.
y You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, circum-
ferences, construction, brand,
and load range. Mixing other siz-
es, circumferences or construc-
tions may result in severe me-
chanical damage to the drive train
of your vehicle and may affect
ride, handling, braking and speed-
ometer/odometer calibration. It
also may be dangerous and lead
to loss of vehicle control.
y Do not use a combination of radi-
al, belted bias or bias tires since it
may cause dangerous handling
characteristics and lead to an ac-
cident. Tire chains cannot be used on tires
listed in the following because of
lack of clearance between the tires
and vehicle body.
y 2.5-liter non-turbo models (except
OUTBACK): P205/50R17 tires
y 2.5-liter turbo models (except
OUTBACK): 215/45ZR17 tires
y OUTBACK models: P225/55R17
tires
y 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter
models (OUTBACK): P225/60R16
winter (snow) tires
y 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter
models (OUTBACK): P215/60R16
winter (snow) tires
y 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models
(OUTBACK): P215/55R17 winter
(snow) tires

11 - 3 8 Maintenance and service
Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To
maximize the life of each tire and ensure
that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to
rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,500
km). Rotating the tires involves switching
the front and rear ti res on the right-hand
side of the vehicle and similarly switching
the front and rear tires on the left-hand
side of the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept
on its original side of the vehicle.)
Replace any damaged or unevenly worn
tire at the time of rotation. After tire rota-
tion, adjust the tire pressures and make
sure the wheel nuts are correctly tight-
ened.
After driving approximately 600 miles
(1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again
and retighten any nut that has become
loose.
„ Tire replacementThe wheels and tires are important and in-
tegral parts of your vehicle’s design; they
cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires fit-
ted as standard equipment are optimally
matched to the characteristics of the vehi-
cle and were selected to give the best pos-
sible combination of running performance,
ride comfort, and service life. It is essential
for every tire to have a size and construc-
tion matching those shown on the tire placard and to have a speed symbol and
load index matching those shown on the
tire placard.
Using tires of a non-specified size detracts
from controllability, ride comfort, braking
performance, speedometer accuracy and
odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-
rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-
priately changes the vehicle’s ground
clearance.
All four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-
struction, and size. You are advised to re-
place the tires with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equip-
ment.
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU rec-
ommends replacing all four tires at the
same time.
„ Wheel replacement When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available
from SUBARU dealers. y All four tires must be the same in
terms of manufacturer, brand
(tread pattern), construction, de-
gree of wear, speed symbol, load
index and size. Mixing tires of dif-
ferent types, sizes or degrees of
wear can result in damage to the
vehicle’s power train. Use of dif-
ferent types or si zes of tires can
also dangerously reduce control-
lability and braking performance
and can lead to an accident.
y Use only radial tires. Do not use
radial tires together with belted
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Do-
ing so can dangerously reduce
controllability, resulting in an ac-
cident.

14-6 Index
N
New vehicle break-in driving the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) ...................................................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-7, 3-11
Off road driving ................................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ........................................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine ......................................................................... 11-9
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) .......................... 11-23
Manual transmission ... .......................................... ..... 11-20
Rear differential ......................................................... 11-24
Oil pressure warning light ................................................. 3-18
Outside mirrors ................................................................. 3-41
Outside temperature indicator .......................................... 3-27
Overheating engine ........... ........................................... .... 9-12
P
Parking
Brake stroke .............................................................. 11-32
Light switch .................................................................. 3-33
Periodic inspection . ............................................................ 8-4
Power
Door locking switches .................................................... 2-6
Seat ............................................................................... 1-4
Steering fluid ............................................................. 11-27
Windows ...................................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-24, 1-61
Preparing to drive ............................................................... 7-7
Printed antenna .................................................................. 5-2 R
Rear
Combination lights ..................................................... 11-51
Differential gear oil ..................................................... 11-24
Gate ............................................................................. 2-24
Seats .............................................................................. 1-7
Rear seat
Folding down (Station wagon) ... .................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger button ........................................................... 3-38
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 3-37
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ... ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid .................................................................. 11-28
Clutch fluid ................................................................. 11-29
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-21,
11-24, 11-26
Power steering fluid ................................................... 11-27
Spark plugs ................................................................ 11-19
Remote keyless entry system .............. ............................. .. 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining .................................................. 11-31
Wiper blades ............. ......................... ............ ............ 11-41
Replacing
Air cleaner element ................. ................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry syst em) ........ .............. ..... 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 11-48
Cargo area light ......................................................... 11-55
Dome light .................................................................. 11-53
Door step light ............................................................ 11-54
Front fog light ............................................................. 11-50