2006 SUBARU OUTBACK trunk

Keys and doors
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Front passenger’s window switch
1) Open
2) Close
To open the window, push the switch
down and hold it until the window reaches
the desired position. Rear passengers’ window switches
1) Open
2) Close
To close the window, pull the switch up
and hold it until the window reaches the
desired position.
When the lock switch on the power win-
dow switch cluster, located on the driver’s
side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the
passengers’ windows cannot be operated
with the passengers’ switches. Trunk lid (Sedan)
„ To open and close the trunk
lid from outside The trunk lid can be opened using the re-
mote keyless entry system. Refer to “Re-
mote keyless entry system” section in this
chapter.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the2
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y To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle, al-
ways keep the trunk lid closed
while driving.
y Help prevent young children from
locking themselves in the trunk.
When leaving the vehicle, either
close all windows and lock all
doors or cancel the inside trunk
lid release. Also make certain that
the trunk is closed. On hot or sun-
ny days, the temperature in the
trunk could quickly become high
enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including
brain damage to anyone locked
inside, particularly for small chil-
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trunk lid down until the latch engages.
NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the
trunk when you leave your vehicle.
„ To open the trunk lid from in-
side
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. „ To lock and unlock the trunk
lid release lever
When you entrust your vehicle key to an-
other person, you can lock the trunk lid re-
lease lever to prevent luggage in the trunk
from being stolen. To lock the trunk lid re-
lease lever, insert the master key or sub
key into the key cylinder at the rear of the
release lever and turn it counterclockwise.
To unlock the trunk lid release lever, turn
the key clockwise.
„ Internal trunk lid release han-
dle The internal trunk lid release handle is a
device designed to open the trunk lid from
inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the
handle allows them to open the lid. The
handle is located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,
press the yellow handle downward as indi-
cated by the arrow on the handle. This op-
eration unlocks the tr unk lid. Then, push
up the lid.
The handle is made of material that re-
mains luminescent for approximately an
hour in the dark trunk space after it is ex-
posed to ambient light even for a short
time.
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Perform the following steps at least twice
a year to check the release handle for cor-
rect operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade.
Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit
aperture of the lock assembly fully to the
end until you hear a click. This places the latch in the locked posi-
tion.
3. Move the release handle, from outside
the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to
check if the latch is released.
If the latch is not released, contact yourNever allow any child to get in the
trunk and play with the release han-
dle. If the driver starts the vehicle
without knowing that a child is in-
side the trunk and the child opens
the lid using the release handle, the
child could fall out and be killed or
seriously injured.
y Do not close the lid while gripping
the release handle. The handle
may be damaged.
y Do not use the handle as a hook to
fasten straps or ropes to secure
your cargo in the trunk. Such use
may result in damage of the han-
dle.
y Load the trunk so that cargo can
not strike the release handle. If the
cargo hits the handle while the ve-
hicle is being driven, the handle
may be pushed down and the
trunk lid may open. That may
cause cargo to fall out of the
trunk, which could create a traffic
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SUBARU dealer.
In that case, use th e key to release the
latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release han-
dle feels restricted or not entirely smooth
during operation, or the handle and/or
handle base is cracked, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Rear gate (Station wagon)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using either the keyless entry system or
the power door locking switch.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches”
and “Remote keyless entry system” sec-
tions in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear
gate lock then pull the outside handle up. To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and
push down firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the recessed grip. 200260
y To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle, al-
ways keep the rear gate closed
while driving.
y Do not attempt to shut the rear
gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also avoid closing the rear
gate by pulling on the recessed
grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand be-
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3-22 Instruments and controls
„ Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate
(Station wagon) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not
fully closed, it is indicated by the corre-
sponding part of the door warning light.
Always make sure this light is out before
you start to drive.
„ All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (AT vehicles) The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes
on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and goes out after the en-
gine has started.
T For 5-speed automatic transmission
vehicles
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure excessive-
ly low in any of its tires.
T For 4-speed automatic transmission
vehicles
This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive
is disengaged and the drive mechanism is
switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte-
nance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure excessive-
ly low in any of its tires.
„ Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol operation indicator
light (if equipped) This light comes on when the ignition
switch is ON and goes out approximately
2 seconds later.
It blinks when the skid suppression func-
tion is activated. It illuminates when only
the traction control function is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably faulty under any of the following
conditions. Have your vehicle checked at
a SUBARU dealer immediately.
y The light does not come on when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
y The light does not go out even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON” position.
„ Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF indicator
light (if equipped) This warning light has both the function of
indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and the function of indicat-
ing that the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem has been deactivated.
It comes on in the event of a fault in the
system and is on when the system is not
operating.
This warning light comes on when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and goes out after the engine has started.
It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is in normal operation.(Turbo model only) Promptly put
fuel in the tank whenever the low
fuel warning light comes on. Engine
misfires as a result of an empty tank
could cause damage to the engine.
Continued driving with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage. If the AWD
warning light flashes, promptly park
in a safe place then check whether
all four tires are the same diameter
and whether any of the tires has a
puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason.

Interior equipment
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The coat hook is attached to each rear
passenger’s hand grip. Shopping bag hook T For Sedan models
A shopping bag hook is attached to each
inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk
lid opening. T For Station wagon models
A shopping bag hook is attached to each
side of the cargo area.
To use the hook, push the upper portion
and the shopping bag hook will appear.400249
Do not hang items on the shopping
bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or
more.
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ing recesses.
Under-floor storage compart-
ment The subfloor storage compartment is lo-
cated under the floor of the trunk or cargo
area and can be used to store small items.
To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up.
NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the sub-
floor storage in the trunk or cargo area. T Sedan
T Station wagon
Hang the hook provided on the underside
of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to
keep the lid open.y Always keep the lid of the sub-
floor storage compartment closed
while driving to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of sudden stop
or an accident.
y Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the subfloor storage com-
partment. 600115
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Starting and operating
7-7Under no circumstances should the rear
wheels be jacked off the ground, nor
should the driveshaft be disconnected for
state emission testing.
The EPA has issued regulations for in-
specting the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
system as part of the state emissions in-
spection. The OBD system is designed to
detect engine and transmission problems
that might cause vehicle emissions to ex-
ceed allowable limits. These inspections
apply to all 1996 model year and newer
passenger cars and li ght trucks. Over 30
states plus the Distr ict of Columbia have
implemented the OBD system inspection.
y The inspection of the OBD system con-
sists of a visual operational check of the
“ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light/malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (MIL) and an examina-
tion of the OBD system with an electronic
scan tool while the engine is running.
y A vehicle passes
the OBD system in-
spection if proper the “ CHECK ENGINE ”
warning light/MIL illumination is observed,
there is no stored diagnostic trouble
codes, and the OBD system readiness
monitors are complete.
y A vehicle fails
the OBD inspection if the
“ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light/MIL is
not properly operating or there is one or
more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle’s computer with the “ CHECK EN-
GINE ” warning light/MIL illuminated.
y A state emission inspection may reject
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBD system readiness monitors “ Not
Ready ” is greater than one. Under this
condition, the vehicle operator 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 adjustments 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 infla-
tion.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (Sedan)
and rear gate (Station wagon) are fully
closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and
outside mirrors.
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” position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.