
Black plate (388,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
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Maintenance and service
& Tire replacementThe wheels and tires are important and
integral parts of your vehicle’ s design;
they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The
tires fitted as standard equipment are
optimally matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and were selected to give
the best possible combination of running
performance, ride comfort, and service
life. It is essential for every tire to have a
size and construction 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 ’sground
clearance.
All four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-
struction, and size. You are advised to
replace the tires with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equip-
ment.
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU
recommends replacing all four tires at
the same time.
WARNING
. 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
different types, sizes or degrees
of wear can result in damage to
the vehicle ’s power train. Use of
different types or sizes of tires
can also dangerously reduce
controllability and braking per-
formance and can lead to an
accident.
. Use only radial tires. Do not use
radial tires together with belted
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.
Doing so can dangerously re-
duce controllability, resulting in
an accident.& Wheel replacementWhen 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.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
not meeting specifications could
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
against the wheel well housing dur-
ing turns. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
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Black plate (399,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3157A
4) Map light 12V-8W –
5) Dome light 12V-8W –
6) Door step light 12V-3.5W –
7) Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Trunk room light (Sedan) 12V-5W –
9) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
10) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Backup light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
12) Brake/tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
13) Cargo area light 12V-13W –
14) Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
15) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
16) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (W21W)
17) Backup light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
18) Licence plate light 12V-5W 168
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.&
Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface develop
into hot spots, causing the bulb to
break. If there are finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth mois-
tened with alcohol.NOTE. If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the bulbs if necessary.
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Black plate (400,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
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Maintenance and service
! Low beam light bulbsRight-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the bulb cover.
9. Install the air intake duct with clip.
(right-hand side)
10. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)
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Black plate (401,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
! High beam light bulbsRight-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clip.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)
&
Parking lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.&Front turn signal lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.&Front fog light (if equipped)It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
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Black plate (25,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 31
For U.S.A. ........................................................... 13-2
Tire information .................................................. 13-2
Tire labeling....................................................... 13-2
Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 13-5
Glossary of tire terminology ............................... 13-6
Tire care –maintenance and safety
practices .......................................................... 13-7
Vehicle load limit –how to determine .................. 13-8 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load
capacities ...................................................... 13-10
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ................ 13-11
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ......... 13-11
Uniform tire quality grading standards.......... 13-12
Treadwear....................................................... 13-12
Traction AA, A, B, C ......................................... 13-12
Temperature A, B, C ......................................... 13-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ...................... 13-13
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Black plate (422,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
For U.S.A.The following information has been
compiled according to Code of Fed-
eral Regulations “Title 49, Part 575 ”.
Tire information& Tire labelingMany markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire
manufacturers. These marking can
provide you with useful information
on the tire.
! Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-
Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in se-
lecting the proper tire for your vehi-
cles. Here is a brief review of the tire
sizing system with a breakdown of its
individual elements.
! P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section
Width is measured in millimeters. To
convert millimeters into inches, divide
by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio (Section
Height divided by Section Width)
helps provide more dimensional in-
formation about the tire size. Example:
(1) P = Certain tire type used on
light duty vehicles such as passenger
cars
(2) Section Width in millimeters
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height
7
section width).
(4) R = Radial Construction
(5) Rim diameter in inches
(6) ZR = Speed category above 149
mph (240 km/h)
! Load and Speed Rating Descrip-
tions
The load and speed rating descrip-
tions will appear following the size
designation.
They provide two important facts
about the tire. First, the number
designation is its load index. Second,
the letter designation indicates the
tire ’s speed rating.
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Black plate (423,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
Example:(6) Load Index: A numerical code
which specifies the maximum load a
tire can carry at the speed indicated
by its speed symbol, at maximum
inflation pressure.
For example, “88 ”means 1,234 lbs
(560 kg), “87” means 1,201 lbs (545
kg), “86 ”means 1,168 lbs (530 kg)
WARNING
Load indices apply only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a
load rated tire on any vehicle
does not mean the vehicle can
be loaded up to the tire ’s rated
load.
(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
system describing a tire ’s capability to
travel at established and predeter-
mined speeds.
For example, “V” means 149 mph
(240 km/h)
WARNING
.
Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle.
Putting a speed rated tire on
any vehicle does not mean
the vehicle can be operated at
the tire ’s rated speed.
.
The speed rating is void if the
tires are worn out, damaged,
repaired, retreaded, or other-
wise altered from their origi-
nal condition. If tires are
repaired, retreaded, or other-
wise altered, they may not be
suitable for original equip-
ment tire designed loads and
speeds.
! Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of four
groups. Here is a brief review of the
TIN with a breakdown of its individual
elements.
(1) Manufacturer ’s Identification
Mark
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week,
starting with “01” to represent the first
full week of the calendar year; the
second two figures represent the
year. For example, 0101 means the
1st week of 2001.
! Other markings
The following makings are also
placed on the sidewall.
! Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure
to which this tire may be inflated. For
example, “300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX.
PRESS”
! Maximum load rating
Theloadratingatthemaximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example, “MAX. LOAD 730 kg
(1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX.
PRESS. ”
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Black plate (425,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 28
& Recommended tire inflation pressure! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’s tires is as follows,
Tire size P205/55R16
89H P225/60R16
97H P205/50R17
88V 215/45ZR17 P225/55R17
95V 215/45R18
89Y
Wheel size 1666.5JJ 1767JJ 1867JJ
Pressure Front 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm
2) 35 psi
(240 kPa,
2.4 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm
2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm
2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Rear at
trailer
towing –
32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) –
32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) –
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/80R16 T155/70D17 T135/80R16 T135/70D17 T155/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
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