2007 SUBARU OUTBACK key

towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.Rear gate (Station wagon)
–if
the rear gate cannot be un- locked
In the event that you cannot unlock the
rear gate by operating the power door
locking switches or the remote keyless
entry system, you can unlock it from inside
the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever
behind the rear gate trim panel.
3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the
lever inside the trim downward.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by
raising the rear gate handle. In case of emergency
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11-4Maintenance and service
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
. Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
tempt to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connec-
tors of these systems are yellow
for easy identification. NEVER
use a circuit tester for thesewiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt
pretensioner needs service, con-
sult your nearest SUBARU deal-
er.
& Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after
the engine is stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. Always remove the key from the
ignition switch. When the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”position,
thecoolingfanmayoperate
suddenly even when the engine
is stopped.
& When you do checking or
servicing in the engine com-
partment while the engine isrunning
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, belts and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable. Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their originalpositions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-35
Warning light ................................................. 3-28, 7-35
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-49
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-7
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner ............................................................. 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) .................... 3-30
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-41
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-35
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-11
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-26
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-48
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission 4-speed ................................................................ 7-18
5-speed ................................................................ 7-24
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-22
Manual mode ................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Selector lever ................................................ 7-19, 7-25
Shift lock release ........................................... 7-23, 7-30
SPORT ......................................................... 7-23, 7-30 Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)
................. 3-26
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-14
BBattery .................................................................... 11-46
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-8
Brake
Booster ............................................................... 11-31
Fluid ................................................................... 11-29
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-33
Parking ............................................................... 11-33
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-31
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-31
Brake system ............................................................. 7-34
Warning light .......................................................... 3-28
Braking ..................................................................... 7-34
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Breaking
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ............... 11-33
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-50
CCapacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area Cover .................................................................... 6-12
Light ...................................................................... 6-2

Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-26
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-25
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-31
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-31
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-32
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-28, 11-29, 11-30
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key ........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-14, 3-22
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5 Ventilator grille
....................................................... 4-12
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-34
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-32
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-10
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-13
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Set indicator light .................................................... 3-33
Cruise control indicator light ......................................... 3-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-40
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-34
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-56
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Door open warning light .............................................. 3-29
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20 Index
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HeadlightFlasher ................................................................. 3-40
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Headlights ........................................................ 3-39, 11-51
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-33
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-59
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-39
Horn ......................................................................... 3-52
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-41
Immobilizer system. ...................................................... 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Indicator light
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-33
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-33
Front fog ............................................................... 3-33
Headlight .............................................................. 3-33
High beam ............................................................ 3-33
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-33
Selector lever position ............................................ 3-32
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-32
SPORT mode (AT vehicles) .................................... 3-32
S# PREP ................................................................ 3-7
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-31 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
.......................... 3-30
Indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 7-39, 7-40
Information display ...................................................... 3-34
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-48
Interior light ................................................................. 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-23
JJack. ......................................................................... 9-18
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-18
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
KKey Keyless entry system ............................................... 2-8
Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
Light
Cargo area ............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-39
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Map ....................................................................... 6-2
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-39
Limited slip differential (LSD). ....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13 Index
14-5

R RearCombination lights ................................................. 11-54
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-25
Gate ............................................................. 2-25, 9-17
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-33
Rear seat Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-47
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-45
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-28
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-20
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-8
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-11Replacing bulbs
....................................................... 11-50
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-58
Dome light ........................................................... 11-56
Door step light ..................................................... 11-57
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-53
Headlight ............................................................. 11-51
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-59
License plate light ................................................. 11-56
Map light ............................................................. 11-57
Parking light ......................................................... 11-53
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-54
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-58
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-15
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-23
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-14, 3-22Index
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