2009 SUBARU OUTBACK transmission oil

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-35
Warning light ................................................. 3-34, 7-36
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-49
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
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 ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-36
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-40
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-35
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-33
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-56
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-7
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
............................................ 7-24, 7-30
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-23
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-33
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-15
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-25
BBattery .................................................................... 11-46
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-34
Brake Booster ....................................................... 7-34, 11-30
Fluid ................................................................... 11-28
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-32
Parking ....................................................... 7-45, 11-33
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
System .................................................................. 7-34
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-31
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-31
Brake system ............................................................. 7-34
Warning light .......................................................... 3-35
Braking ..................................................................... 7-34
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-32
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-50

14-4Index
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-35
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-57
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-36
Step light ............................................................. 11-58
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-20
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-36
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-5
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips....................................... 7-16, 7-18, 7-23, 7-29, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 6
E
ECO gauge ................................................................. 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-35, 7-37
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-15
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-14
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-3
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-9 Overheating
........................................................... 9-13
Starting .................................................................. 7-9
Stopping ................................................................ 7-11
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-28
Clutch ................................................................. 11-29
Power steering ..................................................... 11-27
Fog light Bulb .................................................................... 11-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Switch ................................................................... 3-49
Front Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Fog light (bulb) ..................................................... 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Side marker light .................................................. 11-53
Turn signal/Parking and front side marker light ......... 11-53
Front fog light ............................................................. 3-49
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Front seats
Forward and backward adjustment ... ................... 1-3, 1-4
Reclining .......................................................... 1-3, 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Front side marker ..................................................... 11-53

14-6Index
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-10
K Key Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-56
Light Back-up (Sedan) ................................................... 11-53
Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-56
Brake/Tail (Station wagon) ...................................... 11-54
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Sedan) .................. 11-53
Cargo area .................................................... 6-2, 11-59
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-57
Door step ............................................................. 11-58
Front fog ............................................................... 3-49
High mount stop ................................................... 11-59
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-5
License plate ........................................................ 11-56
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-57
Rear combination .................................................. 11-53
Rear side marker (Station wagon) ........................... 11-54
Trunk ................................................................... 11-59
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-58 Limited slip differential (LSD).
....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13
Low fuel warning light .................................. 3-7, 3-27, 3-36
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-33
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-35
LSD (Limited slip differential) ........................................ 7-33
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-8
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-49
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-23
Tools ..................................................................... 9-18
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-31Manual
Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Mode ............................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-21
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-15
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-17
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-57
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-24
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-56
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-28
Multi-information display ............................................... 3-9

N
New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
OOdometer .................................................................. 3-25
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-10
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-32
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-57
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-42
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
PParking Brake ................................................................... 7-45
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-48
Tips...................................................................... 7-45
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7 Seat
....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-34
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-27
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-66
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Combination lights ................................................ 11-53
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-18
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential .................................. 7-33
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-25
Rear seat
Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Rear turn signal ........................................................ 11-53
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-54
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-53
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 Index
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