2009 SUBARU OUTBACK oil capacities

12-4Specifications
&Capacities
Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil 2.5 L models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0 L models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT) 5-speeds 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
6-speeds 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT) 2.5 L non-turbo models 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil 2.5 L non-turbo models 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil Turbo 6-speeds MT models 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
Other models 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant 2.5 L non-turbo models MT6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
AT 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo models MT 7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
AT 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
3.0 L models 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)

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

C Capacities................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area
Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ....................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-32
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-31
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-31
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-31
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-31
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-27, 11-28, 11-29
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-38
Child safety .................................................................... 4
Locks ................................................................... 2-21 Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-5Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-15, 3-29
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12
Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-41
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-29
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-12
Coolant ................................................................... 11-14
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-14
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Indicator light ................................................. 3-40, 7-49
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-40, 7-50
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-47
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2 Index
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