1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise. Use pliers if necessary.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim. !
Outback
1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo
the clips, refer to “Type C clips ”F 11-6.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
4. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly straight rearward and remove it
from the vehicle. Maintenance and service
11-55
– CONTINUED –
11-56Maintenance and service
1) Tail and rear side marker light
2) Brake light
3) Rear turn signal light
5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.8. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side.
9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover. &
Tail/Back-up light (Outback)
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gatetrim.
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
13 20A .Socket
14 Empty
15 20A .Rear power window
(right side)
16 Empty
17 15A .Front wiper deicer
18 7.5A .Back-up light
19 7.5A .Electronic parking
brake unit
. Hill Holder system unit
20 10A .Accessory power outlet
21 7.5A .Starter relay
22 15A .Air conditioner
23 Empty
24 15A .Audio
. Navigation system
25 15A .SRS airbag system
26 7.5A .Main fan
27 30A .Power window relay Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
28 Empty
29 20A .Power window
(passenger ’s side)
30 Empty
31 7.5A .Automatic air condi-
tioner unit
32 Empty
33 7.5A .ABS/Vehicle dynamics
control unit
. Power steering Specifications
12-7
– CONTINUED –
12-12Specifications
Wattage Bulb No.
16) Brake light (Outback) 12V-21W W21W
17) Tail and rear side marker light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W
18) Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W
19) Tail light (Legacy) 12V-5W W21/5W 20) Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy) 12V-21/5W W21/5W
21) License plate light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W
22) Back-up light (Legacy) 12V-16W 921
23) Rear turn signal light (Legacy) 12V-21W WY21W
A) High mount stop light (Outback) ––
B) High mount stop light (Legacy) ––WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-25
Warning light ................................................. 3-16, 7-25
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-50
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-20
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................. 4-12
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-15
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Automatic climate control system ............................. 4-12
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-5
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-20
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-42
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-25
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-15
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
AUX unit operation ................................................. 5-28
CD player operation ............................................... 5-18
Control button ........................................................ 5-30
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-10
Power and sound controls ......................................... 5-7
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-14 Set ........................................................................ 5-4XM
TMsatellite radio reception
................................... 5-2
Auto on/off headlights ................................................. 3-27
Sensor .................................................................. 3-28
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-36
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-18
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid ................................................................... 11-24
Manual mode ......................................................... 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-15
Select lever ........................................................... 7-19
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-13
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-28
B Battery .................................................................... 11-47
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-6
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-14
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-31
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-24
Booster ....................................................... 7-24, 11-32
Fluid ................................................................... 11-30
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-34
Parking ................................................................. 7-34
Pedal .................................................................. 11-33
System................................................................. 7-24
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-33
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-33
Brake system ............................................................ 7-24
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Braking ..................................................................... 7-23
Tips...................................................................... 7-23
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-34
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-10
Replacing ............................................................. 11-50
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-15
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-18
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-14
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-12 Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-33
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-33
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-33
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-34
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-18
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-24
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-30
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-31
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-29
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-42
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-12
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-26
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-23
Oil level (rear differential gear oil) ........................... 11-27
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-31
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-35
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-20
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-27
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-14, 3-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-14 Index
14-3
14-4Index
Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-4
Clock ........................................................................ 3-24
Clutch Fluid .................................................................... 11-31
Pedal .................................................................. 11-33
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Continuously variable transmission ............................... 7-18
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-26
Manual mode ........................................................ 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-15
Select lever ........................................................... 7-19
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Coolant .................................................................... 11-18
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-13
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-13
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-14
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-38
Indicator light ................................................. 3-23, 7-41
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-23, 7-41
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-29
Defogger ................................................................... 3-34 Deicer
....................................................................... 3-34
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-26
Rear ................................................................... 11-27
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-24
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-58
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-20
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-20
Step light ............................................................. 11-60
Double trip meter ......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-23
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-20
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-17, 7-23, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ................................................................ 3-8
Electrical system........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-18, 7-26
Electronic parking brake. ............................................. 7-34
Automatic release function by gas pedal ................... 7-35
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-35
Warning ........................................................ 3-19, 7-37
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ................................................................ 11-18
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-14
Oil....................................................................... 11-12 Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting ................................................................... 7-8
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-14
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-24
Brake .................................................................. 11-30
Clutch .................................................................. 11-31
Power steering ..................................................... 11-29
Fog light Bulb .................................................................... 11-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23 Switch
................................................................... 3-30
Front Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-26
Fog light ...................................................... 3-30, 11-53
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-23
Position light ........................................................ 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-22
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-53
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-3
Power seat ............................................................. 1-4
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-7
Requirements ......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-48
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-50
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-32
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Index
14-5