2010 SUBARU OUTBACK window

4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic supportends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear windowglass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.
Battery
WARNING
. Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.
. For safety, in case an explosion
does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when work-
ing near any battery. Never lean
over a battery.
. Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered theeyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.
. To lessen the risk of sparks, Maintenance and service
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12-6Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 15A .Trailer hitch connector
2 20A .Rear power window
(left side)
3 20A .Power window (driver ’s
side)
4 7.5A .Navigation system
. Front wiper deicer
. Moonroof
5 7.5A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
7 7.5A .Integrated unit
8 15A .Stop light
9 15A .Seat heater relay
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Integrated unit
. Automatic transmission
unit

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
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Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
13 15A .Engine control unit
14 15A .Ignition coil
15 15A .Engine control unit
16 15A .Engine control unit
17 15A .Automatic transmission
control unit
18 10A .Illumination
19 10A .Rear combination light
20 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher (body control unit)
21 20A .Door lock (body control
unit)
22 15A .Rear wiper
. Rear washer
23 10A .Front washer
24 30A .Front wiper
25 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
26 15A .Blower fan
27 15A .Blower fan Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
28 25A .Audio unit
29 25A .Sub fan
30 25A .Main fan
31 30A .ABS/Vehicle dynamics
control unit
32 10A .Fog light (right side)
33 10A .Fog light (left side)
34 10A .Back-up (body control
unit) Specifications
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&Glossary of tire terminology
. Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). . Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim. . Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead. . Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread. . Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
. Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall. . Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more. . Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire. . Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds. . Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine. .
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standardtire. . Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs. . Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire. . Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass. . Intended outboard sidewall
(1) The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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14-8Index
P Parking ..................................................................... 7-33
Brake ................................................................... 7-34
Tips...................................................................... 7-37
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-23
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-29
Window ................................................................ 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Combination lights ................................................. 11-54
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-27
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-54
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Folding down ........................................................... 1-8
Reclining ................................................................. 1-8
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-19
Rear window Defogger ............................................................... 3-34
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-45 Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-25
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-31
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-32
Engine oil ................................................... 11-16, 11-17
Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-27
Manual transmission oil ......................................... 11-24
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-30
Rear differential gear oil ........................................ 11-28
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-22
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-43
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-21
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-50
Back-up light (Legacy) .......................................... 11-54
Brake light (Outback) ............................................ 11-55
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy) .......... 11-54
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-60
Dome light ........................................................... 11-58
Door step light ..................................................... 11-60
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Front position light ................................................ 11-53
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-53

W
Warning and indicator lights.......................................... 3-9
Warning light
ABS ............................................................. 3-16, 7-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-20
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-15
Brake system ........................................................ 3-17
Charge ................................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-12
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-13
Door open ............................................................. 3-20
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-14
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-19
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-14
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-14, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-20, 7-29
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-20
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-19
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-39
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ............................................................. 11-42
Balance ............................................................... 11-39
Replacement ........................................................ 11-41
Windows ................................................................... 2-21 Windshield
Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-42
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-34
Winter
Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-35
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-31
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-34 Index
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