&Tires
Tire size P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V 235/45R17 245/40R18
Wheel size 1666
1/2JJ 17 67JJ 17 68JJ 18 681/2J
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Temporary
spare tire Size T125/70 D17
T135/70 D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Wheel nut tightening torque 72 lbf·ft (100 N·m, 10 kgf·m)*
*: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the edge of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel
nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
& Wheel alignment
Item 4-door 5-door
Non-turbo models Turbo models Non-turbo models Turbo models
Except STI STI Except
OUTBACK OUTBACK Except STI STI
Toe Front 0+ 0.12 in (0 +3 mm)
Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0 8+0815 ’
Rear
Camber* Front–0 810 ’+ 0830 ’ –0850 ’+ 0830 ’ –0845 ’+ 0830 ’ –0 810 ’+ 0830 ’ –0805 ’+ 0830 ’ –0805 ’+ 0830 ’ –0 845 ’+ 0830 ’
Rear –1 805 ’+ 0845 ’ –1 835 ’+ 0845 ’ –1830 ’+ 0845 ’ –1805 ’+ 0845 ’ –1835 ’+ 0845 ’ –
1 830 ’+ 0845 ’
*: The differential between right-hand camber and left-hand camber should be within 45 ’or less. Specifications
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13-10Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
& Tire care –maintenance and
safety practices
. Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear. . Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace the tires before their
tread wear indicators become visi-
ble. When a tire ’streadwear
indicator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable limit
and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving
at even low speeds in wet weather
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehiclecontrolcanleadtoanaccident. . To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the
tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
For information about the tire rota-
tion order, refer to “Tire rotation ”
F 11-36 .
Replace any damaged or
unevenly worn tires at the time of rotation. After tire rotation, adjust
the tire pressures and make sure
the wheel nuts are correctly tigh-
tened. For information about the
tightening torque and tightening
sequence for the wheel nuts, refer to
“Flat tires ”F 9-6 .
& Vehicle load limit –how to
determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by avail-
able cargo space. The load limit of
your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the
driver ’s side B-pillar. Locate the
statement “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ”
on your vehicle ’s placard.
Thevehicleplacardalsoshows
seating capacity of your vehicle.
The total load capacity includes the
total weight of driver and all pas-
sengers and their belongings, any
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of
a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity
can be calculated by the following method.
Cargo capacity = Load limit
(total
weight of occupants + total weight
of optional equipment + tongue
load of a trailer (if applicable))
For information about vehicle load-
ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle ”
F 8-12 .
NOTE
Your vehicle is neither designed
nor intended to be used for
trailer towing. Therefore, never
tow a trailer with your vehicle.
Warning light......................................................... 3-23
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-18
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ........................... 3-28
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Low fuel ........................................................ 3-10, 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-19
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-23
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-35
Wheel Alignment ............................................................. 12-11
Aluminum ............................................................. 11-38
Balance ............................................................... 11-35 Nut tightening torque
....................................... 9-6, 12-11
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-37
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-38
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-38
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-40
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-48
Winter
Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-31
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-36
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-48 Index
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