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Subaru 2003 Outback Sport Owner's Manual (418 pages)

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Table of Contents

15
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    7
  - Safety Precautions When Driving
    9
  - Child Safety
    10
  - Carbon Monoxide
    11
  - Drinking and Driving
    12
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    14
  - Driving with Pets
    14
  - Tire Pressures
    14
  - Table of Contents
    15
  - Illustrated Index
    16
  - Door Locks (Page
    20
  - Combination Meter
    22
  - Tire Changing Tools
    24
  - Gas Station Reference
    35
  - Fuel Capacity
    35
  - Engine Oil Capacity
    35
  - Cold Tire Pressure
    35
Table of Contents

36
- Front Seats
  
  37
  - Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
    37
  - Fore and Aft Adjustment
    38
  - Reclining the Seatback
    39
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    40
  - Seat Cushion Height Adjustment
    40
    
    (Driver's Seat)
    40
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  41
- Rear Seats
  
  43
- Seatbelts
  
  47
  - Seatbelt Safety Tips
    47
  - Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
    49
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    50
  - Fastening the Seatbelt
    50
  - Seatbelt Maintenance
    62
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  62
  - System Monitors
    64
  - System Servicing
    64
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    65
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  66
  - Installing Child Restraint Systems with
    69
    
    Seatbelt
    69
  - Top Tether Anchorages
    74
- 1-4
  
  77
  - (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
    77
- SRS Airbag
  
  77
  - SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints
    77
- 1-5
  
  81
- 1-5
  
  81
  - SRS Frontal Airbag
    81
  - SRS Side Airbag (if Equipped)
    90
- 1-6 SRS Side Airbag (if Equipped)
  
  98
  - SRS Airbag System Monitors
    98
  - SRS Airbag System Servicing
    99
- 1-9
  
  101
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    101
Keys and Doors

102
- Keys
  
  103
  - Key Number
    103
  - Keys and Doors
    103
- Door Locks
  
  104
- Power Door Locking Switches (if Equipped)
  
  106
- Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  
  107
  - Locking the Doors
    108
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    109
  - Replacing the Battery
    109
  - Illuminated Entry
    109
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    109
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    111
  - System Operation
    115
- Security System (if Equipped)
  
  115
  - Arming the System
    116
  - Disarming the System
    117
  - Passive Arming
    118
  - Valet Mode
    118
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    118
- Child Safety Locks
  
  122
  - Power Windows
    123
- Windows
  
  123
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  126
Instruments and Controls

132
- Ignition Switch
  
  133
  - Instruments and Controls
    133
  - Acc
    135
  - Key Reminder Chime
    135
  - Start
    135
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  137
- Meters and Gauges
  
  137
  - Fuel Gauge
    139
  - Ambient Temperature Gauge (if Equipped)
    140
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    137
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  141
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    141
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    141
  - Check Engine Warning Light
    142
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    142
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    143
  - Charge Warning Light
    143
  - At Oil Temperature Warning
    144
  - ABS Warning Light
    144
  - Door Open Warning Lights
    145
- 3-4
  
  146
- 3-2
  
  146
- 3-2
  
  146
  - Shift Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
    146
  - Front-Wheel Drive Warning Light
    146
  - Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    146
  - High Beam Indicator Light
    146
    
    (For at Vehicles - if Equipped)
    146
  - Clock
    146
- 3-4
  
  147
- 3-4
  
  147
  - Light Control Switch
    147
- 3-4
  
  148
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    148
  - Headlight Flasher
    148
- 3-6
  
  149
  - Daytime Running Light System
    149
- Turn Signal Lever
  
  149
- 3-6
  
  150
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    150
- 3-7
  
  151
  - Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    151
  - Parking Light Switch
    151
- 3-8
  
  151
- 3-9
  
  152
  - Wiper and Washer
    152
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer
    153
    
    Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch - Wagon
    155
  - Rear Window Defogger Switch
    156
    
    Inside Mirror
    158
  - Mirrors
    158
    
    Outside Mirrors
    160
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    162
  - Horn
    163
Climate Control

164
- Climate Control
  165
  - Ventilator
    165
    
    Center and Side Ventilators
    166
    
    Control Panel
    167
  - Climate Control System
    167
    
    Heater Operation
    169
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    172
    
    Cleaning Ventilation Grille
    174
  - Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
    174
    
    Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
    174
    
    Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
    175
  - Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
    176
Audio

177
- Audio
  178
  - Antenna System
    178
  - Installation of Accessories
    178
  - Audio Set
    179
  - Type a Audio Set
    181
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    186
  - Radio Operation
    192
  - Type B Audio Set
    192
  - Cassette Player Operation
    198
  - Built in CD Changer Operation
    202
  - In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer 1 (if Equipped)
    207
  - Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
    207
  - Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)
    210
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  192
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  207
Interior Equipment

212
- Interior Light
  
  213
  - Dome Light
    213
  - Interior Equipment
    213
    
    Cargo Area Light (if Equipped)
    213
- Map Light (if Equipped)
  
  214
- Sun Visors
  
  214
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped
    215
  - Center Visor
    215
  - Glove Box
    216
- Storage Compartments
  
  216
  - Center Console
    217
  - Coin Tray
    217
  - In Instrument Panel
    218
  - In Center Console
    218
- Cup Holder
  
  218
  - In the Luggage Compartment
    219
- Accessory Power Outlet
  
  219
- Cigarette Lighter Socket
  
  220
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter
    221
  - Using as an Accessory Power Outlet
    222
- Ashtray
  
  223
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  224
  - Using the Cover
    225
- Coat Hook
  
  225
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  225
  - To Remove the Cover
    226
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    227
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
  
  227
  - Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
    228
Starting and Operating

230
- Fuel
  
  231
  - Starting and Operating
    231
    
    Fuel Requirements
    231
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    233
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  235
- Preparing to Drive
  
  237
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    238
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    238
- Starting the Engine
  
  238
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    239
- Manual Transmission
  
  240
  - Shifting Speeds
    241
- Stopping the Engine
  
  240
- Automatic Transmission
  
  243
  - Shift Lock Release
    248
- Power Steering
  
  250
  - Brake System
    251
  - Braking Tips
    251
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX)
  
  250
- Braking
  
  251
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  252
  - Abs Warning Light
    253
  - Abs System Self-Check
    253
  - Parking Brake
    255
  - Parking Tips
    255
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  255
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  257
  - To Set Cruise Control
    258
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    259
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    259
Driving Tips

261
- Driving Tips
  262
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    262
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    262
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    263
  - Catalytic Converter
    264
  - Periodic Inspections
    265
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    266
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    266
    
    Outback Sport
    268
  - Off Road Driving
    268
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    270
  - Winter Driving
    270
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    272
    
    Corrosion Protection
    273
    
    Snow Tires
    273
    
    Tire Chains
    274
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    275
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    275
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    276
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    278
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    283
  - Connecting a Trailer
    284
  - Maximum Load Limits
    287
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    287
  - Trailer Towing
    287
  - Trailer Hitches
    292
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    295
- 8-2
  292
In Case of Emergency

299
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
  
  300
  - In Case of Emergency
    300
- Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
  
  301
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    303
- Flat Tires
  
  303
- Jump Starting
  
  312
  - How to Jump Start
    313
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
    315
- Engine Overheating
  
  315
  - Compartment
    315
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    315
- Towing
  
  316
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    319
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    319
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    320
- Maintenance Tools
  
  321
  - J Jack and Jack Handle
    322
  - Appearance Care
    324
  - Appearance Care
    325
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    326
    
    Waxing and Polishing
    326
    
    Corrosion Protection
    327
    
    Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    327
    
    To Help Prevent Corrosion
    327
    
    Cleaning the Interior
    328
    
    Leather Seat Materials
    328
    
    Seat Fabric
    328
    
    Synthetic Leather Upholstery
    329
  - Exterior Care
    325
Maintenance and Service

330
- Maintenance Precautions
  332
- Maintenance Schedule
  332
- Engine Compartment
  333
- Engine Hood
  334
- Engine Compartment Overview
  337
- Checking the Oil Level
  339
- Engine Oil
  339
- Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
  340
- Cooling System
  344
- Engine Coolant
  345
- Air Cleaner Element
  349
- Spark Plugs
  352
- Drive Belts
  353
- Recommended Spark Plugs
  353
- Manual Transmission Oil
  354
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  356
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  358
- Recommended Fluid
  358
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  360
- Power Steering Fluid
  361
- Recommended Fluid
  362
- Brake Fluid
  363
- Checking the Fluid Level
  364
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  364
- Brake Booster
  365
- Brake Pedal
  366
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    367
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    367
- Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
  367
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  368
- Parking Brake Stroke
  369
- Tires and Wheels
  370
  - Tire Inspection
    370
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    371
  - Wheel Balance
    374
  - Wear Indicators
    374
  - Tire Rotation
    375
  - Tire Replacement
    376
  - Wheel Replacement
    377
  - Wheel Covers
    378
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  379
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  379
- Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
  380
- Battery
  383
- Fuses
  385
- Main Fuse
  388
- Installation of Accessories
  389
- Replacing Bulbs
  390
  - Headlight
    391
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    391
  - Front Side Marker Light
    398
  - Rear Combination Lights
    399
  - License Plate Light
    401
  - Trunk Light
    403
  - High Mount Stop Light
    403
- Specifications
  405
  - Specifications
    406
    
    Electrical System
    407
    
    Engine
    407
    
    Tires
    409
    
    Wheel Alignment
    409
  - Fuses and Circuits
    410
    
    Compartment
    412
  - Bulb Chart
    413
  - Vehicle Identification
    414
- Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
  415
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    416
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)
    418

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

1-4

SRS Airbag

1-5

1-5

1-6 SRS Side Airbag (if Equipped)

1-9

Keys and Doors

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches (if Equipped)

Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Security System (if Equipped)

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

3-4

3-2

3-2

3-4

3-4

3-4

3-6

Turn Signal Lever

3-6

3-7

3-8

3-9

Climate Control

Audio

Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Interior Equipment

Interior Light

Map Light (if Equipped)

Sun Visors

Storage Compartments

Cup Holder

Accessory Power Outlet

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Ashtray

Floor Mat (if Equipped)

Coat Hook

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Manual Transmission

Stopping the Engine

Automatic Transmission

Power Steering

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX)

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)

Flat Tires

Jump Starting