Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan. We have 1 Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan Owner's Manual (525 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

14
- Warranties for U.S.A
  4
- Climate Control
  5
- Instruments and Controls
  5
- Keys and Doors
  5
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  5
- Index
  6
  - Safety Warnings
    6
  - Safety Symbol
    6
  - Safety Precautions When Driving
    7
  - Child Safety
    8
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    9
  - Drinking and Driving
    10
  - Modification of Your Vehicle
    11
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    12
  - Driving with Pets
    12
  - Tire Pressures
    12
  - Table of Contents
    14
- Tie-Down Hooks (Page
  16
- Towing Hook (Page
  16
- Moonroof (Page
  18
  - Door Locks (Page
    21
  - Instrument Panel
    21
  - Combination Meter
    23
  - Warning and Indicator Light
    24
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

26
Keys and Doors

108
- Keys
  
  109
  - Key Number
    109
  - Keys and Doors
    109
- Door Locks
  
  110
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    110
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    111
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  112
- Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  
  114
  - Locking the Doors
    115
  - Unlocking the Doors
    115
  - Illuminated Entry
    116
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    116
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    116
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    116
  - Replacing the Battery
    117
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    118
- Security System (if Equipped)
  
  122
  - System Operation
    122
  - Arming the System
    122
  - Disarming the System
    124
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    125
  - Valet Mode
    125
  - Passive Arming
    125
- Child Safety Locks
  
  129
- Windows
  
  130
  - Power Windows
    130
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  133
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
  
  138
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  139
  - Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
    140
  - Dual Moonroofs (Station Wagon)
    141
Instruments and Controls

144
- Instruments and Controls
  146
  - Ignition Switch
    146
    
    Lock
    146
    
    Acc
    147
    
    Ignition Switch Light
    148
    
    Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    148
    
    Key Reminder Chime
    148
    
    Start
    148
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    149
  - Meters and Gauges
    150
    
    Odometer/Trip Meter
    150
    
    Speedometer
    150
    
    Fuel Gauge
    151
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator (if Equipped)
    151
    
    Tachometer
    151
    
    Temperature Gauge
    152
  - Warning and Indicator Lights
    153
    
    Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    153
    
    SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    153
    
    CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    154
    
    AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (for at Vehicles)
    155
    
    Charge Warning Light
    155
    
    Oil Pressure Warning Light
    155
    
    ABS Warning Light
    156
    
    VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) Warning Light (if Equipped)
    156
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    157
    
    Door Open Warning Lights
    158
    
    Front-Wheel Drive Warning Light (for at Vehicles Except GT and Vehicle with VDC)
    158
    
    Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    158
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    158
    
    VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    158
    
    Security System Status Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    159
    
    Gear Position Indicator (at Vehicle with SPORTSHIFT)
    160
    
    Selector Lever Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
    160
    
    Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    160
    
    Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    161
    
    High Beam Indicator Light
    161
  - Clock
    161
  - Light Control Switch
    162
    
    Headlights
    162
    
    Headlight Flasher
    163
    
    High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    163
    
    Daytime Running Light System
    164
  - Turn Signal Lever
    164
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    165
  - Parking Light Switch
    166
  - Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    167
  - Wiper and Washer
    167
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    169
    
    Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (if Equipped)
    170
  - Rear Window Defogger Switch
    171
    
    For Vehicles with Automatic Climate Control
    172
    
    For Vehicles with Manual Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
    172
  - Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    173
  - Mirrors
    174
    
    Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    174
    
    Inside Mirror
    174
    
    Compass Calibration
    175
    
    Outside Mirrors
    176
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    178
  - Horn
    179
Climate Control

180
- Ventilator
  
  181
  - Center Ventilators
    181
  - Driver's Side Ventilators
    181
  - Climate Control
    182
    
    Front Passenger's Side Ventilators
    182
    
    Air Flow Selection
    183
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
  
  184
  - Control Panel
    184
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    185
  - Heater Operation
    186
  - Heating and Defrosting
    187
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    189
    
    Cooling or Dehumidifying
    189
    
    Defrosting or Defogging
    189
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  190
  - Control Panel
    191
  - Temperature Sensors
    197
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  198
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  200
Audio

202
- Antenna System
  
  203
  - Printed Antenna
    203
  - Audio
    204
    
    Pillar Mounted Antenna
    204
- Installation of Accessories
  
  204
- Audio Set
  
  205
  - Type C Audio Set
    205
  - Mcintosh Audio Set
    206
  - In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (Optional Audio Unit - if Equipped)
    206
  - Type a and Type B Audio Set
    205
- Type a and B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  207
- Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  218
  - Radio Operation
    218
    
    Tone Control
    221
    
    Selecting Preset Stations
    223
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    224
  - Random Playback
    227
  - Onstar® System Operation
    228
    
    Onstar® System)
    228
- Mcintosh Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  228
  - Radio Operation
    229
    
    Manual Tuning
    233
    
    Preset Tuning
    233
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    235
  - Onstar® System Operation
    239
    
    Onstar® System)
    239
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
  
  240
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)
  
  243
Interior Equipment

246
- Interior Light
  
  247
  - Dome Light
    247
  - Cargo Area Light (if Equipped)
    247
  - Interior Equipment
    248
- Map Light (if Equipped)
  
  248
- Sun Visors
  
  249
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
    250
- Storage Compartment
  
  250
  - Glove Box
    251
  - Center Console
    251
  - Coin Compartment
    252
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    252
- Cup Holder
  
  253
  - Front Cup Holder
    253
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    254
- Cigarette Lighter Socket (if Equipped)
  
  255
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter
    255
  - Using as an Accessory Power Outlet
    256
- Ashtray
  
  257
  - Front Ashtray
    257
  - Rear Ashtray (if Equipped)
    258
- Onstar® System (if Equipped)
  
  258
  - Onstar Services Button
    259
  - Onstar Emergency Button
    259
  - Onstar Communication Button (White DOT)
    259
  - System Status Light
    259
  - Volume Control
    260
  - Onstar Subscription Plans
    260
  - Onstar Services
    260
  - Route Support
    261
  - Onstar Personal Calling
    262
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    262
  - Onstar System Limitations
    263
- Accessory Power Outlet
  
  264
  - In the Luggage Compartment (if Equipped)
    264
- Convenience Hook
  
  265
  - Coat Hook
    265
  - Shopping Bag Hook
    265
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  266
- Luggage Cover (if Equipped)
  
  267
  - Using the Cover
    268
  - To Remove the Cover
    268
- Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
  
  269
- Subfloor Storage (if Equipped)
  
  270
  - Station Wagon
    271
Starting and Operating

274
- Fuel
  
  275
  - Fuel Requirements
    275
  - Starting and Operating
    276
    
    Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    277
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  280
- Preparing to Drive
  
  282
- Starting the Engine
  
  283
- Stopping the Engine
  
  285
- Manual Transmission
  
  285
  - Shifting Speeds
    286
  - Driving Tips
    287
- Automatic Transmission (L, L-S, OUTBACK)
  
  288
  - Selector Lever
    289
  - Shift Lock Release
    293
- Automatic Transmission (with SPORTSHIFT Mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO)
  
  294
  - Selector Lever
    295
  - Selection of SPORTSHIFT Mode (Manual Mode)
    298
  - Shift Lock Release
    301
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  302
- Power Steering
  
  303
- Braking
  
  303
  - Braking Tips
    303
  - Brake System
    304
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    304
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  305
  - ABS System Self-Check
    305
  - ABS Warning Light
    306
- VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) System (if Equipped)
  
  307
  - VDC System Monitor
    309
  - VDC off Switch
    311
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  313
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  315
  - To Set Cruise Control
    316
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    317
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    317
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    318
Driving Tips

320
- Fuel Economy Hints
  321
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First
  321
- Driving Tips
  322
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    322
  - Catalytic Converter
    323
  - Periodic Inspections
    324
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    325
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    325
  - Off Road Driving
    327
  - Winter Driving
    330
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    330
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    331
    
    Corrosion Protection
    332
    
    Snow Tires
    333
    
    Tire Chains
    334
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    335
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    336
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    337
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    338
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    339
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    344
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    344
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    346
  - Trailer Towing
    347
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    347
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    348
    
    Trailer Hitches
    353
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    354
    
    Side Mirrors
    355
    
    Trailer Lights
    355
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    356
In Case of Emergency

360
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  361
  - In Case of Emergency
    361
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  362
- Flat Tires
  
  364
- Jump Starting
  
  374
  - How to Jump Start
    375
- Engine Overheating
  
  378
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    378
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    378
- Towing
  
  379
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    380
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    386
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    387
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  388
  - Station Wagon
    389
- Maintenance Tools
  
  390
  - Jack and Jack Handle
    391
Appearance Care

394
- Exterior Care
  
  395
  - Washing
    395
  - Waxing and Polishing
    396
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    397
  - Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for OUTBACK)
    397
- Corrosion Protection
  
  398
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    398
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    399
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  400
Maintenance and Service

402
- Maintenance Precautions
  404
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    405
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    406
- Maintenance Schedule
  404
- Engine Hood
  406
- Engine Compartment Overview
  409
  - 2.5 Liter Models
    409
  - 2.5 Liter CALIFORNIA Spec Models
    410
  - 3.0 Liter Models
    411
- Engine Oil
  412
- Cooling System
  418
  - Hose and Connections
    419
  - Engine Coolant
    419
- Air Cleaner Element
  423
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    423
- Spark Plugs
  426
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    426
- Drive Belts
  427
  - 2.5 Liter Models
    427
- Manual Transmission Oil
  428
  - Checking the Oil Level
    428
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    428
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  429
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    429
  - Recommended Fluid
    431
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  431
  - Checking the Oil Level
    431
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    432
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  433
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    433
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    435
- Power Steering Fluid
  436
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    436
  - Recommended Fluid
    437
- Brake Fluid
  437
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    437
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    438
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  439
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    439
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    439
- Brake Booster
  440
- Brake Pedal
  440
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    440
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    441
- Clutch Pedal
  441
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    441
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    442
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  442
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    443
  - Parking Brake Lining
    443
- Parking Brake Stroke
  444
- Tires and Wheels
  444
  - Types of Tires
    444
  - Tire Inspection
    445
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    445
  - Wheel Balance
    448
  - Wear Indicators
    448
  - Tire Rotation
    449
  - Tire Replacement
    449
  - Wheel Replacement
    450
  - Wheel Covers
    451
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  452
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  452
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  453
  - Replacement Wiper Blade Assembly
    454
  - Replacement Wiper Blade Rubber
    454
- Battery
  459
- Fuses
  460
- Main Fuse
  462
- Installation of Accessories
  463
- Replacing Bulbs
  464
  - Headlight
    465
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    470
  - Front Turn Signal Light, Parking Light and Side Marker Light
    470
  - Rear Combination Lights
    472
  - License Plate Light
    477
  - Map Light, Dome Light, Luggage Compartment Light and Door Step Light
    477
  - Trunk Light
    480
  - High Mount Stop Light
    480
- Specifications
  482
  - Engine
    484
    
    Electrical System
    484
    
    Capacities
    485
    
    Tires
    486
    
    Wheel Alignment
    486
  - Fuses and Circuits
    487
    
    Fuse Panel Located Behind the Coin Tray
    487
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    490
  - Bulb Chart
    493
  - Vehicle Identification
    494
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

496
- Tire Information
  
  497
  - Tire Labeling
    497
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    498
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    500
    
    Glossary of Tire Terminology
    502
    
    Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
    503
    
    Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
    504
    
    Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
    508
    
    Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
    509
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    509
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  510
  - Treadwear
    510
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    510
  - Temperature A, B, C
    511
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  512
  - Index
    514
    
    Cold Tire Pressure
    525
    
    Engine Oil Capacity
    525
    
    Fuel Capacity
    525
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    525
    
    Gas Station Reference
    525

Subaru Categories

Automobile Automobile Accessories Engine Portable Generator Car Navigation system

More Subaru Manuals

Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan Manuals

Subaru 2004 OUTBACK Sedan Owner's Manual (525 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Extender

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Security System (if Equipped)

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Station Wagon)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Audio

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Type a and B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)

Mcintosh Audio Set (if Equipped)

In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)

Interior Equipment

Interior Light

Map Light (if Equipped)

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Cigarette Lighter Socket (if Equipped)

Ashtray

Onstar® System (if Equipped)

Accessory Power Outlet

Convenience Hook

Floor Mat (if Equipped)

Luggage Cover (if Equipped)

Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Subfloor Storage (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission (L, L-S, OUTBACK)

Automatic Transmission (with SPORTSHIFT Mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO)

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) System (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire

Flat Tires

Jump Starting

Engine Overheating

Towing

Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed