Subaru 2006 OUTBACK Sedan Manuals

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Subaru 2006 OUTBACK Sedan Owner's Manual (425 pages)

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Table of Contents

12
- Safety Warnings
  5
- Vehicle Symbols
  6
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  7
  - Child Safety
    8
  - Drinking and Driving
    9
  - Driving with Pets
    10
  - California Proposition 65
    11
  - Tire Pressures
    11
  - Table of Contents
    12
  - Towing Hook (Page
    13
  - Tie-Down Hooks (Page
    13
  - Fog Light Switch (Page
    19
Table of Contents

26
Keys and Doors

88
- Keys
  
  89
  - Key Number
    89
- Immobilizer
  
  90
  - Security ID Plate
    90
  - Security Indicator Light
    91
  - Key Replacement
    91
- Door Locks
  
  91
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  93
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    94
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  94
  - Locking the Doors
    95
  - Unlocking the Doors
    96
  - Unlocking the Trunk Lid/Rear Gate
    96
  - Illuminated Entry
    96
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    96
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    97
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
- Alarm System
  
  101
  - System Alarm Operation
    101
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    101
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    102
  - Arming the System
    102
  - Disarming the System
    103
  - Valet Mode
    103
  - Passive Arming
    104
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    105
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    105
- Child Safety Locks
  
  105
- Windows
  
  106
  - Power Windows
    106
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  108
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
  
  111
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  112
  - Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
    113
  - Moonroof (Station Wagon)
    114
Instruments and Controls

116
- Ignition Switch
  118
  - Lock
    118
  - Acc
    119
  - Start
    119
  - Key Reminder Chime
    120
  - Ignition Switch Light
    120
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  120
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  120
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    120
  - Speedometer
    121
  - Odometer
    122
  - Double Trip Meter
    122
  - Fuel Gauge
    123
  - Temperature Gauge
    124
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  125
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    125
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    125
  - Speedometer
    125
  - Odometer
    126
  - Double Trip Meter
    126
  - Tachometer
    127
  - Fuel Gauge
    127
- Temperature Gauge
  128
- Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
  129
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  129
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  131
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  132
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
  132
- AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  133
- Charge Warning Light
  133
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if Equipped)
  133
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  133
- ABS Warning Light
  135
- Brake System Warning Light
  135
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  136
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  137
- Door Open Warning Light
  137
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  137
- Security Indicator Light
  138
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
  138
- Gear Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
  139
- Selector Lever Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
  139
- SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Vehicles)
  139
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  139
- Clock
  140
  - Headlight Indicator Light
    140
  - Front Fog Light Indicator Light
    140
- Cruise Control Indicator Light
  140
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    140
- High Beam Indicator Light
  140
- Information Display
  141
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    142
  - Current Fuel Consumption
    143
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    143
  - Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    144
  - Journey Time
    145
- Light Control Switch
  146
  - Headlights
    146
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    146
  - Headlight Flasher
    147
  - Daytime Running Light System
    147
- Turn Signal Lever
  147
- Illumination Brightness Control
  148
- Parking Light Switch
  148
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  149
- Wiper and Washer
  149
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    150
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
    152
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  153
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  153
- Mirrors
  155
  - Inside Mirror
    155
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    155
  - Outside Mirrors
    156
Climate Control

160
- Ventilator
  
  161
  - Air Flow Selection
    161
  - Climate Control
    161
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    162
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  162
  - Control Panel
    162
  - Heater Operation
    164
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    166
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  166
  - Control Panel
    167
  - Temperature Sensors
    170
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  171
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  172
Audio

174
- Antenna System
  
  175
  - Printed Antenna
    175
  - FM Reception
    175
- Installation of Accessories
  
  175
  - Audio
    176
- Audio Set
  
  176
  - Type a Audio Set
    176
  - Type B Audio Set
    176
  - Type C Audio Set
    176
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  177
  - Radio Operation
    178
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    182
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  186
  - Radio Operation
    187
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    191
- Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  199
  - Radio Operation
    200
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    204
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  212
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  213
- MP3 Audio
  
  215
  - What Is MP3
    215
  - Creating MP3 Files
    215
  - Saving MP3 Files on a Disc
    215
  - Supported File Systems
    216
  - Compression Format
    216
  - Numbers of Folders and Files
    216
  - Copyright Issues
    216
Interior Equipment

218
- Map Light
  
  219
- Interior Light
  
  219
  - Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
    219
  - Dome Light
    219
- Sun Visors
  
  220
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    220
  - Vanity Mirror with Light
    221
- Storage Compartment
  
  221
  - Glove Box
    221
  - Center Console Box
    222
  - Center Panel Compartment (if Equipped)
    223
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    223
- Cup Holder
  
  224
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    224
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    224
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  225
- Ashtray
  
  226
  - Front Ashtray
    226
- Coat Hook
  
  227
  - Rear Passenger Area
    227
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  228
- Cargo Area Cover (Station Wagon)
  
  229
  - Using the Cover
    229
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    230
  - To Remove the Rear Gate Board
    230
  - Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover and Rear Gate Board
    230
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    231
  - To Install the Rear Gate Board
    231
- Floor Mat
  
  229
- Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
  
  232
- Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)
  
  232
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  233
- Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
  
  234
Starting and Operating

240
- Fuel
  
  241
  - Fuel Requirements
    241
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    243
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  245
- Preparing to Drive
  
  246
- Starting the Engine
  
  247
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    247
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    247
- Manual Transmission
  
  248
  - Shifting Speeds
    249
  - Driving Tips
    250
- Stopping the Engine
  
  248
- Automatic Transmission - 4-Speed
  
  250
  - Selector Lever
    251
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    252
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    253
  - Maximum Speeds
    254
  - Driving Tips
    255
  - SPORT Mode
    255
  - Shift Lock Release
    255
- Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed
  
  256
  - Selector Lever
    257
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    259
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    259
  - Maximum Speeds
    261
  - Driving Tips
    262
  - SPORT Mode
    262
  - Shift Lock Release
    262
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  263
- Power Steering
  
  264
- Braking
  
  264
  - Braking Tips
    264
  - Brake System
    264
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    265
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  265
  - ABS System Self-Check
    265
  - ABS Warning Light
    266
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  267
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    267
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  268
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    270
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    271
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  
  272
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  274
- Cruise Control
  
  275
  - To Set Cruise Control
    276
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    276
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    277
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    277
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    278
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    278
Driving Tips

280
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  281
- Fuel Economy Hints
  281
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First
  281
  - Miles (1,600 Km)
    281
- Catalytic Converter
  282
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  283
- Periodic Inspections
  283
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  284
- Off Road Driving
  285
- Winter Driving
  286
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    286
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    288
  - Corrosion Protection
    289
  - Snow Tires
    289
  - Tire Chains
    290
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    291
- Loading Your Vehicle
  291
- Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
  297
  - Connecting a Trailer
    298
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    299
- Trailer Towing
  299
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    299
  - Maximum Load Limits
    300
  - Trailer Hitches
    303
In Case of Emergency

308
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  309
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  309
- Flat Tires
  
  311
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    311
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    316
- Jump Starting
  
  317
  - How to Jump Start
    317
- Engine Overheating
  
  319
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    319
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    319
- Towing
  
  320
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    320
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    323
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    323
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon) - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  324
- Maintenance Tools
  
  325
  - Jack
    325
  - Jack Handle
    325
  - Other Maintenance Tools
    326
Appearance Care

328
- Exterior Care
  
  329
  - Washing
    329
  - Appearance Care
    330
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    330
    
    Waxing and Polishing
    330
- Corrosion Protection
  
  331
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    331
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    331
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  332
Maintenance and Service

334
- Maintenance Precautions
  336
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    337
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    337
- Maintenance Schedule
  336
- Engine Hood
  337
- Engine Compartment Overview
  339
  - 2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Models
    339
  - 2.5-Liter Turbo Models
    340
  - 3.0-Liter Models
    341
- Engine Oil
  342
- Cooling System
  346
  - Hose and Connections
    347
  - Engine Coolant
    347
- Air Cleaner Element
  350
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    350
- Spark Plugs
  352
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    352
- Drive Belts
  353
  - 2.5-Liter Models
    353
- Manual Transmission Oil
  353
  - Checking the Oil Level
    353
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    354
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  355
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    355
  - Recommended Fluid
    356
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  356
  - Checking the Oil Level
    356
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    357
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  357
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    357
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    359
- Power Steering Fluid
  360
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    360
  - Recommended Fluid
    360
- Brake Fluid
  361
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    361
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    361
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  362
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    362
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    362
  - Specifications
    363
- Brake Booster
  363
- Brake Pedal
  363
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    363
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    363
- Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
  364
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    364
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    364
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  364
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    365
- Parking Brake Stroke
  365
- Tires and Wheels
  366
  - Types of Tires
    366
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    366
  - Tire Inspection
    367
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    368
  - Wheel Balance
    370
  - Wear Indicators
    370
  - Tire Rotation
    370
  - Tire Replacement
    371
  - Wheel Replacement
    371
- Aluminum Wheels
  372
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  372
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  374
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
    374
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
    375
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    375
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
    376
- Battery
  377
- Fuses
  378
- Installation of Accessories
  380
- Main Fuse
  380
- Replacing Bulbs
  381
  - Headlight
    382
  - Parking Light
    383
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    383
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    383
- Rear Combination Lights
  384
- Backup Light (Station Wagon)
  385
- Dome Light
  386
- License Plate Light
  386
- Door Step Light
  387
- Map Light
  387
- Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
  388
- Trunk Light (Sedan)
  388
- High Mount Stop Light (Sedan)
  389
Specifications

390
- Specifications
  
  391
  - Dimensions
    391
  - Specifications
    392
    
    Electrical System
    392
    
    Engine
    392
    
    Capacities
    393
    
    Tires
    394
    
    Wheel Alignment
    394
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  395
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    395
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    397
- Bulb Chart
  
  398
- Vehicle Identification
  
  399
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

400
- Tire Information
  
  401
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  411
  - Treadwear
    411
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    411
  - Temperature A, B, C
    411
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  412
  - Index
    414
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    425

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Armrest (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Station Wagon)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

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 Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

MP3 Audio

Interior Equipment

Map Light

Interior Light

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray

Coat Hook

Shopping Bag Hook

Cargo Area Cover (Station Wagon)

Floor Mat

Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Homelink® Wireless Control System (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 - 4-Speed

Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed

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

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire

If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency