Subaru Baja (2006 year). Manual — part 18

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    Starting and operating

    „ ABS warning light

    The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition
    switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after
    approximately two seconds.
    This is an indication that the ABS system is working
    properly.

    If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS
    system may not be working properly.
    When the warning light is on, the ABS function
    shuts down; however, the conventional brake
    system continues to operate normally.

    y The warning light does not come on when the
    ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
    y The warning light comes on when the ignition
    switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it
    does not go out even when the vehicle speed
    exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
    y The warning light comes on during driving.
    If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at
    the first available opportunity by your SUBARU
    dealer.

    NOTE

    If the warning light behavior is as described in the
    following, the ABS system may be considered nor-
    mal.
    y The warning light comes on right after the en-
    gine is started but goes out immediately, remain-
    ing off.
    y The warning light remains on after the engine
    has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle
    speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
    y The warning light comes on during driving, but
    it goes out immediately and remains off.

    When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such
    as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning
    light may come on. This is due to the low battery volt-

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    age and does not indicate a malfunction. When the
    battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.

    Parking your vehicle

    y Never leave unattended children or pets in
    the vehicle. They could accidentally injure
    themselves or others through inadvertent oper-
    ation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,
    the temperature in a closed vehicle could
    quickly become high enough to cause severe
    or possibly fatal injuries to them.
    y Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
    rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags, as
    they may burn easily if they come near hot en-
    gine or exhaust system parts.
    y Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in
    the vehicle. If engine exhaust gas enters the
    passenger compartment, occupants in the ve-
    hicle could die from carbon monoxide (CO)
    contained in the exhaust gas.

    Never drive while the parking brake is set be-
    cause this will cause unnecessary wear on the
    brake linings. Before starting to drive, always

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    make sure that the parking brake has been fully
    released.

    To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly
    and hold it down while fully pulling up the parking
    brake lever.

    To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly,
    press the release button, then lower the lever while
    keeping the button pressed.
    When the parking brake is set while the engine is run-
    ning, the parking brake warning light comes on. After
    starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has
    gone out before the vehicle is driven. Refer to the

    “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).

    When parking your vehicle, always set the parking
    brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an
    upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual
    transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position for
    automatic transmission vehicles. Always set the park-
    ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely
    on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

    When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel.
    When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
    wheels should be turned away from the curb.

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    When facing downhill, the front wheels should be
    turned into the curb.

    Cruise control

    Do not use the cruise control under any of the
    following conditions. This may cause loss of
    vehicle control:
    y driving up or down a steep grade
    y driving on slippery or winding roads
    y driving in heavy traffic

    Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant ve-
    hicle speed without holding your foot on the accelera-
    tor pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is
    25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure the main switch
    is turned “OFF” when the cruise control is not in use to
    avoid unintentionally by setting the cruise control.

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    „ To set cruise control

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    1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch. The indicator light
    on the switch will come on.
    2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle
    reaches the desired speed.
    3. Push the control lever downward in the “SET,
    COAST” direction and release it. Then release the ac-
    celerator pedal.
    The vehicle will maintain the desired speed.

    At this time, the “

    ” indicator light is illuminated in

    the combination meter.
    Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while
    driving with the cruise control activated. Simply de-
    press the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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    AC

    C

    RES

    CANCEL

    SET

    CO

    AST

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    When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle
    will return to and maintain the previous cruising speed.

    „ To temporarily cancel the cruise con-

    trol

    There are five ways to cancel the cruise control tem-
    porarily:
    y Depress the brake pedal.
    y Pull the control lever in the “CANCEL” direction.
    y Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission ve-
    hicles only).
    y Shift the selector lever into the “N” position (auto-
    matic transmission vehicles only).
    y Shift the shift lever into neutral position (manual
    transmission vehicles only).

    The “

    ” indicator light in the combination meter

    goes off when the cruise control is cancelled.
    To resume the cruise control after it has been tempo-
    rarily canceled and with vehicle speed of approximate-
    ly 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, push the control lever up-
    ward in the “ACCEL, RESUME” direction to return to
    the original cruising speed automatically.
    The “

    ” indicator light in the combination meter

    will automatically come on at this time.

    „ To turn off the cruise control

    There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
    y Push the main switch again.
    y Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position (but
    only when the vehicle is completely stopped).

    „ To change the cruising speed

    T To increase the speed (by control lever)
    Push the control lever upward in the “ACCEL, RE-
    SUME” direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches
    the desired speed. Then, release the control lever.
    The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized
    and treated as the new set speed.

    When the difference between the actual vehicle speed
    and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the
    set speed can be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each
    time by pressing the control lever upward in the “AC-
    CEL, RESUME” direction quickly.

    T To increase the speed (by accelerator pedal)
    1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the ve-
    hicle to the desired speed.
    2. Push the control lever downward in the “SET,
    COAST” direction once. Now the desired speed is set
    and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without

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    depressing the accelerator pedal.

    NOTE

    If the difference between the actual vehicle speed
    when the control lever is pushed downward and
    the speed last time you set is less than 4 mph (6.8
    km/h), the vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph
    (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the cruise control
    system unit regards this lever operation as that in-
    tended to decrease the vehicle speed.

    T To decrease the speed (by control lever)
    Push the control lever downward in the “SET, COAST”
    direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches the de-
    sired speed. Then, release the control lever. The vehi-
    cle speed at that moment will be memorized and treat-
    ed as the new set speed.

    When the difference between the actual vehicle speed
    and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the
    set speed can be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time
    by pressing the control lever downward in the “SET,
    COAST” direction quickly.

    T To decrease the speed (by brake pedal)
    1. Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control
    temporarily.
    2. When the speed decreases to the desired speed,

    press the control lever downward in the “SET,
    COAST” direction once. Now the desired speed is set
    and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without
    depressing the accelerator pedal.

    „ Cruise control set indicator light

    T Non-turbo models
    The light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

    T Turbo models
    The Cruise set indicator light comes on when the igni-
    tion switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out
    after approximately three seconds.
    The light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

    NOTE

    y If you move the cruise control lever while turn-
    ing the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control
    function is deactivated and the cruise control set
    indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise
    control function, turn the ignition switch back to
    the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it
    again to the “ON” position.
    y If this indicator light and the “

    ” indicator

    light flash simultaneously during driving, have the
    vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.

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    Driving tips

    Driving tips

    New vehicle break-in driving – the
    first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

    The performance and long life of your vehicle are de-
    pendent on how you handle and care for your vehicle
    while it is new. Follow these instructions during the
    first 1,000 miles (1,600 km):
    y Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine
    speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except in an emergency.
    y Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle
    speed for a long time, either fast or slow.
    y Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, ex-
    cept in an emergency.
    y Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.

    The same break-in procedures should be applied to a
    newly installed or overhauled engine or when brake
    pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones.

    Fuel economy hints

    The following suggestions will help to save your fuel.

    y Select the proper gear position for the speed and
    road conditions.
    y Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always
    accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed.
    Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible.
    y Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the
    engine.
    y Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
    y Keep the engine properly tuned.
    y Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown
    on the tire placard, which is located under the door
    latch on the driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
    tire wear and fuel consumption.
    y Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
    y Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment.
    y Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo.

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    Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox-
    ide)

    y Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
    haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
    less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or
    even lethal, if inhaled.
    y Always properly maintain the engine exhaust
    system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en-
    tering the vehicle.
    y Never run the engine in a closed space, such
    as a garage, except for the brief time needed to
    drive the vehicle in or out of it.
    y Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
    lengthy time while the engine is running. If that
    is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to
    force fresh air into the vehicle.
    y Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
    free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to
    ensure that the ventilation system always
    works properly.
    y If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes
    are entering the vehicle, have the problem
    checked and corrected as soon as possible. If
    you must drive under these conditions, drive

    only with all windows fully open.

    NOTE

    Due to the expansion and contraction of the met-
    als used in the manufacture of the exhaust sys-
    tem, you may hear a crackling sound coming from
    the exhaust system for a short time after the en-
    gine has been shut off. This sound is normal.

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    Catalytic converter

    y Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the
    vehicle anywhere near flammable materials
    (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the
    catalytic converter operates at very high tem-
    peratures.
    y Keep everyone and flammable materials
    away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is
    running. The exhaust gas is very hot.

    Non-turbo models

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    Turbo models

    The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust sys-
    tem. It serves as catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx
    in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.

    To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
    y Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount
    of leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter.
    y Never start the engine by pushing or pulling the ve-
    hicle.
    y Avoid racing the engine.
    y Never turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle is
    moving.
    y Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine

    running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete
    combustion), have your vehicle checked and repaired
    by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
    y Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treat-
    ment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the
    exhaust system.

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    Periodic inspections

    To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times,
    always have the recommended maintenance services
    listed in the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
    and Maintenance Booklet” performed at the specified
    time or mileage intervals.

    Driving in foreign countries

    When planning to use your vehicle in another country:
    y Confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (Refer to
    the “Fuel requirements” section in chapter 7.)
    y Comply with all regulations and requirements of
    each country.

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    Driving tips for AWD vehicles

    y Always maintain a safe driving speed accord-
    ing to the road and weather conditions in order
    to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn,
    during sudden braking or under other similar
    conditions.
    y Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
    confidence because you are driving an All-
    Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
    ous accident.

    All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine power to all four
    wheels. AWD vehicles provide better traction when
    driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
    when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. By shifting
    power between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU
    AWD can also provide added traction during acceler-
    ation, and added engine braking force during deceler-
    ation.
    Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle
    differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle
    and it contains some features unique to AWD. For
    safety purposes as well as to avoid damaging the
    AWD system, you should keep the following tips in
    mind:

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    y An AWD vehicle is better able to climb steeper
    roads under snowy or slippery conditions than a two
    wheel drive vehicle. There is little difference in han-
    dling, however, during extremely sharp turns or sud-
    den braking. Therefore, when driving down a slope or
    turning corners, be sure to reduce your speed and
    maintain an ample distance from other vehicles.
    y When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the
    same size, circumference, construction, brand, and
    load range as the original tires listed on the tire plac-
    ard. Using other sizes, circumferences or construction
    may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive
    train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling,
    braking, speedometer/odometer calibration, and
    clearance between the body and tires. It also may be
    dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control.
    y If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat
    tire, be sure to use the original temporary spare tire
    stored in the vehicle. Using other sizes may result in
    severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your
    vehicle.
    y Always check the cold tire pressure before starting
    to drive. The recommended tire pressure is provided
    on the tire placard, which is located under the door
    latch on the driver’s side.
    y Tire chains should always be placed on the front
    wheels only.

    y There are some precautions that you must observe
    when towing your vehicle. For detail information, see
    “Towing” section in chapter 9.

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    Off road driving

    y Always maintain a safe driving speed accord-
    ing to the road and weather conditions in order
    to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn,
    during sudden braking or under other similar
    conditions.
    y Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
    confidence because you are driving an All-
    Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
    ous accident.

    Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clear-
    ance, your SUBARU can be driven on ordinary roads
    or off-road. But please keep in mind that an AWD
    SUBARU is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor
    an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take your SUBARU off-
    road, certain common sense precautions such as the
    following should be taken:

    y Make certain that you and all of your passengers
    are wearing seatbelts.
    y Carry some emergency equipment, such as a tow-
    ing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit
    and cell phone or citizens band radio.

    y Drive carefully. Do not take unnecessary risks by
    driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain.
    y Slow down and employ extra caution at all times.
    When driving off-road, you will not have the benefit of
    marked traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and
    the like.
    y Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead, drive ei-
    ther straight up or straight down the slopes. A vehicle
    can much more easily tip over sideways than it can
    end over end. Avoid driving straight up or down slopes
    that are too steep.
    y Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, especially at higher
    speeds.
    y Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering
    wheel. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure
    your hands. Instead drive with your fingers and
    thumbs on the outside of the rim.
    y If driving through water, such as when crossing
    shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and
    the bottom of the stream bed for firmness and ensure
    that the bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowly and com-
    pletely through the stream. The water should be shal-
    low enough that it does not reach the vehicle’s under-
    carriage. Water entering the engine air intake or the
    exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts
    may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall.
    Never attempt to drive through rushing water; regard-

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