Subaru Baja (2006 year). Manual — part 21

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3. Place the jack onto the bracket in the pocket.

4. Securely fix the jack with the jack holding screw by
turning it clockwise.
5. Install the left-hand pocket lid and lock it by turning
the knob.

NOTE

Confirm no looseness exists after securing the
jack. Looseness may cause a rattle while the vehi-
cle is moving.

After the jack and the tool bag have been re-
stored in the rear quarter pocket, make sure
that the rear seatback has been securely
locked. When securely locked, the red marks
on the locking knobs are no longer visible.

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Spare tire

The spare tire is stored in the spare tire holder located
under the rear of the cargo bed.
The spare tire holder has a hoist mechanism that can
lower and raise the spare tire easily. The spare tire
holder is designed to carry only the temporary spare
tire that comes with your vehicle.
Before using the temporary spare tire, see the “Tem-
porary spare tire” section in this chapter for instruc-
tions and precautions.

„ Removing the spare tire

1. Take the wheel nut wrench out of the tool bag. Re-
fer to the “Jack and tools” section in this chapter for its
storage location.

2. Open the tailgate and remove the rubber cap from
the cargo bed. Pull up the “RELEASE” portion of the
cap when removing it.
3. Locate the hex-headed hoist shaft end inside the
hole.

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4. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench until the temporary spare tire is on
the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull
it out from under the vehicle.

Do not put your fingers into the center hole of
the temporary spare tire while you pulling it out,
because they might be pinched in between the
wheel and the retainer.

5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the center of the temporary spare tire.
6. After the temporary spare tire is removed from the
cable, the cable must be wound up completely by turn-
ing the hoist nut shaft clockwise until you hear a click-
ing sound. Also visually inspect the cable to make cer-
tain that there is no longer any slack present.

y When using the spare tire hoist:
After the temporary spare tire is removed from
the cable, wind the cable up completely until
the retainer at end of the cable sits against the

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underside of the vehicle. Driving with the cable
not retracted fully could result in damage to the
adjacent under floor parts and lead to a serious
accident.
y The spare tire holder is designed to carry
only the smaller temporary spare tire. Never
store a full size tire (flat or otherwise) in the
spare tire holder. Doing so can result in dam-
age to adjacent under floor parts and can lead
to a serious accident.

When using the spare tire hoist:
Do not use air tools or power tools to turn the
spare tire hoist shaft end. If you do, it could re-
sult in severe mechanical damage to the spare
tire hoist.

„ Re-storage of spare tire

1. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end counterclock-
wise with the wheel nut wrench to loosen the cable
sufficiently enough to allow the cable end retainer go
through center hole of the temporary spare tire.
2. Insert the retainer through the center hole of the

temporary tire (with the outside of the tire facing up).
3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with the wheel
nut wrench to wind the cable up completely until you
hear a few clicking sounds. Confirm that the temporary
spare tire holding cable has been wound up complete-
ly by shaking the temporary tire.

If the temporary spare tire is not stored secure-
ly, it could damage adjacent areas of the vehi-
cle and make an abnormal noise.

4. Put the rubber cap on the hoist shaft end hole.
5. Place the wheel nut wrench back into the tool bag
and store the jack and tool bag in their storage loca-
tions.

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Temporary spare tire

„ Using the temporary spare tire

Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle and may lead to an accident.

Never use any temporary spare tire other than
the original. Using other sizes may result in se-
vere mechanical damage to the drive train of
your vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a
conventional tire and is designed for emergency use
only. Remove the temporary spare tire and re-install
the conventional tire as soon as possible because the
spare tire is designed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the temporary spare
tire periodically to keep the tire ready for use. The cor-
rect pressure is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

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When using the temporary spare tire, note the follow-
ing.
y Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
y Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire.
Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit
properly.
y Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the
same time.
y Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller
diameter, so road clearance is reduced.

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1) Tread wear indicator bar
2) Indicator location mark

y When the wear indicator appears on the tread, re-
place the tire.
y The temporary spare tire must be used only on a
rear wheel. If a front wheel tire gets punctured, replace
the wheel with a rear wheel and install the temporary
spare tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

1) Spare fuse
2) FWD connector

NOTE

[Automatic transmission vehicles except Turbo
vehicle] Before driving your vehicle with the tem-
porary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD
connector located in the engine compartment and
confirm that the AWD warning light comes on. The
All-Wheel Drive capability of the vehicle has now
been deactivated. After re-installing the conven-
tional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD
connector in order to reactivate All-Wheel Drive.

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Flat tires

If you get a flat tire while driving, never brake sudden-
ly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reduc-
ing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.

„ Changing a flat tire

y Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a
loose road surface. The jack can come out of
the jacking point or sink into the ground and
this can result in a serious accident.
y Use only the jack provided with your vehicle.
The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed
only for changing a tire. Never get under the ve-
hicle while supporting the vehicle with this
jack.
y Always turn off the engine before raising the
flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never
swing or push the vehicle supported with the
jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point
due to a jolt and this can result in a serious ac-
cident.
y Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the
passenger compartment after changing

wheels. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper
place.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible,
then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual
transmission vehicle into reverse or an automatic
transmission vehicle into the “P” (Park) position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have ev-
eryone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire di-

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agonally opposite the flat tire.
5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench.

Refer to the sections “Spare tire” and “Jack and tools”
in this chapter for their location, instructions and pre-
cautions.
After the spare tire is removed from the spare tire hold-
er, the cable must be wound up completely by turning
the hoist nut shaft clockwise until you hear a clicking
sound. Also visually inspect the cable to make certain
that there is no longer any slack present.

T Removing the flat tire and installing the spare

tire

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1. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench

but do not remove the nuts.

1) Jack up point mark

2. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear
jack-up point closest to the flat tire. Jack-up points are

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indicated by arrow marks on the side of the side sill
skirt.

3. Turn the jackscrew by hand until the groove of the
jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

4. Insert the jack drive tube into the jackscrew and at-
tach the wheel nut wrench into the jack drive tube, and
turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not
raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.

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6. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting

surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
7. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts.
Tighten them by hand.

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or
nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could
cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an
accident.

8. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle.

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9. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tight-
ening order in the illustration. The torque for tightening
the nuts is 74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12
kgf·m). This torque is equivalent to applying approxi-
mately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of the
wheel nut wrench provided with your vehicle. Never
use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe exten-
sion on the wrench because you may exceed the
specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked
at the nearest automotive service facility.

T Storage of the flat tire

y Secure the flat tire in the cargo bed (with the
outer side of the wheel facing up) by using the
designated tire holding rod and retainer. If the
flat tire is not properly secured, it may fall out
and create a dangerous road hazard that could
lead to a serious accident.
y Do not store the flat tire under the floor. Do-
ing so could damage the underside of the vehi-
cle.

1. Take the tire holding rod and retainer out of the tool

bag.

2. Remove the rubber cap from the cargo bed. Store
the rubber cap in a safe place. Pay attention not to
lose the rubber cap after removal.

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1) Holding rod
2) Retainer

3. Place the flat tire in the cargo bed with the outer
side of the wheel facing up. For an aluminum wheel,
remove the center cap before placing it in the cargo
bed.
4. Place the retainer on the center hole of the wheel
as illustrated and put the tire holding rod into the re-
tainer.
If the flat tire is separated from its wheel completely,
the retailer should be placed upside down on the
wheel.

5. Secure the flat tire by tightening the tire holding rod.

The tire holding rod and retainer are designed solely
to secure a flat tire in emergency. Do not use them for
another purpose such as securing cargo.

6. Store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their stor-
age locations.
7. Put the rubber cap back in its original position after
everything has been restored.

T Driving with the temporary spare tire
Your spare tire is only a temporary spare which is de-
signed for temporary emergency use only. When driv-
ing with the temporary spare tire, follow the instruc-

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tions and precautions described in the “Temporary
spare tire” section in this chapter.
Replace the temporary spare tire with a conventional
tire as soon as you can.

Jump starting

y Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it
come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or
the vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the
exposed area with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, imme-
diately drink a large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical help.
Keep everyone including children away from
the battery.
y The gas generated by a battery explodes if a
flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke
or light a match while jump starting.
y Never attempt jump starting if the discharged
battery is frozen. It could cause the battery to
burst or explode.
y Whenever working on or around a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protectors, and remove
metal objects such as rings, bands or other
metal jewelry.
y Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on
them do not have loose or missing insulation.

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Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con-
dition are available.
y A running engine can be dangerous. Keep
your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from the cooling fan, belts and any other
moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches
and ties is advisable.
y Jump starting is dangerous if it done incor-
rectly. If you are unsure about the proper proce-
dure for jump starting, consult a competent me-
chanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a run down
(discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started
by connecting your battery to another battery (called
the booster battery) with jumper cables.

„ How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the
negative terminal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let
the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence
illustrated.

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1) Booster battery
2) Engine lifting bracket

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1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the booster battery.
3) Connect one end of the other
cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery.
4) Connect the other end of the ca-
ble to the engine lifting bracket.

Make sure that the cables are not
near any moving parts and that the
cable clamps are not in contact
with any other metal.

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5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the en-
gine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in
exactly the reverse order.

Engine overheating

Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has fully
cooled down. When the engine is hot, the cool-
ant is under pressure. Removing the cap while
the engine is still hot could release a spray of
boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very
seriously.

If the engine overheats, pull off the road safely and
stop the vehicle in a safe place.

„ If steam is coming from the engine

compartment

Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down.

„ If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment

1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compart-
ment.