Subaru Baja (2006 year). Instruction

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Low fuel warning light

The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is
nearly empty approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or
2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.

NOTE

This light does not go out unless the tank is re-
plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approx-
imately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

(Turbo models only)
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low
fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as
a result of an empty tank could cause damage
to the engine.

All-Wheel Drive warning light

(AT vehicles)

All-Wheel Drive warning light

AWD warning light

Warning light s

All-Wheel Drive

The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
out after approximately two seconds.

T Turbo models
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters or with the air pressure excessively
low in any of its tires.

T Non-turbo models
This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front
Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters or with the air pressure excessively
low in any of its tires.

Continued driving with the AWD warning light
flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the
AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a
safe place then check whether all four tires are
the same diameter and whether any of the tires
has a puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason.

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Security system status indicator

light (if equipped)

This light is found at the bottom center of the combina-
tion meter panel.
On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks
to show the driver the operational status of the security
system. For detailed information, refer to the “Alarm
system” section in chapter 2.

Selector lever position indicator (AT

vehicles)

Indicator light

Selector lever position

Selector leve

Position indicator

This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.

Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT ve-

hicles)

When the selector lever is in the manual gate, this in-
dicator shows the currently selected gear.

Turn signal indicator lights

Indicator light

Turn signal

Indicator lights

These lights show the operation of the turn signal or
lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb
as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs”
section in chapter 11.

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High beam indicator light

Indicator light

High beam

This light shows that the headlights are in the high
beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when the headlight
flasher is operated.

Cargo lamp indicator light

Cargo

Lamp indicator light

Do not switch on the cargo lamp while driving
to avoid distracting other drivers.

This indicator light shows that the cargo lamp comes
on.

Cruise control set indicator light

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 or press the
main switch button while turning the ignition
switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deacti-
vated 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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Clock

To set the time, turn the setting knob clockwise to ad-
vance and counterclockwise to retard the time.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time
while driving, as an accident from inadequate
attention to the road could result.

Light control switch

To prevent battery discharge resulting from ac-
cidentally leaving your lights on when your ve-
hicle is parked, the light switch operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion. In any other position, the vehicle’s lights
will be out.
If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night,
use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other
drivers.

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.

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Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of
the turn signal lever.

first position

Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights
and license plate light are on.

second position

Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumina-
tion, tail lights, and license plate light are on.

High/low beam change (dimmer)

To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn
signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high
beam, the high beam indicator light “

” on the in-

strument panel is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the
detent position.

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Headlight flasher

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for
more than just a few seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and
then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long
as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” posi-
tion.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam

indicator light “

” on the instrument panel also

comes on.

Daytime running light system

The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker
lights are not turned on by the daytime running
light system. The light switch must always be
turned to the “

” position when it is dark

outside.

The low beam headlights will automatically come on at
reduced brightness when the engine has started, un-
der the following conditions:
y The parking brake is fully released.
y The light switch is in the “OFF” or “

” position.

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Turn signal lever

1) Right turn
2) Left turn

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal le-
ver up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn
signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does not return af-
ter cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by
hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up
or down slightly and hold it during the lane change.
The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction

of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto-
matically to the neutral position when you release it.

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Illumination brightness control

1) Brighten
2) Darken

When the lighting switch is in the “

” or “

”

position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument
panel illumination for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise.
To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.

Parking light switch

Parking

Light switch

The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig-
nition switch position.

By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights
will come on.
– Parking lights
– Front and rear side marker lights
– Tail lights
– License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light
switch.
Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because

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that will run down the battery.

Front fog light button

The front fog lights operate only when the headlights
are on low beam. Push the front fog light button to turn
the front fog lights on.
Press the button again to turn them off.
The indicator light located on the button will illuminate
when the front fog lights are on.

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Wiper and washer

In freezing weather, do not use the windshield
washer until the windshield is sufficiently
warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the
windshield, blocking your view.

y Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than ten seconds, or when the washer flu-
id tank is empty. This may cause overheating of
the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops.
y Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield or rear window is dry. This may scratch
the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause
the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating
the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window,
always use the windshield washer.
y In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear
window before switching on the wipers. At-

tempting to operate the wiper with the blades
frozen to the window glass could cause not
only the wiper blades to be damaged but also
the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blades
are frozen to the window glass, be sure to oper-
ate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or
rear window defogger before turning on the
wiper.
y If the wipers stop during operation because
of ice or some other obstruction on the window,
the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper
switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the
window glass to allow proper wiper operation.
y Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is
unavailable. In areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer flu-
id” section in chapter 11.)
Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type
wiper blades.
y Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline
or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.
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blades.

NOTE

y The wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
y Clean your wiper blades and window glass peri-
odically with a washer solution to prevent streak-
ing, and to remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Keep the washer button depressed at
least for 1 second so that washer solution will be
sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window.
y Grease, wax, insects or other material on the
windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wip-
er operation and streaking on the glass. If you can-
not remove those streaks after operating the
washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the
outer surface of the windshield or rear window
and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth
with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner.
After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper
blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no
beads form on the glass when you rinse with wa-
ter.
y If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after
following this procedure, replace the wiper blades
with new ones. Refer to the “Replacement of wind-

shield wiper blades” section (chapter 11) for re-
placement instructions.

Windshield wiper and washer switches

Windshield

Wiper and washer switches

T Windshield wipers

1) MIST

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever
down.

: Intermittent

LO: Low speed
HI: High speed

PULLL

MIST

OFF

INT

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To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” po-
sition.

T Mist (for a single wipe)
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward
you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

T Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)

When the wiper switch is in the “

” position, turn

the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted continuously
from the shortest interval to the longest.
Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim
at your desired interval.

T Washer

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the
end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays
until you release the washer button. The wipers oper-
ate while you push the button.

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Rear window defogger button

Rear window

Defogger button

y Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner
surface of the rear window. They may damage
the conductors printed on the window.
y To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.

The rear window defogger operates only when the ig-

nition switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear window defogger button is located on the cli-
mate control panel.
To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off,
push the button again.
The indicator light located on the button lights up while
the rear window defogger is operating.

The defogger will automatically shut off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes. If the window clears before that
time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you
restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to
turn it on again.

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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

Windshield

Wiper deicer

To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the windshield wiper deicer con-
tinuously for any longer than necessary.

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove
any snow from the windshield. To turn on the wind-

shield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the windshield
wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes. If the wiper blades
have been deiced completely before that time, push
the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehi-
cle, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on
again.

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Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted before you start driving.

Inside mirror

1) Tab

The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the
tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night
position. Push it away for the day position. The night
position reduces glare from headlights.

T Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)

Auto-dimming mirror/compass

1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare coming
from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also con-
tains a built-in compass.
y By pressing and releasing the left button, the auto-
matic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the
automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming in-
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will illuminate.
y By pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during
reversing.

V Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors

detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror
dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For
this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with
stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator.

V Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/
air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all
doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metal-
lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re-
lease, and the compass will enter the calibration
mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from
the display (approximately two or three circles). The
compass is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror.

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