Subaru 2004 Impreza OUTBACK SPORT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Always wear your seatbelt 2003 A A1850BE Issued FEBRUARY Printed in USA 2004 IMPREZA RS TS OUTBACK SPORT OWNER S MANUAL 2004 IMPREZA RS TS OUTBACK SPORT OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...baru Canada Inc and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU deal er in Canada come with the following warranties SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty All warranty information including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Service Book let Please read these warranties carefully WRX STi U S model only WRX STi models are equipped with High Inte...

Page 3: ... how to use the instruments and other switches Chapter 4 Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control Chapter 5 Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system Chapter 6 Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment Chapter 7 Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU Chapter 8 ...

Page 4: ...to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage ...

Page 5: ...happen depending upon the context Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle Mark Name CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger s windows lock and un lock Fuel Front fog lights Parking lights Hazard warning flasher Cigarette lighter ...

Page 6: ...er Wiper intermittent Windshield wiper and washer Mark Name Rear window wiper and washer Lights Parking lights tail lights license plate light and instrument panel illumination Head lights Illumination brightness Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot out lets Foot outlets Windshield defroster and foot outlets Mark Name ...

Page 7: ...e straint System airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts In combination with the seatbelts it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper position when t...

Page 8: ...ight If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts Accord ing to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po sitions than in the front seating positions Nev er allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained a...

Page 9: ...damage particularly for small children Carefully read the sections Child restraint systems SRS airbag Supplemental Restraint System air bag and Seatbelts in chapter 1 of this owner s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system seatbelt system and SRS airbag system Engine exhaust gas carbon monox ide Never inhale engine exhaust gas Engine ex haust gas contains carb...

Page 10: ...st frequent causes of accidents Since alcohol affects all people differently you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive However if you have no choice but to drive stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel Drugs and driving There are some d...

Page 11: ... drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy On long trips you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your self before continuing on your journey When possible you should share the driving with others Modification of your vehicle Your vehicle should not be modified Modifica tion could affect its performance safety or du rability and may even violate governmental regu...

Page 12: ...e pressure of each tire including the spare at least once a month and be fore any long journey Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the val ues shown on the tire placard Refer to the Tires and wheels section in chapter 11 for detailed information Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform ...

Page 13: ... and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index ...

Page 14: ...5 2 Headlight switch page 3 29 3 Replacing bulbs page 11 64 4 Wiper switch page 3 37 5 Moonroof page 2 31 6 Door locks page 2 3 7 Tire pressure page 11 45 8 Flat tires page 9 5 9 Tire chains page 8 16 10 Front fog light switch page 3 35 11 Tie down hooks page 9 17 12 Towing hooks page 9 17 ...

Page 15: ...2 3 4 4 5 1 7 UGF502BB 1 Rear window defogger switch page 3 40 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 3 Child safety locks page 2 21 4 Tie down Towing hook page 9 18 5 Trunk lid page 2 25 6 Rear gate page 2 29 7 Roof rail page 8 21 ...

Page 16: ...nterior Passenger compartment area 1 2 3 4 5 UGF506BB 1 Lower anchorage for child re straint system page 1 42 2 Seatbelt page 1 13 3 Parking brake lever page 7 34 4 Front seat page 1 2 5 Rear seat page 1 8 ...

Page 17: ...17 CONTINUED 3 2 5 4 1 UGF507BB 1 Cup holder page 6 7 2 Center console page 6 6 3 Glove box page 6 6 4 Cigarette lighter page 6 10 5 Ashtray page 6 12 ...

Page 18: ...ever page 3 35 5 Hazard warning flasher switch page 3 6 6 Audio page 5 1 7 Gear shift lever MT page 7 15 Selector lever AT page 7 21 8 Outside mirror switch page 3 48 9 Climate control page 4 1 10 Cruise control page 7 37 11 Horn page 3 50 12 SRS airbag page 1 52 13 Tilt steering page 3 49 14 Fuse box page 11 60 15 Hood lock release page 11 5 16 Power window page 2 22 ...

Page 19: ... 3 37 3 Mist page 3 38 4 Windshield washer page 3 38 5 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 39 6 Wiper control lever page 3 37 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 32 8 Light control lever page 3 29 9 Headlight ON OFF page 3 29 10 Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 29 11 Turn signal for lane change page 3 31 12 Turn signal page 3 31 ...

Page 20: ...age 3 16 2 Selector lever position indicator page 3 26 3 Temperature gauge page 3 17 4 Tachometer page 3 16 5 Speedometer page 3 15 6 Odometer and trip meter page 3 15 7 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 15 8 Low fuel warning light page 3 17 ...

Page 21: ...icator page 3 27 3 Temperature gauge page 3 10 4 Tachometer page 3 9 5 REV indicator page 3 12 6 Speedometer page 3 7 7 Odometer and trip meter page 3 8 8 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 8 9 Ambient temperature indicator page 3 11 10 Low fuel warning light page 3 10 ...

Page 22: ...lever position indicator page 3 26 3 Temperature gauge page 3 17 4 Speedometer page 3 15 5 Tachometer page 3 16 6 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 15 7 Odometer and trip meter page 3 15 8 Outside temperature indicator page 3 18 9 Low fuel warning light page 3 17 ...

Page 23: ...arning light 3 25 Front wheel drive warning light if equipped 3 25 Turn signal indicator lights 3 26 High beam indicator light 3 26 Security system indicator light if equipped 2 14 Intercooler water spray warn ing light if equipped 3 25 Light indicator light if equipped 3 27 Cruise control indicator light if equipped 3 26 Cruise control set indicator light 3 26 REV indicator light if equipped 3 27...

Page 24: ...24 Tire changing tools 1 2 3 1 2 3 UGF512BB 1 Jack page 9 24 2 Jack handle page 9 24 3 Spare tire page 9 24 ...

Page 25: ... OIL TEMPerature warning light 3 22 Audio set 5 3 Auto dimming mirror compass 3 44 Automatic Emergency Locking Retractor A ELR 1 15 Automatic transmission 7 21 Capacities 12 4 Fluid 11 31 Selector lever 7 22 Shift lock release 7 26 Temperature warning light 3 22 B Battery 11 58 Jump starting 9 14 Replacement Remote keyless entry system 2 9 Brake Booster 11 40 Fluid 11 37 Pad and lining 11 42 Pedal...

Page 26: ...el 11 31 11 36 11 37 11 38 Gear oil level 11 28 11 33 11 34 Child restraint systems 1 31 Installation with seatbelt 1 35 Lower and tether anchorages 1 42 Child safety 7 Locks 2 21 Chime Key 3 4 Seatbelt 1 15 3 19 Cigarette lighter socket 6 10 Cleaning Aluminum wheels 10 3 Interior 10 6 Ventilator grille 4 19 Climate control system Manual 4 4 Semi automatic 4 11 Clock 3 28 Clutch fluid 11 38 Clutch...

Page 27: ...d or sleepy 9 Snowy and icy roads 8 13 E EBD Electronic brake force distribution system 7 32 Electrical system 12 3 Electronic Brake force Distribution EBD system 7 32 Emergency Locking Retractor ELR 1 14 Engine Compartment overview 11 8 Coolant 11 19 Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide 8 8 3 Hood 11 5 Oil 11 11 Overheating 9 16 Starting 7 9 Stopping 7 11 Exterior care 10 2 F Flat tires 9 5 Floor mat 6 13...

Page 28: ...dicator light 3 27 Headlights 3 29 11 66 Headrest adjustment Wagon 1 11 Head restraint adjustment Front 1 5 Heater operation 4 6 High beam indicator light 3 26 High mount stop light 11 78 Horn 3 50 Hose and connections 11 19 I Ignition switch 3 3 Illuminated entry 2 8 Illumination brightness control 3 32 Indicator light High beam 3 26 Selector lever position 3 26 Turn signal 3 26 Inside mirror 3 4...

Page 29: ...transmission oil 11 28 Map light 6 3 11 77 Maximum load limits 8 29 Meters and gauges 3 7 3 15 Mirrors 3 44 Moonroof 2 31 9 23 N New vehicle break in driving the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km 8 2 O Odometer Trip meter 3 8 3 15 Off road driving 8 8 Oil pressure warning light 3 21 Oil filter 11 12 Oil level Engine 11 11 Manual transmission 11 28 Rear differential 11 34 Outside mirrors 3 47 Overheating ...

Page 30: ...Remote keyless entry system 2 6 Replacement Brake pad and lining 11 42 Windshield wiper blades 11 55 Replacing Air cleaner element 11 23 Battery remote keyless entry system 2 9 Lost transmitters keyless entry system 2 10 Replacing bulbs 11 64 Cargo area light 11 77 Dome light 11 77 Front fog light 11 73 Front turn signal light 11 69 Headlight 11 66 High mount stop light 11 78 License plate light 1...

Page 31: ...ing the engine 7 9 State emission testing U S only 7 7 Stopping the engine 7 11 Storage compartments 6 5 Sun visors 6 4 Sun shades 2 33 Supplemental Restraint System airbag SRS 1 52 Synthetic leather upholstery 10 6 T Tachometer 3 9 3 16 Temperature gauge 3 10 3 17 Temporary spare tire 9 3 Tie down hooks 9 18 Tilt steering wheel 3 49 Tire Chains 8 16 Inspection 11 45 Pressures and wear 11 45 Repla...

Page 32: ...3 23 AT OIL TEMPerature 3 22 Brake system 3 24 Charge 3 21 CHECK ENGINE 3 20 Door open 3 25 Front wheel drive 3 25 Oil pressure 3 21 R Diff TEMPerature 3 22 Seatbelt 1 15 3 19 SRS airbag system 3 20 Warranties and maintenance 8 29 Washing 10 2 Waxing and polishing 10 3 Wear indicators 11 49 Wheel Alignment 12 5 Balance 11 48 Covers 11 52 Replacement 11 51 Windows 2 22 Windshield Washer fluid 11 54...

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Page 34: ...lable premium unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher may be temporarily used For optimum engine perfor mance and driveability it is recommended that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Re search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock In ...