2000 Subaru Outback Sport Owners Manual
FILE DETAILS:
2000 Subaru Outback Sport Owners Manual
Language : English
Pages : 413
Downloadable : YES
Format : PDF
Size : 3.87 MB
DESCRIPTION:
2000 Subaru Outback Sport Owners Manual
How to use this owner’s manual:
Using your Owner’s manual:
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags:
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors:
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls:
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and 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: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
2000 Subaru Outback Sport Owners Manual
leg_toc pdf 1
Cover Legacy and Outback 2000 1
How to use this owner’s manual 2
Using your Owner’s manual 2
Safety warnings 3
Safety symbol 4
Safety precautions when driving 4
SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAG 4
CHILD SAFETY 5
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) 6
DRINKING AND DRIVING 7
DRUGS AND DRIVING 7
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY 8
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING 8
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE 9
DRIVING WITH PETS 9
Table of contents 10
Index 11
A to C 11
C to E 12
E to G 13
H to L 14
M to P 15
R to S 16
S to T 17
T to W 18
Leg_sect_1 21
Section 1 – Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 21
Front seats 22
Fore and aft adjustment 24
Manual seat 24
Power seat (if equipped) 25
Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (Power seat only) 25
Reclining the seatback 26
Head restraint adjustment 26
Lumbar support (if equipped) 28
Seat heater (if equipped) 28
Rear seats 29
Armrest (if equipped) 30
Loading long objects 31
Folding down the rear seat — Station wagon 31
Folding down the seatback 32
Folding down the seat cushion and seatback 32
Seatbelts 35
Seatbelt safety tips 35
Infants or small children 36
Children 36
Expectant mothers 36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function 36
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function 37
Seatbelt warning light and chime 37
Fastening the seatbelt 37
Front and rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on station wagon) 39
Rear center seatbelt on station wagon 39
Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height 42
Unfastening the seatbelt 43
Except station wagon models’ rear center seatbelt 43
Rear center seatbelt on station wagon 43
Front seatbelt pretensioners 46
System monitors 48
System servicing 49
Precautions against vehicle modification 49
Seatbelt maintenance 50
Child restraint systems 51
Installing child restraint systems 53
Top strap anchors 55
Anchorage location 55
To hook the top strap 56
Sedan 56
Station wagon 57
Built-in child restraint (if equipped) 58
Placing a child in the built-in child restraint 61
Storing the built-in child restraint 67
Replacing restraint system parts after a collision 67
Maintenance 67
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 68
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder restraints 68
Components 72
SRS frontal airbag 73
Operation 75
Examples of accident in which the SRS frontal airbag will most likely deploy 77
Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS frontal airbag will deploy 78
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag is unlikely to deploy 78
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag will basically not deploy 79
SRS side airbag (if equipped) 80
Operation 82
Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy 84
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-bag is unlikely to deploy 85
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-bag will basically not deploy 86
SRS airbag system monitors 87
SRS airbag system servicing 88
Precautions against vehicle modification 89
Leg_sect_2 91
Section 2 – Keys and doors 91
Keys 92
Door locks 93
Power door locking switches (if equipped) 96
Keyless entry system (if equipped) 97
Security system (if equipped) 103
Child safety locks 110
Windows 111
Power windows 111
Trunk lid (Sedan) 114
Rear gate (Station wagon) 116
Moonroof (if equipped) 117
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) 117
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) 119
Leg_sect_3 122
Section 3 – Instruments and controls 122
Ignition switch 124
Key reminder chime 126
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 126
Hazard warning flasher 127
Meters and gauges 128
Speedometer 128
Odometer/Trip meter 128
Tachometer (if equipped) 129
Fuel gauge 129
Temperature gauge 130
Warning and indicator lights 131
Seatbelt warning light and chime 131
SRS airbag system warning light 131
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 132
Charge warning light 133
Oil pressure warning light 133
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 134
ABS warning light 134
Brake system warning light 135
Door open warning lights 136
Low fuel warning light 136
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 136
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 136
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 137
Turn signal indicator lights 137
High beam indicator light 137
Clock 137
Light control switch 138
Daytime running light system 139
Turn signal lever 140
Illumination brightness control 140
Parking light switch 141
Fog light switch (if equipped) 142
Wiper and washer 142
Windshield wiper and washer switches 144
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) 146
Rear window defogger switch 147
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) 148
Mirrors 149
Inside mirror 149
Outside mirrors 153
Tilt steering wheel 155
Horn 156
Leg_sect_4 157
Section 4 – Climate control 157
Ventilator 158
Heating and air conditioning system 160
Air conditioner operation 166
Cooling or dehumidifying 166
Defrosting or defogging 166
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 167
Air filtration system (if equipped) 169
Leg_sect_5 170
Section 5 – Audio 170
Antenna system 171
Installation of accessories 172
Audio set 172
Type P119 and P120 audio set (if equipped) 176
Radio operation 176
Cassette player operation 180
CD player control (If optional CD player is connected) 182
CD changer control (If optional in dash CD changer is connected) 185
Type P121 audio set (if equipped) 188
Radio operation 188
Cassette player operation 193
Compact disc player operation 196
CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD changer is connected) 199
Type C117 audio set (if equipped) 202
Radio operation 202
Cassette player operation 206
CD player operation (if optional CD player is connected) 208
CD player 1 (if equipped) 208
CD player 2 (if equipped) 210
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) 213
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 216
Leg_sect_6 217
Section 6 – Interior equipment 217
Interior light 218
Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped) 218
Spotlight (if equipped) 220
Sun visors 221
Vanity mirror (if equipped) 222
Storage compartment 222
Glove compartment 223
Center console 223
Coin tray 224
Overhead console (if equipped) 224
Cup holder 225
Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 227
Ashtray 228
Accessory power socket 229
Convenience hook 231
Floor mat (if equipped) 233
Luggage cover (if equipped) 233
Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped) 235
Storage tray (if equipped) 236
Leg_sect_7 238
Section 7 – Starting and operating 238
Fuel 239
Fuel requirements 239
Fuel filler lid and cap 241
State emission testing (U S only) 243
Preparing to drive 244
Starting the engine 245
Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle 245
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission ve-hicle 246
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4F (–20C) 247
Starting a flooded engine 247
Stopping the engine 247
Manual transmission 248
Automatic transmission 251
Selector lever for automatic transmission 252
Shift lock release 256
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (GT, GT-LTD, OUTBACK-CW and OUTBACK-LTD) 257
Power steering 257
Braking 258
Braking tips 258
Brake system 258
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 259
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 260
Parking your vehicle 262
Cruise control (if equipped) 264
Leg_sect_8 267
Section 8 – Driving tips 267
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 268
Break-in engine speed limit 268
Fuel economy hints 269
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) 269
Catalytic converter 270
Periodic inspections 271
Driving in foreign countries 271
Driving tips for AWD vehicles 272
Off road driving 273
All AWD models except OUTBACK 273
OUTBACK 274
Winter driving 276
Operation during cold weather 276
Driving on snowy and icy roads 278
Corrosion protection 279
Snow tires 279
Tire chains 280
Rocking the vehicle 281
Loading your vehicle 281
Vehicle capacity weight 282
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) 283
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) 284
Trailer hitch (if equipped) 288
Connecting a trailer 289
When you do not tow a trailer 291
Trailer towing 292
Warranties and maintenance 292
Maximum load limits 292
Leg_sect_9 305
Section 9 – In case of emergency 305
If you park your vehicle in an emergency 306
Temporary spare tire 307
Flat tires 308
Jump starting 315
How to jump start 316
Engine overheating 317
If steam is coming from the engine compartment 317
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 317
Towing 318
Towing and tie-down hooks 319
Using a flat-bed truck 326
Towing with all wheels on the ground 327
Moonroof — if the moonroof cannot be closed 328
Maintenance tools 330
Jack and jack handle 330
Leg_sect_10 332
Section 10 – Appearance care 332
Exterior care 333
Washing 333
Waxing and polishing 334
Cleaning aluminum wheels 335
Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK) 335
Corrosion protection 336
Cleaning the interior 338
Leg_sect_11 340
Section 11 – Maintenance and service 340
Maintenance schedule 342
Maintenance precautions 342
Engine hood 344
Engine compartment overview 346
Engine oil 347
Cooling system 352
Engine coolant 353
Air cleaner element 356
Spark plugs 357
Drive belts 358
Manual transmission oil 359
Automatic transmission fluid 360
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) 362
Rear differential gear oil 363
Power steering fluid 365
Brake fluid 366
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) 368
Brake booster 369
Brake pedal 370
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) 371
Replacement of brake pad and lining 372
Parking brake stroke 373
Tires and wheels 374
Tire pressure 375
Tire rotation 375
Wheel covers 376
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 377
Windshield washer fluid 378
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 379
Battery 381
Fuses 382
Main fuse and fusible link 384
Installation of accessories 384
Replacing bulbs 385
Headlight 387
Front fog light (if equipped) 389
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light 389
Rear combination lights 391
License plate light 394
Dome light, spot light, luggage compartment light and door step light 395
Dome/Rear map reading lights (if equipped) 396
Trunk light 397
High mount stop light 397
Leg_sect_12 399
Section 12 – Specifications 399
Specifications 400
Dimensions 400
Engine 401
Electrical system 401
Capacities 401
Tires 402
Wheel alignment 403
Fuses and circuits 404
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 404
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 406
Bulb chart 408
Vehicle identification 409
Leg_sect_13 410
Section 13 – Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 410
Uniform tire quality grading standards 411
Treadwear 411
Traction AA, A, B, C 411
Temperature A, B, C 412
Reporting safety defects (USA) 413
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