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TOKYO, JAPAN

1998

Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.

Issued:

May 1997

 A

Printed in USA

A2240BE

1 9 9 8
O W N E R ’ S
M A N U A L

GAS STATION REFERENCE

Fuel:

Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or higher. This octane rating is the average of the Re-
search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is com-
monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Refer to Fuel Requirement Section in this manual.

Fuel capacity:

15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)

Engine oil:

Use only API classification SJ or SH with the words
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or the New API certification mark (starbrust mark) dis-
played on the container.

Engine oil capacity:

2.2 Liter models:

4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)

2.5 Liter models:

4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt)

Cold tire pressure:

See the label located under the driver’s door latch.

Summary of Contents for 1998 Legacy

Page 1: ...Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety 1 9 9 8 O W N E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...act the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer The information specifications and illustrations found in this manu al are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI...

Page 3: ...belt and contains precautions for the SRS AIRBAG Chapter 3 Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica tors and how to use the instruments and othe...

Page 4: ...mber of WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others Please read these safety warnings as well as all ot...

Page 5: ...rotection in the event of an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehicle is moving The SRS Supplemental Restraint System AIRBAG does not do awa...

Page 6: ...nts and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the REAR seat which is appropriate for the child s age height and weight If a child is too big for a child rest...

Page 7: ...efully read the sections Child Restraint System SRS AIR BAG 3 point Type Seat Belts and 2 point Type Seat Belts in chapter 2 of this owner s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the chil...

Page 8: ...elf your pas sengers and others In addition if you are injured in the accident alcohol may increase the severity of that injury Please don t drink and drive Drunken driving is one of the most frequent...

Page 9: ...re addicted to those drugs DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY WARNING When you are tired or sleepy your reaction will be delayed and your perception judgment and attentiveness will be impaired If you drive...

Page 10: ...is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be se cured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pe...

Page 11: ...ntrols Climate control 2 3 4 Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency 5 6 7 8 Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safe...

Page 12: ...ng tips for AWD vehicles 7 35 Aluminum wheels If equipped Maintenance 10 44 Aluminum wheels If equipped Cleaning 9 7 AM FM stereo radio with cassette player if equipped 5 5 5 18 RADIO OPERATION for ra...

Page 13: ...39 Break in New vehicle break in driving 7 3 Bulb chart 11 10 Bulb replacement 10 50 C Carbon monoxide Engine exhaust gas 7 7 Cargo anchorage eyelets 6 15 Cargo area cover Luggage cover 6 14 Cargo hoo...

Page 14: ...Console center console 6 4 Coolant Engine coolant 10 12 Corrosion protection 9 4 Cruise control if equipped 7 24 To change the cruising speed 7 25 To set cruise control 7 24 To temporarily cancel the...

Page 15: ...st gas Carbon monoxide 7 7 Engine hood 1 21 Engine malfunction indicator lamp CHECK ENGINE Warning lighit 3 9 Engine oil Maintenance 10 7 Engine overheating 8 2 Engine transmission and differential ge...

Page 16: ...uel gauge 3 6 Fuel requirements 7 4 Fuel octane rating 7 4 Unleaded gasoline 7 4 Gasoline for California certified TELV 7 4 Gasoline for cleaner air 7 4 Fuel tank capacity specifications 11 4 Fluid Au...

Page 17: ...equipped 4 5 Air flow control buttons 4 3 Air inlet selection button 4 4 Fan speed control dial 4 4 Temperature control lever 4 4 HEATER OPERATION 4 6 Bi level heating 4 9 Defrosting or defogging the...

Page 18: ...5 High beam indicator 3 12 High mount stop light Bulb replacement 10 58 Hill holder for manual transmission if equipped 7 26 Hill holder Manual transmission if equipped Maintenance 10 38 Hood Engine h...

Page 19: ...r light 6 11 Light control 3 13 Fog light switch 3 17 Illumination brightness control 3 16 Light switch 3 13 Parking light switch 3 16 Lock Door Lock 1 3 Lock Child safety locks 1 7 Lock Power door lo...

Page 20: ...tips 7 17 Maximum speeds 7 17 Shifting speed for fuel economy 7 17 Manual transmission oil Maintenance 10 21 Meter combination meter 3 4 Fuel gauge 3 6 Odometer 3 5 Speedometer 3 5 Tachometer 3 5 Temp...

Page 21: ...switches if equipped 1 6 Power socket Accessory power sokcet 6 9 Power steering 7 23 Power steering fluid Maintenance 10 27 Power windows for right hand drive vehicle only 1 13 Power windows switch cl...

Page 22: ...Fog light OUTBACK and SUS 10 51 Front turn signal parking light and front side marker light 10 54 Headlight 10 51 High mount stop light 10 58 Interior light spot light luggage compartment and step lig...

Page 23: ...ing light and chime 2 16 3 7 Security system if equipped 1 8 How to arm the system 1 9 How to turn the alarm off 1 10 System operation 1 8 To disarm the system 1 10 Selector lever automatic transmissi...

Page 24: ...23 Tilt steering wheel 7 23 Step light Bulb replacement 10 57 Stop light Bulb replacement 10 55 Stopping the engine 7 16 Storage compartment 6 3 Center console 6 4 Grove compartment 6 4 Sunglasses st...

Page 25: ...ground 8 16 Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground 8 15 Transporting your vehicle using a flat bed truck 8 15 Trailer towing for all vehicles except OUTBACK and SUS 7 47 Maximum load limit...

Page 26: ...g standards 12 2 Treadwear 12 2 Traction A B C 12 2 Temperature A B C 12 3 W Warning and indicator lights 3 7 ABS warning light for vehicles with ABS 3 11 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light for AWD AT v...

Page 27: ...r switch 3 19 Winter driving 7 39 Corrosion protection 7 44 Driving on snowy and icy roads 7 41 Operation during cold weather 7 39 Rocking the vehicle 7 43 Snow tires 7 42 Tire chains 7 43 Wiper contr...

Page 28: ...formation including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Please read these warranties carefully J Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Suba...

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