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Subaru 2012 Legacy, User Manual

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Black plate (443,1)

北

米

Model "A2480BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 26

&

Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil

Oil grade

API classification GL-5

SAE viscosity No. and applicable
temperature

Oil capacity*

1

–

Remarks*

2

Manual transmission oil

3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt)

“

Manual transmission oil

”

F

11-21

Front differential gear oil
(AT and CVT models)

1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)

“

Front differential gear oil (AT and

CVT models)

”

F

11-23

Rear differential gear oil

0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)

“

Rear differential gear oil

”

F

11-24

*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

Specifications

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Summary of Contents for 2012 Legacy

Page 1: ...ARU dealer The information specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD reserves the right to change specifications and d...

Page 2: ...Black plate 2 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 1 13 This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series 1 Legacy 2 Outback...

Page 3: ...Black plate 3 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22...

Page 4: ...ter 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...

Page 5: ...ld result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE gives information or su...

Page 6: ...er TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys tem VDC Vehicle dynamics control Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle For warning and indicator lights refer to Warning and in...

Page 7: ...hen driving Seatbelt and SRS airbag WARNING All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move Other wise the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in t...

Page 8: ...ht 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 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly rest...

Page 9: ...l if inhaled Always properly maintain the en gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter ing the vehicle Never run the engine in a closed space such as a garage except for the brief t...

Page 10: ...bility to safely operate a motor vehicle If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs please consult with your doctor Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind...

Page 11: ...op Tire pressures WARNING Driving at high speeds with exces sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot A sharp in crease in temperature could cause trea...

Page 12: ...ments and controls Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 Driving tips 8 In case of emergency 9 Appearance care 10 Maintenance and service 11 Specifications 12 Consume...

Page 13: ...release page 11 7 2 Headlight switch page 3 27 3 Bulb replacement page 11 45 4 Wiper switch page 3 32 5 Moonroof page 2 27 6 Roof rail page 8 14 7 Door locks page 2 4 8 Tire pressure page 11 32 9 Flat...

Page 14: ...defogger button page 3 34 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 3 3 Child safety locks page 2 19 4 Towing hook page 9 13 5 Tie down hooks page 9 14 6 Trunk lid page 2 23 7 Rear gate page 2 26 8 Bulb repla...

Page 15: ...Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 12 Interior Passenger compartment area 1 Lower anchorages for child restraint system page 1 30 2 Seatbelt page 1 12 3 Center console page 6 6 4 Front seat page 1 2 5 R...

Page 16: ...Black plate 15 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 1 Top tether anchorages page 1 33 2 Cargo area light page 6 3 3 Rear center seatbelt page 1 17 4 Cargo area cover page 6 15 13 CONTINUED 0...

Page 17: ...lever MT page 7 15 Select lever AT and CVT page 7 18 2 Climate control page 4 1 3 Audio page 5 1 4 Navigation system Refer to the Owner s Manual supplement for the navigation system 5 Multi function...

Page 18: ...switch page 7 28 6 Remote control mirror switch page 3 51 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 29 8 Light control switch page 3 27 9 Audio control buttons page 5 41 10 Combination meter page 3 5...

Page 19: ...3 Windshield washer page 3 32 4 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 33 5 Wiper intermittent time control switch page 3 32 6 Wiper control lever page 3 32 7 Light control switch page 3 27 8 Fro...

Page 20: ...r A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 6 2 Tachometer page 3 7 3 Trip meter and odometer page 3 6 4 Speedometer page 3 6 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 24 6 Fuel gauge page 3...

Page 21: ...meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 6 2 Tachometer page 3 7 3 Trip meter and odometer page 3 6 4 Speedometer page 3 6 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 24 6 Fuel gauge pa...

Page 22: ...or light 3 19 Door open indicator light 3 19 Low fuel warning light 3 19 All Wheel Drive warn ing light AT and CVT models 3 20 Vehicle Dynamics Con trol warning light Vehi cle Dynamics Control operati...

Page 23: ...entry sys tem Hazard warning flasher Operation Non operation Operation 2 7 Audible signal Operation Non operation Operation 2 10 Key lock in prevention Key lock in prevention Operation Non operation O...

Page 24: ...nitors 1 22 System servicing 1 22 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 22 Child restraint systems 1 23 Where to place a child restraint system 1 24 Choosing a child restraint system 1 25 Install...

Page 25: ...t sliding up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper position wh...

Page 26: ...ys tems refer to Child restraint sys tems F1 23 Manual seat if equipped Forward and backward adjustment Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position Then release the lever and try...

Page 27: ...height adjustment driver s seat 1 When the lever is pushed down the seat is lowered 2 When the lever is pulled up the seat rises The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjus...

Page 28: ...control switch To adjust the angle of the seatback move the control switch 4 Seat height control switch To adjust the seat height pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch 5 Lumbar suppo...

Page 29: ...install Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks WARNING Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because t...

Page 30: ...in may suffer slight burns even at low tempera tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time When using the heater always be sure to warn the persons concerned Do not put anything on the...

Page 31: ...ys put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion CAUTION If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover observe the fol lowing precautions Be careful not to pinch your ha...

Page 32: ...y fixed in place the seatback may sud denly fold down in the event of sudden braking or objects may move out from the cargo area which could cause serious injury or death After returning the rear seat...

Page 33: ...from the rear Therefore when you remove the head restraints you must reinstall all head re straints to protect vehicle occu pants All occupants including the dri ver should not operate a vehicle or si...

Page 34: ...ded to be used at the lowest position Before sitting on the seat raise the head restraint to the extended posi tion A When not used retracted position B When used extended position 1 Head restraint 2...

Page 35: ...could result Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attach ing hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident The entire as sembly should be replaced eve...

Page 36: ...the belt cannot be properly positioned a child restraint system should be used Never place the shoulder belt under the child s arm or behind the child s back Expectant mothers Expectant mothers also n...

Page 37: ...nstead of across the weaker abdomen Seatbelts provide maximum re straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision the fr...

Page 38: ...cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 4 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 5 To make the lap part ti...

Page 39: ...cted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door Rear seatbelts except rear center seatbelt on Outback 1 Sit well back in the seat 2 Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly D...

Page 40: ...y of injury in an accident When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor espe cially when inserting the connec tor s tongue plate into the mating buckle on right hand side always c...

Page 41: ...ed insert the connector tongue attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right hand side until a click is heard If the belt stops before reaching the buckle return the belt slightly and pull...

Page 42: ...ble on your hips not on your waist Unfastening the seatbelt Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle on the left hand side to unfasten the seatbelt 1 Insert a key or other hard pointed ob...

Page 43: ...up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving causing damage to the trim Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts use a mi...

Page 44: ...oners are designed to func tion on a one time only basis In the event that a pretensioner is activated both the driver s and front passenger s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced and only b...

Page 45: ...For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner consult your nearest SUBARU dealer CAUTION The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module including the impa...

Page 46: ...hild restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle When installing the child restraint system care fully follow the manufacturer s instructions According to accident statistics children are safer...

Page 47: ...seat window side seating positions Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems In these positions Automatic Emergency Locking Retractor A ELR seatbelts and lower anchorages bars ar...

Page 48: ...I N C E Y O U R V E H I C L E I S EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER S SRS AIRBAG DO NOT INSTALL A R E A RWA R D FA C I N G C H I L D SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PAS SENGER S SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR...

Page 49: ...instructions supplied with it After installing the child restraint system check to ensure that it is held securely in position If it is not held tight and secure the danger of your child suffering pe...

Page 50: ...belt will return to the ELR mode WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER S SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD S HEAD TOO...

Page 51: ...ractor functions as ALR 6 Before seating a child in the child restraint system try to move it back and forth and left and right to verify that it is firmly secured in the center of the seat Sometimes...

Page 52: ...ve an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle Unsecured child restraint sys tems can be thrown around in side of the vehicle in a sudden stop turn or accident they can strike and injure vehic...

Page 53: ...hild s hips A high positioned lap belt will in crease the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen and both can result in serious inter nal injury or death Ma...

Page 54: ...wer and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages bars and three upper an chorages teth...

Page 55: ...r s instructions supplied with it After installing the child restraint system check to ensure that it is held securely in position If it is not held tight and secure the danger of your child suffering...

Page 56: ...5 To remove the child restraint system follow the reverse procedures of installa tion If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system ask your SUBARU dealer Top tether anchorag...

Page 57: ...e top tether from being fastened tightly Legacy 1 Fold down the rear seatback for the window side seating position Refer to Folding down the rear seatback F1 9 2 Remove the head restraint at the seati...

Page 58: ...belt or lower anchorages lift up the head restraint while pressing the release button Store the head restraint in the cargo area Avoid placing the head restraint in the passenger compartment to preve...

Page 59: ...tions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner refer to Front seatbelt pre tensioners F1 21 General precautions regard ing SRS airbag system WARNING To obtain maximum protection in the event of an acciden...

Page 60: ...the window The SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the cabin are stored in the roof side between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat and they provide protec tion by deploying rapidly fast...

Page 61: ...eration and could be pro pelled inside the vehicle causing injury WARNING Do not attach accessories to the windshield or fit an extra wide mir ror over the rear view mirror If the SRS airbag deploys t...

Page 62: ...coat hooks with out using hangers WARNING Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near...

Page 63: ...nt seating posi tions For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys tem refer to Child restraint sys tems F1 23 WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT S...

Page 64: ...passen ger s SRS frontal airbag children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly re strained at all times CAUTION When the SRS airbag deploys some smoke will...

Page 65: ...river s SRS frontal airbag in the center portion of the steering wheel Front passenger s SRS frontal airbag near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark SRS side airbag in the door side of e...

Page 66: ...side 3 SRS airbag system warning light 4 Frontal airbag module driver s side 5 Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator 6 Frontal airbag module front passenger s side 7 Airbag control mod...

Page 67: ...Black plate 68 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 1 44 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags...

Page 68: ...ent Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver s and front passenger s sun visors beginning with the phrase EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the ph...

Page 69: ...nger s seat such as by kicking Do not spill liquid on the front passenger s seat If liquid is spilled wipe it off immediately Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger s seat Do not install any...

Page 70: ...R seat and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat This is because children sitting in the front passenger s seat may be killed or severely injure...

Page 71: ...dicator turns off take the following actions Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket If the ON indicator still...

Page 72: ...to complete self checking Follow ing the system check both indicators turn off for 2 seconds Now the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off If the OFF indicator still remai...

Page 73: ...nt passenger s occupant detection system weight sensor For this reason only the driver s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision but this does not mean failure of the system If the f...

Page 74: ...gs would not help the occupant in those situations The driver s and front passen ger s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one time only basis SRS airbag deployment depends on the level...

Page 75: ...driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep...

Page 76: ...n oblique offset frontal impact 4 The vehicle sustains an offset frontal collision 5 The vehicle strikes an object that can move or deform such as a parked vehicle There are many types of collisions w...

Page 77: ...st impact Example In the case of a double collision first with another vehicle then against a concrete wall in immediate succession once either or both of the driver s and front passenger s SRS fronta...

Page 78: ...ime After the deployment the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink o...

Page 79: ...n which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most...

Page 80: ...hicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat 2 The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof 3 The angle of vehicle tip up is marginal or the skidding vehicle s tires h...

Page 81: ...side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy Outback 1 Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possibl...

Page 82: ...he passenger compartment 3 The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object 4 The vehicle is involved in a side on impact from a motorcycle 5 The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof There ar...

Page 83: ...on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment 3 The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object 4 The vehicle is involved in a side on impact from a motorcycle 5 The v...

Page 84: ...mpartment 3 The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object 4 The vehicle is involved in a side on impact from a motorcycle There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily requir...

Page 85: ...om the side more than once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact Example In the case of a double side impact collision first with one vehicle and immediately...

Page 86: ...irbag system Immediately take your vehi cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked Unless checked and properly repaired the seatbelt pretensioners and or SRS airbags will operate imp...

Page 87: ...ront passenger s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy The pad of the steering wheel the cover over the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag or either roof side from the front pillar to a point over the...

Page 88: ...achment of any equipment bush bar bullbar winches snow plow skid sump plate etc other than genuine SUBARU acces sory parts Modification of the suspension system or front end structure Installation of...

Page 89: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 90: ...gnal operation 2 10 Replacing the battery 2 10 Replacing lost transmitters 2 12 Alarm system 2 15 System alarm operation 2 15 Activating and deactivating the alarm system 2 15 If you have accidentally...

Page 91: ...leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key If it bangs against your knees while you are driving it could turn the ignitio...

Page 92: ...ubject to the following two conditions 1 This de vice may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operat...

Page 93: ...r system will have their ID codes erased and re registered when a new key is made Therefore all of your vehicle s keys must be presented when a new key is regis tered Any key that is not re registered...

Page 94: ...nside WARNING Keep all doors locked when you drive especially when small chil dren are in your vehicle Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints locking the doors reduces the chance...

Page 95: ...2 The door step lights are not affected by the battery drainage prevention function so the lights do not turn off automatically To turn off the lights it is necessary that each door is completely clo...

Page 96: ...SUBARU dealer Contact a SUBARU dealer for details NOTE The factory setting default setting for this function is set as operational When leaving the vehicle make sure you are holding the key before loc...

Page 97: ...approximately 30 feet 10 meters However this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions The system s operable dis tance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment...

Page 98: ...runk lid Legacy The trunk lid opens when the button is pressed continuously for at least 2 seconds An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice Unlocking the rear g...

Page 99: ...e of the power door locking switch pull the key out and re insert it into the ignition switch at least 5 times within 10 seconds after performing step 2 5 Open and close the driver s door within 10 se...

Page 100: ...old battery with a new battery Type CR1620 or equivalent making sure to install the new battery with the negative side facing up 6 Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case 7...

Page 101: ...codes The four transmitter codes may be the same or different Programming transmitter codes into system Key unit tag Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the remote keyless ent...

Page 102: ...gain beginning with part 3 of the procedure 5 Before the electronic tone stops sounding press the lock side of the power door lock switch the same number of times as the leftmost digit of the transmit...

Page 103: ...tone will sound for 1 second to indicate completion of registration provided the code entered the second time is identical to that entered the first time NOTE If the code entered the second time is no...

Page 104: ...the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds If any door or the rear gate trunk lid remains open after the 30 second period the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes If the door o...

Page 105: ...d the moonroof if equipped 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Open the doors and get out of the vehicle 4 Make sure that the engine hood and the trunk lid Legacy are locked 5 Close all doors...

Page 106: ...er s button with the alarm system armed the system will be temporarily placed in a standby state The system will go back to the surveil lance state upon locking the trunk The system is in the standby...

Page 107: ...BE MANUALLY LOCKED To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode have it done by your SUBARU dealer Arming the system CAUTION In passive mode the system will automatically...

Page 108: ...orn and flashing the turn signal lights both lasting approximately 30 seconds If you desire your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation NOTE The shock sensors are n...

Page 109: ...iding in the vehicle Before leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure...

Page 110: ...is deactivated Initi alize the power window to reactivate the one touch auto up down function Refer to Initialization of power win dow F2 23 Anti entrapment function driver s door models with one tou...

Page 111: ...and hold it until the window reaches the desired position Locking the passengers windows 1 Lock 2 Unlock To lock Press the lock switch When the lock switch is in the lock position the passen gers win...

Page 112: ...the ON position 3 Open the driver s side window halfway by pushing down the power window switch 4 Pull up the power window switch and close the window completely Continue pulling up the switch for app...

Page 113: ...n To lock the trunk lid opener switch per form the following procedure 1 Open the glove box Refer to Glove box F6 6 2 Press the trunk lid opener lock button To unlock the trunk lid opener switch perfo...

Page 114: ...ad the trunk so that cargo cannot strike the release handle If the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven the handle may be pulled and the trunk lid may open That may cause cargo to f...

Page 115: ...ndle base is cracked contact your SUBARU dealer Rear gate Outback The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems Power door locking switch Refer to Power door locking swit...

Page 116: ...a discharged vehicle battery a malfunction in the door locking unlock ing system or other causes you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever For the procedure refer to Re...

Page 117: ...only operate when the moonroof is fully closed The lowering function will only operate when the moon roof is raised Press the rear side of the UP DOWN switch to raise the moonroof Press the front side...

Page 118: ...f system failure it can be closed manually using a hex head wrench For the procedure refer to Moonroof if moonroof cannot be closed F9 20 Anti entrapment function When the moonroof senses a substantia...

Page 119: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 120: ...3 14 AT OIL TEMP warning light AT and CVT models 3 14 Low tire pressure warning light U S spec models 3 15 ABS warning light 3 16 Brake system warning light 3 17 Hill Holder indicator light 3 19 Low...

Page 121: ...ight switch if equipped 3 30 Wiper and washer 3 30 Windshield wiper and washer switches 3 32 Rear window wiper and washer switch Outback 3 33 Defogger and deicer 3 34 Mirrors 3 35 Type A inside mirror...

Page 122: ...he engine Also if the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch The ign...

Page 123: ...is touching another key or a metallic key holder The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder The key is near or touching another transmitter Key reminder chime The reminder ch...

Page 124: ...he various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence 1 Warning lights indicator lights meter needles gauge needles odometer and trip meter back light illuminate 2 Meter...

Page 125: ...eedometer shows the vehicle speed Odometer This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the ON position The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven If you...

Page 126: ...e connection between the combina tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost Tachometer The tachome...

Page 127: ...to the E position and the dial and needle will turn off NOTE You will see the sign in the fuel gauge This indicates that the fuel filler door lid is located on the right side of the vehicle ECO gauge...

Page 128: ...rning light Engine low oil level warning light Windshield washer fluid warning light AT OIL TEMP warning light AT and CVT models ABS warning light Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light Vehicle Dynami...

Page 129: ...rning light s is are flashing It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6 second warning after turning ON the ignition switch When the ignition switch is turned ON next time howe...

Page 130: ...ers and or SRS airbag system Immediately take your vehi cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked Unless checked and properly repaired the seatbelt pretensioners and or SRS airbags...

Page 131: ...roblem somewhere in the emission con trol system If the light illuminates constantly If the light illuminates constantly while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts an emission control...

Page 132: ...of the engine Blinking in RED indicates that the engine is close to overheating Illumination in RED indicates overheat ing condition of the engine For the system check this indicator light warning lig...

Page 133: ...en the ignition switch is in the ON position but the engine is not running approximately 1 9 US qt 1 8 liters 1 6 Imp qt while the engine is running approxi mately 3 2 US qt 3 0 liters 2 6 Imp qt 3 6...

Page 134: ...ing and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has n...

Page 135: ...e mon itoring system will not re check tire inflation pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph 32 km h After adjusting the tire pres sures increase the vehicle speed to at least 20...

Page 136: ...arest SUBARU dealer for re pair If the brake system warning light flashes the electronic parking brake system may be malfunc tioning Immediately stop your vehicle in a safe location use tire stops und...

Page 137: ...onven tional braking system will still function However the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi cle s motion may therefore become some...

Page 138: ...2 Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approxi mately 2 6 US gal 10 0 liters or 2 2 Imp gal It only operates when the ignition switch is in the O...

Page 139: ...nable to provide ABS control As a result the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes inoperative causing the warning light to illuminate Although both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are...

Page 140: ...e Dynamics Con trol system The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi ately The light does...

Page 141: ...g illustration by pressing the trip knob 1 or and or cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position 2 MT models only 3 To change the current setting press the trip knob for at leas...

Page 142: ...has been set to use the cruise control function Headlight indicator light This indicator light illuminates under the following conditions when the light switch is turned to the or position when the li...

Page 143: ...ti function display switching knob With the ignition switch in the ON position each successive press of the multi function display switching knob toggles the display in the following se quence The out...

Page 144: ...d flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication If the display is already indicating an outside temperature of 378F 38C or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the ON positi...

Page 145: ...Driving range on remaining fuel 1 U S spec models 2 Except U S spec models The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and...

Page 146: ...turned to the OFF position If the vehicle is left unattended for a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than OFF the battery may be discharged Headlights To turn on the hea...

Page 147: ...you hold the lever The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the OFF position When the headlights are on high beam the high beam indicator light on the combination meter also...

Page 148: ...he neutral position when you release it Illumination brightness con trol The illumination brightness of the clock display audio air conditioner multi func tion display and meter gauge dims under the f...

Page 149: ...dicator light located on the combi nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on Wiper and washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use the windshield washer until the wind shield is...

Page 150: ...lades NOTE The front wiper motor is protected against overloads by a circuit breaker If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor tem...

Page 151: ...wipers off return the lever to the OFF position For a single wipe of the wipers push the lever up The wipers operate until you release the lever Wiper intermittent time control When the wiper switch i...

Page 152: ...switch turned to the INT position the rear wiper will operate inter mittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed When you subsequently move the select lever to the R position AT and CVT m...

Page 153: ...To activate the defogger and deicer system press the control switch The rear window defogger outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously The indicator light on the...

Page 154: ...remove the snow so that the windshield wiper deicer works effec tively While the defogger and deicer sys tem is in the continuous operation mode if the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph 15 km h or lower...

Page 155: ...image display ON OFF mode 6 to 12 seconds Enter the lan guage selection mode 12 to 15 seconds Rear view image display opera tional non opera tional mode The setting returns to ON as a default setting...

Page 156: ...ay When the ignition switch is in the ON position and the transmission is in the R reverse position the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view image behind the vehicle on the inside mir...

Page 157: ...s and hold the power button for 12 to 15 seconds while the transmission is in the R reverse position and then release it The display is now in the non operational mode After the display has been set t...

Page 158: ...ice types which can be operated by this system consult the HomeLink website at www homelink com or call 1 800 355 3515 Note the following information about this system If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 159: ...TE When programming the HomeLink Wireless Control System for a garage door opener it is suggested that you park the vehicle outside the garage 1 Unplug the motor of the garage door opener from the out...

Page 160: ...rolling code protected garage door open ers in the U S A F3 41 Programming rolling code protected garage door openers in the U S A If your garage door opener has a rolling code feature program the Ho...

Page 161: ...t ter between 1 and 3 inches 25 and 76 mm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program 4 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button 5 Press and release cycle the hand held transmitter button ever...

Page 162: ...ed for security purposes 1 HomeLink button 1 2 HomeLink button 2 3 HomeLink button 3 1 Press and hold the two outer buttons button 1 and button 3 until the indicator light begins to flash after approx...

Page 163: ...ar items Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration zones 1 Refer to the Compass calibration zones map show...

Page 164: ...erse This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing By pressing the compass display but ton the compass display is toggled on or off When the compass is on an illumi nated compass reading...

Page 165: ...ep 3 HomeLink Wireless Control Sys tem The HomeLink Wireless Control System can be used to activate remote control devices such as gate operators garage door openers door locks home lighting and secur...

Page 166: ...further programming or device testing in the event of a problem It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand held transmit ter of a device to ensure correct programming Garage door open...

Page 167: ...ps that are described in Programming rolling code protected garage door open ers in the U S A F3 48 Programming rolling code protected garage door openers in the U S A If your garage door opener has a...

Page 168: ...76 mm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program 4 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button 5 Press and release cycle the hand held transmitter button every 2 seconds until step 6 is complete...

Page 169: ...dual buttons cannot be erased It is recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the memory of all programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes 1 HomeLink button 1 2 HomeLink button 2...

Page 170: ...fold the outside mirrors push the power folding mirror switch To unfold the mirrors push the switch again NOTE When the temperature is low the outside mirrors may stop during opera tion Push the switc...

Page 171: ...use loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury 1 Adjust the seat position Refer to Front seats F1 2 2 Pull the tilt telescopic lock lever down 3 Move the steering wheel to the desired level...

Page 172: ...inlet selection 4 7 Defrosting 4 8 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4 8 Cleaning ventilator grille 4 8 Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4 8 Lubrication oil circulation i...

Page 173: ...e flow direction To open the ventilator turn the center grille open close wheel to the position To close it turn the wheel to the position Side ventilators 1 Open 2 Close Move the tab to adjust the fl...

Page 174: ...perature control dial Refer to Tem perature control F4 7 3 Airflow control buttons Refer to Airflow mode selection F4 6 4 Air conditioner button Refer to Air conditioner control F4 7 5 Air inlet selec...

Page 175: ...control button Refer to Fan speed control F4 7 5 Temperature control button front pas senger s side Refer to Temperature control F4 7 6 AUTO button Refer to Automatic cli mate control system type B F4...

Page 176: ...NOTE When the DUAL button is pressed separate temperature settings for the driver s side and passenger s side can be enabled DUAL mode To cancel the DUAL mode press the DUAL button again The temperatu...

Page 177: ...perature sensor on the side of the driver side part of the center panel Outside temperature sensor behind front grille Manual climate control Airflow mode selection Select the preferred airflow mode b...

Page 178: ...ress the DUAL button again The temperature setting for the passenger s side becomes the same as the setting for the driver s side Fan speed control The fan operates only when the ignition switch is in...

Page 179: ...he mode or mode For type B Press the airflow mode selection button to select the mode or press the defroster button to select the mode NOTE When the mode or mode is selected the air conditioner compre...

Page 180: ...or is designed to temporarily shut off during air condi tioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade Refrigerant fo...

Page 181: ...defroster perfor mance if not properly maintained Replacing an air filter 1 Remove the glove box 1 Open the glove box 2 Remove the damper shaft from the glove box 3 Pull out the glove box 2 Remove the...

Page 182: ...nect the damper shaft 7 Close the glove box 8 LABEL installation 1 Fill out the information on the service label small 1 Service label 2 Attach the service label to the driver s side door pillar 1 Cau...

Page 183: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 184: ...d selection 5 20 Channel and category selection 5 21 Channel preset 5 22 When the following messages are displayed type C audio 5 22 CD player operation 5 23 Play file 5 23 How to insert a CD 5 24 How...

Page 185: ...e C audio 5 39 When the following messages are displayed 5 39 Audio control buttons 5 41 MODE button 5 41 and switch 5 42 Volume control switch 5 43 MUTE button if equipped 5 43 Bluetooth audio type B...

Page 186: ...enna portion of the rear window glass FM reception Although FM is normally static free reception can be affected by the surround ing area atmospheric conditions station strength and transmitter distan...

Page 187: ...audio sets See the pages indicated in this section for operating details NOTE If a cell phone is placed near the audio set it may cause the audio set to emit noise when the phone receives calls This n...

Page 188: ...only when the ignition switch is in the Acc or ON position Power and sound controls refer to page 5 8 Radio operation refer to page 5 12 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 19 CD com...

Page 189: ...ON position Power and audio controls refer to page 5 8 Radio operation refer to page 5 12 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 19 CD compact disc player operation refer to page 5 23 A...

Page 190: ...5 8 Radio operation refer to page 5 12 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 19 CD compact disc player operation refer to page 5 23 Auxiliary input jack refer to page 5 30 USB storage...

Page 191: ...kers that are installed in the vehicle For type B audio SRS TruBass and FOCUS are equipped SRS Sound features 1 Sound originating from door mount speakers can be heard at ear level built in SRS FOCUS...

Page 192: ...e Type A audio Type B audio Choose the preferred settings for each mode by turning the TUNE dial The control function returns to the tune track channel control mode after approxi mately 5 seconds Posi...

Page 193: ...n to the last mode The screen will turn off if you enter the Screen OFF menu The screen will be displayed if you perform either of the following proce dures after turning the screen off in the Screen...

Page 194: ...more midrange sound Treble control 8 to 8 0 For less treble sound For more treble sound Fader R9 to F9 0 Front attenuated Rear attenuated Balance L9 to R9 0 Right channel attenuated Left channel atte...

Page 195: ...M button when the radio is on to select AM reception starting from the last radio band and the last frequency interval that you selected Type B audio Each time the AM button is briefly pressed the rad...

Page 196: ...ng to select the preferred station Scan tuning SCAN Type A audio Type B audio Type C audio If you press the SCAN button the radio will switch to the scan mode In this mode the radio scans through the...

Page 197: ...Y Program type group selection In the PTY selection mode press the following button to change the PTY group by one step at a time Type A audio 1 PTY group up by one step 2 PTY group down by one step T...

Page 198: ...available by the radio station 2 Multicast On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have multiple or supplemental programs on one FM sta tion When the consumer pushes the multicast button they...

Page 199: ...radio in an analog audio Audio mute condition when on an HD2 HD3 multicast chan nel had been playing The radio does not have ac cess to digital signals at the moment This is normal behavior wait until...

Page 200: ...r The indicator illuminates while the digital broadcast is received during the HD Radio ON mode RBDS text display Type A audio Type B audio Type C audio Type A and B audio If the PS Program Service Na...

Page 201: ...For type C audio if the preset button which stores a broadcasting station with SPS Supplemental Program Ser vice while the HD Radio OFF mode is selected No digital data available will be displayed an...

Page 202: ...ess If you would like to activate your Satellite Radio online please visit http www sir iusxm com activationhelp and follow the step by step instructions for easy activa tion Satellite radio reception...

Page 203: ...s If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal 10 m or more for example on a road that goes through a dense forest The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered...

Page 204: ...ous channel Channel selection by pressing the button type A audio When in the SAT mode briefly press the SEEK button or to select the channel Skip channel selection type A and B audio When in the SAT...

Page 205: ...d Press the SCAN A S button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed channel Channel preset How to preset channels 1 Press the SAT button to select SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 reception 2 Sel...

Page 206: ...he label side down the player displays CHECK DISC Refer to When the following messages are displayed F5 29 If a disc is inserted during a radio broadcast the disc will interrupt the broadcast After th...

Page 207: ...1 to 2ch How to insert a CD While the ignition switch is in the Acc or ON position hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc then insert it in to the slot with t...

Page 208: ...the dial is turned the indicated track file number will decrease By using the button type B and C audio Type B audio Forward direction Backward direction Type C audio Forward direction Backward direc...

Page 209: ...on Type A audio Type B audio Type C audio To repeat a track file briefly press the repeat button while the track file is playing Each time you briefly press the repeat button the mode changes in the f...

Page 210: ...ayback in the folder It randomly repeats the tracks in the folder It is possible to select the function when an MP3 WMA AAC format track is playing The DISC RDM type A audio ALL RDM type B audio ALL t...

Page 211: ...EK button Select the radio or AUX mode Turn off the power of the audio equipment Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Display selection type A and B audio Type A audio Type B audio If you pre...

Page 212: ...s sages are displayed If one of the following messages is displayed while operating the CD player determine the cause based on the follow ing information If you cannot clear those messages please cont...

Page 213: ...at electrical appliance or similar stores To use the AUX input jack 1 Connect a portable audio player to the AUX input jack Type A audio Type B audio Type C audio 2 Press the AUX input selection butt...

Page 214: ...me cases noise occurs be cause of a bad connection between the portable player and the audio system Try cleaning the stereo jack and audio plug If noise is not reduced check for disconnection of the c...

Page 215: ...ove a disc from the case press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc If the disc surface is touched directly contamination could cause poor tone quality Do not touch the disc surface...

Page 216: ...r supply for example an AC power adapter etc cannot be operated A USB memory that is connected to the memory card reader or multi card reader cannot be operated If the USB memory consists of two drive...

Page 217: ...de vice iPod WARNING Do not operate an iPod while driving Doing so may distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident CAUTION If the data stored on an iPod is deleted while it is...

Page 218: ...you briefly press the button the mode changes as follows When the USB iPod mode is selected the player will start playback of the USB storage device iPod Type C audio When a USB storage device iPod i...

Page 219: ...B audio Type C audio NOTE The ALL RPT type B audio ALL type C audio indication refers to the repeat playback of all tracks in the entire iPod type B audio playing list type C audio The SONG RPT type B...

Page 220: ...iles are played back at random by the shuffle function of the iPod There fore iPod operation may be different depending on the model of the con nected iPod Visit the Apple Inc website for details When...

Page 221: ...splayed as follows 1st layer 2nd layer 3rd layer 4th layer 5th layer Now playing Playlists Playlists List Songs List Artists Artists List Albums List Songs List Albums Albums List Songs List Songs Son...

Page 222: ...evice type C audio TUNE dial BACK button You can select folder track file s from the list Turn and press the TUNE dial to select the folder track file To return to the upper layer press the BACK butto...

Page 223: ...d Disconnect the USB storage device iPod and check it NO DEVICE type B audio No USB type C audio No iPod type C audio No USB storage devices iPod are connected An incompatible USB storage device iPod...

Page 224: ...ow the driver to control audio functions without taking his her hands off the steering wheel MODE button This button is used to select the desired audio mode Each time it is pressed the mode changes t...

Page 225: ...be indicated on the audio display With CD USB Bluetooth audio mode selected Press the switch to the side briefly to skip forward in the track file order Press the switch to the side briefly to skip b...

Page 226: ...dio display will show MUTE If you press the button again the original sound volume will return and MUTE turns off Bluetooth audio type B and C audio NOTE For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation...

Page 227: ...io while driving Registering pairing device NOTE Only one device can be registered 1 Select the PAIR AUDIO menu If a device is already registered MEMORY FULL is displayed and the mode changes to the B...

Page 228: ...switch again and say Bluetooth audio setup The BT Audio Setup will then be displayed 3 After the BT Audio Setup menu is displayed select the following menus by using the voice command system or by op...

Page 229: ...nge name 2 Press the talk switch 3 Say the name of the registered device or List audio players and select the registered device for details refer to List audio player function F5 46 4 Press the talk s...

Page 230: ...layers Paired will be displayed If the registering procedure was not successful Unable to pair audio players will be displayed Selecting device 1 Select the Select Audio Player menu 2 Select the prefe...

Page 231: ...dio BT Audio type C audio mode To select a track from the beginning Select a track in the same way as for a CD Refer to To select a track from the beginning F5 24 Repeating type B audio Repeating is o...

Page 232: ...d the screen on the cell phone may remain illuminated while the ignition switch is in the ON position If this occurs turn the illumi nation off by adjusting the cell phone settings Depending on the se...

Page 233: ...idential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that inter...

Page 234: ...te 237 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Mexico models Type B audio Type C audio Audio 5 51 CO...

Page 235: ...this equipment along with indus trial scientific and medical equipment such as a microwave oven radio stations a license is required to be used by the production line in the factory to identify movab...

Page 236: ...ayed a pass key will be displayed 7 Input the displayed pass key into the cell phone while PKY is displayed Type C audio 1 Press the OFF hook switch If no cell phone is registered Welcome is shown on...

Page 237: ...rnal Audio to register internal audio in addition to the cell phone 9 Press the talk switch and say Confirm pair phone After Car Multi Media is displayed a pass key will be displayed 10 Input the disp...

Page 238: ...gistering a speed dial 5 65 DELETE ENTRY Deleting phonebook data 5 65 DEL SPD DIAL Deleting a registered speed dial 5 65 GO BACK REDIAL DIAL Dialing a number stored in the outgoing call history memory...

Page 239: ...e used 5 68 CHANGE NAME Changing the registered name of the cell phone 5 68 LIST PHONES Showing the list of the registered cell phones 5 69 SET PASSKEY Changing the pass key 5 69 DELETE Deleting the r...

Page 240: ...ok 5 64 Speed Dial Registering a speed dial 5 65 Delete Entry Deleting phonebook data 5 65 Delete Speed Dial Deleting a registered speed dial 5 65 Go Back Redial Dial Redialing 5 66 Store Adding a new...

Page 241: ...cell phone 5 69 Handsfree Power 1 Turning the Hands free power ON OFF 5 69 Go Back BT Audio Setup 1 Pair Audio Players Registering an audio player device 3 5 47 Select Audio Player 2 Selecting the reg...

Page 242: ...p System setup Guidance Volume Setting the volume of the voice guidance 5 70 Device Name Showing the device name and BD address of the audio 5 70 Reset Settings Initialization 5 70 Go Back Go Back If...

Page 243: ...9 neuf 11 star toile 12 pound carr di se 13 plus plus 14 callback rappel 15 redial recomposer 16 dial by number composer par nu m ro 17 dial by name composer par nom 18 phonebook registre 19 setup r g...

Page 244: ...6 six 6 six 8 7 seven 7 sept 9 8 eight 8 huit 10 9 nine 9 neuf 11 star toile 12 pound di se 13 plus plus 14 add entry ajouter entr e 15 Bluetooth Audio setup configuration Audio Bluetooth 16 BT A set...

Page 245: ...io player s lectionner lec teur audio 66 select phone s lectionner t l phone 67 send envoyer 68 set pass key d finir mot de passe 69 set PIN d finir NIP 70 set speed dial d finir composition rapide 71...

Page 246: ...e tag to be registered 5 Select the CONFIRM menu The phone number is then regis tered and STORED type B audio Phone number stored type C audio is displayed NOTE While inputting the phone numbers if GO...

Page 247: ...ct the GO BACK menu to cancel List names function The voice tags registered in the phone book are spoken by using the list names function To use the list names function perform the following procedure...

Page 248: ...o register the phone number NOTE If the number to be used is already registered in speed dial OVER WRITE will be displayed Select the CONFIRM type B audio Confirm Overwrite speed dial type C audio men...

Page 249: ...ake a phone call 1 Select the top menu phone menu 2 Press the preset button from to to which the preferred number is registered 3 Press the OFF hook switch NOTE When a preset button for which num bers...

Page 250: ...1 Select the SET PIN menu 2 Input the current PIN code by perform ing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the number 3 Select the CONFIRM type B audio C...

Page 251: ...red EMPTY type B audio No Phones have been paired type C audio is displayed and the mode changes to the PHONE SETUP mode 2 Select the cell phone by performing one of the following procedures Operate t...

Page 252: ...key is displayed a new passkey can be entered 2 Input the new passkey by performing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the passkey 3 Select the CONFIRM...

Page 253: ...zing the registered data To initialize the registered data perform the following procedure 1 Select the INITIALIZE type B audio Reset Settings type C audio menu 2 Select the CONFIRM type B audio Confi...

Page 254: ...assenger s cup holder 6 9 Bottle holders 6 9 Accessory power outlets 6 10 Ashtray if equipped 6 12 Coat hook 6 13 Shopping bag hook 6 13 Legacy 6 13 Outback 6 14 Floor mat 6 14 Cargo area cover Outbac...

Page 255: ...d from the Acc position to the LOCK position The automatically illuminated dome light remains on for several seconds and then gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate Outback are closed W...

Page 256: ...is turned from the Acc position to the LOCK position The automatically illuminated map lights remain on for several seconds and then gradually turn off after all doors are closed While the lights are...

Page 257: ...RU dealer Contact your SUBARU dealer for details Sun visors To block out glare swing down the visors To use the sun visor at a side window swing it down and move it sideways Sun visor extension plate...

Page 258: ...own the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi nate when the mirror cover is opened NOTE Use of the vanity mirror light for a long period of time while t...

Page 259: ...ly upward To lock the glove box insert the key and turn it clockwise To unlock the glove box insert the key and turn it counterclockwise Center console box Center console box front If you remove the d...

Page 260: ...x has a two layer structure consisting of an upper compart ment and a lower compartment Upper compartment 1 Upper compartment lock release Pull up the upper compartment lock release to open the upper...

Page 261: ...or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console Pocket if equipped CAUTION Do not use the pocket as an ashtray or leave a lighted cigarette in the pocket This could cause a fire To us...

Page 262: ...everage could spill while driv ing and if the beverage is hot it could scald you Bottle holders CAUTION Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are drivi...

Page 263: ...l in the center console and in the cargo area Electrical power 12V DC from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the Acc or ON position You can use an in...

Page 264: ...the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance If the plug on your electric appli ance is either too loose or too tight for the...

Page 265: ...n the fire of the cigarette may spread to another cigarette butt and start a fire Do not put flammable material in the ashtray Do not leave a lot of cigarette butts in the ashtray The portable ashtray...

Page 266: ...sure there are no pointed objects in the pockets Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers CAUTION Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver s view or th...

Page 267: ...ecured using the built in grommets by placing the grommets over the pins and pushing them downward CAUTION If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving...

Page 268: ...ally You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding WARNING Do not place anything on the ex tended cover Putting excessive weight on the extended cover...

Page 269: ...up the right hand cover housing 3 Remove the cover housing Stowage of the cargo area cover The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor 1 To open the lid pull the handle up 2 To keep t...

Page 270: ...oks Outback CAUTION The convenient tie down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs 20 kg...

Page 271: ...OTE When storing a flat tire put the sub floor storage in the trunk or cargo area CAUTION Always keep the lid of the sub floor storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in...

Page 272: ...isassemble or modify the camera switch or wiring If smoke comes out or you smell a strange odor stop using the rear view camera immediately Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection Continued use m...

Page 273: ...flicker However this is not a malfunction The image of the rear view camera may be slightly different from the actual color of the objects How to use the rear view camera When the shift lever or sele...

Page 274: ...Also the image from the rear view camera looks shorter than the actual distance CAUTION The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited Always be sure to check with your eyes when m...

Page 275: ...Help lines displayed on the navigation monitor Help lines displayed on the inside mirror 1 Vehicle width line oblique vertical line 2 Approx 10 feet 3 m from the bumper green horizontal line 3 Approx...

Page 276: ...l road The distance markers show the distance for a level road when the vehicle is not loaded It may be different from the actual distance depending on the loading condi tions or road conditions When...

Page 277: ...26 6 24 Interior equipment Feature of distance marker 1 3 feet 1 m line 2 6 5 feet 2 m line 3 10 feet 3 m line The distance marker shows the distance on the road If there is a car or other object clos...

Page 278: ...7 Automatic transmission Continuously variable transmission 7 17 Select lever 7 18 Shift lock function 7 20 Selection of manual mode 7 21 Driving tips 7 22 Power steering 7 23 Braking 7 23 Braking tip...

Page 279: ...as the Anti Knock Index AKI Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking which can damage the engine Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly...

Page 280: ...ould contain no more than 15 MTBE or 10 ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines which are designed to reduce vehicl...

Page 281: ...not get back into the vehicle while refueling is in progress 1 Open 2 Close 3 Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise WARNING Gasoline vapor is highly flam mable Before refuel...

Page 282: ...ke sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident 6 Put the cap back on turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise Be certain not to catch t...

Page 283: ...lace your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a two wheel dynamometer Otherwise serious transmission damage will result Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited War r...

Page 284: ...n a two wheel dynam ometer Otherwise serious transmis sion damage will result The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and states using two wheel dynamometers in their emission testing program have...

Page 285: ...e ignition switch to the START position without depressing the accelera tor pedal Release the key immediately after the engine has started If the engine does not start perform the following procedure...

Page 286: ...on switch to the LOCK position and wait for at least 10 seconds After checking that the parking brake is applied turn the ignition switch to the START position while depressing the accelerator pedal s...

Page 287: ...xide Carbon Monoxide is harmful to your health Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monox ide can cause headaches dizzi ness or in extreme cases uncon sciousness and or death Before performing any servic...

Page 288: ...occur Any of the doors or the trunk rear gate are open opened the vehicle s horn will honk six times and the side marker lights tail lights and the front position lights will flash six times indicatin...

Page 289: ...nsmitting an RF signal Two long flashes following re mote start activation transmit ter button is pressed two times within 3 seconds Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start act...

Page 290: ...em will honk the vehicle s horn each time the button is pressed 6 The system will pause for 1 second then honk the vehicle s horn three times to indicate that the service mode has been engaged or honk...

Page 291: ...age the printed circuit board in the re mote engine start transmitter when replacing the battery Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re moved parts children could swallow the...

Page 292: ...hat may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment and void warranty...

Page 293: ...hen try again Shifting speeds Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the...

Page 294: ...h 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life In this way the engine provides a braking effect Remember if you ride over use the brakes while descendi...

Page 295: ...allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while When drivi...

Page 296: ...he accelerator pedal is depressed hard If the select lever is in the N position when you stop the engine for parking you may not subsequently be able to move it to the R and P positions If this happen...

Page 297: ...s turned to the LOCK position Shift lock release If the select lever cannot be operated turn the ignition switch back to the ON position then move the select lever to the P position with the select le...

Page 298: ...y move the select lever from the D position to the M position to select the manual mode 1 Upshift indicator 2 Downshift indicator 3 Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected the gear po...

Page 299: ...sion will not respond You can perform a skip shift for example from 4th to 2nd by operating the paddle switch twice in rapid suc cession The transmission automatically se lects 1st gear when the vehic...

Page 300: ...ine braking in addition to foot braking When descend ing a grade if only the foot brake is used the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating caused by overheated brake pa...

Page 301: ...You might feel that the brake pedal is applied by lighter force and gener ates a greater braking force You might hear the sound of ABS operating from the engine compart ment Disc brake pad wear warni...

Page 302: ...rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force It functions by adjusting the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle s loading condition and sp...

Page 303: ...for repair WARNING Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous This indicates your brake system may not be working properly If the light remains on have the brakes inspected by a SUBA...

Page 304: ...cs Control system adjusts the engine s output and the wheels respective braking forces to help maintain traction and directional control Traction Control Function The traction control function is desi...

Page 305: ...ow When the switch is pressed during engine operation the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated When...

Page 306: ...km h Also this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a blow out caused by running over a sharp object WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light illuminate...

Page 307: ...parts under the driver s seat This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sen sors and the tire pressure monitor ing system will not function prop erly NOTE This device compli...

Page 308: ...i tion you must release shift lock Refer to Shift lock func tion F7 20 Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving Never drive while the parking brake is applied because this wil...

Page 309: ...era tor pedal is depressed Hill Holder function The electronic parking brake system has a Hill Holder function If the Hill Holder function is activated the parking brake will be automatically applied...

Page 310: ...turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and restart the engine When the Hill Holder function is deactivated while the Hill Holder func tion has a malfunction if you press the Hill Holder switch...

Page 311: ...ht flashes Refer to Electronic parking brake system warning F3 18 Parking tips When parking your vehicle always per form the following items Apply the parking brake For MT models put the shift lever i...

Page 312: ...e turning the ignition switch ON the cruise control func tion is deactivated and the cruise control indicator light flashes To re activate the cruise control function turn the ignition switch back to...

Page 313: ...brake pedal Depress the clutch pedal MT models only Shift the select lever into the N position AT and CVT models Shift the shift lever into the neutral position MT models only The cruise control set i...

Page 314: ...o the SET side once Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without depressing the accel erator pedal NOTE U S spec models If the difference between the actual veh...

Page 315: ...t speed can be lowered 1 km h each time by pressing the RES SET switch to the SET side quickly To decrease the speed by brake pedal 1 Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily 2 Wh...

Page 316: ...weather 8 8 Driving on snowy and icy roads 8 10 Corrosion protection 8 11 Snow tires 8 11 Tire chains 8 12 Rocking the vehicle 8 12 Loading your vehicle 8 12 Vehicle capacity weight 8 13 GVWR and GAWR...

Page 317: ...racing the engine Avoid unnecessary engine idling Keep the engine properly tuned Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tire placard which is located under the door latch on the...

Page 318: ...d coming from the ex haust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off This sound is normal Catalytic converter WARNING Avoid fire hazards Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near...

Page 319: ...ed and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust sys tem Do not drive with an extremely l...

Page 320: ...of wear speed symbol and load index Mixing tires of other sizes circumferences or constructions may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride handling b...

Page 321: ...ited off road capabilities in situations in which the driving surface is relatively level obstruc tion free and otherwise similar to on road driving conditions Operating it under other than those cond...

Page 322: ...able materials such as dry grass or fallen leaves as they may burn easily The exhaust system is very hot while the engine is running and right after the engine stops This could create a fire hazard Af...

Page 323: ...to start the engine Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with deicer or glycerin Forcing a frozen door open may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door If the door...

Page 324: ...stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically Parking in cold weather WARNING Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaus...

Page 325: ...zen to the windshield or rear window If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window perform the following procedure To thaw the windshield wiper blades use the defroster with the airf...

Page 326: ...tires which are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction handling and braking performance in year round driving In winter it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires des...

Page 327: ...e and use it on the front wheels only Always use the utmost care when driving with a traction device Overconfidence be cause you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident Roc...

Page 328: ...r vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Do not place anything on the rear shelf behind the rear seatback...

Page 329: ...of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR depending on the distribution of the luggage When possible the load should be evenly distributed...

Page 330: ...cross bars follow the manufacturer s instruc tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars A set of the crossb...

Page 331: ...e the bars in the direction shown in the illustration 3 Install the bars into the holders 4 Make sure that the latches are fitted securely How to re stow bars CAUTION Do not use the bars as roof rails...

Page 332: ...ains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive lock ing placem...

Page 333: ...for safety chains 5 Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount 6 Connect your trailer to the hitch ball 7...

Page 334: ...uts additional loads on your vehicle s engine drivetrain brakes tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy If you do decide to tow a trailer your safety and satisfaction depend upo...

Page 335: ...the following Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and or vehicle damage CAUTION Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1 000 lbs 453...

Page 336: ...ing a trailer with brakes 2 700 lbs 1 224 kg When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles 8 km with an outside temperature of 1048F 408C or above 1 350 lbs 612 kg Gross V...

Page 337: ...distribution are within safe driving limits you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight di...

Page 338: ...so distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving Trailer hitches WARNING...

Page 339: ...ehicle Direct connection would cause the vehicle s brake performance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident If your trailer s total weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight exceeds 1 000 lbs...

Page 340: ...ult in failure of the spare tire and or less stability of the vehicle Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated Refer to Tires F12 9 and in GAS STATION REFERENCE at the end of...

Page 341: ...tions If your vehicle has a manual transmission always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine revolution Avoid uneven steering sharp turns and rapid lane changes Slow down b...

Page 342: ...emergency F9 2 Engine overheating F9 13 Coolant temperature low indicator light Coolant temperature high warn ing light F3 13 AT OIL TEMP warning light ATand CVT models F3 14 For AT and CVT models av...

Page 343: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 344: ...overheating 9 13 If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 13 If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 13 Towing 9 13 Towing and tie down hooks holes 9 14 Using a flat bed truck 9 1...

Page 345: ...lasher is on the turn signals do not work Temporary spare tire WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load Use...

Page 346: ...lowing precautions Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire Because of the smaller tire size a tire chain will not fit properly Do not use two or more temporary...

Page 347: ...ng hook eye bolt if equipped The jack handle is stored on the back of the floor cover of the trunk The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the trunk The other tools are...

Page 348: ...if equipped The jack handle is stored under the cargo area The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the cargo area The other tools are stored in the tool bucket that is l...

Page 349: ...ff 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 r...

Page 350: ...d strictly follow the instructions 7 Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts 8 Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack up point closest to the...

Page 351: ...installed This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident 13 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle 14 Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts...

Page 352: ...t illuminates while driving never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually redu cing speed Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place Otherwise an accident involving serious v...

Page 353: ...ar it Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen It could cause the battery to burst or explode Whenever working on or around a b...

Page 354: ...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...

Page 355: ...er cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamp...

Page 356: ...temperature high warning light illuminates turn off the engine Refer to Coolant temperature low indicator light Coolant temperature high warning light F3 13 4 After the engine has fully cooled down c...

Page 357: ...k 1 Take out the towing hook and screw driver from the on board tool bucket Take out the jack handle from the trunk Le gacy or cargo area Outback 2 Pry off the cover on the front bumper using a screwd...

Page 358: ...hole for attaching the towing hook 3 Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen 4 Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle After towing remove th...

Page 359: ...to ensure safe transportation 1 Shift the select lever into the P position for AT and CVT models or the shift lever into 1st for MT models 2 Apply the parking brake 3 Secure the vehicle onto the carri...

Page 360: ...ible You can release the electronic parking brake by using the elec tronic parking brake release tool in case of an emergency How ever after releasing the electro nic parking brake by using the electr...

Page 361: ...c parking brake by pulling the electronic parking brake switch or by depressing the accelerator pedal you can release the electronic parking brake manually by using the electronic parking brake releas...

Page 362: ...f the vehicle moves the electronic parking brake has been released 11 Readjust the tire stops 12 Reinstall the cap to the parking brake release device CAUTION Do not turn the electronic parking brake...

Page 363: ...CAUTION Never operate the rear gate lock release lever with your fingers be cause doing so may cause an injury Always use a flat head screwdriver or a similar tool 3 To unlock the rear gate turn the...

Page 364: ...sert the hex head wrench in the end of the motor shaft To lower the moonroof turn the wrench clockwise To close the moonroof turn the wrench counterclockwise Have your vehicle checked and repaired by...

Page 365: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 366: ...ection 10 4 Most common causes of corrosion 10 4 To help prevent corrosion 10 4 Cleaning the interior 10 5 Seat fabric 10 5 Leather seat materials 10 5 Synthetic leather upholstery 10 5 Climate contro...

Page 367: ...icle s beauty is frequent washing Wash the vehicle at least once a month to avoid contamination by road grime Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehic...

Page 368: ...cted area but include the surrounding area as well Always polish in only one direction A No 2000 grain compound is recom mended Never use a coarse grained compound Coarser grained compounds have a sma...

Page 369: ...spension components Also wash the vehicle promptly after driving on any of the following surfaces roads that have been salted to prevent them from freezing in winter mud sand or gravel coastal roads A...

Page 370: ...er to penetrate the stitched seams A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots rubbing with a soft dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster If yo...

Page 371: ...stened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent NOTE Do not spray neutral detergent di rectly onto the monitor Doing so could damage the monitor s components Do not wipe...

Page 372: ...8 Spark plugs 11 20 Recommended spark plugs 11 20 Drive belts 11 21 Manual transmission oil 11 21 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 21 Automatic transmission fluid 11 21 Checking the fluid level 11 2...

Page 373: ...ement of wiper blades 11 39 Windshield wiper blade assembly 11 39 Windshield wiper blade rubber 11 40 Rear window wiper blade assembly Outback 11 41 Rear window wiper blade rubber Outback 11 41 Batter...

Page 374: ...ara tus Attempting to do so will result in transmission damage and in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby Always select a safe area when performing ma...

Page 375: ...ving Always let the engine cool down Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine is stopped Do not spill engine oil engine coolant brake fluid...

Page 376: ...removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs Removing and reinstalling clips Removing clips There are several types of clips used for your vehicle Type A clips 1 Turn the clips...

Page 377: ...lip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised 2 Remove the entire clip by pulling it up Reinstalling clips Type A clips Type B clips Type C clips Ins...

Page 378: ...g when replacing some bulbs 1 Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction of the bulb to be replaced 2 Stop the engine 3 Remove the clip from the fender lining Refer t...

Page 379: ...9 in 15 cm above its closed position and then let it drop 2 After closing the hood be sure the hood is securely locked If this does not close the hood release it from a slightly higher position Do no...

Page 380: ...ch fluid reservoir page 11 26 3 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 25 4 Fuse box page 11 44 5 Battery page 11 43 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 37 7 Engine oil filler cap page 11 12 8 Engine coolant rese...

Page 381: ...ir page 11 24 2 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 26 3 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 25 4 Fuse box page 11 44 5 Battery page 11 43 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 37 7 Engine oil filler cap page 11 12 8...

Page 382: ...atic transmission fluid level gauge page 11 21 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 25 5 Fuse box page 11 44 6 Battery page 11 43 7 Windshield washer tank page 11 37 8 Engine oil filler cap page 11 12 9 En...

Page 383: ...onditions you should check the oil level at least at every second fuel fill up time and change the oil more fre quently Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for more de tails If the oi...

Page 384: ...with the recommended grade and vis cosity Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it If oil touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell smoke and or a fire If engine oil gets on the exha...

Page 385: ...ently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads when short trips are frequently made or when driving in extremely cold weather 1 Warm up the engine by letting the engine idle...

Page 386: ...ion Blue 15208AA12A 7 8 rotation 3 6 L models Black 15208AA031 3 4 rotation CAUTION Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil leak Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has...

Page 387: ...il of the same classification viscosity and grade shown in this Owner s Manual Refer to Engine oil F12 4 Also you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the Warranty and Maintenanc...

Page 388: ...looseness Engine coolant Checking the coolant level Check the coolant level at each fuel stop 1 Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool 2 If the level is clos...

Page 389: ...not used there is the possibility of causing a negative effect to the engine The air cleaner element functions as a filter screen When the element is perfo rated or removed engine wear will be excessi...

Page 390: ...ew on the clamp 5 Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case cover 6 Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element 7 Clean the inside of the air cleaner case and case cover with...

Page 391: ...with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element 6 If the air cleaner case has been removed insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover 7 I...

Page 392: ...differential and rear differential gear oil F12 7 Automatic transmission fluid Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises the fluid level differ...

Page 393: ...check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper level on the COLD range If it is below that range add fluid up to the upper level Be careful not to overfill CAUTION Be careful n...

Page 394: ...w handle 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Pull out the level gauge wipe it clean and insert it again 1 Upper level 2 Lower level 3 Pull out the level gauge again and check t...

Page 395: ...no oil level gauge To check the rear differential gear oil level we recom mend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base...

Page 396: ...reservoir tank 3 If the fluid level is lower than the applicable MIN line add the recom mended fluid as necessary to bring the level between the MIN and MAX line If the fluid level is extreme low it m...

Page 397: ...er use different brands of brake fluid together Also avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand Clutch fluid MT models Checking the fluid level WARNING Never let clutch...

Page 398: ...s described in the following procedure have it checked by your SUBARU dealer 1 With the engine off depress the brake pedal several times applying the same pedal force each time The distance the pedal...

Page 399: ...et Checking the brake pedal free play 1 0 08 0 18 in 2 5 mm Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with...

Page 400: ...ign of slippage Checking the clutch pedal free play 1 0 19 0 44 in 5 11 mm Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance and check the free play If the free play is no...

Page 401: ...talled tires on your new 2 5 L turbo models are summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under dry conditions Summer tires are inadequate for driving o...

Page 402: ...eck to see that the low tire pressure warning light goes off a few minutes later If the low tire pressure warning light does not go off the tire pressure monitoring system may not be functioning norma...

Page 403: ...t and or system resetting If the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one minute promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected Tire inspection Check on a daily b...

Page 404: ...sure to increase Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure NOTE The air pressure in a tire increases by approximately 4 3 psi 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 when the tire be...

Page 405: ...orrectly balanced when your vehicle was new but the wheels will become unbalanced as the tires become worn during use Wheel imbalance causes the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle s...

Page 406: ...is condition driving at high speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane The resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident NOTE For safety inspect the tire tread reg ularly a...

Page 407: ...cified size detracts from controllability ride comfort braking performance speedometer accuracy and odometer accuracy It also creates incor rect body to tire clearances and inappro priately changes th...

Page 408: ...uminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance performance and safety When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to chang...

Page 409: ...adjusting the fluid concentration to the outside temperature If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with a different concentration from the one used previously purge the old fluid from the pipin...

Page 410: ...wiper assembly will touch each other possibly resulting in scratches Return the passenger side wiper arm to its original position before returning the driver side wiper arm to its original position Ot...

Page 411: ...w blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber 3 Align the claws of the support with the grooves in the...

Page 412: ...off the rear window 2 Turn the wiper blade assembly coun terclockwise 3 Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm Rear window wiper blade rubber Outback 1 Pull out the...

Page 413: ...l them in the new blade rubber 4 Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly then slide the blade rubber assembly into place Securely retain both ends of the r...

Page 414: ...milk or water and seek medical attention im mediately To lessen the risk of sparks remove rings metal watchbands and other metal jewelry Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery termina...

Page 415: ...arness and electrical equipment The fuses are located in two fuse boxes One is located under the instrument panel behind the fuse box cover on the driver s seat side To remove the cover pull it out Th...

Page 416: ...Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incor rectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle We recommend that you install only genuine SUBARU accessori...

Page 417: ...o replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary Low beam light bulbs 1 Pull off the fender lining For details refer to Pulling off the fender linin...

Page 418: ...orizontal direction left hand side 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 4 Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb with new one At t...

Page 419: ...out 3 Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one 4 After replacing the bulbs reposition the protective cover of the engine com partment Front position light 1 Turn the sock...

Page 420: ...ut the socket 5 Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one 6 After replacing the bulb reattach the fender lining Rear combination lights Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to r...

Page 421: ...s if necessary 3 Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one 4 Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 5 Securely lock...

Page 422: ...lder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two pronged part of the combination light assembly sec...

Page 423: ...the light cover on the rear gate License plate light Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary 1 Open the tr...

Page 424: ...4 Install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the lens 6 Tighten the mounting screws Dome light 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdriver 2 Turn the bulb until the flat surface...

Page 425: ...head screwdriver 2 Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens Vanity mirror light 1...

Page 426: ...ng the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdriver 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens Trunk light Legacy 1 Push both sides of the light cover and then remove...

Page 427: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 428: ...l transmission front differential and rear differential gear oil 12 7 Fluids 12 8 Engine coolant 12 8 Electrical system 12 9 Tires 12 9 Fuses and circuits 12 10 Fuse panel located in the passenger com...

Page 429: ...735 188 2 4 780 Overall width 71 7 1 820 71 7 1 820 Overall height 59 3 1 505 66 1 1 680 2 65 7 1 670 3 Wheelbase 108 3 2 750 107 9 2 740 Tread Front 61 6 1 565 61 0 1 550 61 6 1 565 61 0 1 550 Rear 6...

Page 430: ...cement cu in cc 149 9 2 457 221 5 3 630 Bore 6 Stroke in mm 3 92 6 3 11 99 5 6 79 0 3 62 6 3 58 92 0 6 91 0 Compression ratio 10 0 1 8 4 1 10 5 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 1 6 3 2 5 4 Fuel Vehicle model Fu...

Page 431: ...n the next page Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable the following alternative oil can be used NOTE Each quantity indicated is only a guideline The necessary quantity for r...

Page 432: ...esigned to use 5W 30 conventional motor oil however 5W 30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance If you do choose to use synthetic oil we recommend that you continue using synthetic for...

Page 433: ...the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark 5W 30 synthetic oil is required for optimum engine performance and pro tection Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable If 5W 30 synthe...

Page 434: ...il AT and CVT models 1 5 US qt 1 4 liters 1 2 Imp qt Front differential gear oil AT and CVT models F11 23 Rear differential gear oil 0 8 US qt 0 8 liters 0 7 Imp qt Rear differential gear oil F11 24 1...

Page 435: ...d MT models FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Clutch fluid MT models F11 26 1 Use one of the indicated types of fluid 2 The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline The necessary quant...

Page 436: ...7 1 2J 18 6 7 1 2J Pressure Front 33 psi 230 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa 33 psi 230 kPa Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 30 psi 210 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa Temporary spare tire Size T135 80R16 T145 80R17 T135 80R16 T135 70R17 P...

Page 437: ...railer hitch connector 2 20A Rear power window left side 3 20A Power window driver s side 4 7 5A Navigation system Front wiper deicer Moonroof 5 7 5A Combination meter 6 7 5A Remote control rear view...

Page 438: ...t Hill Holder system unit 20 10A Accessory power outlet 21 7 5A Starter relay 22 15A Air conditioner 23 Empty 24 15A Audio Navigation system 25 15A SRS airbag system 26 7 5A Main fan 27 30A Power wind...

Page 439: ...rating Circuit 1 7 5A CVT control unit 2 7 5A Horn LO 3 7 5A Horn HI 4 15A Low beam headlight right side 5 15A Low beam headlight left side 6 20A Fuel pump 7 10A High beam headlight left side 8 10A Hi...

Page 440: ...Turn and hazard warn ing flasher body control unit 21 20A Door lock body control unit 22 15A Rear wiper Rear washer 23 10A Front washer 24 30A Front wiper 25 25A Rear window defogger Mirror heater Fro...

Page 441: ...Black plate 450 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 12 14 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED Light Emitting Diode type Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement...

Page 442: ...21W W21W 5 Map light 12V 8W 6 Dome light 12V 8W 7 Door step light 12V 5W W5W 8 Front fog light 12V 55W H11 9 Front side marker light 12V 5W W5W 10 Vanity mirror light 14V 1 4W HTU 11 Cargo area light...

Page 443: ...1 5W 21 License plate light Legacy 12V 5W W5W 22 Back up light Legacy 12V 16W 921 23 Rear turn signal light Legacy 12V 21W WY21W A High mount stop light Outback B High mount stop light Legacy WARNING...

Page 444: ...identification 1 Emission control label 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Certification and bar code label 4 Tire inflation pressure label 5 Vehicle identification number plate 6 Model number label 7...

Page 445: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 446: ...e load limit how to determine 13 10 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities 13 13 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires 13 13 Steps for...

Page 447: ...review of the tire sizing system with a break down of its individual elements P Metric With the P Metric system Section Width is measured in millimeters To convert millimeters into inches divide by 25...

Page 448: ...if the tires are worn out da maged repaired retreaded or otherwise altered from their original condition If tires are repaired re treaded or otherwise al tered they may not be sui table for original e...

Page 449: ...onstruction type Applicable construction of this tire For example TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL Construction The generic name of each cord material used in the plies both sidewall and tread area of thi...

Page 450: ...comes warm the air inside it expands causing the tire pressure to increase Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure Glossary of tire terminology Accessory weigh...

Page 451: ...ard facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must al ways face outward when mount ing on a vehicle Light truck LT tire A tire designated by its manufac turer as primaril...

Page 452: ...y replace not previously considered in curb weight or acces sory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in whic...

Page 453: ...d to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Vehicle capacity weight The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs 68 kg times the vehicle s designated seating capa city Vehicle m...

Page 454: ...in third seat 1 in fourth seat Tire care maintenance and safety practices Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage nails and stones At the same time check the tires for abno...

Page 455: ...e vehicle placard attached to the driver s side B pillar Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard The vehicle pla...

Page 456: ...kg of cargo can be carried Example 1B For example if a person weighing 176 lbs 80 kg now enters the same vehicle bringing the number of occupants to two the calcula tions are as follows 1 Calculate th...

Page 457: ...a trailer weighing 1 764 lbs 800 kg 10 of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue i e Tongue load 176 lbs 80 kg 1 Calculate the total weight 2 Calculate the available load ca pacity 3 The...

Page 458: ...e body Therefore this means that the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall Adverse safety conse quences of overloading on handling and stopping...

Page 459: ...Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall be tween tread shoulder and maxi mum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem perature A The quality grades apply to n...

Page 460: ...rfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive sp...

Page 461: ...0 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 26 13 16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Building Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other informa tion about motor vehicle safety from http ww...

Page 462: ...Black plate 27 1 Model A2480BE A EDITED 2011 7 27 Index 14...

Page 463: ...peration 5 23 Control button 5 41 FM AM radio operation 5 12 iPod operations 5 33 Satellite radio operations 5 19 Set 5 4 USB storage device operations 5 33 Auto on off headlights 3 27 Sensor 3 27 Aut...

Page 464: ...ee play 11 28 Brake pedal reserve distance 11 28 Clutch function 11 29 Clutch pedal free play 11 29 Coolant level 11 17 Fluid level automatic transmission fluid 11 21 Fluid level brake fluid 11 25 Flu...

Page 465: ...passenger s 6 9 D Daytime running light system 3 28 Defogger 3 34 Deicer 3 34 Differential gear oil Front 11 23 12 7 Rear 11 24 12 7 Dimensions 12 2 Disarming the alarm system 2 17 Disc brake pad wear...

Page 466: ...Front Differential gear oil 11 23 12 7 Fog light 3 30 11 48 Fog light indicator light 3 23 Position light 11 48 Seatbelt pretensioners 1 21 Turn signal light 11 48 Front fog light 11 48 Front seats 1...

Page 467: ...urity indicator light 3 21 Indicator light Coolant temperature low 3 13 Cruise control 3 23 Cruise control set 3 23 Door open 3 19 Front fog light 3 23 Headlight 3 23 High beam 3 22 Hill Holder 3 19 I...

Page 468: ...Vanity mirror 6 5 11 54 Loading your vehicle 8 12 Low fuel warning light 3 19 Low tire pressure warning light 3 15 Lower and tether anchorage 1 30 M Maintenance Precautions 11 3 Schedule 11 3 Seatbelt...

Page 469: ...9 20 Turn signal light 11 49 Rear seat 1 7 Armrest 1 12 Folding down 1 9 Head restraint adjustment 1 10 Reclining 1 8 Rear view camera 6 19 Rear window Defogger 3 34 Wiper and washer switch 3 33 Wipe...

Page 470: ...side marker light Outback 11 50 Tail light Station wagon 11 50 Tail Back up light Outback 11 51 Trunk light 11 55 Vanity mirror light 11 54 Rocking the vehicle 8 12 Roof rails with integrated cross b...

Page 471: ...MP 3 14 Coolant 3 13 Temporary spare tire 9 2 Tether child restraint system 1 30 1 33 Tie down hooks 9 14 Tire 11 30 12 9 Chains 8 12 Inspection 11 32 Pressures and wear 11 32 Replacement 11 36 Rotati...

Page 472: ...3 17 Charge 3 14 CHECK ENGINE 3 12 Coolant temperature high 3 13 Engine low oil level 3 14 Low fuel 3 19 Low tire pressure 3 15 Oil pressure 3 14 Seatbelt 3 9 SRS airbag system 3 11 Vehicle Dynamics C...

Page 473: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page...

Page 474: ...oil Use only the following oils API classification SM or SN with the words ENERGY CONSERVING or RESOURCE CONSERVING or ILSAC GF 4 or GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Star...

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