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Legacy U.S.A. (E)
1-16
T
runk
lid (Sedan)
W
ARNING
T
o prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al-
ways keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
J
T
o open and close the trunk lid from outside
OM-H2397
T
o open the trunk lid fr
om outside, insert the key and tur
n it clockwise. T
o
close the trunk lid,
lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch en-
gages.
43
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Climate Control
3
Doors and Locks
3
Instruments and Controls
3
Interior Equipment
3
Specifications
4
Index
4
Table of Contents
11
Front Seats/Front Wheel Drive Warning Light
16
Table of Contents
21
Keys
30
Master, Submaster and Valet Key
30
Key Number
30
Doors and Locks
31
Door Locks
31
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
31
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
33
Power Door Locking Switches
34
Child Safety Locks
35
Door Open Warning Lights
36
Security System (if Equipped)
36
System Operation
36
How to Arm the System
37
How to Turn the Alarm off
38
To Disarm the System
38
Windows
38
Power Windows (if Equipped)
39
Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
39
Passenger's Switches
41
Power Windows (Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
41
Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
42
Passenger's Switches
43
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
44
Trunk Lid (Sedan)
44
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
45
Rear Gate (Wagon)
46
To Open and Close the Rear Gate
46
Fuel Filler Door and Cap
47
Fuel Filler Door Release
47
Fuel Filler Cap
48
Engine Hood
49
Refueling
49
Tilting/Sliding Sunroof
51
Operation
54
Sunroof (Tandem Sunroofs - if Equipped)
54
Sunroof (Tilting/Sliding Sunroof - if Equipped)
54
Tandem Sunroofs
54
Manual Operation
56
Roof Rail (if Equipped)
58
Roof Rack
59
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag
60
Default Chapter
61
Front Seats
61
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG
62
Front Seats
63
Fore and Aft Adjustment
63
Reclining the Seatback
63
Head Restraint Adjustment
64
Height Adjustment (if Equipped)
64
Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
65
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
66
Rear Seats
67
Fold down Rear Seat - Sedan
68
Fold down Rear Seat - Wagon
69
3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)
73
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
75
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Function
75
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Function
75
Fastening the Seat Belt
76
Unfastening the Belt
77
Adjusting the Front Seat Shoulder Belt Anchor Height
77
2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)
78
Fastening the Seat Belt
79
Unfastening the Belt
80
Seat Belt Safety Tips
81
Infants or Small Children
81
Infant or Small Children
81
Expectant Mothers
82
Maintenance
82
Child Restraint Systems
83
Position (Rear Center Seating Position)
85
Seat Belt Position
85
Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 2-Point Type Seat Belt
85
Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 3-Point Type Seat Belt Position
86
Position
86
Top Strap Anchors
87
SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
89
SRS AIRBAG System Operation
93
System Monitors
97
System Servicing
98
Precautions for Vehicle Modification
99
Instruments and Controls
101
Default Chapter
102
Instrument Panel Overview
102
Instruments and Controls
103
Combination Meter Overview
104
Speedometer
104
Odometer
104
Trip Meter
104
Tachometer (if Equipped)
104
Fuel Gauge
104
Temperature Gauge
104
Odometer
105
Speedometer
105
Tachometer (if Equipped)
105
Trip Meter
105
Fuel Gauge
106
Temperature Gauge
106
Gauges
105
Warning and Indicator Lights
107
ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
107
Brake System Warning Light
107
Charge Warning Light
107
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
107
Checking Bulbs
107
Oil Pressure Warning Light
107
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
107
SRS AIRBAG Warning Light
107
AIRBAG Warning Light
108
Charge Warning Light
108
Oil Pressure Warning Light
108
SRS AIRBAG Warning Light
108
Brake System Warning Light
109
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
109
ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
111
AT OIL Temperature Warning Light
111
Door Open Warning Lights
112
Front Wheel Drive Warning Light
112
High Beam Indicator
112
Low Fuel Warning Light
112
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
112
Hazard Warning Flasher
113
Light Controls
113
Light Switch
113
Turn Signal Lever
114
Illumination Brightness Control
116
Parking Light Switch
116
Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
117
Wiper Controls
117
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
119
Windshield Wipers and Washer Switch
119
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
121
Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
122
Rear Window Defogger Switch
123
Horn
124
Inside Mirror
125
Mirrors
125
Outside Mirrors
125
Remote Control Mirror Switch
126
Outside Mirror Defogger
127
Climate Control
129
Default Chapter
130
Ventilator
130
Climate Control
131
Heating and Air Conditioning
131
Air Conditioner Button (if Equipped)
133
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
134
Heater Operation
134
Heating and Defrosting
135
Ventilation
137
Air Conditioner Operation
138
Cooling or Dehumidifying
138
To Shut off the Outside Air
138
Defrosting or Defogging
139
Ventilator (for Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
141
Heating and Air Conditioning
142
(For Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
142
Air Flow Control Buttons
142
Fan Speed Control Dial
142
Temperature Control Lever
142
Air Conditioner Button
143
Air Inlet Selection Button
143
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
144
Heater Operation
144
Heating and Defrosting
145
Heating
146
Bi.level Heating
147
To Shut off the Outside Air
148
Ventilation
148
Air Conditioner Operation
149
Cooling or Dehumidifying
149
Defrosting or Defogging
149
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
151
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
151
Cleaning Ventilator Grille
151
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
151
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
151
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
152
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Condition
152
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
152
Audio
153
Radio Operation
153
Cassette Player Operation
153
Installation of Accessories
155
Antenna
156
To Play Back a Compact Disc
190
Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
191
To Select a Song from Its Beginning
191
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)
192
Random Playback
192
Repeat Playback
192
Scan
192
To Eject a Disc from the Player
192
CD Changer Control
194
CD Player Operation
195
Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
196
Repeat Playback
196
Random Playback
196
Scan
196
Clock Function
197
Setting the Time
198
Installation of Accessories
198
To Select a Song from Its Beginning
195
To Select the Desired Disc
195
To Start Playback
195
Interior Equipment
199
Sun Visors
200
Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
200
Storage Compartment
201
Glove Compartment
202
Center Console
202
Interior Equipment
201
Vanity Mirror with Light (if Equipped)
201
Cup Holder
203
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (Option)
204
Cigarette Lighter
205
Ashtray
206
Accessory Power Socket
207
Electrical Power Socket Located on the Lower Part of the Instrument Panel
207
Front Ashtray
207
Interior Light
209
Spotlight (if Equipped)
210
Luggage Area Light (Wagon Only)
211
Luggage Cover (Wagon - if Equipped)
212
Using the Cover
212
To Remove the Cover Housing
213
To Install the Cover Housing
213
Cargo Anchorage Eyelets (if Equipped)
213
Storage Tray (Wagon - if Equipped)
214
Maintenance Tools
215
Starting and Operating
216
Starting and Operating
218
New Vehicle Break-In Driving
218
The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
218
Fuel Requirements
219
Fuel Octane Rating
219
Unleaded Gasoline
219
Gasoline for California-Certified TLEV
219
Gasoline for Cleaner Air
219
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
221
Exhaust Gas (Engine Exhaust Gas)
222
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
222
Catalytic Converter
223
Fuel Economy Hints
224
Preparing to Drive
224
Lock
225
Driving in Foreign Countries
225
Ignition Switch
225
Periodic Inspections
225
Start
227
Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
228
Key Reminder Chime
228
Starting the Engine
228
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
229
Manual Transmission Vehicles
229
During Cold Weather below -4 F (-20 C)
230
Flooded Engine
230
Manual Transmission
231
Stopping the Engine
231
Shifting Speed for Fuel Economy
232
Automatic Transmission
233
Selector Lever
234
Driving Tips
236
Maximum Speeds
236
Shift Lock Release
236
Center Console
237
Steering
238
Tilt Steering Wheel
238
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
239
To Set Cruise Control
239
To Change the Cruising Speed
240
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
240
To Turn off the Cruise Control
240
Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
241
Manual Release
242
Parking Your Vehicle
244
Parking Brake
244
Parking Tips
245
Tips for Using the Brakes
246
Braking Tips
246
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
247
Brake System
247
Engine Compartment
248
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
248
Anti-Lock Brake System
248
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
250
Off Road Driving
251
All AWD Models Except OUTBACK and SUS
252
OUTBACK and SUS
252
Operation During Cold Weather
254
Winter Driving
254
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
256
Snow Tires
257
Tire Chains
258
Corrosion Protection
259
Loading Your Vehicle
259
Rocking the Vehicle
259
Vehicle Capacity Weight
260
GVWR and GAWR
261
Trailer Towing (for All Vehicles Except OUTBACK and SUS)
262
Warranties and Maintenance
262
Maximum Load Limits
263
Side Mirrors
264
Trailer Hitches
264
Tire
265
Trailer Lights
265
Trailer Towing Tips
266
Trailer Towing (for Outback and Sus)
267
Maximum Load Limits
268
Warranties and Maintenance
268
Trailer Hitches
272
Connecting a Trailer
273
Trailer Towing Tips
275
In Case of Emergency
279
Default Chapter
280
Engine Overheating
280
In Case of Emergency
281
Jump Starting
281
Flat Tires
284
Changing a Flat Tire
284
Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
289
Spare Tire
289
Tire Changing Tools
291
Towing
293
Transporting Your Vehicle Using a Flat-Bed Truck
293
Towing with the Front Wheels Raised off the Ground
293
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
294
Towing Eyelet
296
Appearance Care
297
Exterior Care
298
Washing
298
Appearance Care
299
Waxing and Polishing
299
Corrosion Protection
300
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
300
To Help Prevent Corrosion
300
Cleaning the Interior
301
Seat Fabric
301
Leather Seat Materials
302
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
302
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
303
Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for SUS)
303
Maintenance and Service
305
Default Chapter
306
Main Fuse and Fusible Link
306
Maintenance Precautions
307
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
308
When You Do the Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
308
Maintenance and Service
307
Engine Compartment Overview
309
Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks
310
Engine Oil
311
Checking the Oil Level
311
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
312
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
314
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
315
Cooling System, Hoses and Connections
316
Engine Coolant
316
Checking the Coolant Level
316
Changing the Coolant
318
Air Cleaner Element
321
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
322
Spark Plugs
323
Replacing the Spark Plugs
323
Recommended Spark Plugs
323
Drive Belts
324
Manual Transmission Oil
325
Checking the Oil Level
325
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
325
Automatic Transmission Fluid
326
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
327
Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)
328
Checking the Oil Level
328
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
328
Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)
329
Checking the Oil Level
329
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
330
Power Steering Fluid
331
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Hot
331
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
332
Brake Fluid
333
Checking the Fluid Level
333
Recommended Brake Fluid
334
Clutch Fluid (2.5 Liter MT Models)
334
Recommended Clutch Fluid
335
Brake Booster
335
Checking Brake Booster Operation
335
Battery
336
Windshield Washer Fluid
337
Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
338
Brake Pedal
340
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
340
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
341
Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)
341
Checking the Clutch Function
341
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
342
Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
342
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
343
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
343
Brake Pad
343
Parking Brake Lining
344
Parking Brake Stroke
345
Tires and Wheels
345
Inspection and Rotation
345
Wheel Covers
347
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
348
Fuses
349
Replacing a Fuse
350
Main Fuse and Fusible Link
352
Installation of Accessories
353
Replacing Bulbs
354
Fog Light (OUTBACK and SUS)
354
Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
354
Headlight
354
Headlight
355
Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
358
Rear Combination Lights
359
License Plate Light
360
Interior Light, Spot Light, Luggage Compartment Light and Step Light
361
Trunk Light
362
High Mount Stop Light
362
To Install the Rear License Plate (Wagon)
364
Dimensions
366
Specifications
366
Specifications
367
Engine
367
Electrical System
367
Capacities
368
Tires
368
Wheel Alignment
369
Fuses and Circuits
370
Fuse Panel Located under the Dashboard
370
Rear View Mirror
370
Fuse Panel Behind the Instrument Panel Lower Cover
372
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
373
Bulb Chart
374
Vehicle Identification
375
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
376
Treadwear
376
Traction A, B, C
376
Temperature A, B, C
376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
377
Traction A, B, C
377
Treadwear
377
Reporting Safety Defects
378
Temperature A, B, C
378
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
379
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Model
1998 Legacy
Category
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Language
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