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Legacy U.S.A. (E)
8
In case of emergency
8-13
– CONTINUED –
J
T
ire changing tools
OM-H2733
Sedan
W
agon
OM-H2498
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
B
Spare tire
OM-H2267
The spare tire is
stored under the
floor
of
the
trunk
or
the luggage
compar
tment. T
o
remove the spare tire, first remove the
spare tire cov
-
er
, tur
n
the
attaching bolt
counterclockwise, then
take
the
spare tire out.
306
308
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Climate Control
3
Doors and Locks
3
Interior Equipment
3
Specifications
4
Index
4
Table of Contents
11
Table of Contents
22
Table of Contents
26
Keys
30
Doors and Locks
30
Key Number
30
Master, Submaster and Valet Key
30
Door Locks
31
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
31
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
33
Power Door Locking Switches (if Equipped)
34
Child Safety Locks
35
Door Open Warning Lights
36
Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
37
Locking the Doors
38
Unlocking the Doors
38
Illuminated Entry
38
Sounding a Panic Alarm
39
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
39
Replacing the Battery
39
Replacing Lost Transmitters
40
Security System (if Equipped)
44
System Operation
44
Arming the System
45
Disarming the System
46
Valet Mode
47
Sounding a Panic Alarm
47
Passive Arming
48
Windows
50
Tripped Sensor Identification
50
Power Windows (if Equipped)
51
Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
51
Power Window Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
51
Passenger's Switches
53
Power Windows (for Right Hand Drive Vehicle Only)
54
Power Window Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
54
Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
54
Passenger's Switches
56
Trunk Lid (Sedan)
57
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
57
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
57
Rear Gate (Wagon)
59
To Open and Close the Rear Gate
59
Fuel Filler Door and Cap
60
Fuel Filler Door Release
60
Fuel Filler Cap
61
Engine Hood
62
Refueling
62
Tilting/Sliding Sunroof
64
Sunroof (Tilting/Sliding Sunroof – if Equipped)
64
Operation
64
Manual Operation
65
Tandem Sunroofs
67
Sunroof (Tandem Sunroofs – if Equipped)
67
Operation
67
Manual Operation
69
Roof Rail and Crossbar/Roof Rack (if Equipped)
71
When Luggage Is Put on the Slats
72
Installing Carrying Attachment on the Crossbars
72
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag
75
Default Chapter
76
Front Seats
76
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG
77
Fore and Aft Adjustment
79
Reclining the Seatback
79
Front Seats
79
Height Adjustment (if Equipped)
79
Head Restraint Adjustment
80
Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
81
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
81
Rear Seats
83
Fold down Rear Seat - Sedan
84
Fold down Rear Seat - Wagon
85
3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)
89
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
91
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Function
91
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Function
91
Fastening the Seat Belt
92
Unfastening the Belt
93
Adjusting the Front Seat Shoulder Belt Anchor Height
93
2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)
94
Fastening the Seat Belt
95
Unfastening the Belt
96
Seat Belt Safety Tips
97
Infants or Small Children
97
Children
97
Expectant Mothers
98
Maintenance
98
Child Restraint Systems
99
Seat Belt Position
101
Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 2-Point Type Seat Belt
101
Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 3-Point Type Seat Belt
102
Position (Rear Center Seating Position)
102
Top Strap Anchors
103
SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
105
SRS AIRBAG System Operation
109
System Monitors
113
System Servicing
114
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
115
Instruments and Controls
117
Instrument Panel Overview
118
Instruments and Controls
119
Combination Meter Overview
120
Speedometer
120
Odometer
120
Trip Meter
120
Tachometer (if Equipped)
120
Fuel Gauge
120
Temperature Gauge
120
Gauges
121
Odometer
121
Speedometer
121
Tripmeter
121
Tachometer (if Equipped)
121
Fuel Gauge
122
Temperature Gauge
122
Warning and Indicator Lights
123
Checking Bulbs
123
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
123
SRS AIRBAG Warning Light
123
Charge Warning Light
123
Oil Pressure Warning Light
123
Brake System Warning Light
123
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
123
ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
123
Brake System Warning Light
124
Charge Warning Light
124
Oil Pressure Warning Light
124
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
125
ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
126
AT OIL Temperature Warning Light
127
Front Wheel Drive Warning Light
128
Door Open Warning Lights
128
High Beam Indicator
128
Low Fuel Warning Light
128
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
128
Light Controls
129
Light Switch
129
Hazard Warning Flasher
129
Turn Signal Lever
131
Illumination Brightness Control
132
Parking Light Switch
132
Wiper Controls
133
Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
133
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
135
Windshield Wipers and Washer Switch
135
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
137
Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
138
Rear Window Defogger Switch
139
Horn
140
Mirrors
141
Inside Mirror
141
Outside Mirrors
141
Remote Control Mirror Switch
142
Outside Mirror Defogger
143
Outside Mirrors
144
Climate Control
145
Ventilator
146
Climate Control
147
Heating and Air Conditioning
147
Air Flow Control Buttons
147
Air Inlet Selection Button
147
Temperature Control Lever
147
Air Conditioner Button (if Equipped)
149
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
150
Heater Operation
150
Heating and Defrosting
151
Heating
152
Bi.level Heating
153
Ventilation
153
Air Conditioner Operation
154
Cooling or Dehumidifying
154
To Shut off the Outside Air
154
Defrosting or Defogging
155
Ventilator (for Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
157
(For Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
158
Air Flow Control Buttons
158
Air Inlet Selection Button
158
Fan Speed Control Dial
158
Temperature Control Lever
158
Air Conditioner Button
159
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
160
Heater Operation
160
Heating and Defrosting
161
Heating
162
Bi.level Heating
163
To Shut off the Outside Air
164
Ventilation
164
Air Conditioner Operation
165
Cooling or Dehumidifying
165
Defrosting or Defogging
165
Heating and Air Conditioning
158
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
167
Cleaning Ventilator Grille
167
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
167
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
167
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
167
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Condition
168
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
168
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
168
Audio
169
Default Chapter
169
Cassette Player Operation
169
Radio Operation
169
Radio
172
Antenna
172
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)
173
RADIO OPERATION (for Radio with Weather Band)
173
Fader and Balance Control (FADER and BAL)
173
Bass and Treble Control (BASS and TREB)
173
Stereo Indicator
173
Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
177
How to Preset Stations
177
RADIO OPERATION (for Radio Without Weather Band)
178
Fader and Balance Control (FADER and BAL)
178
Bass and Treble Control (BASS and TREB)
178
FM/AM Selection Switch (FM @ AM)
178
Stereo Indicator
178
Manual Tuning (TUNE)
180
Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
180
Selecting Preset Stations
181
How to Preset Stations
181
Cassette Player Operation
182
Cassette Slot
182
Tape Travel Indicators
182
Tape Program Sensor Button (TPS)
182
Repeat Button (RPT)
182
Dolby NR Button
182
Metal Tape Indicator (MTL) (if Equipped)
182
Clock Function
184
When Turning on the Radio
185
Setting the Time
185
FM Reception
173
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)
186
Radio Operation
186
FM/AM Selection Button (FM AM)
186
Stereo Indicator
186
Manual Tuning (TUNE)
190
Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
190
Selecting Preset Stations
191
Cassette Slot
192
Dolby NR Button
192
Clock Function
194
AM/FM/WB Stereo Radio with Cassette and Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)
195
Radio Operation
195
Stereo Indicator
195
Weather Band Button (WB)
200
Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
202
Cassette Player Operation
202
Stop and Eject Button ( )
204
Tape Program Sensor Button (TPS)
204
Auto Metal Sensor
205
Metal Tape Button (MTL)
205
Compact Disc Player Operation
206
To Play Back a Compact Disc
206
To Select a Song from Its Beginning
207
Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
207
Repeat Playback
208
Random Playback
208
Scan
208
To Eject a Disc from the Player
208
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)
208
CD CHANGER CONTROL (if Optional CD Changer Is Connected)
210
To Start Playback
211
To Select the Desired Disc
211
To Select a Song from Its Beginning
211
CD Player Operation
211
Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
212
Random Playback
212
Repeat Playback
212
Scan
212
Clock Function
213
Display Mode
213
Setting the Time
214
Installation of Accessories
214
Interior Equipment
215
Default Chapter
215
Cargo Anchorage Eyelets
215
Center Console
215
Sun Visors
216
Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
216
Interior Equipment
217
Vanity Mirror with Light (if Equipped)
217
Storage Compartment
217
Center Console
218
Glove Compartment
218
Cup Holder
219
Front Cup Holder
220
Rear Cup Holder
220
Cigarette Lighter (Option)
221
Ashtray
222
Front Ashtray
223
Accessory Power Socket
223
(If Equipped) and Dual Power Socket (Option)
224
Interior Light
225
Spotlight (if Equipped)
226
Luggage Area Light (Wagon Only)
227
Luggage Cover (Wagon - if Equipped)
228
Using the Cover
228
To Remove the Cover Housing
229
To Install the Cover Housing
229
Cargo Anchorage Eyelets (if Equipped)
229
Storage Tray (Wagon - if Equipped)
230
Maintenance Tools
231
Starting and Operating
232
Starting and Operating
234
New Vehicle Break-In Driving
234
The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
234
Fuel Requirements
235
Fuel Octane Rating
235
Gasoline for California-Certified LEV and TLEV
235
Gasoline for Cleaner Air
235
Unleaded Gasoline
235
Engine Compartment
237
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
237
Exhaust Gas (Engine Exhaust Gas)
238
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
238
Catalytic Converter
239
Fuel Economy Hints
240
Preparing to Drive
240
Driving in Foreign Countries
241
Periodic Inspections
241
Ignition Switch
241
Lock
242
Start
243
Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
244
Key Reminder Chime
244
Starting the Engine
244
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
245
Manual Transmission Vehicles
245
During Cold Weather below -4 F (-20 C)
246
Flooded Engine
246
Stopping the Engine
247
Manual Transmission
247
Driving Tips
248
Maximum Speeds
248
Shifting Speed for Fuel Economy
248
Automatic Transmission
249
Selector Lever
250
Driving Tips
252
Maximum Speeds
252
Shift Lock Release
252
Steering
254
Power Steering
254
Tilt Steering Wheel
254
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
255
To Set Cruise Control
255
To Change the Cruising Speed
256
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
256
To Turn off the Cruise Control
256
Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
257
Manual Release
258
Parking Your Vehicle
260
Parking Brake
260
Parking Tips
261
Tips for Using the Brakes
262
Braking Tips
262
Brake System
263
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
263
Anti-Lock Brake System
264
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
264
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
266
Off Road Driving
267
All AWD Models Except OUTBACK and SUS
268
OUTBACK and SUS
268
Winter Driving
270
Operation During Cold Weather
270
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
272
Snow Tires
274
Tire Chains
274
Corrosion Protection
275
Rocking the Vehicle
275
Loading Your Vehicle
275
Vehicle Capacity Weight
276
GVWR and GAWR
277
Trailer Towing (for All Vehicles Except OUTBACK and SUS)
278
Warranties and Maintenance
278
Maximum Load Limits
279
Side Mirrors
280
Trailer Hitches
280
Tire
281
Trailer Lights
281
Trailer Towing Tips
282
Trailer Towing (for OUTBACK and SUS)
283
Maximum Load Limits
284
Warranties and Maintenance
284
Trailer Hitches
288
Connecting a Trailer
289
Trailer Towing Tips
291
In Case of Emergency
295
Default Chapter
296
Engine Overheating
296
Jump Starting
297
In Case of Emergency
297
Flat Tires
300
Changing a Flat Tire
300
Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
305
Tire Changing Tools
307
Towing
309
Towing with the Front Wheels Raised off the Ground
309
Transporting Your Vehicle Using a Flat-Bed Truck
309
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
310
Towing Eyelet
312
Appearance Care
313
Washing
314
Waxing and Polishing
315
Exterior Care
314
Corrosion Protection
316
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
316
To Help Prevent Corrosion
316
Cleaning the Interior
317
Seat Fabric
317
Leather Seat Materials
318
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
318
Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for SUS)
319
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
319
Maintenance and Service
321
Maintenance Precautions
323
Maintenance and Service
323
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
324
When You Do the Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
324
Engine Compartment Overview
325
Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks
328
Engine Oil
329
Checking the Oil Level
329
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
330
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
332
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
333
Cooling System, Hoses and Connections
334
Engine Coolant
334
Checking the Coolant Level
334
Changing the Coolant
336
Air Cleaner Element
340
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
340
Spark Plugs
342
Replacing the Spark Plugs
342
Recommended Spark Plugs
342
Drive Belts
343
Manual Transmission Oil
344
Checking the Oil Level
344
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
344
Automatic Transmission Fluid
345
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
346
Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)
347
Checking the Oil Level
347
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
347
Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)
348
Checking the Oil Level
348
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
349
Power Steering Fluid
350
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Hot
350
Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
351
Brake Fluid
352
Checking the Fluid Level
352
Recommended Brake Fluid
353
Clutch Fluid (2.5 Liter MT Models)
354
Recommended Clutch Fluid
355
Brake Booster
355
Checking Brake Booster Operation
355
Battery
356
Windshield Washer Fluid
357
Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
358
Brake Pedal
360
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
360
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
361
Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)
361
Checking the Clutch Function
361
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
362
Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
362
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
363
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
363
Brake Pad
363
Parking Brake Lining
364
Parking Brake Stroke
365
Tires and Wheels
365
Inspection and Rotation
365
Wheel Covers
367
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
368
Fuses
369
Replacing a Fuse
370
Main Fuse and Fusible Link
372
Installation of Accessories
373
Replacing Bulbs
374
Fog Light (OUTBACK and SUS)
374
Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
374
Headlight
374
Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
378
Rear Combination Lights
379
License Plate Light
380
Interior Light, Spot Light, Luggage Compartment Light and Step Light
381
Trunk Light
382
High Mount Stop Light
382
To Install the Rear License Plate (Wagon)
384
Specifications
385
Specifications
386
Dimensions
386
Specifications
387
Electrical System
387
Engine
387
Capacities
388
Tires
388
Wheel Alignment
389
Fuses and Circuits
390
Fuse Panel Located under the Dashboard
390
Rear View Mirror
390
Fuse Panel Behind the Instrument Panel Lower Cover
392
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
393
Bulb Chart
394
Vehicle Identification
395
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
396
Temperature A, B, C
396
Traction A, B, C
396
Treadwear
396
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
397
Reporting Safety Defects
398
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Model
1999 Legacy
Category
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Language
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