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In case of emergency
9-19
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat
tires”.
Other maintenance tools
In addition to a jack and a
jack handle, the
tool bucket on your vehicle co
ntains the
following maintenance tools.
Screwdriver
Towing hook
Wheel nut wrench
900259
325
327
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
12
Safety Warnings
5
Vehicle Symbols
6
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
7
Child Safety
8
Drinking and Driving
9
Driving with Pets
10
California Proposition 65
11
Tire Pressures
11
Table of Contents
12
Towing Hook (Page
13
Tie-Down Hooks (Page
13
Fog Light Switch (Page
19
Table of Contents
26
Front Seats
27
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
27
Manual Seat
28
Power Seat (if Equipped)
29
Reclining the Seatback
29
Head Restraint Adjustment
30
Active Head Restraint
31
Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
31
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
32
Rear Seats
32
Folding down the Rear Seat - Station Wagon
33
Head Restraint Adjustment
33
Armrest (if Equipped)
35
Loading Long Objects (Sedan)
35
Seatbelts
36
Seatbelt Safety Tips
36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
37
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
38
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
38
Fastening the Seatbelt
40
Seatbelt Maintenance
46
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
46
System Monitors
47
System Servicing
48
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
49
Child Restraint Systems
50
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
51
Choosing a Child Restraint System
52
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
53
Installing a Booster Seat
56
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
57
Top Tether Anchorages
61
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
63
Vehicle with SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints for Driver, Front Passenger, and Window-Side Rear Passengers
63
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
68
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
78
SRS Airbag System Monitors
84
SRS Airbag System Servicing
85
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
86
Keys and Doors
88
Keys
89
Key Number
89
Immobilizer
90
Security ID Plate
90
Security Indicator Light
91
Key Replacement
91
Door Locks
91
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
91
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
92
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
93
Power Door Locking Switches
93
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
94
Remote Keyless Entry System
94
Locking the Doors
95
Unlocking the Doors
96
Unlocking the Trunk Lid/Rear Gate
96
Illuminated Entry
96
Vehicle Finder Function
96
Sounding a Panic Alarm
97
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
97
Replacing the Battery
97
Replacing Lost Transmitters
98
Alarm System
101
System Alarm Operation
101
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
101
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
102
Arming the System
102
Disarming the System
103
Valet Mode
103
Passive Arming
104
Tripped Sensor Identification
105
Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
105
Child Safety Locks
105
Windows
106
Power Windows
106
Trunk Lid (Sedan)
108
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
108
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
109
To Lock and Unlock the Trunk Lid Release Lever
109
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
109
Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
111
Moonroof (if Equipped)
112
Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
113
Moonroof (Station Wagon)
114
Instruments and Controls
116
Ignition Switch
118
Lock
118
Acc
119
Start
119
Key Reminder Chime
120
Ignition Switch Light
120
Hazard Warning Flasher
120
Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
120
Combination Meter Illumination
120
Speedometer
121
Odometer
122
Double Trip Meter
122
Fuel Gauge
123
Temperature Gauge
124
Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
125
Combination Meter Illumination
125
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
125
Speedometer
125
Odometer
126
Double Trip Meter
126
Tachometer
127
Fuel Gauge
127
Temperature Gauge
128
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
129
Warning and Indicator Lights
129
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
131
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
132
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
132
AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Vehicles)
133
Charge Warning Light
133
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if Equipped)
133
Oil Pressure Warning Light
133
ABS Warning Light
135
Brake System Warning Light
135
Low Fuel Warning Light
136
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
137
Door Open Warning Light
137
Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
137
Security Indicator Light
138
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
138
Gear Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
139
Selector Lever Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
139
SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Vehicles)
139
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
139
Clock
140
Headlight Indicator Light
140
Front Fog Light Indicator Light
140
Cruise Control Indicator Light
140
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
140
High Beam Indicator Light
140
Information Display
141
Outside Temperature Indicator
142
Current Fuel Consumption
143
Average Fuel Consumption
143
Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
144
Journey Time
145
Light Control Switch
146
Headlights
146
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
146
Headlight Flasher
147
Daytime Running Light System
147
Turn Signal Lever
147
Illumination Brightness Control
148
Parking Light Switch
148
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
149
Wiper and Washer
149
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
150
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
152
Rear Window Defogger Button
153
Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
153
Mirrors
155
Inside Mirror
155
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
155
Outside Mirrors
156
Climate Control
160
Ventilator
161
Air Flow Selection
161
Climate Control
161
Center and Side Ventilators
162
Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
162
Control Panel
162
Heater Operation
164
Air Conditioner Operation
166
Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
166
Control Panel
167
Temperature Sensors
170
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
171
Cleaning Ventilator Grille
171
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
171
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
171
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
171
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Condition
171
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
171
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
171
Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
172
Audio
174
Antenna System
175
Printed Antenna
175
FM Reception
175
Installation of Accessories
175
Audio
176
Audio Set
176
Type a Audio Set
176
Type B Audio Set
176
Type C Audio Set
176
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
177
Radio Operation
178
Compact Disc Player Operation
182
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
186
Radio Operation
187
Built-In CD Changer Operation
191
Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
199
Radio Operation
200
Built-In CD Changer Operation
204
Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
212
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
213
MP3 Audio
215
What Is MP3
215
Creating MP3 Files
215
Saving MP3 Files on a Disc
215
Supported File Systems
216
Compression Format
216
Numbers of Folders and Files
216
Copyright Issues
216
Interior Equipment
218
Map Light
219
Interior Light
219
Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
219
Dome Light
219
Sun Visors
220
Sun Visor Extension Plate
220
Vanity Mirror with Light
221
Storage Compartment
221
Glove Box
221
Center Console Box
222
Center Panel Compartment (if Equipped)
223
Overhead Console (if Equipped)
223
Cup Holder
224
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
224
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
224
Accessory Power Outlets
225
Ashtray
226
Front Ashtray
226
Coat Hook
227
Rear Passenger Area
227
Shopping Bag Hook
228
Cargo Area Cover (Station Wagon)
229
Using the Cover
229
To Remove the Cover Housing
230
To Remove the Rear Gate Board
230
Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover and Rear Gate Board
230
To Install the Cover Housing
231
To Install the Rear Gate Board
231
Floor Mat
229
Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
232
Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)
232
Under-Floor Storage Compartment
233
Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
234
Garage Door Opener Programming in the U.S.A
235
Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers in the U.S.A
236
Programming for Entrance Gates and Garage Door Openers in Canada
237
Programming Other Devices
237
Operating the Homelink® Wireless Control System
237
Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button
237
Erasing Homelink® Button Memory
238
In Case a Problem Occurs
238
Starting and Operating
240
Fuel
241
Fuel Requirements
241
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
243
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
245
Preparing to Drive
246
Starting the Engine
247
Manual Transmission Vehicle
247
Automatic Transmission Vehicle
247
Manual Transmission
248
Shifting Speeds
249
Driving Tips
250
Stopping the Engine
248
Automatic Transmission - 4-Speed
250
Selector Lever
251
Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
252
Selection of Manual Mode
253
Maximum Speeds
254
Driving Tips
255
SPORT Mode
255
Shift Lock Release
255
Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed
256
Selector Lever
257
Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
259
Selection of Manual Mode
259
Maximum Speeds
261
Driving Tips
262
SPORT Mode
262
Shift Lock Release
262
Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
263
Power Steering
264
Braking
264
Braking Tips
264
Brake System
264
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
265
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
265
ABS System Self-Check
265
ABS Warning Light
266
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
267
Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
267
Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
268
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
270
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
272
Parking Your Vehicle
274
Cruise Control
275
To Set Cruise Control
276
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
276
To Turn off the Cruise Control
277
To Change the Cruising Speed
277
Cruise Control Indicator Light
278
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
278
Driving Tips
280
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
281
Fuel Economy Hints
281
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First
281
Miles (1,600 Km)
281
Catalytic Converter
282
Driving in Foreign Countries
283
Periodic Inspections
283
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
284
Off Road Driving
285
Winter Driving
286
Operation During Cold Weather
286
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
288
Corrosion Protection
289
Snow Tires
289
Tire Chains
290
Rocking the Vehicle
291
Loading Your Vehicle
291
Vehicle Capacity Weight
292
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
293
Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
293
Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
297
Connecting a Trailer
298
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
299
Trailer Towing
299
Warranties and Maintenance
299
Maximum Load Limits
300
Trailer Hitches
303
In Case of Emergency
308
Temporary Spare Tire
309
If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
309
Flat Tires
311
Changing a Flat Tire
311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
316
Jump Starting
317
How to Jump Start
317
Engine Overheating
319
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
319
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
319
Towing
320
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
320
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
323
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
323
Rear Gate (Station Wagon) - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
324
Maintenance Tools
325
Jack
325
Jack Handle
325
Other Maintenance Tools
326
Appearance Care
328
Exterior Care
329
Washing
329
Appearance Care
330
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
330
Waxing and Polishing
330
Corrosion Protection
331
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
331
To Help Prevent Corrosion
331
Cleaning the Interior
332
Seat Fabric
332
Leather Seat Materials
332
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
332
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, and Other Plastic Surface
332
Maintenance and Service
334
Maintenance Precautions
336
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
337
When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
337
Maintenance Schedule
336
Engine Hood
337
Engine Compartment Overview
339
2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Models
339
2.5-Liter Turbo Models
340
3.0-Liter Models
341
Engine Oil
342
Checking the Oil Level
342
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
343
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
345
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
346
Cooling System
346
Hose and Connections
347
Engine Coolant
347
Air Cleaner Element
350
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
350
Spark Plugs
352
Recommended Spark Plugs
352
Drive Belts
353
2.5-Liter Models
353
Manual Transmission Oil
353
Checking the Oil Level
353
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
354
Automatic Transmission Fluid
355
Checking the Fluid Level
355
Recommended Fluid
356
Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
356
Checking the Oil Level
356
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
357
Rear Differential Gear Oil
357
Checking the Gear Oil Level
357
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
359
Power Steering Fluid
360
Checking the Fluid Level
360
Recommended Fluid
360
Brake Fluid
361
Checking the Fluid Level
361
Recommended Brake Fluid
361
Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
362
Checking the Fluid Level
362
Recommended Clutch Fluid
362
Specifications
363
Brake Booster
363
Brake Pedal
363
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
363
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
363
Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
364
Checking the Clutch Function
364
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
364
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
364
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
365
Parking Brake Stroke
365
Tires and Wheels
366
Types of Tires
366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
366
Tire Inspection
367
Tire Pressures and Wear
368
Wheel Balance
370
Wear Indicators
370
Tire Rotation
370
Tire Replacement
371
Wheel Replacement
371
Aluminum Wheels
372
Windshield Washer Fluid
372
Replacement of Wiper Blades
374
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
374
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
375
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
375
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
376
Battery
377
Fuses
378
Installation of Accessories
380
Main Fuse
380
Replacing Bulbs
381
Headlight
382
Parking Light
383
Front Turn Signal Light
383
Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
383
Rear Combination Lights
384
Backup Light (Station Wagon)
385
Dome Light
386
License Plate Light
386
Door Step Light
387
Map Light
387
Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
388
Trunk Light (Sedan)
388
High Mount Stop Light (Sedan)
389
Specifications
390
Specifications
391
Dimensions
391
Specifications
392
Electrical System
392
Engine
392
Capacities
393
Tires
394
Wheel Alignment
394
Fuses and Circuits
395
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
395
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
397
Bulb Chart
398
Vehicle Identification
399
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
400
Tire Information
401
Tire Labeling
401
Index
401
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
404
Glossary of Tire Terminology
405
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
406
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
407
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
409
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
410
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
410
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
411
Treadwear
411
Traction AA, A, B, C
411
Temperature A, B, C
411
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
412
Index
414
Fuel Octane Rating
425
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Model
2006 Legacy
Category
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Language
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