Preparing To Drive; Starting & Stopping Engine (Vehicle Without "Push-Button Start" System); Starting Engine - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating

Preparing to drive

You should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (Sedan)
and rear gate (Station wagon) are fully
closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the push-button
ignition switch is in "ON" or when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting & Stopping engine
(vehicle without "push-but-
ton start" system)
& Starting engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
! Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and
shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the
engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to the
"Warning and indicator lights" section in
chapter 3.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START"
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately