Subaru 1998 Legacy Manuals

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Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual (379 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.81 MB

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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats/Front Wheel Drive Warning Light

Table of Contents

Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

Seat, Seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG

Front Seats

Rear Seats

3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)

2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)

Seat Belt Safety Tips

Child Restraint Systems

SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls

Gauges

Climate Control

Climate Control

Heating and Air Conditioning

Audio

Installation of Accessories

Interior Equipment

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Interior Equipment

Cup Holder

Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (Option)

Accessory Power Socket

Interior Light

Spotlight (if Equipped)

Luggage Area Light (Wagon Only)

Luggage Cover (Wagon - if Equipped)

Cargo Anchorage Eyelets (if Equipped)

Storage Tray (Wagon - if Equipped)

Maintenance Tools

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Jump Starting

Flat Tires

Towing

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Appearance Care

Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the Interior

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for SUS)

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance Precautions

Maintenance and Service

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks

Engine Oil

Cooling System, Hoses and Connections

Engine Coolant

Air Cleaner Element

Spark Plugs

Drive Belts

Manual Transmission Oil

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)

Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)

Power Steering Fluid

Brake Fluid

Clutch Fluid (2.5 Liter MT Models)

Brake Booster

Battery

Windshield Washer Fluid

Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)

Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)

Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining

Parking Brake Stroke

Tires and Wheels

Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)

Fuses