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Subaru 2005 Legacy Sedan Owner's Manual (627 pages)

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Table of Contents

16
- Keys and Doors
  5
  - Instruments and Controls
    5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    7
  - Child Safety
    10
  - Drinking and Driving
    12
  - Driving with Pets
    14
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    14
  - Tire Pressures
    14
  - Table of Contents
    16
  - Door Locks (Page
    22
  - Fog Light Switch (Page
    23
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  5
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32
Table of Contents

126
- Keys
  
  127
  - Keys and Doors
    127
  - Key Number
    128
- Immobilizer (if Equipped)
  
  129
  - Security ID Plate
    130
  - Security Indicator Light
    130
  - Key Replacement
    131
- Door Locks
  
  131
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  135
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    136
- Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  
  137
  - Locking the Doors
    138
  - Unlocking the Doors
    139
  - Unlocking the Trunk Lid/Rear Gate
    139
  - Illuminated Entry
    140
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    140
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    140
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    140
  - Replacing the Battery
    141
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    142
- Alarm System
  
  148
  - System Alarm Operation
    148
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    148
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    149
  - Arming the System
    149
  - Disarming the System
    151
  - Valet Mode
    152
  - Passive Arming
    152
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    154
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    154
- Child Safety Locks
  
  155
- Windows
  
  156
  - Power Windows
    156
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  160
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
  
  164
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  166
  - Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
    167
  - Moonroof (Station Wagon)
    169
Instruments and Controls

172
- Ignition Switch
  174
  - Lock
    175
  - Acc
    175
  - Start
    176
  - Key Reminder Chime
    177
  - Ignition Switch Light
    177
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  178
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  178
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    178
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement and Combination Meter Sequential Illumination Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    179
  - Speedometer
    180
  - Odometer
    180
  - Double Trip Meter
    181
  - Tachometer
    182
  - Fuel Gauge
    182
  - Temperature Gauge
    184
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  185
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    185
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    186
  - Speedometer
    186
  - Odometer
    187
  - Double Trip Meter
    187
  - Tachometer
    188
  - Fuel Gauge
    189
  - Temperature Gauge
    190
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  191
- Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
  192
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
  195
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  195
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  196
- Charge Warning Light
  197
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  197
- AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  198
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if Equipped)
  198
- ABS Warning Light
  199
- Brake System Warning Light
  200
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  201
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  202
- Door Open Warning Light
  202
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  202
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light (if Equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  203
- Security Indicator Light
  204
- Gear Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
  205
- Selector Lever Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
  205
- SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Vehicles)
  205
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  205
  - Headlight Indicator Light
    206
- Cruise Control Indicator Light
  206
- Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
  206
  - Front Fog Light Indicator Light
    206
- High Beam Indicator Light
  206
- Clock
  207
- Information Display (if Equipped)
  208
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    208
  - Current Fuel Consumption
    210
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    211
  - Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    212
  - Journey Time
    214
- Light Control Switch
  215
  - Headlights
    216
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    216
  - Headlight Flasher
    217
  - Daytime Running Light System
    217
- Illumination Brightness Control
  218
- Turn Signal Lever
  218
- Bright Switch (Night Illumination Dimness Cancellation)
  219
- Parking Light Switch
  220
- Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  221
- Wiper and Washer
  222
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    223
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
    226
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  227
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  228
- Mirrors
  230
  - Inside Mirror
    230
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    230
  - Outside Mirrors
    232
Climate Control

236
Table of Contents

256
- Antenna System
  
  257
  - Printed Antenna
    257
  - FM Reception
    257
  - Audio
    258
- Installation of Accessories
  
  258
- Audio Set
  
  258
  - Type a Audio Set
    258
  - Type B Audio Set
    259
  - Type C Audio Set
    259
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  260
  - Radio Operation
    261
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    266
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  273
  - Radio Operation
    274
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    279
- Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  292
  - Radio Operation
    293
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    298
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  311
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  313
- MP3 Audio
  
  315
  - What Is MP3
    315
  - Creating MP3 Files
    315
  - Saving MP3 Files on a Disc
    315
  - Supported File Systems
    316
  - Compression Format
    316
  - Numbers of Folders and Files
    316
  - Copyright Issues
    316
Interior Equipment

318
- Interior Light
  
  319
  - Dome Light
    319
  - Interior Equipment
    319
  - Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
    320
- Map Light
  
  320
- Sun Visors
  
  322
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    322
  - Vanity Mirror with Light
    323
- Storage Compartment
  
  324
  - Glove Box
    324
  - Center Console Box
    325
  - Center Panel Compartment
    327
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    328
- Cup Holder
  
  328
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    329
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    330
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  331
- Cigarette Lighter Socket
  
  333
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter
    334
  - Using as an Accessory Power Outlet
    335
- Ashtray
  
  336
  - Front Ashtray
    336
- Coat Hook
  
  337
  - Rear Passenger Area
    337
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  338
- Floor Mat
  
  339
- Cargo Area Cover
  
  340
  - Using the Cover
    340
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    341
  - To Remove the Rear Gate Board
    341
  - Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover and Rear Gate Board
    342
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    343
  - To Install the Rear Gate Board
    344
- Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)
  
  345
- Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
  
  346
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  347
- Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
  
  348
Starting and Operating

356
- Fuel
  
  357
  - Fuel Requirements
    357
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    359
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  363
- Starting the Engine
  
  365
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    365
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    366
- Preparing to Drive
  
  365
- Stopping the Engine
  
  367
- Manual Transmission
  
  368
  - Shifting Speeds
    369
  - Driving Tips
    370
- Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed
  
  371
  - Selector Lever
    372
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    374
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    375
  - Maximum Speeds
    376
  - Driving Tips
    378
  - SPORT Mode
    378
  - Shift Lock Release
    379
- Automatic Transmission - 5 Speed
  
  380
  - Selector Lever
    381
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    383
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    385
  - Maximum Speeds
    387
  - Driving Tips
    388
  - SPORT Mode
    389
  - Shift Lock Release
    390
- Power Steering
  
  391
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  391
- Braking
  
  392
  - Braking Tips
    392
  - Brake System
    392
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    393
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  393
  - ABS System Self-Check
    394
  - ABS Warning Light
    394
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  396
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    396
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  398
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    400
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    403
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  
  404
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  406
- Cruise Control
  
  408
  - To Set Cruise Control
    408
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    410
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    411
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    411
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    412
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    413
Driving Tips

414
- Driving Tips
  415
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving
    415
    
    The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    415
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    415
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    416
  - Catalytic Converter
    417
  - Periodic Inspections
    419
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    420
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    420
  - Off Road Driving
    422
  - Winter Driving
    425
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    425
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    426
    
    Corrosion Protection
    427
    
    Snow Tires
    428
    
    Tire Chains
    430
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    430
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    431
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    432
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    433
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    434
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    440
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    440
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    443
  - Trailer Towing
    444
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    444
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    444
    
    Trailer Hitches
    450
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    451
In Case of Emergency

456
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  457
  - In Case of Emergency
    457
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  458
- Flat Tires
  
  460
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    460
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    471
- Jump Starting
  
  472
  - How to Jump Start
    473
- Engine Overheating
  
  475
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    475
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    475
- Towing
  
  476
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    477
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    482
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    483
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  484
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  485
- Maintenance Tools
  
  488
  - Jack
    488
  - Jack Handle
    489
  - Other Maintenance Tools
    490
Appearance Care

492
- Appearance Care
  493
- Exterior Care
  493
  - Washing
    493
  - Waxing and Polishing
    494
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    495
- Corrosion Protection
  495
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    495
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    496
- Cleaning the Interior
  497
  - Seat Fabric
    497
  - Leather Seat Materials
    497
  - Synthetic Leather Upholstery
    497
  - Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel
    498
Maintenance and Service

500
- Maintenance Precautions
  502
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    503
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    504
- Maintenance Schedule
  502
- Engine Hood
  504
- Engine Compartment Overview
  507
  - Liter Non-Turbo Models
    507
  - Liter Non-Turbo California-Spec. Models
    508
  - Liter Turbo Models
    509
  - Liter Models
    510
- Engine Oil
  511
- Cooling System
  517
  - Hose and Connections
    518
  - Engine Coolant
    518
- Air Cleaner Element
  523
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    523
  - Turbo Models
    525
- Spark Plugs
  528
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    528
- Drive Belts
  529
  - Liter Models
    529
- Manual Transmission Oil
  530
  - Checking the Oil Level
    530
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    531
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  532
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    532
  - Recommended Fluid
    534
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  534
  - Checking the Oil Level
    534
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    535
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  536
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    536
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    539
- Power Steering Fluid
  540
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    540
  - Recommended Fluid
    541
- Brake Fluid
  541
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    541
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    542
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  542
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    542
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    543
- Brake Booster
  543
- Brake Pedal
  544
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    544
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    544
- Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
  545
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    545
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    545
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  546
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    546
- Parking Brake Stroke
  547
- Tires and Wheels
  548
  - Types of Tires
    548
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    548
  - Tire Inspection
    550
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    551
  - Wheel Balance
    553
  - Wear Indicators
    554
  - Tire Rotation
    554
  - Tire Replacement
    555
  - Wheel Replacement
    556
- Aluminum Wheels
  556
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  557
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  559
  - Windshield Wiper Blades Assembly
    559
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
    560
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    562
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
    563
- Battery
  566
- Fuses
  567
- Main Fuse
  570
- Installation of Accessories
  571
- Replacing Bulbs
  572
  - Headlight
    573
  - Parking Light
    575
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    575
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    575
  - Rear Combination Lights
    575
  - Backup Light (Station Wagon)
    578
  - License Plate Light
    579
- Dome Light
  581
- Map Light
  582
- Door Step Light
  583
- Cargo Area Light
  584
- High Mount Stop Light
  585
- Trunk Light
  585
- Specifications
  586
  - Engine
    588
    
    Electrical System
    588
    
    Capacities
    589
    
    Tires
    590
    
    Wheel Alignment
    590
  - Fuses and Circuits
    591
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    591
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    593
  - Bulb Chart
    595
  - Vehicle Identification
    596
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

598
- Tire Information
  
  599
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  613
  - Treadwear
    613
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    613
  - Temperature A, B, C
    614
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  615
  - Index
    616
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    627

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Armrest (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Table of Contents

Keys

Immobilizer (if Equipped)

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Station Wagon)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Table of Contents

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

MP3 Audio

Interior Equipment

Interior Light

Map Light

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Accessory Power Outlets

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Ashtray

Coat Hook

Shopping Bag Hook

Floor Mat

Cargo Area Cover

Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)

Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Starting the Engine

Preparing to Drive

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed

Automatic Transmission - 5 Speed

Power Steering

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency