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Subaru 2012 Legacy User Manual (474 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 23.09 MB

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

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Keys and Doors

90
- Keys
  
  91
  - Key Number
    91
  - Keys and Doors
    91
- Immobilizer
  
  92
  - Security ID Plate
    92
  - Security Indicator Light
    93
  - Key Replacement
    93
- Door Locks
  
  93
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  95
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    96
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  96
  - Locking the Doors
    97
  - Unlocking the Doors
    98
  - Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy)
    98
  - Unlocking the Rear Gate (Outback)
    98
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    98
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    99
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    99
  - Replacing the Battery
    99
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    101
- Alarm System
  
  104
  - System Alarm Operation
    104
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    104
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    105
  - Arming the System
    105
  - Disarming the System
    106
  - Valet Mode
    107
  - Passive Arming
    107
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    108
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    108
- Child Safety Locks
  
  108
- Windows
  
  109
- Trunk Lid (Legacy)
  
  112
- Rear Gate (Outback)
  
  115
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  116
  - Moonroof Switches
    117
  - Sun Shade
    118
Instruments and Controls

120
- Ignition Switch
  
  122
  - Lock
    122
  - Acc
    123
  - Ignition Switch Light
    123
  - Key Reminder Chime
    123
  - Start
    123
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  124
- Meters and Gauges
  
  124
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    124
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    124
  - Speedometer
    125
  - Odometer
    125
  - Double Trip Meter
    125
  - Tachometer
    126
  - Fuel Gauge
    126
  - ECO Gauge
    127
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  128
- Clock
  
  142
- Multi Function Display
  
  143
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    143
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    144
  - Current Fuel Consumption
    145
  - Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    145
- Light Control Switch
  
  146
  - Headlights
    146
- Instruments and Controls
  
  147
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    147
  - Headlight Flasher
    147
  - Daytime Running Light System
    147
- Turn Signal Lever
  
  148
- Illumination Brightness Control
  
  148
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  
  149
- Wiper and Washer
  
  149
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    151
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Outback)
    152
- Defogger and Deicer
  
  153
- Mirrors
  
  154
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
  
  171
- Horn
  
  171
Climate Control

172
- Ventilator Control
  
  173
  - Center Ventilators
    173
  - Climate Control
    173
  - Side Ventilators
    173
- Climate Control Panel
  
  174
  - Type a
    174
  - Type B
    175
- Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)
  
  176
  - Temperature Sensors
    176
- Manual Climate Control
  
  177
  - Airflow Mode Selection
    177
  - Temperature Control
    178
  - Fan Speed Control
    178
  - Air Conditioner Control
    178
  - Air Inlet Selection
    178
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  179
- Defrosting
  
  179
- Air Filtration System
  
  180
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    181
Audio

184
- Installation of Accessories
  
  186
  - Printed Antenna
    186
- Antenna System
  
  186
  - FM Reception
    186
- Audio Set
  
  187
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    188
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    189
  - Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
    190
- Power and Audio Controls
  
  191
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  195
  - FM Selection (Type a and B Audio)
    195
  - AM Selection (Type a and B Audio)
    195
  - FM/AM Selection (Type C Audio)
    195
  - Tuning
    195
  - HD Radio Technology (Digi- tal am and FM Radio) (Type C Audio)
    198
  - RDS Text Display
    200
  - Station Preset
    201
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  202
- CD Player Operation
  
  206
  - Play File
    206
  - How to Insert a CD
    207
  - How to Play Back a CD
    207
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    208
  - Repeating
    209
  - Random Playback
    210
  - Scan
    211
  - Folder Selection
    211
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player
    212
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    212
- Auxiliary Input Jack
  
  213
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a
  
  214
- USB Storage Device / Ipod
  
  216
  - Operations (Type B and C Audio)
    216
  - Play File
    216
  - Connectable USB Storage Device
    216
  - Connectable Ipod
    216
  - Models
    216
  - Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
    217
  - How to Play Back
    218
  - To Select a Track from the Beginning
    218
  - To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When Connecting Ipod
    218
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    218
  - Repeating
    219
  - Random Playback
    219
  - Scan
    220
  - Device
    220
  - Selecting Category (Only When Connecting Ipod )
    220
  - Display Selection (Type B Audio)
    222
  - Folder Selection (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    222
  - Selection from List (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device) (Type C Audio)
    222
  - Setting the Playing Speed (Only When the Audiobook Is Playing) (Type C Audio)
    222
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    222
- Audio Control Buttons
  
  224
  - MODE Button
    224
  - And " " Switch
    225
- Bluetooth Audio (Type B and C Audio)
  
  226
  - Media Format
    227
  - Setting Bluetooth Audio (Type B Audio)
    227
  - Setting Bluetooth Audio (Type C Audio)
    228
  - Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
    231
  - Volume Control Switch
    226
    
    MUTE Button (if Equipped)
    226
- Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
  
  232
  - Tips for the Hands-Free System
    232
  - Certification for the Hands-Free System
    233
  - Safety Precautions
    235
  - Using the Hands-Free System
    235
  - Bluetooth Setting
    250
Interior Equipment

254
- Interior Equipment
  255
  - Interior Light
    255
    
    Dome Light
    255
    
    Map Light
    255
    
    Cargo Area Light (Outback)
    256
  - Sun Visors
    257
    
    Sun Visor Extension Plate
    257
    
    Vanity Mirror with Light
    258
  - Storage Compartment
    258
    
    Glove Box
    259
    
    Center Console Box
    259
    
    Overhead Console
    261
    
    Pocket (if Equipped)
    261
  - Cup Holder
    261
    
    Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    262
    
    Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    262
  - Bottle Holders
    262
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    263
  - Ashtray (if Equipped)
    265
  - Coat Hook
    266
  - Shopping Bag Hook
    266
    
    Legacy
    266
    
    Outback
    267
  - Floor Mat
    267
  - Cargo Area Cover (Outback - if Equipped)
    268
    
    Using the Cover
    268
    
    To Remove the Cover Housing
    269
    
    Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
    269
    
    Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback)
    270
    
    To Install the Cover Housing
    270
  - Under-Floor Storage Compartment
    271
  - Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
    272
    
    How to Use the Rear View Camera
    273
    
    Viewing Range on the Screen
    274
    
    Help Line
    275
- Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback)
  271
Starting and Operating

278
- Fuel
  
  279
  - Fuel Requirements
    279
  - Starting and Operating
    279
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    280
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  283
- Preparing to Drive
  
  284
- Starting the Engine
  
  285
  - MT Models
    285
  - AT and CVT Models
    286
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  287
- Stopping the Engine
  
  287
- Manual Transmission
  
  292
  - Selecting Reverse Gear
    293
  - Shifting Speeds
    293
  - Driving Tips
    294
- Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable Transmission
  
  294
  - Select Lever
    295
  - Shift Lock Function
    297
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    298
  - Driving Tips
    299
- Braking
  
  300
  - Braking Tips
    300
  - Brake System
    300
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    301
- Power Steering
  
  300
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  301
  - ABS System Self-Check
    302
  - ABS Warning Light
    302
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  302
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
    302
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  303
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    305
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    305
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  
  306
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  307
  - Electronic Parking Brake
    308
  - Parking Tips
    311
- Cruise Control
  
  312
  - To Set Cruise Control
    312
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    313
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    313
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    314
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    315
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    315
Driving Tips

316
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  317
- Fuel Economy Hints
  317
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  317
- Catalytic Converter
  318
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  319
- Periodic Inspections
  319
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  320
- Off Road Driving
  321
  - Legacy
    321
  - Outback
    321
- Winter Driving
  323
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    323
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    325
  - Corrosion Protection
    326
  - Snow Tires
    326
  - Tire Chains
    327
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    327
- Loading Your Vehicle
  327
- Trailer Hitch (Outback - if Equipped)
  332
  - Connecting a Trailer
    333
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    334
- Trailer Towing
  334
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    334
  - Maximum Load Limits
    335
  - Trailer Hitches
    338
  - Connecting a Trailer
    339
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    340
In Case of Emergency

344
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  345
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  345
  - In Case of Emergency
    345
- Maintenance Tools
  
  346
  - Legacy
    347
  - Outback
    348
- Flat Tires
  
  349
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    349
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    352
- Jump Starting
  
  353
  - How to Jump Start
    354
- Towing
  
  356
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes
    357
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    359
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    359
- Engine Overheating
  
  356
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    356
- Electronic Parking Brake - if the Electronic Parking Brake Cannot be Released
  
  360
- Trunk Lid (Legacy) - if the Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
  
  362
- Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  363
- Rear Gate (Outback) - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  363
Appearance Care

366
- Exterior Care
  
  367
  - Appearance Care
    367
  - Washing
    367
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    368
  - Waxing and Polishing
    368
- Corrosion Protection
  
  369
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    369
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    369
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  370
Maintenance and Service

372
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  374
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  374
- Maintenance Tips
  
  376
  - Removing and Reinstalling Clips
    376
  - Removing Air Intake Duct
    378
  - Pulling off the Fender Lining
    378
- Engine Hood
  
  378
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  380
  - L Non-Turbo Models
    380
  - L Turbo Models
    381
  - L Models
    382
- Engine Oil
  
  383
  - Checking the Oil Level
    383
  - Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
    385
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    387
  - Synthetic Oil
    387
- Cooling System
  
  387
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    388
  - Engine Coolant
    388
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  389
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    389
- Spark Plugs
  
  391
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    391
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  
  392
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    392
  - Recommended Fluid
    393
- Drive Belts
  
  392
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  392
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    392
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at and CVT Models)
  
  394
  - Checking the Oil Level
    394
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    395
- Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
  
  394
- Power Steering Fluid
  
  395
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    395
  - Recommended Fluid
    396
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  
  395
- Brake Fluid
  
  396
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    396
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    397
- Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
  
  397
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    397
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    398
- Brake Booster
  
  398
- Brake Pedal
  
  399
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    399
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    399
- Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
  
  400
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    400
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    400
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  400
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    401
- Tires and Wheels
  
  401
  - Types of Tires
    401
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    401
  - Tire Inspection
    403
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    403
  - Wheel Balance
    405
  - Wear Indicators
    406
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    406
  - Tire Rotation
    406
  - Tire Replacement
    407
  - Wheel Replacement
    408
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  408
- Aluminum Wheels
  
  408
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  
  410
- Battery
  
  414
- Fuses
  
  415
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  416
  - Headlight
    416
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    419
  - Front Position Light
    419
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    419
  - Tail/Back-Up Light (Outback)
    422
  - License Plate Light
    423
  - Dome Light
    424
  - Map Light
    425
  - Vanity Mirror Light
    425
  - Door Step Light
    426
  - Cargo Area Light (Outback)
    426
  - Trunk Light (Legacy)
    426
  - Other Bulbs
    426
- Installation of Accessories
  
  416
Specifications

428
- Specifications
  
  429
  - Dimensions
    429
  - Engine
    430
  - Fuel
    430
  - Engine Oil
    431
  - Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
    434
  - Engine Coolant
    435
    
    Electrical System
    436
    
    Tires
    436
  - Fluids
    435
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  437
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    437
  - Specifications
    438
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    439
- Bulb Chart
  
  441
- Vehicle Identification
  
  444
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

446
- For U.S.A
  
  447
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    447
- Tire Information
  
  447
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  459
  - Treadwear
    459
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    459
  - Temperature A, B, C
    460
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  460
  - Index
    462

Subaru 2012 Legacy Quick Reference Manual (20 pages)

2012

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 0.77 MB

Quick Reference Guide
1
Remote Keyless Entry
4
Instrument Panel
5
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
7
Power Exterior Mirrors
7
Power Moonroof
7
Light Controls
8
Windshield Wipers
8
Daytime Running Lights
8
Manual Climate Control (if Equipped)
9
Automatic Climate Control (if Equipped)
10
CD/MP3/WMA Player
11
While Operating
14
Safety / in Case of Emergency
15
Additional Information
16
Fuel Capacity
16
Engine Oil Capacity
16

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Legacy)

Rear Gate (Outback)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

Clock

Multi Function Display

Light Control Switch

Instruments and Controls

Turn Signal Lever

Illumination Brightness Control

Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)

Wiper and Washer

Defogger and Deicer

Mirrors

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

Horn

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)

Manual Climate Control

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Defrosting

Air Filtration System

Audio

Installation of Accessories

Antenna System

Audio Set

Power and Audio Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

Auxiliary Input Jack

Precautions to Observe When Handling a

USB Storage Device / Ipod

Audio Control Buttons

Bluetooth Audio (Type B and C Audio)

Hands-Free System (if Equipped)

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable Transmission

Braking

Power Steering

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle