Subaru 2016 Legacy Owner's Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instruments and controls Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF Ignition switch (models without push- indicators ............3-14 button start system)......... CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction LOCK..............indicator light ..........3-15 ACC..............Charge warning light.......... 3-15 ON..............Oil pressure warning light ........3-15 START ..............
Page 2 Instruments and controls Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light Headlight flasher ..........3-47 (models with HID headlights) ......3-30 Daytime running light system......3-47 Headlight indicator light ........3-31 Headlight beam leveler (models with HID Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..3-31 headlights) ............
Page 3: Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system) Ignition switch (models with- long time with the ignition switch in the against your knees or hands while “ON” or “ACC” position can cause the you are driving, it could turn the out push-button start sys- ignition switch from the “ON”...
Page 4: Acc
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system) NOTE while turning it (all models) and the select contains an immobilizer transponder. lever is in the “P” position (CVT models). . The key is near or touching another The engine may not start in the follow- transmitter.
Page 5: Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System)
Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system) – On the floor Push-button ignition switch – Inside the glove box (models with push-button – Inside the door trim pocket start system) – On the rear seat – On the rear shelf (Legacy) &...
Page 6: Switching Power Status
Orange audio and ac- inspected at a SUBARU dealer. cessory power . If the vehicle was left in the hot outlet. sun for a long time, the surface of Orange...
Page 7: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher left and right. Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges ! Battery drainage prevention func- NOTE tion Liquid crystal displays are used in When the push-button ignition switch is left in the “ACC” or “ON” position for some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter.
Page 8: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Odometer NOTE This sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the...
Page 9: Double Trip Meter
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Double trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pressing the trip reset switch and keep the switch pressed for more than 2 seconds. CAUTION To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator...
Page 10: Fuel Gauge
3-10 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges “OFF” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge NOTE to protect the engine from overrev- shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains ving. The engine will resume run- fuel. ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Page 11: Temperature Gauge
3-11 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Temperature gauge efficiency as shown in the following chart. CAUTION Needle position If the pointer exceeds the normal Displayed unit “+” side “-” side operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Better Poorer Refer to “Engine overheating”...
Page 12: Warning And Indicator Lights
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a OFF indicator light burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. : CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer Malfunction indicator light for repair.
Page 13 – At speeds lower than approxi- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to mately 9 mph (15 km/h) tion.
Page 14 For details about the operating condi- system. status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- . Flashing or flickering of the warn- to “SRS seat cushion airbag operation” vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
Page 15 You should have your vehicle If you have recently refueled your vehicle, checked by an authorized SUBARU deal- CAUTION the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning er immediately.
Page 16: Engine Low Oil Level Warning Indicator
SUBARU dealer. light turns off. As an added safety feature, your vehicle ! Transmission control system warn-...
Page 17 Low tire pres- and it is the driver’s responsibility to your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as sure warning light will illuminate maintain correct tire pressure, even if possible.
Page 18: Abs Warning Light
ABS repaired at the first . The warning light illuminates right Have your vehicle towed to the available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for re- after the engine is started but turns off SUBARU dealer. pair. immediately, remaining off.
Page 19 If the fluid brake is frequently applied and re- level is below the “MIN” mark in the the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the leased. However, the electronic parking reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have system inspected.
Page 20: Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light
Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the tires to prevent the vehicle from ! Parking brake indicator m o v i n g a n d c o n t a c t y o u r system inspected.
Page 21: Low Fuel Warning Light
3-21 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights ! Parking brake apply inhibit warn- tioning. contact your SUBARU dealer. – The indicator light turns off when the electronic parking brake is re- The light illuminates when the Hill Holder The electronic parking brake indicator light leased.
Page 22: Door Open Indicator
Drive carefully to whether all four tires are the same the nearest SUBARU dealer and When any of the doors, the rear gate diameter and whether any of the have the vehicle inspected immedi-...
Page 23: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
. The warning light illuminates right quently, that may result in a malfunc- have your vehicle checked at a tion of the power steering control SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- after the engine is started but turns off system. ble.
Page 24: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU ing condition. Have your vehicle checked dealer for details. indicator of the keyless ac- at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. cess with push-button start WARNING . The light does not turn off even after...
Page 25 3-25 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights NOTE . Even when the access key is within the operating ranges inside the vehicle, the access key warning for engine start may be provided depending on the status of the access key and the environmental conditions.
Page 26 3-26 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Operation indicator Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Switch the push-button ignition switch to The driver’s door was opened while the “OFF”, or close the driver’s door. push-button ignition switch is “ACC”...
Page 27 3-27 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Operation indicator Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Access key warning for engine start: Carry the access key, and press the push- The push-button ignition switch was pressed —...
Page 28 Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch System malfunction warning: Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and — Ding Flashes in orange A malfunction was detected in the power have the vehicle inspected. system or steering lock.
Page 29: Security Indicator Light
“ACC” or “LOCK” position ! Immobilizer system immobilizer system may be malfunction- – when the ignition switch is in the ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer “ON” position. The security indicator light starts blinking immediately. in the following conditions.
Page 30: Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator
Position Indicator Settings (MT models)” F3-42. time, do not drive at high speed and have your vehicle inspected at a & SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- Turn signal indicator ble. lights These lights show the operation of the turn &...
Page 31: Headlight Indicator Light
& Hill descent control unless the outside temperature has your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU indicator (if equipped) increased to 418F (58C) or higher. dealer as soon as possible. This indicator appears while the hill &...
Page 32: Information Display
“ACC” or “ON” NOTE position. Clock Your SUBARU dealer can change the To adjust the time shown by the clock, Climate control mode indicators settings of activating/deactivating the press the “+” button or the “−” button. If...
Page 33: Climate Control Mode Indicators
3-33 Instruments and controls/Information display & Climate control mode indica- located near the clock display for approxi- mately 5 seconds. The clock display will tors then start to flash. 3. While the clock display is flashing, press and hold the “+” button for approxi- mately 2 seconds.
Page 34: Outside Temperature Indicator
3-34 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Outside temperature indica- Multi information display WARNING Always pay adequate attention to safe driving when operating the multi information display while the vehicle is in motion. When operation of the multi information display interferes with your ability to con- centrate on driving, stop the vehicle before performing operations on the...
Page 35: Basic Operation
3-35 Instruments and controls/Multi information display to “Select lever/gear position indicator” as vehicle information, warning informa- screen is displayed. F3-30.) . Once the welcome screen appears, tion, etc., they will interrupt the current Telltale screen (refer to “Telltale screen” screen, and appear on the display accom- it takes a certain period of time to F3-38.) panied by a beep.
Page 36: Warning Screen
3-36 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Warning screen & Basic screens By operating the “ ” or “ ” switch on the steering wheel, you can change the screen that is always displayed. Default screen: Journey time alert screen NOTE Example of warning If there is a warning message or a...
Page 37 3-37 Instruments and controls/Multi information display Average fuel consumption screen: Current fuel consumption screen: Driving information screen: : Fuel consumption : Fuel consumption : Journey time : Driving range on remaining fuel : Driving range on remaining fuel : Journey distance This screen displays the average rate of fuel This screen displays the rate of fuel con- This screen displays the journey time (the...
Page 38: Telltale Screen
3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Telltale screen Digital speed screen: Multi Media Link screen (while selecting the destination) (models with genuine SUBARU navigation system): This screen displays the current vehicle Telltale screen speed. Menu screen entering screen: When the corresponding situation occurs,...
Page 39: Menu Screens
3-39 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Menu screens Mark Name Page Pull and hold the “ /SET” switch to enter the menu screens when all of the following Door open indicator 3-22 conditions are satisfied. . The vehicle has been completely Engine low oil level 3-16 stopped.
Page 40 3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi information display The menu list is as follows. Second menu First menu Third menu Settings Screen Settings Welcome Screen ON (with sound) — ON (without sound) — Good-bye Screen ON/OFF — Gauge Initial Movement ON/OFF Gear Position Indicator Settings ON/OFF —...
Page 41 3-41 Instruments and controls/Multi information display Second menu First menu Third menu Settings Vehicle Setting Keyless Entry System ON/OFF Audible Signal ON/OFF Hazard Warning Flasher *1 *2 Driver Door Only, All Driver Door Unlock *1 *2 *3 Rear Gate Only, All Rear Gate Unlock —...
Page 42 3-42 Instruments and controls/Multi information display After entering the “EyeSight” menu, select ! Screen Settings ! Units one of the following menus. After entering the “Screen Settings” menu, You can select the displayed units of the select one of the following menus. ! Warning Volume distance, vehicle speed and volume.
Page 43 3-43 Instruments and controls/Multi information display . Driver Door Unlock (models with ! BSD/RCTA (if equipped) automatic shut-off mode. “keyless access with push-button start After entering the “BSD/RCTA” menu, ! Interior Light system”): select the “Warning Volume” menu. You The setting for the period of time in which The door unlock selection function is can set the volume of the warning buzzer the interior lights remain on (OFF delay...
Page 44: Light Control Switch
3-44 Instruments and controls/Light control switch to customize the operation period. Select Light control switch Regardless of the position of the light “Off” to deactivate the welcome lighting control switch, the illuminated lights are function when approaching. turned off when the key is removed from CAUTION the ignition switch.
Page 45: Headlights
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/ the multi information display. For details, off headlights refer to “Auto Headlights” F3-43. Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU When approaching: dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for While the welcome lighting function is To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on details.
Page 46 “Welcome Lighting” F3-43 activated, the low beam headlights will remain illuminated even when either of the For models with the genuine SUBARU naviga- following operation is done. tion system, you can change the setting by . The push-button ignition switch is using the navigation system.
Page 47: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
3-47 Instruments and controls/Light control switch & High/low beam change & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system (dimmer) WARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “...
Page 48: Headlight Beam Leveler (Models With Hid Headlights)
3-48 Instruments and controls/Headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) . While the hazard warning flasher is Headlight beam leveler Turn signal lever on, the high beam headlights turn off. (models with HID headlights) The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights.
Page 49: One-Touch Lane Changer
“LOCK”/“OFF” position. changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. & Auto dimmer cancel function When the ambient light is bright, the...
Page 50: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
3-50 Instruments and controls/Front fog light switch Front fog light switch will turn on if all of the following conditions are met. (if equipped) . The light control switch is in the “ ” position . The light control switch is in the “AUTO”...
Page 51: Wiper And Washer
3-51 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer ! Steering responsive fog lights OFF ! Steering responsive fog lights OFF Wiper and washer switch indicator WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Page 52 . Use clean water if windshield solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or washer fluid is unavailable. In road film. Operate the windshield areas where water freezes in washer for at least 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield...
Page 53: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
3-53 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer & Windshield wiper and washer ! Windshield washer For a single wipe of the wipers, push the lever up. The wipers operate until you switches release the lever. The wiper operates only when the ignition ! Wiper intermittent time control switch is in the “ON”...
Page 54: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Outback)
. Other models: Operational eration) ! Rear wiper This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob dealer for details. switch upward. To turn the wiper off, return the knob CAUTION switch to the “...
Page 55: Defogger And Deicer
3-55 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer Defogger and deicer vated only when the ignition switch is in gate. Doing so may damage the rear the “ON” position. wiper when it operates. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch upward to the “...
Page 56 3-56 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer shield wiper blades have been deiced snow, remove the snow so that the completely before that time, press the windshield wiper deicer works effec- control switch to turn them off. If defrost- tively. . While the defogger and deicer sys- ing, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the control switch to tem is in the continuous operation...
Page 57: Mirrors
3-57 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & Auto-dimming mirror/com- Mirrors dimming function is on, the LED indicator will illuminate. pass with HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) Always check that the inside and outside dimming mode, the mirror surface turns mirrors are properly adjusted before you bright if the transmission is shifted into start driving.
Page 58 3-58 Instruments and controls/Mirrors ! Photosensors ! Compass zone adjustment ! Compass calibration 1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- brated. 2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Page 59 3-59 Instruments and controls/Mirrors www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- including interference that may cause age door opener that lacks the 3515. undesired operation of the device. safety stop and reverse feature as required by applicable safety . U.S.-spec. models NOTE standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, FCC ID: NZLPZLHL4 Le présent appareil est conforme aux...
Page 60 3-60 Instruments and controls/Mirrors . It is recommended that you insert a NOTE new battery in the hand-held transmit- Some gate operators and garage door ter of a device to ensure correct openers may require you to replace programming. this programming step 4 with proce- dures in “Programming for entrance ! Garage door opener program- gates and garage door openers in...
Page 61 3-61 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-pro- refer to your garage door opener’s instruc- tion manual. Some garage door openers may re- tected garage door openers in quire you to do the above press-hold- the U.S.A. release sequence a third time to com- If your garage door opener has a rolling plete the programming.
Page 62 3-62 Instruments and controls/Mirrors 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly begins to flash slowly (after approximately and then rapidly after several seconds, 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- release both buttons. mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 7.
Page 63: Outside Mirrors
3-63 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & Outside mirrors ! Remote control mirror switch ! Convex mirror (passenger side) WARNING Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.
Page 64: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
3-64 Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Horn WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again.

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