Nstrument Panel - Subaru 2010 LEGACY Owner Reference Manual

Instrument panel shown
with optional accessories.
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Your 2010 Legacy/Outback offers the rugged, go-anywhere attitude that's essential to an active lifestyle, as well as the refined
performance that's equally at home on city streets or highways. The Legacy/Outback models offer intelligent design and practicality, while the Legacy 2.5GT combines the confidence and safety of All-Wheel
Drive in a package that does not compromise on performance. Available with a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT), Lineartronic
(5AT), depending on the model . Whether you've set the cruise control for a long, highway straightaway, or you are steering your way through winding roads, we'll be there for the journey ahead. We wish
you many happy miles in your new Subaru and look forward to providing you with a satisfying owner experience.
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or the 5-speed Automatic Transmission
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light system. You must always switch on your
Pressing the switch deactivates the Vehicle
headlights when it's dark outside by turning the
Dynamics Control system. The indicator light
light switch to the
comes on. With the Vehicle Dynamics Control
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system deactivated, the vehicle will behave like
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a model without it. Press the switch again to If this light comes on and stays on, see your
reactivate the system. The indicator light will
Subaru dealer as soon as possible. There may be
go off.
a problem with your emission control system.
2 NOTE: If you have recently fueled your vehicle,
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the "CHECK ENGINE" light may stay on due to
To turn on the
a missing or loose fuel filler cap. (The cap should
headlights, twist
be tightened until a click is heard.)
the end of the
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turn signal lever srs a
forward. Push the
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turn signal lever
The SRS airbag system warning light "AIRBAG"
up to activate the right signal; push down for
will illuminate for about 6 seconds and then
left signal. To change headlights from low
go off when the ignition key is turned to the
beam to high beam, push the lever forward
"ON" position. If the warning light continuously
and release. To turn on the fog lights, move the
illuminates, there may be a malfunction in the
fog light switch forward to the position. To
seatbelt pretensioners and/or the SRS airbag
turn off, move the switch to the "OFF" position.
system. Immediately take your vehicle to
When the dial on the lower left dash is turned
your nearest Subaru dealer to have the
downward, illumination becomes dim. When
system checked.
the dial is turned upward, illumination becomes
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bright. When the dial is fully turned upward
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while the light switch is on, instrument panel If this light appears, refuel promptly; your tank
illumination becomes full bright. is nearly empty. Approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons
of fuel remain.
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Daytime running lights are standard on your
vehicle. A reduced brightness high beam will be If the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) light comes
automatically turned on by the daytime running on and stays on after the vehicle speed exceeds
light system when the engine has started and
approximately 8 mph, the ABS system may not
the parking brake is fully released or the light
be working properly. (The conventional brake
switch is in the "OFF" or " " position. The system will continue to operate normally.) Have
brightness of the illumination of the high beam the ABS system checked by your Subaru dealer
at the first available opportunity.
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SET Push the main "CRUISE" switch located
on the steering wheel. The "CRUISE" indicator
position.
light on the instrument panel will turn on. Press
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the accelerator pedal until your vehicle reaches
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the desired speed. Push the "RES/SET" switch
to the "SET" side and release. Ease off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
desired speed.
TEMPORARY CANCEL
There are four ways
to temporarily cancel cruise control: depress the
brake pedal; push the "CANCEL" button; press
the clutch pedal (manual transmission); or, shift
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the selector lever into the "N" position (AT, CVT
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and MT models).
RESUME Push the "RES/SET" switch to the
"RES" side.
SHUT OFF To quit cruise control, push the
main "CRUISE" switch again, or, when the
vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
INCREASE SPEED Push the "RES/SET"
switch to the "RES" side, hold until your vehicle
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increase speed using the accelerator pedal,
press the pedal until you reach the desired
speed. Push the "RES/SET" switch to the "SET"
side to set the speed.
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DECREASE SPEED Push the "RES/SET" switch
to the "RES" side, hold until your vehicle slows
to the desired speed, and release. To decrease
the speed using the brake pedal, press the pedal
to release cruise control temporarily. When the speed
decreases to the desired rate, push the "RES/
SET" switch to the "SET" side to set the speed.
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To turn wipers on,
press the wiper
control lever down
one level for
intermittent, two
levels for low, or
three levels for high speed. Return the lever
to the "OFF" position to stop wipers. For a
single wipe / mist, pull the lever toward you. To
spray washer fluid, press the washer button at
the end of the wiper control lever. To operate
the rear wiper, turn the knob on the end of
the control lever forward to intermittent,
continuous, or wash position. Turn the end of
the lever backward for wash operation when
the rear wiper is not in use.
When the transmission is placed in reverse, the
rear wiper will operate continuously even if the
rear wiper switch is in the "INT" position.
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WITHOUT NAVIGATION
Press the "+"
button to advance time or the "–" button to
reverse the time.
WITH NAVIGATION Refer to the separate
"Operating Instructions for Navigation System."
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