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Subaru 2014 Legacy Owner's Manual

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button start system).........................................
LOCK..................................................................
Acc.....................................................................
ON......................................................................
START ................................................................
Key reminder chime ............................................
Ignition switch light .............................................
push-button start system) ...............................
Safety precautions ..............................................
Switching power .................................................
Hazard warning flasher.......................................
Meters and gauges..............................................
Combination meter illumination ...........................
switch...............................................................
Speedometer.......................................................
Odometer............................................................
Double trip meter ................................................
Tachometer ........................................................
Fuel gauge.........................................................
combination meter) ..........................................
ECO gauge ........................................................
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................
SRS airbag system warning light ........................

Instruments and controls

indicators ........................................................
3-3
3-3
indicator light ..................................................
3-4
3-4
3-4
light (if equipped).............................................
3-4
Charge warning light..........................................
3-4
Oil pressure warning light ..................................
Engine low oil level warning light .......................
3-5
3-5
models) ...........................................................
3-5
3-5
models) ...........................................................
3-6
ABS warning light..............................................
3-7
Brake system warning light................................
Hill Holder indicator light ...................................
3-7
Low fuel warning light .......................................
3-7
combination meter)..........................................
Door open indicator light ...................................
3-7
3-8
3-8
models) ...........................................................
3-9
3-10
3-10
3-11
3-11
equipped) ........................................................
Security indicator light.......................................
3-13
3-15
Turn signal indicator lights.................................
3-15
3-16
3
3-16
3-17
3-17
3-18
3-18
3-18
3-20
3-21
3-23
3-23
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3-24
3-24
3-25
3-25
3-30
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and controls Ignition switch (models without push- Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators ............3-15 button start system)......... CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction LOCK..............indicator light ..........3-16 Acc..............Coolant temperature low indicator light (if ON..............equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning START ..............
  • Page 2 Instruments and controls High beam indicator light ........3-31 High/low beam change (dimmer) ......3-42 Cruise control indicator light ......3-32 Headlight flasher ..........3-43 Cruise control set indicator light......3-32 Daytime running light system......3-43 Headlight indicator light ........3-32 Turn signal lever ..........

  • Page 3: Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)

    Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system) long time with the ignition switch in the Ignition switch (models with- 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. . The key is near or touching another lever is in the P position (AT models and The engine may not start in the follow- CVT models).

  • 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) & Switching power . Even when the access key is outside Push-button ignition switch the vehicle, if it is placed too close to (models with push-button the glass, it may be possible to switch start system) the power or to start the engine.

  • Page 6: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly

    Orange ignition switch will be automatically audio and ac- inspected at a SUBARU dealer. cessory power switched to OFF to prevent the battery . If the vehicle was left in the hot outlet.

  • Page 7: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher NOTE Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges The above sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the NOTE ignition switch to start the engine. This Liquid crystal displays are used in is not a malfunction.

  • Page 8: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Odometer ! Type B combination meter cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position. : MT models only 3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds. : Activated : Deactivated NOTE...

  • Page 9: Double Trip Meter

    Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges the ignition switch is in the ON position. Also, if you open and close the driver s door within 10 seconds of illumination of The odometer shows the total distance the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip that the vehicle has been driven.

  • Page 10: Tachometer

    3-10 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges the engine is controlled so that the during driving, as an accident could engine speed may not become too high result. even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. NOTE If the connection between the combina- &...

  • Page 11: Temperature Gauge (Models With Type A Combination Meter)

    3-11 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Temperature gauge (models you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 be avoided. seconds or (b) open and close the driver s with type A combination me- CAUTION door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the ter) E position and the dial and needle will If the pointer exceeds the normal...

  • Page 12: Warning And Indicator Lights

    3-12 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Warning and indicator lights Needle position Displayed unit + side - side Several of the warning and indicator lights Better Poorer illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned Better l/100km Poorer...

  • Page 13: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning corresponding system. light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer tion indicator light for repair. : Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica- &...
  • Page 14 (e.g., it is activated even when the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- please contact your SUBARU dealer. front passenger s seat is empty or it is ver s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will...

  • Page 15: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    6 seconds during while driving tions described above, immediately con- which time the system is checked. Follow- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- ing the system check, both indicators turn tion. off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the &...

  • Page 16: Check Engine Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light

    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 17: Charge Warning Light

    If the light illuminates while driving or does RED. At this time, decelerate the vehicle. SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En- not turn off after the engine starts, stop the After the blinking RED light turns off, you gine overheating”...

  • Page 18: Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light

    Contact engine at the first safe opportunity and . The warning light may illuminate your nearest SUBARU dealer for service check the engine oil level. If the oil level is temporarily in the following conditions immediately.
  • Page 19 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 20: Abs Warning Light

    3-20 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights function warning, refer to Brake system SUBARU dealer. CAUTION warning light F3-21. – The warning light does not The tire pressure monitoring system illuminate when the ignition NOTE is NOT a substitute for manually switch is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 21: Brake System Warning Light

    However, it is not malfunction- ing if the warning light turns off after vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the the electronic parking brake is re- nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. For details, refer to Towing F9-14. leased. – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 22 Drive carefully to the 20 seconds and a chirp sound will be The EBD system may be malfunctioning if nearest SUBARU dealer and have the heard if the parking brake switch is the brake system warning light and ABS system inspected.

  • Page 23: Hill Holder Indicator Light

    ). the vehicle in a safe location and result of an empty tank could cause contact your SUBARU dealer. The open door is indicated by the corre- damage to the engine. sponding part of the door open warning light.

  • Page 24: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (At And Cvt Models)

    Have your vehicle through the electrical circuit of the some other reason. checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is ately. inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics . The warning light does not illuminate...

  • Page 25: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light

    Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has...
  • Page 26 . C o n t a c t y o u r SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. . When the operation indicator on...
  • 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 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 and the *When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch Ding,...
  • Page 28 3-28 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: The push-button ignition switch was pressed Carry the access key, and press the push- Ding button ignition switch.
  • Page 29 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. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 30: Security Indicator Light

    Security indicator light malfunctioning. Contact your nearest dicator This indicator light shows the status of the SUBARU dealer immediately. alarm system. It also indicates operation In the event that an unauthorized key (for of the immobilizer system. example, an unauthorized duplicate) is...

  • Page 31: Turn Signal Indicator Lights

    3-31 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights NOTE ! Gear position indicator setting (MT . The initial setting for your vehicle of models) the gear position indicator has been set The gear position indicator light can be for activation “ ”...

  • Page 32: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    This light illuminates when the cruise & control main button is pressed to activate Front fog light indicator Your SUBARU dealer can change the the cruise control function. For details, settings of activating/deactivating the light (if equipped) refer to To set cruise control F7-42.

  • Page 33: Multi Function Display

    3-33 Instruments and controls/Multi function display indicated time will change in one-minute Multi function display decrements. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up. Type B combination meter Multi function display switching knob With the ignition switch in the position, each successive press of the multi function display switching knob...

  • Page 34: Outside Temperature Indicator

    3-34 Instruments and controls/Multi function display & Outside temperature indica- ! Road surface freeze warning indi- ON position, the indication does not flash. cation NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide.

  • Page 35: Current Fuel Consumption

    3-35 Instruments and controls/Multi function display & Current fuel consumption & Driving range on remaining Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- fuel tion corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the B trip meter indication.

  • Page 36: Multi Information Display (Models With Type A Combination Meter)

    3-36 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type A combination meter) Multi information display (models with type A combi- nation meter) 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- U.S.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    3-37 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type A combination meter) F3-30.) NOTE screen, and appear on the display accom- Cruise control information display . The welcome screen will disappear panied by a beep. If such a screen is Odometer (refer to Odometer F3-8.)/ displayed, take proper action according to when the ignition switch is turned to...

  • Page 38: Good-Bye Screen

    3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type A combination meter) & Good-bye screen & Warning screen Default screen: Journey time screen: Example of warning When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK / OFF position, the Good-bye If there is a warning message or a screen will appear for approximately 3 maintenance notification, it will appear for...

  • Page 39: Menu Screens

    3-39 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type A combination meter) Menu screen entering screen: The menu list is as follows. Second menu First menu Screen Settings Welcome Good-bye Screen Gauge Initial Movement Languages Return EyeSight (models with EyeSight system) Warning Volume Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function...
  • Page 40 3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type A combination meter) ! EyeSight (models with EyeSight ! Auto Light Sensor By operating the switch on the system) steering wheel, you can select the menu. The operational sensitivity of the auto on/ NOTE Pull the /SET switch to enter the...

  • Page 41: Light Control Switch

    3-41 Instruments and controls/Light control switch & Headlights Regardless of the position of the light Light control switch control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is removed from CAUTION the ignition switch. . Use of any lights for a long period NOTE of time while the engine is not The light control switch can be oper-...

  • Page 42: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)

    The headlights are all off. NOTE The sensitivity of the auto on/off head- lights can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for models with type A combination meter, the sensitiv- ity can be changed using the display.

  • Page 43: Headlight Flasher

    3-43 Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system Turn signal lever 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 44: Illumination Brightness Control

    3-44 Instruments and controls/Illumination brightness control NOTE Illumination brightness con- Front fog light switch . When the control dial is turned fully trol (if equipped) upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work at all.

  • Page 45: Wiper And Washer

    SUBARU Windshield shield washer. Washer Fluid or the equivalent. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 46: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    3-46 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer & Windshield wiper and washer Refer to “Windshield washer over the windshield or rear window. . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- fluid” F11-35. switches rial on the windshield or the wiper Also, when driving the vehicle The wiper operates only when the ignition blades results in jerky wiper operation when there are freezing tempera-...
  • Page 47 3-47 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer ! Windshield washer For a single wipe of the wipers, push the lever up. The wipers operate until you release the lever. ! Wiper intermittent time control Windshield washer fluid warning light (type A) To wash the windshield, pull the wiper control lever toward you.

  • Page 48: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Outback)

    3-48 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer & Rear window wiper and NOTE tion, the rear wiper will operate intermit- tently at intervals corresponding to the washer switch (Outback) The windshield washer fluid warning vehicle speed. In this position, when you light illuminates when the washer fluid move the select lever to the R position level in the tank has dropped to the...

  • Page 49: Defogger And Deicer

    For models with the automatic climate control system, it is possible for a SUBARU dealer to set the defogger and deicer system for the continuous opera- tion mode. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

  • Page 50: Mirrors

    3-50 Instruments and controls/Mirrors system stops operating. Mirrors necessary. . Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- Always check that the inside and outside sives to clean the inner surface mirrors are properly adjusted before you of the rear window. They may start driving.

  • Page 51: Type B Inside Mirror (If Equipped)

    3-51 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & Type B inside mirror (if you press the buttons. the mirror surface turns bright if the shift lever/select lever is shifted into the R equipped) Period of (reverse) position. This is to ensure good Gear Function time button rearward visibility during reversing.
  • Page 52 3-52 Instruments and controls/Mirrors glass cleaner. Do not spray glass mode, with the function indicator in or- cleaner directly on the mirror surface. ange, every time the shift lever/select By doing so, the sprayed glass cleaner lever is shifted into the R (reverse) could enter the inside of the mirror position.
  • Page 53 3-53 Instruments and controls/Mirrors the ignition switch is reset (turning the operated by this system, consult the garage door opener or other ignition switch to the ON position after HomeLink website at: device. Make sure that people ® turning it to the LOCK / OFF position). www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- and objects are out of the way 3515.
  • Page 54 3-54 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE NOTE . After programming your HomeLink Some gate operators and garage door ® Wireless Control System for the de- openers may require you to replace sired devices, retain the hand-held this programming step 4 with proce- dures in “Programming for entrance transmitters for further programming or device testing in the event of a...
  • Page 55 3-55 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 the U.S.A. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- If your garage door opener has a rolling plete the programming.
  • Page 56 3-56 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 57: Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

    3-57 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & Auto-dimming mirror (if reward visibility during reversing. equipped) When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing and damage the mirror.

  • Page 58: Auto-Dimming Mirror With Homelink (If Equipped)

    3-58 Instruments and controls/Mirrors applicator. turned on or off. When the automatic nighttime driving, these sensors detect dimming function is on, the LED indicator distracting glare from vehicle headlights & Auto-dimming mirror with will illuminate. behind you and automatically dim the HomeLink (if equipped) mirror to eliminate glare and preserve...
  • Page 59 3-59 Instruments and controls/Mirrors Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject programming. standards. A garage door opener to the following two conditions: which cannot detect an object, ! Garage door opener program- signaling the door to stop and (1) this device may not cause harmful ming in the U.S.A.
  • Page 60 3-60 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-pro- Some gate operators and garage door tected garage door openers in openers may require you to replace the U.S.A. this programming step 4 with proce- If your garage door opener has a rolling dures in “Programming for entrance code feature, program the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 61 3-61 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE refer to your garage door opener s instruc- tion manual. Some garage door openers may re- quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- plete the programming. 4. The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink Wireless Control ®...
  • 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 ! Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) ! 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 . When you operate the power folding manually folded slightly forward of the Tilt/telescopic steering wheel regularly unfolded position, when you mirror switch continuously, it may not turn the ignition switch from the work. This is not a malfunction. Oper- “LOCK/OFF”...

  • Page 65: Horn

    3-65 Instruments and controls/Horn Front seats F1-2. Horn 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.
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