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Subaru Legacy Outback 1999 Owner's Manual (399 pages)

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Table of Contents

11
- Climate Control
  3
- Doors and Locks
  3
  - Specifications
    4
- Interior Equipment
  3
- Index
  4
  - Safety Precautions When Driving
    5
  - Table of Contents
    11
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26
- Keys
  
  30
  - Doors and Locks
    30
    
    Key Number
    30
    
    Master, Submaster and Valet Key
    30
- Door Locks
  
  31
- Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  
  37
  - Unlocking the Doors
    38
  - Illuminated Entry
    38
  - Locking the Doors
    38
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    39
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    39
  - Replacing the Battery
    39
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    40
- Security System (if Equipped)
  
  44
  - System Operation
    44
  - Arming the System
    45
  - Disarming the System
    46
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    47
  - Valet Mode
    47
  - Passive Arming
    48
    
    Tripped Sensor Identification
    50
- Windows
  
  50
  - Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    51
  - Power Window Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    51
- Power Windows (if Equipped)
  
  51
  - Passenger's Switches
    53
  - Power Windows (for Right Hand Drive Vehicle Only)
    54
    
    Power Window Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    54
    
    Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    54
    
    Passenger's Switches
    56
    
    To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
    57
    
    To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
    57
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  57
  - To Open and Close the Rear Gate
    59
- Rear Gate (Wagon)
  
  59
  - Fuel Filler Door Release
    60
- Fuel Filler Door and Cap
  
  60
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    61
- Engine Hood
  
  62
  - Refueling
    62
- Tilting/Sliding Sunroof
  
  64
- Sunroof (Tilting/Sliding Sunroof – if Equipped)
  
  64
  - Operation
    64
  - Manual Operation
    65
- Tandem Sunroofs
  
  67
- Sunroof (Tandem Sunroofs – if Equipped)
  
  67
  - Operation
    67
  - Manual Operation
    69
- Roof Rail and Crossbar/Roof Rack (if Equipped)
  
  71
  - Installing Carrying Attachment on the Crossbars
    72
  - When Luggage Is Put on the Slats
    72
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

75
- Front Seats
  76
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG
  77
- Front Seats
  
  79
  - Height Adjustment (if Equipped)
    79
    
    Fore and Aft Adjustment
    79
    
    Reclining the Seatback
    79
    
    Head Restraint Adjustment
    80
    
    Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
    81
    
    Seat Heater (if Equipped)
    81
- Rear Seats
  
  83
  - Fold down Rear Seat - Sedan
    84
  - Fold down Rear Seat - Wagon
    85
- 3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)
  
  89
- 2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)
  
  94
  - Fastening the Seat Belt
    95
  - Unfastening the Belt
    96
- Seat Belt Safety Tips
  
  97
  - Infants or Small Children
    97
  - Children
    97
  - Expectant Mothers
    98
  - Maintenance
    98
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  99
  - Seat Belt Position
    101
    
    Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 2-Point Type Seat Belt
    101
    
    Installing Child Restraint Systems in the 3-Point Type Seat Belt
    102
    
    Position (Rear Center Seating Position)
    102
    
    Top Strap Anchors
    103
- SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  105
  - SRS AIRBAG System Operation
    109
  - System Monitors
    113
  - System Servicing
    114
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    115
Instruments and Controls

117
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  118
- Instruments and Controls
  
  119
- Combination Meter Overview
  
  120
  - Speedometer
    120
  - Odometer
    120
  - Trip Meter
    120
  - Tachometer (if Equipped)
    120
    
    Fuel Gauge
    120
    
    Temperature Gauge
    120
- Gauges
  
  121
  - Tachometer (if Equipped)
    121
  - Speedometer
    121
  - Tripmeter
    121
  - Odometer
    121
  - Temperature Gauge
    122
  - Fuel Gauge
    122
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  123
  - Checking Bulbs
    123
  - Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
    123
  - SRS AIRBAG Warning Light
    123
  - Charge Warning Light
    123
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    123
  - Brake System Warning Light
    123
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    123
  - ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
    123
  - Brake System Warning Light
    124
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    124
  - Charge Warning Light
    124
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    125
  - ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
    126
  - AT OIL Temperature Warning Light
    127
  - Front Wheel Drive Warning Light
    128
    
    Door Open Warning Lights
    128
    
    High Beam Indicator
    128
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    128
    
    Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    128
- Light Controls
  
  129
  - Light Switch
    129
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  129
- Turn Signal Lever
  
  131
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    132
  - Parking Light Switch
    132
  - Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    133
- Wiper Controls
  
  133
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
    135
  - Windshield Wipers and Washer Switch
    135
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
  
  137
  - Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    138
- Rear Window Defogger Switch
  
  139
- Horn
  
  140
- Mirrors
  
  141
  - Inside Mirror
    141
  - Outside Mirrors
    141
  - Remote Control Mirror Switch
    142
  - Outside Mirror Defogger
    143
    
    Outside Mirrors
    144
Climate Control

145
- Ventilator
  
  146
  - Climate Control
    147
- Heating and Air Conditioning
  
  147
  - Air Flow Control Buttons
    147
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    147
  - Temperature Control Lever
    147
  - Air Conditioner Button (if Equipped)
    149
  - Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    150
  - Heater Operation
    150
  - Heating and Defrosting
    151
  - Heating
    152
  - Bi.level Heating
    153
  - Ventilation
    153
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    154
  - Cooling or Dehumidifying
    154
  - To Shut off the Outside Air
    154
  - Defrosting or Defogging
    155
- Ventilator (for Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
  
  157
  - (For Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)
    158
    
    Air Flow Control Buttons
    158
    
    Air Inlet Selection Button
    158
    
    Fan Speed Control Dial
    158
    
    Temperature Control Lever
    158
    
    Air Conditioner Button
    159
    
    Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    160
    
    Heater Operation
    160
    
    Heating and Defrosting
    161
    
    Heating
    162
    
    Bi.level Heating
    163
    
    To Shut off the Outside Air
    164
    
    Ventilation
    164
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    165
    
    Cooling or Dehumidifying
    165
    
    Defrosting or Defogging
    165
- Heating and Air Conditioning
  
  158
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  167
Audio

169
- Cassette Player Operation
  169
- Radio Operation
  169
- Radio
  
  172
  - Antenna
    172
- AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)
  
  173
  - RADIO OPERATION (for Radio with Weather Band)
    173
  - Fader and Balance Control (FADER and BAL)
    173
  - Bass and Treble Control (BASS and TREB)
    173
  - Stereo Indicator
    173
  - Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
    177
  - How to Preset Stations
    177
  - RADIO OPERATION (for Radio Without Weather Band)
    178
  - Fader and Balance Control (FADER and BAL)
    178
  - Bass and Treble Control (BASS and TREB)
    178
  - FM/AM Selection Switch (FM @ AM)
    178
  - Stereo Indicator
    178
  - Manual Tuning (TUNE)
    180
  - Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
    180
  - Selecting Preset Stations
    181
  - How to Preset Stations
    181
  - Cassette Player Operation
    182
  - Cassette Slot
    182
  - Tape Travel Indicators
    182
  - Tape Program Sensor Button (TPS)
    182
  - Repeat Button (RPT)
    182
  - Dolby NR Button
    182
  - Metal Tape Indicator (MTL) (if Equipped)
    182
  - Clock Function
    184
  - When Turning on the Radio
    185
  - Setting the Time
    185
  - FM Reception
    173
- AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)
  
  186
  - Radio Operation
    186
  - FM/AM Selection Button (FM AM)
    186
  - Stereo Indicator
    186
  - Manual Tuning (TUNE)
    190
  - Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
    190
  - Selecting Preset Stations
    191
  - Cassette Slot
    192
  - Dolby NR Button
    192
  - Clock Function
    194
- AM/FM/WB Stereo Radio with Cassette and Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)
  
  195
  - Radio Operation
    195
  - Stereo Indicator
    195
  - Weather Band Button (WB)
    200
  - Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
    202
  - Cassette Player Operation
    202
  - Stop and Eject Button ( )
    204
  - Tape Program Sensor Button (TPS)
    204
  - Auto Metal Sensor
    205
  - Metal Tape Button (MTL)
    205
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    206
  - To Play Back a Compact Disc
    206
  - To Select a Song from Its Beginning
    207
  - Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
    207
  - Repeat Playback
    208
  - Random Playback
    208
  - Scan
    208
  - To Eject a Disc from the Player
    208
  - Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc (CD)
    208
  - CD CHANGER CONTROL (if Optional CD Changer Is Connected)
    210
  - CD Player Operation
    211
    
    To Select a Song from Its Beginning
    211
    
    To Select the Desired Disc
    211
    
    To Start Playback
    211
    
    Fast Forwarding and Fast Reverse
    212
    
    Random Playback
    212
    
    Repeat Playback
    212
    
    Scan
    212
    
    Clock Function
    213
    
    Display Mode
    213
    
    Setting the Time
    214
- Installation of Accessories
  
  214
Interior Equipment

215
- Cargo Anchorage Eyelets
  215
- Sun Visors
  
  216
  - Center Console
    215
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
    216
  - Interior Equipment
    217
    
    Vanity Mirror with Light (if Equipped)
    217
- Storage Compartment
  
  217
  - Center Console
    218
  - Glove Compartment
    218
- Cup Holder
  
  219
  - Front Cup Holder
    220
  - Rear Cup Holder
    220
- Cigarette Lighter (Option)
  
  221
- Ashtray
  
  222
  - Front Ashtray
    223
- Accessory Power Socket
  
  223
  - (If Equipped) and Dual Power Socket (Option)
    224
- Interior Light
  
  225
- Spotlight (if Equipped)
  
  226
- Luggage Area Light (Wagon Only)
  
  227
- Luggage Cover (Wagon - if Equipped)
  
  228
  - Using the Cover
    228
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    229
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    229
- Cargo Anchorage Eyelets (if Equipped)
  
  229
- Storage Tray (Wagon - if Equipped)
  
  230
- Maintenance Tools
  
  231
Starting and Operating

232
- Starting and Operating
  234
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving
    234
    
    The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    234
  - Fuel Requirements
    235
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    235
    
    Gasoline for California-Certified LEV and TLEV
    235
    
    Gasoline for Cleaner Air
    235
    
    Unleaded Gasoline
    235
- Engine Compartment
  237
  - State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
    237
  - Exhaust Gas (Engine Exhaust Gas)
    238
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    238
  - Catalytic Converter
    239
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    240
  - Preparing to Drive
    240
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    241
  - Periodic Inspections
    241
  - Ignition Switch
    241
  - Lock
    242
  - Start
    243
    
    Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    244
    
    Key Reminder Chime
    244
  - Starting the Engine
    244
    
    Automatic Transmission Vehicles
    245
    
    Manual Transmission Vehicles
    245
    
    During Cold Weather below -4 F (-20 C)
    246
    
    Flooded Engine
    246
  - Stopping the Engine
    247
  - Manual Transmission
    247
    
    Driving Tips
    248
    
    Maximum Speeds
    248
    
    Shifting Speed for Fuel Economy
    248
  - Automatic Transmission
    249
    
    Selector Lever
    250
    
    Driving Tips
    252
    
    Maximum Speeds
    252
    
    Shift Lock Release
    252
  - Steering
    254
    
    Power Steering
    254
    
    Tilt Steering Wheel
    254
  - Cruise Control (if Equipped)
    255
    
    To Set Cruise Control
    255
    
    To Change the Cruising Speed
    256
    
    To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    256
    
    To Turn off the Cruise Control
    256
  - Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
    257
    
    Manual Release
    258
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    260
    
    Parking Brake
    260
    
    Parking Tips
    261
  - Tips for Using the Brakes
    262
    
    Braking Tips
    262
    
    Brake System
    263
    
    Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    263
- Anti-Lock Brake System
  264
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
    264
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    266
  - Off Road Driving
    267
    
    All AWD Models Except OUTBACK and SUS
    268
    
    OUTBACK and SUS
    268
  - Winter Driving
    270
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    270
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    272
    
    Snow Tires
    274
    
    Tire Chains
    274
    
    Corrosion Protection
    275
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    275
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    275
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    276
    
    GVWR and GAWR
    277
  - Trailer Towing (for All Vehicles Except OUTBACK and SUS)
    278
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    278
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    279
    
    Side Mirrors
    280
    
    Trailer Hitches
    280
- Tire
  281
  - Trailer Lights
    281
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    282
  - Trailer Towing (for OUTBACK and SUS)
    283
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    284
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    284
    
    Trailer Hitches
    288
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    289
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    291
In Case of Emergency

295
- Engine Overheating
  296
- Jump Starting
  
  297
  - In Case of Emergency
    297
- Flat Tires
  
  300
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    300
  - Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
    305
    
    Tire Changing Tools
    307
- Towing
  
  309
Appearance Care

313
- Washing
  
  314
- Exterior Care
  
  314
  - Waxing and Polishing
    315
- Corrosion Protection
  
  316
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    316
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    316
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  317
  - Seat Fabric
    317
  - Leather Seat Materials
    318
  - Synthetic Leather Upholstery
    318
- Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for SUS)
  
  319
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
  
  319
Maintenance and Service

321
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  323
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  325
- Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks
  
  328
- Engine Oil
  
  329
- Cooling System, Hoses and Connections
  
  334
- Engine Coolant
  
  334
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    334
  - Changing the Coolant
    336
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  340
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    340
- Spark Plugs
  
  342
  - Replacing the Spark Plugs
    342
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    342
- Drive Belts
  
  343
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  344
  - Checking the Oil Level
    344
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    344
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  
  345
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
    346
- Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)
  
  347
  - Checking the Oil Level
    347
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    347
- Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)
  
  348
  - Checking the Oil Level
    348
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    349
- Power Steering Fluid
  
  350
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Hot
    350
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
    351
- Brake Fluid
  
  352
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    352
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    353
- Clutch Fluid (2.5 Liter MT Models)
  
  354
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    355
- Brake Booster
  
  355
  - Checking Brake Booster Operation
    355
- Battery
  
  356
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  357
- Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
  
  358
- Brake Pedal
  
  360
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    360
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    361
- Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)
  
  361
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    361
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    362
- Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
  
  362
  - Brake Pad
    363
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  363
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    363
  - Parking Brake Lining
    364
- Parking Brake Stroke
  
  365
- Tires and Wheels
  
  365
  - Inspection and Rotation
    365
- Wheel Covers
  
  367
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  
  368
- Fuses
  
  369
  - Replacing a Fuse
    370
- Main Fuse and Fusible Link
  
  372
- Installation of Accessories
  
  373
  - Fog Light (OUTBACK and SUS)
    374
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
    374
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  374
- Trunk Light
  
  382
- To Install the Rear License Plate (Wagon)
  
  384
Specifications

385
- Specifications
  
  386
  - Dimensions
    386
  - Specifications
    387
    
    Electrical System
    387
    
    Engine
    387
    
    Capacities
    388
    
    Tires
    388
    
    Wheel Alignment
    389
    
    Rear View Mirror
    390
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  390
- Bulb Chart
  
  394
- Vehicle Identification
  
  395
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    396
    
    Temperature A, B, C
    396
    
    Traction A, B, C
    396
    
    Treadwear
    396
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  397
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    398
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)
    399

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Keys

Door Locks

Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Security System (if Equipped)

Windows

Power Windows (if Equipped)

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Wagon)

Fuel Filler Door and Cap

Engine Hood

Tilting/Sliding Sunroof

Sunroof (Tilting/Sliding Sunroof – if Equipped)

Tandem Sunroofs

Sunroof (Tandem Sunroofs – if Equipped)

Roof Rail and Crossbar/Roof Rack (if Equipped)

Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

Front Seats

Rear Seats

3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)

2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)

Seat Belt Safety Tips

Child Restraint Systems

SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Instruments and Controls

Combination Meter Overview

Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

Light Controls

Hazard Warning Flasher

Turn Signal Lever

Wiper Controls

Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch

Rear Window Defogger Switch

Horn

Mirrors

Climate Control

Ventilator

Heating and Air Conditioning

Ventilator (for Right Hand Drive Vehicles Only)

Heating and Air Conditioning

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Audio

Radio

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (if Equipped)

AM/FM/WB Stereo Radio with Cassette and Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)

Installation of Accessories

Interior Equipment

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Cigarette Lighter (Option)

Ashtray

Accessory Power Socket

Interior Light

Spotlight (if Equipped)

Luggage Area Light (Wagon Only)

Luggage Cover (Wagon - if Equipped)

Cargo Anchorage Eyelets (if Equipped)

Storage Tray (Wagon - if Equipped)

Maintenance Tools

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

Jump Starting

Flat Tires

Towing

Appearance Care

Washing

Exterior Care

Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the Interior

Cleaning Fog Light Lens (for SUS)