turn signal SUBARU LEGACY 2004 4.G Owner's Manual

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Driving tips
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cal system and cause a malfunction of your ve-
hicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical
system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting
circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wir-
ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected
properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check
for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake
lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. T Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly
inflated.
The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer tow-
ing conditions is shown in chapter 12, “Specifications” and in “GAS STATION REFERENCE” at the end of
this manual. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure when the tires are cold. Normal
pressure should be maintained in the front tires.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper infla-
tion pressure should be in accordance with the trailer
manufacturer’s specifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a
trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat
tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or
trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be
sure that the spare tire is firmly secured. „
Trailer towing tipsyNever exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing
a trailer in hilly country on hot days. y When towing a trailer, steering, stability,
stopping distance and braking performance
will be different from normal operation. For
safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution
when towing a trailer and you should never

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speed. You should also keep the following tips
in mind:
T Before starting out on a trip
y Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mount-
ing are in good condition. If any problems are appar-
ent, do not tow the trailer.y Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trail-
er attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the
front and down at the rear, check the total trailer
weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then con-
firm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. y Check that the tire pressures are correct.
y Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected
properly. Confirm that.
– the trailer tongue is connected properly to the
hitch ball.
– the trailer lights connector is connected properly
and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the vehi-
cle’s brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer’s
turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn signal
lever is operated.
– the safety chains are connected properly.
– all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position.
– the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without a significant blind spot. y
Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel” of
the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a
trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping
and backing up. T Driving with a trailer
y You should allow for considerably more stopping
distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking
because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and
loss of control.y Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If
your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start
out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate en-
gine revolution. y Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane
changes. y Slow down before turning. Make a longer than nor-
mal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be
closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.
In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle. y Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of
your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Crosswinds
can be due to weather conditions or the passing of
large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the
steering wheel and slow down immediately but gradu-
ally. y When passing other vehicles, considerable dis-
tance is required because of the added weight and

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In case of emergency
In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in an emer-
gency
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or
night to warn other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off
the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard
warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the
switch again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.
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Parking brake stroke .................................... 11-43
Tires and wheels .......................................... 11-43Types of tires .................................................... 11-43
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-44
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-44
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-47
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-47
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-48
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-48
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-49
Wheel covers .................................................... 11-50
Aluminum wheels (if equipped) .................. 11-51
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-51
Replacement of wiper blades ...................... 11-52 Replacement wiper blade assembly ............... 11-53
Replacement wiper blade rubber .................... 11-53
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-59
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-61
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-62
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-65
Front fog light (if equipped) ............................. 11-69
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-69
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-71
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Map light, dome light, luggage compartment light and door step light ................................ 11-76
Trunk light ......................................................... 11-79
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-79

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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight GT and OUTBACK
modelsLow beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except GT and OUT-
BACK models 12V-65/
55W9007(HB5)
2) Front turn signal 12V-27W 1156NA (Amber)
3) Spot light 12V-8W –
4) Dome light 12V-8W –
5) Door step light 12V-3.4W –
6) Front turn signal light/park- ing and front side marker
light 12V-27/8W 1157NA
(Amber)
7) Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Backup light
Sedan 12V-27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V-27W 1156
9) Luggage area light 12V-13W 912 10) High mount stop light
Sedan 12V-16W 921
Station wagon 12V-13W 912
11) Rear turn signal light Sedan 12V-21W –
Station wagon 12V-21W 7440
12) Brake/tail light Sedan 12V-27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V-27/8W 1157
13) License plate light
Sedan 12V-5W 168
Station wagon 12V-3.8W or 5W194 or 168
14) Trunk room light 12V-5W W5W Wattage Bulb No.

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2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly by
turning it clockwise until it locks.
6. Remove the electrical connector. „Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. „
Front turn signal light, parking light
and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
front turn signal light and parking light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb
has been replaced, it is recommended that the head-
light aiming adjustment be made at a SUBARU dealer.
1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws
located at the top of and the front of the headlight as-
sembly using a phillips screwdriver or an open-end
wrench.
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2. Move the headlight assembly forward.
1) Front turn signal light bulb
2) Front turn signal light bulb/parking and front side marker light bulb
3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb in the
socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body.
Tighten the mounting screws.
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For covers on the trunk wall:
1) Brake/tail light bulb
2) Rear turn signal light bulb
Unlatch the cover by moving the knob upward and
open the cover.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the light assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal light: Remove the bulb from the
socket by pushing it and turning it counterclockwise.
Others: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the clock. T
Station wagon
V Brake/tail and rear turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. It is recom-
mended that you have the bulbs replaced by yourSUBARU dealer.
1) Service holes
1. Remove the light bulb replacement service hole
covers at two places by prying the edge of the cover
with a regular screwdriver.
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1) Nuts
2. Remove the upper and lower nuts. Then, slide the
rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and re-
move it from the vehicle.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and
lower screws that secure the side cover of the rear
combination light assembly. 1) Rear turn signal light bulb
2) Brake/tail light bulb
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
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Turn signal light bulb
Brake/tail light bulb
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Turn signal light: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Brake/tail light: Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the side cover
to the rear combination light assembly.
9. Fit the rear combination light assembly into the ve-
hicle body and tighten the nuts from the interior of thevehicle.
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