warning SUBARU LEGACY 2004 4.G Service Manual

12-11
Specifications
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
130AyRadiator cooling fan (Main)
230AyRadiator cooling fan (Sub)
330A 50AyABS motor
y VDC motor
430AyMcIntosh audio amp (if
equipped)
520AyRear window defogger
615AyHazard warning flasher
y Horn
715AyMeter
y SRS airbag system warning light
810AyAutomatic transmis- sion control unit
y ABS UNIT
910AyAlternator
1015AyHeadlight (right side)
1115AyHeadlight (left side)
1220AyLighting switch
1315AyClock
y Interior light
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit

14-2
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
...............................7-32
Warning light ................................................. 3-13, 7-33
Accessories ......................................................... 5-3, 11-62
Accessory power outlet ............................................. 6-11
Air cleaner element ..................................................... 11-22
Air conditioner operation ..........................................4-10
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-21
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-4
Aluminum wheels ........................................................ 11-51
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................7-32
Arming the system ...................................................... 2-15
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-11
Ashtray ............................................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ......................3-12
Audio set ......................................................................... 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...............................3-31
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ....................................................................... 1-20
Automatic transmission ...................................7-15, 7-21
Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Fluid ............................................................................ 11-28
Selector lever ................................................ 7-16, 7-22
Shift lock release ......................................... 7-20, 7-28
Temperature warning light ................................3-12BBattery
............................................................................... 11-58
Jump starting ........................................................... 9-15
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .................................................................... 2-10
Brake Booster ....................................................................... 11-39
Fluid ............................................................................. 11-36
Pad and lining .......................................................... 11-41
Pedal ........................................................................... 11-39
Brake system ................................................................. 7-31
Warning light ............................................................ 3-14
Braking .............................................................................. 7-30
Breaking-in of new brake pads and
linings ....................................................................... 11-42
Tips .............................................................................. 7-30
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-39
Reserve distance ................................................... 11-40
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-12
Replacing ................................................................... 11-63
C
Capacities ........................................................................ 12-4
Cargo area light ............................................................ 6-2
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-4

14-3
Index
Center
Console ..................................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ................................................................. 4-2
Changing
Flat tire ....................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ........................................................ 11-12
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................3-11
Checking
Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-39
Brake pedal reserve distance ...........................11-40
Clutch function ........................................................ 11-40
Clutch pedal free play .......................................... 11-41
Engine oil level ....................................................... 11-11
Fluid level ....................... 11-28, 11-35, 11-36, 11-38
Gear oil level ................................ 11-27, 11-30, 11-32
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-37
Installation with seatbelt .....................................1-41
Lower and tether anchorages ..........................1-48
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks .......................................................................... 2-22
Chime
Key .............................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-20, 3-10
Cigarette lighter socket ............................................. 6-10Cleaning
Aluminum wheels .................................................. 10-4
I n te rior .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Ventilator grille ........................................................ 4-19
Climate control system Manual ....................................................................... 4-5
Automatic ................................................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................................. 3-18
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-38
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-40
Coat hook ....................................................................... 6-20
Coin compartment ....................................................... 6-7
Convenience hook ...................................................... 6-20
Convenient tie-down hooks .....................................6-24
Cooling system ............................................................. 11-17
Corrosion protection ......................................... 8-13, 10-5
Cruise control ................................................................ 7-42
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-18
Cup holder ...................................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system .................................3-21
Differential gear oil Front ............................................................................ 11-30
Rear ............................................................................ 11-32
Dimensions .................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17

14-4
Index
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
............7-31
Dome light ............................................................ 6-2, 11-76
Door locks ....................................................................... 2-3
Door open warning lights .........................................3-15
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-26
Driving Drinking ..................................................................... 7
Drugs .......................................................................... 7
Foreign countries .................................................. 8-6
Car/Mobile phone .................................................. 8
Pets ............................................................................. 9
Tips ............................................. 7-14, 7-19, 7-28, 8-6
Tired or sleepy ........................................................ 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................ 8-12
E
Electrical system .......................................................... 12-3
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ..................1-19
Engine
Compartment overview .......................................11-8
Coolant ...................................................................... 11-18
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ....................6, 8-3
Hood ........................................................................... 11-5
Oil ................................................................................. 11-11
Overheating ............................................................. 9-19
Starting ...................................................................... 7-10
Stopping .................................................................... 7-12Exterior care
................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................ 9-5
Floor mat .......................................................................... 6-21
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................11-28
Brake ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .. 1 1 -3 6
Clutch .......................................................................... 11-38
Power steering ........................................................ 11-35
Fog light switch ............................................................. 3-24
Folding down the rear seat .......................................1-14
Front Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-30
Fog light ..................................................................... 11-69
Seatbelt pretensioners ........................................1-34
Seats ........................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and
marker light ............................................................ 11-69
Front-wheel drive warning light ..............................3-15
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ..................................................... 7-4
Gauge ......................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ................................................................................. 11-59
Fuses and circuits ........................................................ 12-6

14-5
Index
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
.....................8-19
Glove box ........................................................................ 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) .............8-19
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................................. 3-6
Headlights ......................................................... 3-19, 11-65
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ..............................1-13
Head restraint adjustment (Front) .......................1-7
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-7
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-18
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-79
Horn ................................................................................... 3-36
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-18
IIgnition switch ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 3-3
Illuminated entry ........................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...............................3-22
Indicator light
High beam ................................................................ 3-18
Selector lever position ......................................... 3-17
Turn signal ................................................................ 3-17
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-31
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................2-28J
Jack and jack handle
................................................. 9-32
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-15
KKey Interlock release .................................................... 3-5
Number ...................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ..................................................... 3-5
Keys .................................................................................. 2-2
LLe ath er s e at materi als ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-19
Limited slip differential (LSD) .................................7-29
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................................7-29
Luggage cover .............................................................. 6-22
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-61
Maintenance Precautions .............................................................. 11-3
Schedule ................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ..................................................................... 1-31
Tools ........................................................................... 9-31

14-6
Index
Manual heating and air conditioning system
...4-5
Manual transmission .................................................. 7-12
Manual transmission oil ............................................ 11-27
Map light ................................................................ 6-3, 11-76
Maximum load limits .................................................. 8-29
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 3-7
Mirrors .............................................................................. 3-31
Moonroof .............................................................. 2-32, 9-29
N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .......................8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ................................................. 3-7
Off road driving ............................................................. 8-8
Oil pressure warning light ........................................3-12
Oil filter ............................................................................. 11-12
Oil level Engine ........................................................................ 11-11
Manual transmission ............................................ 11-27
Rear differential ...................................................... 11-32
OnStar®
Personal calling ...................................................... 6-17
Services .................................................................... 6-15
Subscription plans ................................................ 6-15
System ....................................................................... 6-13Limitations
................................................................. 6-18
Virtual advisor .......................................................... 6-17
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-33
Overheating engine ..................................................... 9-19
P
Parking Brake stroke ............................................................. 11-43
Light switch ............................................................... 3-23
Power Door locking switches .......................................... 2-5
Steering ...................................................................... 7-30
Steering fluid ............................................................ 11-35
Windows .................................................................... 2-23
Printed antenna ............................................................ 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-71
Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-32
Gate ............................................................................. 2-31
Seats ........................................................................... 1-10
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) ......................................... 1-14
Rear window Defogger switch ...................................................... 3-28
Wiper and washer switch ....................................3-27

14-7
Index
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-30
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-38
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-15, 11-16, 11-27
11-31, 11-34
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-35
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-25
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-41
Wiper blades ........................................................... 11-52
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-22
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-63
Dome light ................................................................ 11-76
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-69
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-65
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-79
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Luggage compartment light ..............................11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-76
Parking light ............................................................. 11-69
Rear combination light ........................................11-71Trunk light
................................................................. 11-79
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-20
S Seat Fabric
... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Heater ........................................................................ 1-9
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 4
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-31
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-34
Safety tips ................................................................. 1-18
Warning light and chime ...........................1-20, 3-10
Seatbelts ......................................................................... 1-18
Security system ............................................................ 2-15
Selector lever ...................................................... 7-16, 7-22
Position indicator ......................................................... 3-17
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-20, 7-28
Snow tires ....................................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-25
Specifications ................................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ................................................................. 3-7
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
Syst em a irbag) ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 4, 1-5 7
SRS airbag system warning light ..........................3-10
S R S fr on tal a ir ba g ... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 1-62

14-8
Index
SRS side airbag
........................................................... 1-70
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-10
State emission testing (U.S. only) ........................7-7
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-12
Storage compartments .............................................. 6-5
Subfloor storage .......................................................... 6-25
Sun visors ....................................................................... 6-4
Sun shades .................................................................... 2-36
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) 1-62
Synthetic leather upholstery ...................................10-7
T
Tachometer .................................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge .................................................... 3-9
Temporary spare tire ................................................. 9-3
Tie-down hooks ............................................................ 9-21
Tilt steering wheel ....................................................... 3-35
Tire
Chains ........................................................................ 8-15
Inspection ................................................................. 11-44
Pressures and wear ............................................. 11-44
Replacement ........................................................... 11-48
Rotation ..................................................................... 11-48
Tires .................................................................................. 12-5
Types .......................................................................... 11-43
Tires and wheels ......................................................... 11-43
Top tether anchorages .............................................. 1-52Towing
.............................................................................. 9-20
All wheels on the ground ....................................9-28
Flat-bed truck ........................................................... 9-27
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................................. 8-25
Hitches ........................................................................ 8-34
Towing ........................................................................ 8-28
Towing tips ................................................................ 8-37
Trunk lid ............................................................................ 2-26
Release handle ....................................................... 2-28
Trunk light ........................................................................ 11-79
Turn signal Indicator lights ......................................................... 3-17
Lever ............................................................................ 3-21
V
Valet mode ...................................................................... 2-18
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 6-5
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)
OFF switch ................................................................ 7-38
OFF indicator light ................................................. 3-16
Operation indicator light .....................................3-15
System ........................................................................ 7-34
Warning light ............................................................ 3-13
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-18
Identification ............................................................. 12-13

14-9
Index
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system
..........7-34
Ventilator ......................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-10
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-13
Anti-lock Brake system .......................................3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature ........................................... 3-12
Brake system .......................................................... 3-14
Charge ....................................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-11
Door open ................................................................. 3-15
Front-wheel drive ................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .............................................................. 3-12
S ea tb elt .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... .. 1-2 0, 3-10
SRS airbag system ............................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance .................................8-28
Washing ........................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................ 11-47
Wheel
Alignment .................................................................. 12-5
Balance ...................................................................... 11-47
Covers ........................................................................ 11-50
Replacement ........................................................... 11-49
Windows .......................................................................... 2-23Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................................. 11-51
Wiper and washer switches ..............................3-26
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-30
Winter driving ................................................................ 8-11
Wiper and washer ....................................................... 3-24