lock SUBARU LEGACY 2005 4.G Repair Manual

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NOTE
Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you
leave your vehicle. !
To open the trunk lid from inside
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. !
To lock and unlock the trunk lid re- lease lever
When you entrust your vehicle key to another person,
you can lock the trunk lid release lever to prevent lug-
gage in the trunk from being stolen. To lock the trunk
lid release lever, insert the master key or sub key into
the key cylinder at the rear of the release lever and
turn it counterclockwise. To unlock the trunk lid re-
lease lever, turn the key clockwise.
LOCK
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!Internal trunk lid release handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device de-
signed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the
event children or adults become locked inside the
trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han-
dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the
yellow handle downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then,
push up the lid.
The handle is made of material that remains lumines-
cent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space
after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and
play with the release handle. If the driver starts
the vehicle without knowing that a child is in-
side the trunk and the child opens the lid using
the release handle, the child could fall out and
be killed or seriously injured.
" Do not close the lid while gripping the release
handle. The handle may be damaged. " Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the
trunk. Such use may result in damage of the
handle." Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike
the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle
while the vehicle is being driven, the handle
may be pushed down and the trunk lid may
open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the
trunk, which could create a traffic safety haz-
ard.
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Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to
check the release handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the
screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock as-
sembly fully to the end until you hear a click. This places the latch in the locked position.
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3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle,
in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re-
leased.
If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the latch, then
close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release handle feel re-
stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the
handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your
SUBARU dealer.Rear gate (Station wagon)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either
the keyless entry system or the power door locking switch.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re-
mote keyless entry system (if equipped)” sections in
this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
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To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down
holding the recessed grip.
"
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
closed while driving. " Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while
holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing
the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip
from inside the cargo space. There is a danger
of your hand being caught and injured.
" Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cello-
phane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the
stays while loading or unloading cargo. That
could cause leakage of gas from the stays,
which may result in their inability to hold the
rear gate open. " Be careful not to hit your head or face on the
rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate
and when loading or unloading cargo.
NOTE
Should the rear gate be unable to be unlocked due
to discharged battery, a fault in the door locking/
unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock
it by manually operating the rear gate lock releaselever.
For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear
gate cannot be unlocked” in chapter 9.
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Ignition switch .............................................. 3-3 LOCK .................................................................. 3-4
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-6
Ignition switch light .......................................... 3-6
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-7
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ............ 3-7 Combination meter illumination ...................... 3-7
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement and combination meter
sequential illumination upon turning on the
ignition switch ................................................ 3-8
Speedometer ..................................................... 3-9
Odometer ........................................................... 3-9
Double trip meter .............................................. 3-10
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-13
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) ..... 3-14 Combination meter illumination ...................... 3-14
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the
ignition switch ................................................ 3-15
Speedometer ..................................................... 3-15
Odometer ........................................................... 3-16
Double trip meter .............................................. 3-16
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-17
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-18
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-19 Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-20
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-21
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-24
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators ........................................................ 3-24
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-25
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-26
Oil pressure warning light ............................... 3-26
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-27
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) .................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-28
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-29
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-30
Door open warning light .................................. 3-31
All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) .... 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) ........................................... 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light (if equipped) ........................... 3-32
Security indicator light ..................................... 3-33
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ..... 3-34
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-34
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) ............. 3-34
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-34
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-35
Cruise control indicator light ........................... 3-35
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-35

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Headlight indicator light .................................. 3-35
Front fog light indicator light .......................... 3-35
Clock ............................................................. 3-36
Information display (if equipped) ................ 3-37 Outside temperature indicator ........................ 3-37
Current fuel consumption ................................ 3-39
Average fuel consumption .............................. 3-40
Driving range on remaining fuel ..................... 3-41
Journey time ..................................................... 3-43
Light control switch ..................................... 3-44 Headlights ......................................................... 3-45
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-45
Headlight flasher .............................................. 3-46
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-46
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-47
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-47
Bright switch (Night illumination dimness cancellation) .............................................. 3-48
Parking light switch ..................................... 3-49
Fog light switch (if equipped) ..................... 3-50
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-51 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-52
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) .............................................. 3-55
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-56
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-57
Mirrors ........................................................... 3-59 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-59
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ................................................... 3-59
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-61 Tilt steering wheel ........................................ 3-63
Horn ............................................................... 3-64

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Instruments and controlsIgnition switch
"Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
while the vehicle is being driven or towed be-
cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer. " Before leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child to remains in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child or others. They
could operate the power windows, the sunroof
or other controls or even make the vehicle
move.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC,
ON and START.
NOTE " Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
when the engine is not running. " Using electrical accessories for a long time with
the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position
can cause the battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from the“LOCK” position to the “ACC” position, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch." If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large
bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on
it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch. Also, if a large key-
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holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. !
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi-
tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position. !
Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it. ! ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ac-
cessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. ! ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine
is started.
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The key is near another key that contains an im-
mobilizer transponder. ! Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door
opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions.
The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig-
nition switch. ! Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the
ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors is
opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
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