parking brake SUBARU LEGACY 2008 4.G Owner's Guide

11-4Maintenance and service
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
. Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
tempt to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connec-
tors of these systems are yellow
for easy identification. NEVER
use a circuit tester for thesewiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt
pretensioner needs service, con-
sult your nearest SUBARU deal-
er.
& Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after
the engine is stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. Always remove the key from the
ignition switch. When the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”position,
thecoolingfanmayoperate
suddenly even when the engine
is stopped.
& When you do checking or
servicing in the engine com-
partment while the engine isrunning
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, belts and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable. Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their originalpositions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.

Automatic transmission fluid &Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands
largely as its temperature rises; the fluid
level differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, there are two different scales
for checking the level of hot fluid and cold
fluid on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked
without warming up the fluid on the“ COLD ”range, we recommend checking
the fluid level when the fluid is at operatingtemperature. ! Checking the fluid level when the
fluid is hot
Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise
the temperature of the transmission fluid
up to normal operating temperature; 158
to 176 8F (70 to 80 8C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
set the parking brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each
position. Then shift it in the “P ” position,
and run the engine at idling speed.
4-speed automatic transmission
1) Yellow handle
5-speed automatic transmission
1) Yellow handle
1) HOT range
2) COLD range
3) Upper level
4) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid
level on the gauge. If it is below the lower
level on the “HOT ”range, add the recom-
mended automatic transmission fluid up to
the upper level. ! Checking the fluid level when the
fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked
without time to warm up the automatic
transmission, check to see that the fluid
level is between the lower level and upper
level on the “COLD ”range. If it is below
that range, add fluid up to the upper level.
Be careful not to overfill. Maintenance and service
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you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible. &Breaking-in of new brake
pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining,
use only genuine SUBARU parts. After
replacement, the new parts must be
broken in as follows: ! Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40
mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake
pedal lightly. Repeat this five or moretimes. ! Parking brake lining
WARNING
A safe location and situation should
be selected for break-in driving.
CAUTION
Pulling the parking brake lever too
forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be
certain to pull the lever up slowly
and gently. 1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a
force of approximately 33 lbs [147 N, 15kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately
220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking
brake to cool down. Repeat this proce-dure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the
parking brake stroke is out of the specified
range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut
located on the parking brake lever.
Parking brake stroke: 5–6 notches / 44 lbs (196 N, 20 kg) Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according
to the maintenance schedule in the“
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
When the parking brake is properly
adjusted, braking power is fully applied
by pulling the lever up five to six notches
gently but firmly (approximately 44 lbs,
196 N, 20 kg). If the parking brake lever
stroke is not within the specified range,
have the brake system checked and
adjusted at your SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service
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11-52Maintenance and service
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3) 2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3457A
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Door step light 12V-3W–
7) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W–
8) Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
9) Trunk room light (Sedan) 12V-5W (W5W)
10) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
12) Back-up light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
13) Brake/tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
14) Cargo area light (Station wagon) 12V-13W –
15) Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
16) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
17) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
18) Back-up light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
19) Licence plate light 12V-5W168 (W5W)CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
& Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface develop
into hot spots, causing the bulb to
break. If there are finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth mois-
tened with alcohol.
NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Bulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb No. Headlight Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal/Parking and
front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3457A
Rear combination light Rear turn signal light (Se- dan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
Brake/tail and rear side
marker (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Brake/tail (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Rear side marker (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
Rear turn signal light (Stationwagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
Back-up light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168 (W5W) Specifications
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14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-35
Warning light ................................................. 3-34, 7-35
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-50
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-7
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner ............................................................. 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-36
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-41
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-35
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-16
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-32
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-55
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission 4-speed ................................................................ 7-18
5-speed ................................................................ 7-24
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-23
Manual mode ................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Selector lever ................................................ 7-18, 7-25
Shift lock release ........................................... 7-23, 7-29 SPORT
................................................................. 7-23
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-32
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-14
B Battery .................................................................... 11-47
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-8
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-33
Brake Booster ....................................................... 7-34, 11-31
Fluid ................................................................... 11-29
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-33
Parking ....................................................... 7-45, 11-33
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
System .................................................................. 7-34
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-31
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-31
Brake system ............................................................. 7-34
Warning light .......................................................... 3-35
Braking ..................................................................... 7-34
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-33
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-51
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-4

14-6Index
Light Cargo area .............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-45
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Map ....................................................................... 6-2
Limited slip differential (LSD) ....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-13
Low fuel warning light ................................... 3-7, 3-27, 3-35
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-32
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-35
LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-33
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-8
M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-49
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-23
Tools .................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................................... 3-31
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Mode ............................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 11-21
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-14
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-16
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-59
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-24 Mirrors
...................................................................... 3-55
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-27
Multi-information display ............................................... 3-9
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O Odometer .................................................................. 3-25
Odometer/Tripmeter .................................................... 3-10
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-32
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-57
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-41
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
PParking Brake .................................................................... 7-45
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-48
Tips ...................................................................... 7-45
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Pcket ......................................................................... 6-7

Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-28
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-27, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-55
Gate ............................................................. 2-26, 9-18
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-33
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-25
Rear seat Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-54
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-52
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-45
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-24
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27 Power steering fluid
.............................................. 11-28
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-20
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-43
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-18
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-8
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-51
Backup light/Tail light ............................................ 11-57
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-60
Dome light ........................................................... 11-58
Door step light ..................................................... 11-59
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-54
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-54
Headlight ............................................................. 11-52
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-60
License plate light ................................................. 11-57
Map light ............................................................. 11-59
Parking light ......................................................... 11-54
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-55
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-60
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-59
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-15
S
S# PREP indicator light ............................................... 3-38 Index
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