odometer SUBARU LEGACY 2008 4.G Owners Manual

18 !U.S.-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-27)
2) Tachometer (page 3-26)
3) Speedometer (page 3-24)
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-26)
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-25)
6) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25)
8) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-39)
9) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)

20 !Canada-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-27)
2) Tachometer (page 3-26)
3) Speedometer (page 3-24)
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-26)
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-25)
6) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25)
8) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-39)
9) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)

four transmitter codes into the system. If
you have only one current transmitter,
program it four times. If you have two
current transmitters, program each one
twice. If you have three current transmit-
ters, program two of them once and the
third one twice. This process will leave
only current transmitter codes in thesystem’s memory.
NOTE
Make sure no one else is operating
their keyless entry system within range
of your vehicle when programming
transmitters. If someone else were to
operate their remote transmitter while
you are programming your transmit-
ters, it is possible that their transmitter
code will be programmed into your
system, allowing them unauthorized
access to your vehicle. Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lights flash if
someone attempts to break into yourvehicle.
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle
’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer. & System alarm operation
The alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered: . The vehicle ’s horn will sound and the
turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds.. If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid)
remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (or
the rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the
horn is sounding, the horn will stop
sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. The alarm is triggered by: .
Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk
lid. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only vehicles with shock
sensors (dealer option)) & Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle ’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system (refer to “ Disarming the system ”in this section).
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a
Station wagon).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver ’s power door locking switch, open
the driver ’s door within the following 1
second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows:
If the system was previously activated:
For a vehicle without SI-DRIVE, the
odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL
oF ”, and for a vehicle with SI-DRIVE, the
multi-information display shows “Security
Keys and doors
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2-16Keys and doors
alarm: OFF ”and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti- vated.
If the system was previously deacti- vated:
For a vehicle without SI-DRIVE, the
odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL
on ”, and for a vehicle with SI-DRIVE, the
multi-information display shows “Security
alarm: ON ”and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-vated.
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations: . Insert the key in the door lock of the
driver ’s door and turn it to the unlock
position.. Press any button on the remote trans-
mitter.. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position. &
Arming the system
! To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
so equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and
the trunk lid on the Sedan) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on
the Station wagon).
: Press to Arm the system.: Press to Disarm the system.
Vehicle with SI-DRIVE
Vehicle without SI-DRIVE
6. Briefly press the “
”button (for less
than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear
gate on the Station wagon) will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the turn

Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3
LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) ...... 3-5
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-6
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 3-6
Temperature gauge ............................................. 3-7
ECO gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Multi-information display (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) .................................... 3-9
Display ............................................................... 3-9
Operation switch ................................................. 3-9
Odometer and trip meter .................................... 3-10
Current and average fuel consumption ............... 3-11
Outside temperature and journey time ................ 3-12
Driving range on remaining fuel .......................... 3-14
Clock (Vehicle with Navigation System) ............... 3-15
SI-DRIVE display ................................................ 3-15
Meter settings .................................................... 3-15
Warning messages and driver ’s information ........ 3-20
Meters and gauges (Vehicle without SI-DRIVE) ............................. 3-24
Combination meter illumination .......................... 3-24 Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition switch ............................................................. 3-24
Speedometer ..................................................... 3-24
Odometer .......................................................... 3-25
Double trip meter ............................................... 3-25
Tachometer ....................................................... 3-26
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 3-26
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-27
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-28
Seatbelt warning light and chime ....................... 3-29
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-30
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-31
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-31
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-32
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-32
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT models) ..................................................... 3-32
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-32
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-34
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-35
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-35
Door open warning light .................................... 3-36
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) ..... ..... 3-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped). ............................................ 3-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light (if equipped) .............................. 3-37
Instruments and controls
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3-10Instruments and controls
& Odometer and trip meter
! Odometer
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
This indication shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the
“LOCK ”or “Acc ”position,
the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you
donotpressthetripknobwithin5
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
The odometer/trip meter will also go off if
you open and close the driver ’sdoor
within 5 seconds of illumination of the
odometer/trip meter. ! Double trip meter
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
This indication shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the trip knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than 2seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”or “Acc ”position,
the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible to set the trip meter to zero while
the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do
not press the trip knob within 5 seconds of
illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you
open and close the driver ’s door within 5
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go

&Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK ”, “Acc ”
or “ON ”position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. If you
do not press the trip knob within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off. &
Double trip meterThis meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK ”,
“ Acc ”or “ON ”position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode
indication alternately.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than 2seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible to switch between the A trip
meter and B trip meter indications while
the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do
not press the trip knob within 10 seconds
of illumination of the odometer/trip meter,
the odometer/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident couldresult.
NOTE
If the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost. Instruments and controls
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8-6Driving tips
vehicle and may affect ride, handling,
braking, speedometer/odometer calibra-
tion, and clearance between the body
and tires. It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control. .If you use a temporary spare tire to
replace a flat tire, be sure to use the
original temporary spare tire stored in the
vehicle. Using other sizes may result in
severe mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle. . Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recom-
mended tire pressure is provided on the
tire placard, which is located under the
door latch on the driver ’s side.
. Tire chains should always be placed on
the front wheels only. . There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detail information, refer to the “Towing ”
section in chapter 9. Off road driving
WARNING
. Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-tions.
. Always use the utmost care in
driving –overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.
& All AWD models except OUTBACK
Your AWD vehicle is neither a conven-
tional off-road vehicle nor an all terrain
vehicle. It is a passenger car designed
primarily for on-road use. The AWD
feature gives it some limited off-road
capabilities in situations in which driving
surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free
and otherwise similar to on-road driving
conditions. Operating it under other than
those conditions could subject the vehicle
to excessive stress which might result in damage not eligible for repair under
warranty. If you do take your SUBARU
off road, you should review the common
sense precautions in the next section
(applicable to the OUTBACK) for general
guidance. But please keep in mind that
your vehicle
’s off-road capabilities are
more limited than those of the OUTBACK.
Never attempt to drive through pools and
puddles, or roads flooded with water.
Water entering the engine air intake or
the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. & OUTBACK
Because of the AWD feature and higher
ground clearance, your SUBARU can be
driven on ordinary roads or off-road. But
please keep in mind that an AWD
SUBARU is a passenger car and is
neither a conventional off-road vehicle
nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take
your SUBARU off-road, certain common
sense precautions such as the following
should be taken: . Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts. . Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or
citizens band radio.

&Snow tires
! All models except OUTBACK or
2.5GT spec.B
WARNING
. When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure
you use only the same size,
construction and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire
placard. Using other sizes and
construction may affect speed-
ometer/odometer calibration and
clearance between the body and
tires. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol.
. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, circum-
ferences, construction, brand,
and load range. Mixing other
sizes, circumferences or con-
structions may result in severe
mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle and may
affect ride, handling, braking and
speedometer/odom eter calibra-
tion. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol. .
Do not use a combination of
radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires ”which are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to
enhance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter drivingconditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your
vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size
and type. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, construction,
brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires
since this may result in dangerous hand-
ling characteristics. When you choose a
tire, make sure that there is enough
clearance between the tire and vehicle
body.
Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on yourvehicle. !
OUTBACK models
WARNING
. When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure
you use only the same size and
construction as recommended.
Using other sizes or construction
may affect speedometer/od-
ometer calibration and clearance
between the body and tires. It
also may be dangerous and lead
to loss of vehicle control.
. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, circum-
ferences, construction, brand,
andloadrange.Mixingother
sizes, circumferences or con-
structions may result in severe
mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle and may
affect ride, handling, braking and
speedometer/odometer calibra-
tion. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol. Driving tips
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8-12Driving tips
.Do not use a combination of
radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires ”which are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to
enhance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter drivingconditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your
vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size
and type. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, construction,
brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires
since this may result in dangerous hand-
ling characteristics. When you choose a
tire, make sure that there is enough
clearance between the tire and vehicle
body.
Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on yourvehicle.
Your OUTBACK comes with P225/
60R16 or P225/55R17 “all season tires ”
as original equipment. You should be aware that some winter tires with that
same size designation may actually be
too large for the vehicle and may cause
rubbing on sharp turns. Listed below is
the winter tire size that we recommend.
Recommended winter (snow) tire size Original equipped tires = P225/60 R16:
Winter (snow) tires = P225/60 R16 or
P215/60 R16 Studless
Original equipped tires = P225/55 R17:
Winter (snow) tires = P215/55 R17, P225/
60 R16 or P215/60 R16 Studless
! 2.5GT spec.B
WARNING
. When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure
you use only the same size,
construction and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire
placard. Using other sizes and
construction may affect speed-
ometer/odometer calibration and
clearance between the body and
tires. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol.
. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, con- struction, brand, and load range.
Mixing other sizes or construc-
tions may result in severe me-
chanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle and may
affect ride, handling, braking and
speedometer/odometer calibra-
tion. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol.
. Do not use a combination of
radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with “summer
tires ”as original equipment, which are
inadequate for driving on slippery roads
such as on snow-covered or icy roads.
Compared with winter and all-season
tires, summer tires give significantly less
grip on snowy and icy road surfaces.
Therefore, use of winter tires is strongly
recommended when driving with such
road conditions.
When you choose to install winter tires on
your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire
size and type. You must install four winter
tires that are of the same size, construc-
tion, brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires