fuel cap release SUBARU LEGACY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

Fuel...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-5
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
Manual transmission vehicle ................................ 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle .......................... 7-10
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Remote engine start system (dealer option) ................................................. 7-11
Starting your vehicle .......................................... 7-12
Remote start safety features ............................... 7-12
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start ................................................................. 7-12
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown ......................................................... 7-12
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle ............................................................. 7-13
Service mode ..................................................... 7-13
Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option ............................ 7-13
System maintenance .......................................... 7-14
Manual transmission –5 speeds ...................... 7-15
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-16
Manual transmission –6 speeds (2.5GT
spec.B) ............................................................. 7-17
Selecting reverse gear ........................................ 7-17
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-17
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-18 Automatic transmission
–4-speed ................... 7-18
Selector lever .................................................... 7-19
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ 7-20
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-21
Maximum speeds ............................................... 7-22
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-23
SPORT mode ..................................................... 7-23
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-24
Automatic transmission –5-speed ................... 7-24
Selector lever .................................................... 7-25
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ 7-26
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-27
Maximum speeds ............................................... 7-29
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-29
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-30
SI-DRIVE (turbo and 3.0 L models) .................. 7-31
Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-31
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-32
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-32
SI-DRIVE selector .............................................. 7-32
SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#) switch ...................... 7-33
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .................................................... 7-33
Power steering ................................................... 7-34
Braking ............................................................... 7-34
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-34
Brake system .................................................... 7-34
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-35
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-35
ABS system self-check ...................................... 7-35
Starting and operating
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.Fuel system damage or driveability
problems which result from the use of
improper fuel are not covered under the
SUBARU Limited Warranty. & Fuel filler lid and cap
! Refueling
Only one person should be involved in
refueling. Do not allow others to approach
the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
pipe while refueling is in progress.
Be sure to observe any other precautions
that are posted at the service station.
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid
release lever up. The lever is on the floor
at the left of the driver ’s seat.
2. Open the fuel filler lid.
WARNING
Before opening the fuel filler cap,
first touch the vehicle body or a
metal portion of the fuel pump or similar object to discharge any
static electricity that may be present
on your body. If your body is carry-
ing an electrostatic charge, there is
a possibility that an electric spark
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
static electric charge, do not get
back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress.
1) Open
2) Close
3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise. Starting and operating
7-5
– CONTINUED –

Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker ............. 11-53
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-6, 3-26
Requirements .......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-47
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-15
Gear position indicator ................................................ 3-39
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-15
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-7
Rearseat ............................................................... 1-10
Headlight Flasher ................................................................. 3-47
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Headlights ........................................................ 3-46, 11-51
Heater operation (manual climate control system) ............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-40
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-59
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-46
Horn ......................................................................... 3-59
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14 I
Ignition switch
............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-48
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-38
Indicator light
Cruise control ................................................ 3-40, 7-49
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-40, 7-50
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-40
Headlight ............................................................... 3-40
High beam ............................................................. 3-40
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-4
S# PREP .............................................................. 3-39
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-38
Selector lever position ............................................. 3-39
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-40
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-38
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-38
Traction control system OFF .................................... 3-37
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-40
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-38, 7-40
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .................. 3-37, 7-40
Information display ...................................................... 3-41
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-56
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
JJack. ......................................................................... 9-18
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-19 Index
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