SUBARU LEGACY 2017 6.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 2017, Model line: LEGACY, Model: SUBARU LEGACY 2017 6.GPages: 610
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Interior equipment/Storage compartment
Storage compartment
CAUTION
.Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden stops or an
accident.
. Do not store the following items
in the storage compartment.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or
accident.
– Spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive li-
quids or any other dangerous
items.
– Plastic or other heat-vulner-
able or flammable articles
such as a lighter.
& Glove box
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box,
insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, use the me-
chanical key to lock or unlock the glove
box.
NOTE
The mechanical key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is
facing and insert it again.
& Center console
The center console box provides a sto-
rage space.
1) Coin tray
2) Accessory tray
The lid located inside the center console
canbeusedasacointrayoran
accessory tray for small items.
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1) Pen holder
2) Card holder
When the lid inside the center console is
removed, you can use the center console
as a pen holder or a card holder.
The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.
&Overhead console
To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
CAUTION
Before operating this vehicle, en-
sure that the overhead console is
closed.
&Pocket
CAUTION
Do not use the pocket as an ashtray
or leave a lighted cigarette in the
pocket. This could cause a fire.
To use the pocket, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
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Interior equipment/Cup holder
Cup holder
CAUTION
Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might burn you and/or your
passengers. Spilled beverages may
also damage upholstery, carpets or
audio equipment.
&Front passenger ’s cup holder
CAUTION
. Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an
accident.
. Take care not to spill a beverage
on the shift lever/select lever or
any switch(es) in the adjacent
area. If the beverage is spilled, it
may cause a malfunction of the
shift lever/select lever and/or
switch(es). !
CVT models
The dual cup holder is built into the center
console.
!MT models
The dual cup holder is built into the center console.
The divider in the cup holder can be pulled
out. With the divider taken out, the cup
holder can be used as a storage box.
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&Rear passenger ’s cup holder
A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.
CAUTION
When a cup containing a beverage
is in the cup holder, do not fold
down or recline any seat. Otherwise,
the beverage could spill while driv-
ing and, if the beverage is hot, it
could burn you and/or your passen-
gers.
Bottle holders
CAUTION
. Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
. When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
you and/or your passengers.
The bottle holder equipped on each door trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.
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Interior equipment/Accessory power outlets
Accessory power outlets
Power outlet below the climate control
Power outlet in the center console (if
equipped)
Power outlet in the cargo area (Outback)
Accessory power outlets are provided
below the climate control, in the center
console and in the cargo area. Electrical
power (12V DC) from the battery is
available at any of the outlets when the
ignition switch is in either the“ACC”or
“ON ”position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical
appliance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is 120W.Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not
exceed 120W.
CAUTION
. Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlet.
. Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not
in use.
. Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.
When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets
simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.
. If the plug on your electric appli-
ance is either too loose or too
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tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
. Use of an electric appliance in the
accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.
. Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord
on your electrical appliance will
not interfere with your shifting
gears and operating the accel-
erator and brake pedals. If they
do, do not use the electrical
appliance while driving.
Upper compartment
Lower compartment
NOTE
When the lid of the center console is
closed, a gap remains between the
center console and the lid to allow the power outlet in the center console to be
used. Pass the cord of the electrical
appliance through this gap.
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Interior equipment/Ashtray
Ashtray (if equipped)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Not doing so could result in a fire.
.Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely.
. Do not put flammable material in
the ashtray.
. Do not leave a lighted cigarette in
the ashtray.
. Do not leave a lot of cigarette
butts in the ashtray.
The portable ashtray can be installed in
each cup holder. For the locations of the
cup holders, refer to “Cup holder”F 6-8.
When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. When removing the ashtray from
a cup holder, pull the ashtray upwards.
Fully close the lid after using the ashtray to
help reduce residual smoke.
NOTE
Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray ’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or another narrow-ended
implement.
Coat hook
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WARNING
Do not place hangers or other hard
objects on the coat hooks. If such
items were hanging on the coat
hooks during deployment of the
SRS curtain airbags, they could
cause serious injuries by coming
off the coat hooks and being thrown
through the cabin or by preventing
correct airbag deployment. Before
hanging clothing on the coat hooks,
make sure there are no pointed
objects in the pockets. Hang cloth-
ing directly on the coat hooks with-
out using hangers.
CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision. And
do not hang items on the coat hook
that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.
The coat hook is attached to each rear
passenger ’s hand grip.
Shopping bag hook
CAUTION
Do not hang items on the shopping
bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or
more.
& Legacy
A shopping bag hook is attached to each
inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk
lid opening.
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Interior equipment/Convenient grip (Outback)
&Outback
A shopping bag hook is attached to each
side of the cargo area.
To use the hook, push the upper portion
and the shopping bag hook will appear.
Store the hook after using it.
Convenient grip (Outback)
CAUTION
. Do not hang items on the con-
venient grip that weigh 6 lbs (3
kg) or more. Depending on the
conditions of use (for example, in
low temperatures, etc.), the rear
gate may lower even with lighter
loads. However, this is not a
malfunction. Be careful not to
hit your head or other body parts.
. When using the convenient grip,
do not try to close the rear gate.
Doing so may cause the item on
the grip to be jammed in the rear
gate and damaged. Remove the
item from the grip before closing
the rear gate.
A convenient grip is attached to the rear
gate trim. When the rear gate is open, you
can hang a candle lantern, wet suit, etc.
on the grip.
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Floor mat
CAUTION
If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.
.Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat designed with
grommets in the correct loca-
tions.
. Make sure that the driver ’s floor
mat is placed back in its proper
location and is correctly secured
on its retaining pins. .
Do not use more than one floor
mat.
Retaining pins are located on the driver ’s
side floor.
The floor mat should be properly secured
using the built-in grommets, by placing the
grommets over the pins and pushing them
downward.
Cargo area cover
(Outback –if equipped)
The cargo area cover is provided for
covering the cargo area and to protect its
contents from direct sunlight. This cover is
detachable to make room for additional
cargo.
& Using the cover
To extend the cargo area cover:
1) Stopper
1. Hold the handle located at the center
of the cargo area cover and lift the handle
upward slightly to unlock the stoppers that
are located at the right and left end of the
cover.
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