SUBARU LEGACY 2017 6.G Owners Manual

14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-33
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Access key ............................................................... 2-10
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-25
Accessories .............................................................. 11-40
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-6
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-10
Airflow selection ........................................................... 4-6
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-28
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-32
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna ...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-33
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-30
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-15
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-17
Audio aha
TMby HARMAN ................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio ......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set. ............................................. 5-4
Basic operation ...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio ...................................................... 5-58 CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod
...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio .......................................... 5-37
Steering switches for audio ...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK ............................................... 5-26
SUBARU STARLINK
TMMultimedia Plus audio set ... .... 5-6
Unit setting ............................................................ 5-19
USB memory ......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights ................................................. 3-47
Sensor .................................................................. 3-49
Vehicle setting ........................................................ 3-46
Auto-dimming mirror .................................................... 3-69
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5
Automatic headlight beam leveler Warning light .......................................................... 3-32
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-17
B
Battery Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-8
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-50
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-21
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-51
Vehicle battery ..................................................... 11-37
Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system ........................................ 5-71
Settings ................................................................. 5-66

Troubleshooting..................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth®settings ..................................................... 5-66
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-34
Bottle holder ................................................................ 6-9
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-33
Booster ........................................................ 7-32, 11-22
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-20, 12-8
Pad ..................................................................... 11-24
Parking ................................................................. 7-43
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
System ................................................................. 7-32
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-23
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-23
Brake system ............................................................ 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Braking ..................................................................... 7-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads ................................... 11-24
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-54
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-57
OFF indicator ........................................ 3-32, 3-40, 7-57
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-60
Warning indicator ................................... 3-32, 3-40, 7-59
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-45
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacing ............................................................. 11-40 C
Cargo area
Cover .................................................................... 6-15
Light ............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-19
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console ................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant ............................................................... 11-15
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-13
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-23
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-23
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-23
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-24
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-20
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-21
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-11
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-27
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-34
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................
1-30
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-36
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-39
Child safety ................................................................... 5
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Locks................................................................... 2-34
Chime Key ........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-46
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-5
Manual ................................................................... 4-6
Clock ........................................................................\
3-34
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-21, 12-8
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-12
Console ...................................................................... 6-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-25
Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-17
Coolant ............................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-14
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-15
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-50
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-31
Set indicator .......................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9 D
Daytime running light system
....................................... 3-53
Defogger ................................................................... 3-61
Defrosting ................................................................... 4-9
Deicer ....................................................................... 3-61
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-33
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-6
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-23
Step light ............................................................. 11-49
Unlock selection function ................................. 2-18, 3-45
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. ....................................................................

6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7

Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system .......... 7-34
Warning ................................................................ 3-20
Electronic parking brake. ............................................. 7-43
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ......... 7-45
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Warning ........................................................ 3-21, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ........................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator ................................. 3-17
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-20
Clutch .................................................................. 11-21 Continuously variable transmission
......................... 11-19
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Steering responsive fog lights system ....................... 3-56
Switch ................................................................... 3-56
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Side marker light .................................................. 11-42
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-42
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-6
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-38
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-11
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses .....................................................................
11-38
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-14
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
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H
Hands-free phone system........................................... 5-71
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-14
Headlight .................................................................. 3-47
Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-54
Bulb wattage ....................................................... 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46
Flasher ................................................................. 3-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Welcome lighting function ....................................... 3-48
Heated Steering Wheel system .................................... 3-83
High beam assist function ........................................... 3-49
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-31
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-31
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-49
Hill descent control ..................................................... 7-40
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-32
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-22
Switch .................................................................. 7-46
Hill start assist ........................................................... 7-48
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-50
HomeLink
®........................................................ 3-63, 3-69
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient ............................................................ 6-14
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-19 Shopping bag
........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ........................................................................\
. 3-83
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-4
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-55
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-4
Indicator light (security indicator light) ........................ 3-30
Indicator light BSD/RCTA OFF ..................................................... 3-32
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-31
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-32
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Electronic parking brake .......................................... 3-21
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-32
Headlight ............................................................... 3-32
High beam ............................................................. 3-31
High beam assist .................................................... 3-31
Hill descent control ................................................. 3-32
Hill Holder ............................................................. 3-22
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-30
Security ................................................................. 3-30
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-32
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-24
X-mode ................................................................. 3-32

Information display..................................................... 3-33
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-63
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ................................... 2-39
J
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-11
K
Key ........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number .................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-5
Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............. 2-10
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-14
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk ........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ...................... 3-25
When access key does not operate properly ............. 9-18
Keyless entry system ................................................. 2-24
L
LCA ........................................................................\
. 7-55
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-47
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-46
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46 Daytime running
..................................................... 3-53
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-48
Door step ............................................................ 11-49
Front fog ..................................................... 3-56, 11-42
Front side marker ................................................... 3-47
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-47
Map .............................................................. 6-2, 11-48
Rear combination ................................................. 11-44
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-44
Rear turn signal .................................................... 11-44
Trunk .................................................................. 11-49
Turn signal ........................................ 3-54, 11-42, 11-44
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-17
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-36
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-29
Seat .......................................................................
1-4
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Transmission......................................................... 7-23
Transmission oil ............................................ 11-19, 12-7
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-8
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-61
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-63
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-48
Multi information display .............................................. 3-36
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................... 3-9
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-13
Oil level Engine ................................................................. 11-11
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-19
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-16
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-61
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-81
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-35
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
P
Parking ..................................................................... 7-42 Brake
.................................................................... 7-43
Tips ...................................................................... 7-47
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-22
Pocket ....................................................................... 6-7
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-9
Outlets .................................................................. 6-10
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-82
Rear gate ...................................................... 2-42, 9-21
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-31
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-23
Windows ............................................................... 2-34
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-70
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine .................................... 7-12
R
RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-33
ON/OFF setting ...................................................... 7-69
Warning indicator .................................................... 3-33
RCTA........................................................................\
7-55
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-44
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Gate .....................................................................
2-41

Turn signal light.................................................... 11-44
Rear seat .................................................................. 1-11
Armrest ................................................................. 1-15
Folding down ......................................................... 1-12
Head restraint adjustment ....................................... 1-14
Reclining ............................................................... 1-11
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-20
How to adjust the rear view image ........................... 5-25
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-61
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-60
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-35
Recommended Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-8
Clutch fluid ............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-9
Refueling .................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-24
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Replacing Access key battery ................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-16
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-27Remote engine start transmitter battery
..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery ................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs ............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light ......................................................... 11-46
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-49
Dome light ........................................................... 11-48
Door step light ..................................................... 11-49
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light .......................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-42
Halogen headlight ................................................. 11-41
HID headlight ....................................................... 11-40
License plate light ................................................. 11-47
Map light ............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-44
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-44
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-44
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof rack .................................................................. 8-15
Roof rails with integrated cross bars ............................. 8-15
Rope hook ................................................................. 8-19
S
Safety Precautions

when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 3
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
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Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Memory function ...................................................... 1-6
Power ..................................................................... 1-5
Rear ..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening .............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-28
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-4
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-33
Select lever Position indicator ................................................... 3-31
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-33
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-18, 12-9
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-9
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-41
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-68
Servicing ............................................................... 1-69
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15 Starting & stopping engine
.................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ... ........................ 3-56
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
Steering switches for audio .......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel Lock ............................................................. 7-11, 7-14
Power ................................................................... 7-31
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-82
Stop light ................................................................. 12-15
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-41
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-12
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-36, 1-39
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-14
Tire................................................................. 11-25, 12-9 Chains ..................................................................

8-12
Inspection ............................................................ 11-27
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-27
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-30
Rotation .............................................................. 11-30
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-9

Types.................................................................. 11-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). .... 7-41, 9-10, 11-25
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-25
Tools ........................................................................\
.. 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-36, 1-39
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-16
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-22
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-20
Hitch (Outback) .............................................. 8-19, 8-26
Towing .................................................................. 8-22
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter ................................................................. 3-10
Trunk lid ........................................................... 2-38, 9-19
Release handle ..................................................... 2-39
Trunk light ................................................................ 11-49
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-31
Lever .................................................................... 3-54
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-20
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-33
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-5 Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-14
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 4
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-37
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-24
System .................................................................. 7-35
Warning light .......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-81
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13
Warning light ABS...................................................................... 3-19
Access key ............................................................ 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-17
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-32
Brake system ......................................................... 3-19
BSD/RCTA ............................................................ 3-32
Charge .................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-17
High beam assist .................................................... 3-31
Keyless

access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
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