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Hazard warning flasher OM-H2713 Day or night, if your vehicle becomes a traffic hazard, use the hazard warning flasher. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off the road if a problem occurs. The hazard warning flasher can be activated regardless of the ignition switch position. Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the switch again. Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously. If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. J If steam is coming from the engine compartment Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. 8-2

Section	Page
98_leg_toc.pdf	1
Cover - 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual	1
How to use this owner’s manual	3
Safety warnings	4
Safety precautions when driving	5
SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG	5
CHILD SAFETY	6
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)	7
DRINKING AND DRIVING	8
DRUGS AND DRIVING	8
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY	9
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING	9
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE	10
DRIVING WITH PETS	10
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RIGHT HAND DRIVE LEGACY	10
Table of contents	11
Index	12
A	12
A to C	13
C to D	14
D to F	15
F to G	16
G to H	17
H to I	18
J to L	19
M to O	20
O to R	21
R to S	22
S	23
S to T	24
T	25
T to W	26
W	27
Warranties	28
Warranties for U.S.A.	28
Warranties for Canada	28
98_leg_sec1	29
Section 1 - Doors and locks	29
Keys	30
Master, submaster and valet key	30
Key number	30
Door locks	31
Locking and unlocking from the outside	31
Locking and unlocking from the inside	33
Power door locking switches (if equipped)	34
Child safety locks	35
Door open warning lights	36
Security system (if equipped)	36
System operation	36
How to arm the system	37
To disarm the system	38
How to turn the alarm off	38
Windows	38
Power windows (if equipped)	39
Power window switch cluster (driver’s side)	39
Passengers’ switches	41
Power windows (For right hand drive vehicles only)	41
Power window switch cluster (driver’s side)	42
Passengers’ switches	43
Trunk lid (Sedan)	44
To open and close the trunk lid from outside	44
To open the trunk lid from inside (if your vehicle is equipped with inside trunk lid release)	45
Rear gate (Wagon)	46
To open and close the rear gate	46
Fuel filler door and cap	47
Fuel filler door release	47
Fuel filler cap	48
Refueling	49
Engine hood	49
Sunroof (Tilting/sliding sunroof – if equipped)	51
Operation	51
Manual operation	52
Sunroof (Tandem sunroofs – if equipped)	54
Operation	54
Manual operation	56
Roof rail (if equipped)	58
Roof rack (When luggage is put on the slats of the roof cross bar kit)	59
Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars	59
98_leg_sec2	60
Section 2 - Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG	60
Front seats	61
Fore and aft adjustment	63
Reclining the seatback	63
Height adjustment (if equipped)	64
Head restraint adjustment	64
Lumbar support (if equipped)	65
Seat heater (if equipped)	66
Rear seats	67
Fold down rear seat — Sedan	68
Fold down rear seat — Wagon	69
Seat belt warning light and chime	75
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function	75
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function	75
Fastening the seat belt	76
Unfastening the belt	77
Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height	77
Fastening the seat belt	79
Unfastening the belt	80
Seat belt safety tips	81
Infants or small children	81
Children	81
Expectant mothers	82
Maintenance	82
Child restraint systems	83
Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type seat belt position (Rear center seating position)	85
Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type seat belt position	86
Top strap anchors	87
*SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)	89
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS AIRBAGs and lap/shoulder restraints	89
SRS AIRBAG system operation	93
System monitors	97
System servicing	98
Precautions for vehicle modification	99
98_leg_sec3	101
Section 3 - Instruments and controls	101
Instrument panel overview	102
Instrument panel overview (Right hand drive vehicles)	103
Combination meter overview	104
Gauges	105
Speedometer	105
Odometer	105
Trip meter	105
Tachometer (if equipped)	105
Fuel gauge	106
Temperature gauge	106
Warning and indicator lights	107
Checking bulbs	107
Seat belt warning light and chime	107
SRS AIRBAG warning light	108
Charge warning light	108
Oil pressure warning light	108
Brake system warning light	109
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	109
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS)	111
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	111
Door open warning lights	112
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles)	112
Low fuel warning light	112
Turn signal indicator lights	112
High beam indicator	112
Hazard warning flasher	113
Light controls	113
Light switch	113
Illumination brightness control	116
Parking light switch	116
Fog light switch (if equipped)	117
Wiper controls	117
Windshield wipers and washer switch	119
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Wagon — if equipped)	121
Wiper deicer (if equipped)	122
Rear window defogger switch	123
Horn	124
Mirrors	125
Inside mirror	125
Outside mirrors	125
98_leg_sec4	129
Section 4 - Climate control	129
Ventilator	130
Heating and air conditioning	131
Air flow control buttons	131
Temperature control lever	132
Fan speed control dial	132
Air inlet selection button	132
Air conditioner button (if equipped)	133
Defrosting or defogging the windshield	134
Heating and defrosting	135
Heating	136
Bi.level heating	137
Ventilation	137
To shut off the outside air	138
Cooling or dehumidifying	138
Defrosting or defogging	139
Ventilator (For right hand drive vehicles only)	141
Heating and air conditioning (For right hand drive vehicles only)	142
Air flow control buttons	142
Temperature control lever	142
Fan speed control dial	142
Air inlet selection button	143
Air conditioner button	143
Defrosting or defogging the windshield	144
Heating and defrosting	145
Heating	146
Bi.level heating	147
Ventilation	148
To shut off the outside air	148
Cooling or dehumidifying	149
Defrosting or defogging	149
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	151
Cleaning ventilator grille	151
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	151
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	151
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	151
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition	152
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	152
Refrigerant for your climate control system	152
98_leg_sec5	153
Section 5 - Audio	153
Radio	156
Antenna	156
FM reception	157
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player (if equipped)	157
RADIO OPERATION (for radio with weather band)	157
Weather band (WB)	158
Power switch and volume control (ON VOL)	158
Fader and balance control (FADER and BAL)	159
Bass and treble control (BASS and TREB)	159
Band selection switch (BAND)	160
Stereo indicator	160
Manual tuning (TUNE)	160
Automatic tuning (SCAN)	161
Selecting preset stations	161
How to preset stations	161
RADIO OPERATION (for radio without weather band)	162
Power switch and volume control (ON VOL)	162
Fader and balance control (FADER and BAL)	163
Bass and treble control (BASS and TREB)	163
FM/AM selection switch (FM AM)	164
Stereo indicator	164
Manual tuning (TUNE)	164
Automatic tuning (SCAN)	164
Selecting preset stations	165
How to preset stations	165
CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION	166
Cassette slot	166
Tape travel indicators	166
Program switching button (PROG)	167
Fast-forward button (FF)	167
Rewind button (REW)	167
Stop and eject button (STOP/EJ)	167
Tape program sensor button (TPS)	167
Repeat button (RPT)	168
Dolby NR button ( )	168
Auto metal sensor	168
Metal tape indicator (MTL) (if equipped)	168
CLOCK FUNCTION	168
When turning on the radio	169
Setting the time	169
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player (if equipped)	170
RADIO OPERATION	170
Power switch and volume control (SW/VOL)	171
Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL)	171
FM/AM selection button (FM AM)	174
Stereo indicator	174
Manual tuning (TUNE)	174
Automatic tuning (SCAN)	174
Selecting preset stations	175
How to preset stations	175
CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION	176
Cassette slot	176
Tape travel indicators	176
Program switching buttons (PROG)	177
Fast-forward button (FF)	177
Rewind button (REW)	177
Stop and eject button (EJECT)	177
Dolby NR button	177
CLOCK FUNCTION	178
When turning on the radio	178
Setting the time	178
AM/FM/WB stereo radio with cassette and compact disc player (if equipped)	179
RADIO OPERATION	179
Power switch and volume control (PWR/VOL)	180
Tone control (AUDIO)	180
Fader and balance control (FAD/BAL)	182
AM/FM selection button (AM/FM)	184
Stereo indicator	184
Weather band button (WB)	184
Manual tuning (TUNE)	184
Automatic tuning (SCAN)	185
Selecting preset stations	185
How to preset stations	185
CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION	186
To play back a cassette tape	187
Tape travel indicators	187
Program switching button (PROG)	187
Fast-forward button (FF)	187
Rewind button (REW)	188
Stop and eject button	188
Tape program sensor button	188
Repeat button (RPT)	188
Dolby NR button	189
Auto metal sensor	189
Metal tape button (MTL)	189
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION	190
To play back a compact disc	190
To select a song from its beginning	191
Fast forwarding and fast reverse	191
Repeat playback	192
Random playback	192
Scan	192
To eject a disc from the player	192
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)	192
CD CHANGER CONTROL (If optional CD changer is connected)	194
To start playback	195
To select the desired disc	195
To select a song from its beginning	195
Fast forwarding and fast reverse	196
Repeat playback	196
Random playback	196
Scan	196
CLOCK FUNCTION	197
Display mode	197
Setting the time	198
Installation of accessories	198
98_leg_sec6	199
Section 6 - Interior equipment	199
Sun visors	200
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	200
Vanity mirror with light (if equipped)	201
Storage compartment	201
Glove compartment	202
Center console	202
Sunglasses storage compartment (if equipped)	203
Cup holder	203
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (option)	204
Cigarette lighter	205
Ashtray	206
Front ashtray	207
Rear ashtray	207
Accessory power socket	207
Electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instru-ment panel	207
Accessory power socket in the luggage compartment (if equipped)	207
Interior light	209
Spotlight (if equipped)	210
Luggage area light (Wagon only)	211
Luggage cover (Wagon — if equipped)	212
Using the cover	212
To remove the cover housing	213
To install the cover housing	213
Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped)	213
Storage tray (Wagon — if equipped)	214
Maintenance tools	215
98_leg_sec7	216
Section 7 - Starting and operating	216
New vehicle break-in driving	218
The first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	218
Fuel requirements	219
Fuel Octane Rating	219
Unleaded gasoline	219
Gasoline for California-certified TLEV	219
Gasoline for cleaner air	219
State emission testing (U.S. only)	221
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	222
Catalytic converter	223
Fuel economy hints	224
Preparing to drive	224
Driving in foreign countries	225
Periodic inspections	225
Ignition switch	225
LOCK	226
ACC	227
ON	227
START	227
Key reminder chime	228
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	228
Starting the engine	228
Manual transmission vehicles	229
Automatic transmission vehicles	229
During cold weather below –4F (–20C)	230
Flooded engine	230
Stopping the engine	231
Manual transmission	231
Shifting speed for fuel economy	232
Maximum speeds	232
Driving tips	232
Automatic transmission	233
Selector lever	234
Maximum speeds	236
Driving tips	236
Shift lock release	236
Steering.	238
Tilt steering wheel	238
Power steering	238
Cruise control (if equipped)	239
To set cruise control	239
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	240
To turn off the cruise control	240
To change the cruising speed	240
Hill holder (for manual transmission — if equipped)	241
Manual release	242
Parking your vehicle	244
Parking brake	244
Parking tips	245
Tips for using the brakes	246
Braking tips	246
Brake system	247
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	247
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped)	248
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	250
Off road driving	251
All AWD models except OUTBACK and SUS	252
OUTBACK and SUS	252
Winter driving	254
Operation during cold weather	254
Driving on snowy and icy roads	256
Snow tires	257
Tire chains	258
Rocking the vehicle	259
Corrosion protection	259
Loading your vehicle	259
Vehicle capacity weight	260
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	261
Trailer towing (for all vehicles except OUTBACK and SUS)	262
Warranties and maintenance	262
Maximum load limits	263
Trailer hitches	264
Side mirrors	264
Trailer lights	265
Tires	265
Trailer towing tips	266
Trailer towing (for OUTBACK and SUS)	267
Warranties and maintenance	268
Maximum load limits	268
Trailer hitches	272
Connecting a trailer	273
Trailer towing tips	275
98_leg_sec8	279
Section 7 - In case of emergency	279
Hazard warning flasher	280
Engine overheating	280
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	280
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	281
Jump starting	281
How to jump start	282
Flat tires	284
Changing a flat tire	284
Temporary spare tire (if equipped)	289
Tire changing tools	291
Jack and jack handle	292
Towing	293
Transporting your vehicle using a flat-bed truck	293
Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground	293
Towing with all wheels on the ground	294
Towing eyelet	296
98_leg_sec9	297
Section 9 - Appearance care	297
Exterior care	298
Washing	298
Waxing and polishing	299
Corrosion protection	300
Most common causes of corrosion	300
To help prevent corrosion	300
Cleaning the interior	301
Seat fabric	301
Leather seat materials	302
Synthetic leather upholstery	302
Cleaning aluminum wheels	303
Cleaning fog light lens (for SUS)	303
98_leg_sec10	305
Section 10 - Maintenance and service	305
Maintenance precautions	307
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	308
When you do the checking or servicing in the engine compart-ment while the engine is running	308
Engine compartment overview	309
Engine, transmission, and differential gear oil leaks	310
Engine oil	311
Checking the oil level	311
Changing the oil and oil filter	312
Recommended grade and viscosity	314
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving condi-tions	315
Cooling system, hoses and connections	316
Engine coolant	316
Checking the coolant level	316
Changing the coolant	318
Air cleaner element	321
Replacing the air cleaner element	322
Spark plugs	323
Replacing the spark plug	323
Recommended spark plugs	323
Drive belts	324
Inspection	324
Manual transmission oil	325
Checking the oil level	325
Recommended grade and viscosity	325
Automatic transmission fluid	326
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot	326
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold	327
Recommended fluid	327
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission)	328
Checking the oil level	328
Recommended grade and viscosity	328
Rear differential gear oil (AWD vehicles)	329
Checking the oil level	329
Recommended grade and viscosity	330
Power steering fluid	331
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot	331
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold	332
Recommended fluid	332
Brake fluid	333
Checking the fluid level	333
Recommended brake fluid	334
Clutch fluid (2.5 liter MT models)	334
Brake booster	335
Checking brake booster operation	335
Battery	336
Windshield washer fluid	337
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	338
Brake pedal	340
Checking the brake pedal free play	340
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	341
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission)	341