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Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days. D When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind: n Before starting out on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mounting are in good condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. D Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down at the rear, check the total trailer weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then confirm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. D Check that the tire pressures are correct. D Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected properly. Confirm that. - the trailer tongue is connected properly to the hitch ball. - the trailer lights connector is connected properly and trailer's brake lights illuminate when the vehicle's brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer's turn signal lights flash when the vehicle's turn signal lever is operated. - the safety chains are connected properly. - all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot. D Sufficient time should be taken to learn the "feel" of the vehicle/ trailer combination before starting out on a trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-35

Section	Page
leg_toc.pdf	1
Cover Legacy and Outback 2000	1
How to use this owner’s manual	2
Using your Owner’s manual	2
Safety warnings	3
Safety symbol	4
Safety precautions when driving	4
SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAG	4
CHILD SAFETY	5
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)	6
DRINKING AND DRIVING	7
DRUGS AND DRIVING	7
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY	8
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING	8
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE	9
DRIVING WITH PETS	9
Table of contents	10
Index	11
A to C	11
C to E	12
E to G	13
H to L	14
M to P	15
R to S	16
S to T	17
T to W	18
Leg_sect_1	21
Section 1 - Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	21
Front seats	22
Fore and aft adjustment	24
Manual seat	24
Power seat (if equipped)	25
Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (Power seat only)	25
Reclining the seatback	26
Head restraint adjustment	26
Lumbar support (if equipped)	28
Seat heater (if equipped)	28
Rear seats	29
Armrest (if equipped)	30
Loading long objects	31
Folding down the rear seat — Station wagon	31
Folding down the seatback	32
Folding down the seat cushion and seatback	32
Seatbelts	35
Seatbelt safety tips	35
Infants or small children	36
Children	36
Expectant mothers	36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function	36
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function	37
Seatbelt warning light and chime	37
Fastening the seatbelt	37
Front and rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on station wagon)	39
Rear center seatbelt on station wagon	39
Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height	42
Unfastening the seatbelt	43
Except station wagon models’ rear center seatbelt	43
Rear center seatbelt on station wagon	43
Front seatbelt pretensioners	46
System monitors	48
System servicing	49
Precautions against vehicle modification	49
Seatbelt maintenance	50
Child restraint systems	51
Installing child restraint systems	53
Top strap anchors	55
Anchorage location	55
To hook the top strap	56
Sedan	56
Station wagon	57
Built-in child restraint (if equipped)	58
Placing a child in the built-in child restraint	61
Storing the built-in child restraint	67
Replacing restraint system parts after a collision	67
Maintenance	67
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	68
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder restraints	68
Components	72
SRS frontal airbag	73
Operation	75
Examples of accident in which the SRS frontal airbag will most likely deploy.	77
Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS frontal airbag will deploy.	78
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag is unlikely to deploy.	78
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag will basically not deploy.	79
SRS side airbag (if equipped)	80
Operation	82
Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy.	84
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-bag is unlikely to deploy.	85
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-bag will basically not deploy.	86
SRS airbag system monitors	87
SRS airbag system servicing	88
Precautions against vehicle modification	89
Leg_sect_2	91
Section 2 - Keys and doors	91
Keys	92
Door locks	93
Power door locking switches (if equipped)	96
Keyless entry system (if equipped)	97
Security system (if equipped)	103
Child safety locks	110
Windows	111
Power windows	111
Trunk lid (Sedan)	114
Rear gate (Station wagon)	116
Moonroof (if equipped)	117
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan)	117
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon)	119
Leg_sect_3	122
Section 3 - Instruments and controls	122
Ignition switch	124
Key reminder chime	126
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	126
Hazard warning flasher	127
Meters and gauges	128
Speedometer	128
Odometer/Trip meter	128
Tachometer (if equipped)	129
Fuel gauge	129
Temperature gauge	130
Warning and indicator lights	131
Seatbelt warning light and chime	131
SRS airbag system warning light	131
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	132
Charge warning light	133
Oil pressure warning light	133
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	134
ABS warning light	134
Brake system warning light	135
Door open warning lights	136
Low fuel warning light	136
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles)	136
Security system status indicator light (if equipped)	136
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)	137
Turn signal indicator lights	137
High beam indicator light	137
Clock	137
Light control switch	138
Daytime running light system	139
Turn signal lever	140
Illumination brightness control	140
Parking light switch	141
Fog light switch (if equipped)	142
Wiper and washer	142
Windshield wiper and washer switches	144
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)	146
Rear window defogger switch	147
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)	148
Mirrors	149
Inside mirror	149
Outside mirrors	153
Tilt steering wheel	155
Horn	156
Leg_sect_4	157
Section 4 - Climate control	157
Ventilator	158
Heating and air conditioning system	160
Air conditioner operation	166
Cooling or dehumidifying	166
Defrosting or defogging	166
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	167
Air filtration system (if equipped)	169
Leg_sect_5	170
Section 5 - Audio	170
Antenna system	171
Installation of accessories	172
Audio set	172
Type P119 and P120 audio set (if equipped)	176
Radio operation	176
Cassette player operation	180
CD player control (If optional CD player is connected)	182
CD changer control (If optional in dash CD changer is connected)	185
Type P121 audio set (if equipped)	188
Radio operation	188
Cassette player operation	193
Compact disc player operation	196
CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD changer is connected)	199
Type C117 audio set (if equipped)	202
Radio operation	202
Cassette player operation	206
CD player operation (if optional CD player is connected)	208
CD player 1 (if equipped)	208
CD player 2 (if equipped)	210
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)	213
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)	216
Leg_sect_6	217
Section 6 - Interior equipment	217
Interior light	218
Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped)	218
Spotlight (if equipped)	220
Sun visors	221
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	222
Storage compartment	222
Glove compartment	223
Center console	223
Coin tray	224
Overhead console (if equipped)	224
Cup holder	225
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)	227
Ashtray	228
Accessory power socket	229
Convenience hook	231
Floor mat (if equipped)	233
Luggage cover (if equipped)	233
Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped)	235
Storage tray (if equipped)	236
Leg_sect_7	238
Section 7 - Starting and operating	238
Fuel	239
Fuel requirements	239
Fuel filler lid and cap	241
State emission testing (U.S. only)	243
Preparing to drive	244
Starting the engine	245
Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle	245
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission ve-hicle	246
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4F (–20C)	247
Starting a flooded engine	247
Stopping the engine	247
Manual transmission	248
Automatic transmission	251
Selector lever for automatic transmission	252
Shift lock release	256
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (GT, GT-LTD, OUTBACK-CW and OUTBACK-LTD)	257
Power steering	257
Braking	258
Braking tips	258
Brake system	258
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	259
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	260
Parking your vehicle	262
Cruise control (if equipped)	264
Leg_sect_8	267
Section 8 - Driving tips	267
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	268
Break-in engine speed limit	268
Fuel economy hints	269
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	269
Catalytic converter	270
Periodic inspections	271
Driving in foreign countries	271
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	272
Off road driving	273
All AWD models except OUTBACK	273
OUTBACK	274
Winter driving	276
Operation during cold weather	276
Driving on snowy and icy roads	278
Corrosion protection	279
Snow tires	279
Tire chains	280
Rocking the vehicle	281
Loading your vehicle	281
Vehicle capacity weight	282
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	283
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped)	284
Trailer hitch (if equipped)	288
Connecting a trailer	289
When you do not tow a trailer	291
Trailer towing	292
Warranties and maintenance	292
Maximum load limits	292
Leg_sect_9	305
Section 9 - In case of emergency	305
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	306
Temporary spare tire	307
Flat tires	308
Jump starting	315
How to jump start	316
Engine overheating	317
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	317
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	317
Towing	318
Towing and tie-down hooks	319
Using a flat-bed truck	326
Towing with all wheels on the ground	327
Moonroof — if the moonroof cannot be closed	328
Maintenance tools	330
Jack and jack handle	330
Leg_sect_10	332
Section 10 - Appearance care	332
Exterior care	333
Washing	333
Waxing and polishing	334
Cleaning aluminum wheels	335
Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK)	335
Corrosion protection	336
Cleaning the interior	338
Leg_sect_11	340
Section 11 - Maintenance and service	340
Maintenance schedule	342
Maintenance precautions	342
Engine hood	344
Engine compartment overview	346
Engine oil	347
Cooling system	352
Engine coolant	353
Air cleaner element	356
Spark plugs	357
Drive belts	358
Manual transmission oil	359
Automatic transmission fluid	360
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	362
Rear differential gear oil	363
Power steering fluid	365
Brake fluid	366
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	368
Brake booster	369
Brake pedal	370
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	371
Replacement of brake pad and lining	372
Parking brake stroke	373
Tires and wheels	374
Tire pressure	375
Tire rotation	375
Wheel covers	376
Aluminum wheels (If equipped)	377
Windshield washer fluid	378
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	379
Battery	381
Fuses	382
Main fuse and fusible link	384
Installation of accessories	384
Replacing bulbs	385
Headlight	387
Front fog light (if equipped)	389
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light	389
Rear combination lights	391
License plate light	394
Dome light, spot light, luggage compartment light and door step light	395
Dome/Rear map reading lights (if equipped)	396
Trunk light	397
High mount stop light	397
Leg_sect_12	399
Section 12 - Specifications	399
Specifications	400
Dimensions	400
Engine	401
Electrical system	401
Capacities	401
Tires	402
Wheel alignment	403
Fuses and circuits	404
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	404
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	406
Bulb chart	408
Vehicle identification	409
Leg_sect_13	410
Section 13 - Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	410
Uniform tire quality grading standards	411
Treadwear	411
Traction AA, A, B, C	411
Temperature A, B, C	412