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 |
Checking the clutch function |
341 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
342 |
Hill holder (Manual transmission — if equipped) |
342 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
343 |
Audible brake pad wear indicator |
343 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
343 |
Parking brake stroke |
345 |
Tires and wheels |
345 |
Inspection and rotation |
345 |
Wheel covers |
347 |
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) |
348 |
Fuses |
349 |
Replacing a fuse |
350 |
Main fuse and fusible link |
352 |
Installation of accessories |
353 |
Replacing bulbs |
354 |
Headlight |
355 |
Fog light (OUTBACK and SUS) |
355 |
Fog light (GT) |
356 |
Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light |
358 |
Rear combination lights |
359 |
License plate light |
360 |
Interior light, spot light, luggage compartment light and step light |
361 |
Trunk light |
362 |
High mount stop light |
362 |
To install the rear license plate (Wagon) |
364 |
98_leg_sec11 |
365 |
Section 11 - Specifications |
365 |
Specifications |
366 |
Dimensions |
366 |
Engine |
367 |
Electrical system |
367 |
Capacities |
368 |
Tires |
368 |
Wheel alignment |
369 |
Fuses and circuits |
370 |
Fuse panel located under the dashboard |
370 |
Fuse panel behind the instrument panel lower cover |
372 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
373 |
Bulb chart |
374 |
Vehicle identification |
375 |
98_leg_sec12 |
376 |
Section 12 - Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
376 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
377 |
Treadwear |
377 |
Traction A, B, C |
377 |
Temperature A, B, C |
378 |