2001 SUBARU LEGACY wheel

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OM-H0231
New tread Worn tread
OM-H0230
Tread wear indicator
A tire should b e rep lac ed when the tread wear ind ic ator ap p ears as a
solid b and ac ross the tread . The ind ic ators ap p ear when the remaining
tread has b een worn to 0.063 in (1.6 mm) or less. Wheel covers Removing the wheel cover
HGA012BB
Insert the wheel nut wrenc h into the notc h p rovid ed , and p ry the
wheel c over off.

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Installing the wheel cover
HGA013BA
Alig n the valve with the valve hole in the c over, t hen fit the c over on
the wheel b y tap p ing your hand evenly around the c i rc umferenc e of
the c over.
NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nutsafter driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,tighten it to the specified torque.
Aluminum wheels (If equipped)
Aluminum wheels c an b e sc ratc hed and d amag ed easily . Hand le them
c arefully to maintain their ap p earanc e, p erformanc e , and safety.
When any of the wheels is removed and rep lac ed for tire rotation or to
c hang e a flat, always c hec k the tig htness of the wh eel nuts after d riving
ap p roximatly 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is lo ose, tig hten it to the
sp ec ified torq ue. Never ap p ly oil to the thread ed p arts, wheel nuts, or tap ered surfac e
of the wheel. Never let the wheel rub ag ainst sharp p rotrusions o r c urb s.
Be sure to fit tire c hains on uniformly and c omp let ely around the tire,
otherwise the c hains may sc ratc h the wheel.

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When wheel nuts, b alanc e weig hts, or the c enter c ap rep lac ed , b e
sure to rep lac e them with g enuine SUBARU p arts d esi g ned for aluminum
wheels.
Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage.
Chec k the level of the washer fluid at eac h fuel st op . If the level is low, fill
the fluid up to the nec k of the reservoir.
Use wind shield washer fluid . If wind shield washer f luid is unavailab le use
c lean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti -freeze typ e wind shield
washer fluid . SUBARU Wind shield Washer Fluid c ontai ns 58.5% methyl
alc ohol and 41.5% surfac tant, b y volume. Its freezi ng temp erature varies
ac c ord ing to how muc h it is d iluted , as ind ic ated b elow.
Washer Fluid Conc entration
Freezing Temp erature
30% 50%
100%10.4 F ( –12 C)
–4 F ( –20 C)
–49 F ( –45 C)
HBB004IA

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Specifications Specifications12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3
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Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-4
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Wheel alignment 12-5
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Fuses and circuits 12-6
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Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-14
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Vehicle identification 12-15
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12-2Specifications
These sp ec ific ations are sub jec t to c hang e without
notic e.
Dimensions Legacy sedan
Overall leng th 184.4 in (4,685 mm)
Overall wid th 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall heig ht 55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Ground c learanc e 6.1 in (155 mm)
Front tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Rear tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Wheelb ase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) Legacy station wagon
Overall leng th 187.4 in (4,760 mm)
Overall wid th 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall heig ht 56.6 in (1,435 mm)
59.6 in (1,525 mm)*
Ground c learanc e 6.3 in (160 mm)
Front tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Rear tread 57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Wheelb ase 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
*: With roof rail
OUTBACK sedan
Overall leng th 184.4 in (4,685 mm)
Overall wid th 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall heig ht 58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Ground c learanc e 7.3 in (185 mm)
Front tread 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Rear tread 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Wheelb ase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) OUTBACK station wagon
Overall leng th 187.4 in (4,760 mm)
Overall wid th 68.7 in (1,745 mm)

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Overall heig ht 62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Ground c learanc e
2.5 liter mod els 7.3 in (185 mm)
3.0 liter mod els 7.9 in (200 mm)
Front tread 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Rear tread 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Wheelb ase 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
Engine 2.5 liter
Eng ine mod el EJ251
Eng ine typ e Horizontally op p osed , liq uid c ooled
4 c ylind er, 4 stroke g asoline eng ine
Eng ine d isp lac ement 2,457 c c (149.9 c u in.)
Bore 3.92 in (99.5 mm)
Stroke 3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Comp ression ratio 10.0 : 1
Firing ord er 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 3.0 liter
Eng ine mod el EZ30D
Eng ine typ e Horizontally op p osed , liq uid c ooled 6 c ylind er, 4 stroke g asoline eng ine
Eng ine d isp lac ement 2,999 c c (183.0 c u in.)
Bore 3.51 in (89.2 mm)
Stroke 3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Comp ression ratio 10.7 : 1
Firing ord er 1 - 6 - 3 - 2 - 5 - 4
Electrical system 2.5 liter
Battery typ e and c ap ac ity
MT: 55D23L
AT: 75D23L
Alternator 12V-90A

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Wheel size 15 x 6JJ, 16 x 6
1
/2 JJ
OUTBACK
Typ e Steel b elted rad ial, Tub eless Size P225/60R16 97H
Temp orary sp are T145/80R16
Pressure
Front 30 p si (210 kPa, 2.1 kg /c m 2
)
Trailer towing 30 p si (210 kPa, 2.1 kg /c m 2
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Rear 29 p si (200 kPa, 2.0 kg /c m 2
)
Trailer towing 32 p si (220 kPa, 2.2 kg /c m 2
)
Temp orary sp are 60 p si (420 kPa, 4.2 kg /c m 2
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Wheel size 16 x 6 1
/2 JJ
Wheel alignment
Legacy sedan
Toe Front 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Rear 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camb er Front –0 05 ’ 30 ’
Rear –0 30 ’ 45 ’
Legacy station wagon
Toe Front 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Rear 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camb er Front –0 05 ’ 30 ’
Rear –0 20 ’ 45 ’
OUTBACK sedan
Toe Front 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Rear 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camb er Front 0 20 ’ 30 ’
Rear –0 10 ’ 45 ’
OUTBACK station wagon
Toe Front 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Rear 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camb er Front 0 20 ’ 30 ’
Rear –0 10 ’ 45 ’

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13-3
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p halt and c onc rete. A tire marked C may have p oor t
rac tion p erfor-
manc e.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
The temp erature g rad es are A (the hig hest), B, and C, rep resenting the
tire ’s resistanc e to the g eneration of heat and its ab il ity to d issip ate heat
when tested und er c ontrolled c ond itions on a sp ec if ied ind oor lab oratory
test wheel. Sustained hig h temp erature c an c ause th e material of the tire
to d eg enerate and red uc e tire life, and exc essive t emp erature c an lead
to sud d en tire failure. The g rad e C c orresp ond s to a level of p erfor-
manc e whic h all p asseng er c ar tires must meet und er the Fed eral Motor
Vehic le Safety Stand ard s No. 109. Grad es B and A re p resent hig her lev-
els of p erformanc e on the lab oratory test wheel tha n the minimum re-
q uired b y law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that isproperly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.