2003 SUBARU LEGACY Owners Manual

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side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
Remove the storage tray. Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then
take spare tire out.
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, care-
fully read the section
“Temporary spare tire ” in this chapter and strictly
follow the instructions.
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HB9001BB
The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or cargo area.
To take out the jack:
Remove the cover, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
HB9041BA
HB9040BA
If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened by hand, loosen it using a
screwdriver or the jack handle.

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The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover. NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.
6. (If your vehicle has wheel covers) Insert the wheel nut wrench into the
notch provided in the wheel cover, and pry it off.
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7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
8. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point clos-
est to the flat tire.
HB9012BB
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Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
If your vehicle is equipped with side sill skirts, jack-up points are pointed

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to by arrow marks on the underside of the side sill skirt. Place the jack
under the front or rear jack-up point closest to flat tire.
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9. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the
tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
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10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of thewheel and hub with a cloth.

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12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the
specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration.
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The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft-lb (78 to 98 N-m, 8 to 10
kg-m). This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50
kg) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel
nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest
automotive service facility.
15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.

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HS0153
Flat tire Attaching bolt
Spacer
When storing a conventional tire, put the spacer upside down and tight-
en the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
HB9041CA
HB9040CA
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the jackscrew clock-
wise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an
additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Un-
less the jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicle is mov-ing.

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WARNING
Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact
with the eyes, skin, clothing or the vehicle. If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the exposed area
with water immediately. Get medical help if the fluid has enteredyour eyes. If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medicalhelp.
Keep everyone including children away from the battery. The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or light a match while jump start-ing. Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen.
It could cause the battery to burst or explode. Whenever working on or around a battery, always wear suit-
able eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings,
bands or other metal jewelry. Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.Do not jump start unless cables in suitable condition are avail-able. A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and anyother moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties isadvisable.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) bat-
tery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to
another battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables.
Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you are unsure about
the proper procedure for jump starting, consult a competent mechanic.

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How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal
is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two ve-hicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
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HB9031BB
1Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery. 2 Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.3 Connect one end of the other cable to the negative ( –) terminal
of the booster battery.4 Connect the other end of the cable.
2.5 liter models: To the engine lifting bracket.
3.0 liter models: To the strut mounting nut.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that
the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at
moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the dis-
charged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the re-
verse order.