2003 SUBARU LEGACY key

7-40The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the VDC sys-
tem; if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry
out an inspection of the system at the first available opportunity.
The VDC warning light does not turn on when the ignition key is
turned to the ON position. The VDC warning light does not turn off either when the engine is
started or when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 8 mph(12 km/h). The VDC warning light turns on while the vehicle is being driven.
When a malfunction has occurred in the VDC electrical system,
only the VDC warning light will turn on. In such an event, the ABS will
still be operating normally. The VDC warning light will also turn on when a problem occurs
with the ABS or VDC electronic control systems.
Because the VDC system controls each brake through the ABS,
whenever the ABS stops operating due to a malfunction in that electri-
cal system, the VDC will also become unable to control all four
brakes. Thus VDC system operation halts and the VDC warning light
turns on. Although both the VDC system and the ABS will be inoper-able in this situation, it will still be possible to stop the vehicle using
normal braking. The VDC system and the ABS do not adversely affect
operation of the vehicle in any way when they are inoperable; how-
ever should such a situation occur, drive with care and have an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of those systems at the
first available opportunity. NOTE
When the VDC warning light turns on and off in the following way,
it indicates that the VDC system is operating normally. Although turning on after the engine has been started, the
warning light quickly turns off and stays off. The warning light turns on after the engine is started and does
not turn off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 8 mph (12 km/h). The warning light turns on when the vehicle is being driven; it
then turns off and stays off.

7-42the VDC system except under above-mentioned situations. NOTE
When the VDC switch has been pressed to deactivate the VDC
system, the VDC system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition key is turned to the OFF position and the engine isrestarted. If the VDC OFF switch is held down for 10 seconds or longer, the
VDC OFF indicator light goes off, the VDC system is activated, and
the system ignores any further pressing of the VDC OFF switch. Tomake the VDC OFF switch usable again, turn the ignition key to theOFF position and restart the engine.
Parking your vehicle
WARNING
Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They
could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadver- tent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, the tem-perature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enoughto cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as they may burn easily if they comenear hot engine or exhaust system parts. Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle. If
engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment, occu-pants in the vehicle could die from carbon monoxide (CO) con-tained in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause
unnecessary wear on the brake linings. Before starting to drive,always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released.

11-4
Always use the proper tools and make certain that they are
well maintained. Never get under the vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
use a safety stands to support the vehicle. Never keep the engine running in a poorly ventilated area,
such as a garage or other closed areas. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire. Because the fuel system is under pressure, replacement of the
fuel filter should be performed only by your SUBARU dealer. Wear adequate eye protection to guard against getting oil or
fluids in your eyes. If something does get in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them out with clean water. Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS airbag system or
seatbelt pretensioner system, or attempt to take its connectorsapart, as that may activate the system or it can render it inopera-tive. The wiring and connectors of these systems are yellow for
easy identification. NEVER use a circuit tester for these wiring. If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner needs service, con-
sult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Before checking or servicing in the engine compart- ment
Always stop the engine and set the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very
hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time af-ter the engine is stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components. This may cause a fire. Always remove the key from the ignition switch. When the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the cooling fan may oper-
ate suddenly even when the engine is stopped.

12-6Rear 0
0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camber Front 0 20’ 30 ’
Rear –0 10’ 45 ’
Fuses and circuits Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 2.5 liter models
HBC001BB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
115AHeater fan
215AHeater fan
315APower door lock
Keyless entry

12-8Fuse panel Circuit
Fuse rating
1920AMirror heater
Wiper deicer
2020AAccessory power socket
Seat heater
3.0 liter models
HBC001CB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
115AHeater fan
215AHeater fan
315APower door lock
Keyless entry

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Index14-5
Headlight
11-57
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Headrest adjustment —
Rear center seating position on Station wagon 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater operation 4-7
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High beam indicator light 3-19
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High mount stop light 11-67
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Horn 3-37
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If you park your vehicle in an emergency 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 3-3
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Ignition switch light 3-5
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Illumination brightness control 3-22
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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside mirror 3-31
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Installation of accessories 5-3, 11-54
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Interior light 6-2
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Internal trunk lid release handle 2-26
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JJack and jack handle 9-26
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Jump starting 9-12
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key reminder chime 3-5
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Keys 2-2
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License plate light 11-64
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Light control switch 3-20
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Loading your vehicle 8-17
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Low fuel warning light 3-17
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Luggage cover (if equipped) 6-22
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Index14-7
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Parking brake stroke
11-37
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Parking light switch 3-23
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Parking your vehicle 7-42
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Periodic inspections 8-5
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Power door locking switches 2-5
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Power steering 7-31
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Power steering fluid 11-29
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Power windows 2-21
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Precautions against vehicle modification 1-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 5-39 . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-9
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RRear combination lights 11-61
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Rear differential gear oil 11-27
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Rear gate (Station wagon) 2-29
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Rear seats 1-10
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Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-29
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Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-55
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Reporting safety defects (USA) 13-4
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Rocking the vehicle 8-16
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Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) 8-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seatbelt maintenance 1-28
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Seatbelts 1-16
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Seatbelt safety tips 1-16
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Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-18, 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater (if equipped) 1-9
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Security system (if equipped) 2-13
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