2004 SUBARU LEGACY roof

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Driving tips
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1) 100 LBS load label
2) Front arrow label
3. With the front direction arrow label on the top right
side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the ve-
hicle, carefully place the crossbar across the top of the
vehicle so that the crossbar end supports rest on the
top of the roof rails approximately 6 inches (150 mm)
rearward from the seam (joint) between the front roof
rail support and the roof rail.
4. Rotate (raise) the lower clamp up to the bottom of
the roof rail and loosely tighten the T-30 torx® head
screw with the torx® wrench provided, through the top
of the end support and into the threaded insert in the lower clamp on each end of the crossbar.
NOTE
It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp
and the end support together to compress the
pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces
while trying to start the screw. Use care not to
crossthread the screw in the insert.
5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof
rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx® bit and torque
wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® head screws to 30
to 35 lbf·in (3.4 to 4.0 N·m, 0.35 to 0.41 kgf·m) of
torque (or tighten securely with the torx® wrench pro-
vided).MAXIMUM LOAD
100 LBS. EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
1
2
6 in (150mm)
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Driving tips
Rear crossbar:
1) T-30 torx® head screw
2) Front arrow label
Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the
front crossbar.
NOTE
The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches
(150 mm) forward of the rear seam (joint) between
the rear roof rail support and the roof rail.
Do not carry cargo on the roof when the cross- bars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be
thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or
rapid accelerations, resulting in a dangerous
road hazard.
NOTE
Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure
the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been
checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in
(4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in Step #5 above.
2
1
6 in (150 mm)
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9
In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in an emergency .. 9-2
Temporary spare tire .................................... 9-3
Flat tires ......................................................... 9-5
Jump starting ................................................ 9-15 How to jump start ............................................. 9-16
Engine overheating ....................................... 9-19 If steam is coming from the engine compartment .................................................. 9-19
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment .................................................. 9-19
Towing ........................................................... 9-20 Towing and tie-down hooks ............................ 9-21
Using a flat-bed truck ....................................... 9-27
Towing with all wheels on the ground ............ 9-28
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed ......................................................... 9-29
Maintenance tools ......................................... 9-31 Jack and jack handle ........................................ 9-32

9-8
In case of emergency
Station wagon
: Open the lid and hang the hook pro-
vided on the underside 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, carefully read the section “Temporary spare
tire” in this chapter and strictly follow the instructions.
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In case of emergency
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Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be
closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof
switch, you can close the moonroof manually. TSedan
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove
box and screwdriver from the tool bag.
1) Screws
2. Remove the map light lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a regular screwdriver, then remove the
switch body retaining screws and take off the moon-
roof switch.
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In case of emergency
3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
yTo lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clock-
wise. y To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counter-
clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU
dealer. T Station wagon
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove
box and screwdriver from the tool bag. 2. Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting the
end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and
plug and prying it off.
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In case of emergency
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3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked or repaired by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer.
Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following mainte- nance tools:
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench
Hex-headed wrench (for vehicles with moonroof)
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Appearance care
Appearance careExterior care „
Washing
yWhen washing the vehicle, the brakes may
get wet. As a result, the brake stopping dis-
tance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the
vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing
the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.y Do not wash the engine compartment and ar-
eas adjacent to it. If water enters the engine air
intake, electrical parts or the power steering flu-
id reservoir, it will cause engine trouble or
faulty power steering respectively.
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s beauty is fre-
quent washing. Wash the vehicle at least once a
month to avoid contamination by road grime.
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of luke-
warm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle with hot
water and in direct sunlight.
Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot and bird droppings
should be washed off by using a light detergent, as re- quired. If you use a light detergent, make certain that
it is a neutral detergent. Do not use strong soap or
chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be
promptly flushed from the surface and not allowed to
dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water off with a
chamois or soft cloth.
NOTE y
Before having your vehicle washed in an auto-
matic car wash, retract the pillar mounted antenna
to prevent it from being damaged.y When having your vehicle washed in an auto-
matic car wash, make sure beforehand that the car
wash is of suitable type. Automatic car wash
brushes or other equipment may damage the rear
wiper and rear/roof spoiler (if equipped). T Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road sur-
faces are extremely corrosive, accelerating the corro-
sion of underbody components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan
and fenders, and suspension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside of the
fenders with lukewarm or cold water at frequent inter-
vals to reduce the harmful effects of such agents.