2004 SUBARU LEGACY Owners Manual

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3.0 liter models
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1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) ter-
minal 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 ca-
ble.
2.5 liter models: To the engine lift-
ing 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.

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5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the en-
gine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in
exactly the reverse order.Engine overheating
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has fully
cooled down. When the engine is hot, the cool-
ant is under pressure. Removing the cap while
the engine is still hot could release a spray of
boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very
seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. „ If steam is coming from the engine
compartment
Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. „ If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compart- ment.

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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not
turning, immediately turn the engine off and contact
your authorized dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped,
turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated
zone, turn the engine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the
coolant level in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add cool-
ant up to the “MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add cool-
ant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap
and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first
wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn
the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing
down until it stops. Release the pressure from the ra-
diator. After the pressure has been fully released, re-
move the cap by pressing down and turning it.Towing
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with
the front wheels raised off the ground while the
rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear
wheels raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will cause the
vehicle to spin away due to the operation or de-
terioration of the center differential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU
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dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the
following procedures for safety. „Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen-
cy (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
y Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-
down hooks. Never use suspension parts or
other body parts for towing or tie-down purpos-
es. y Never use the tie-down hook closest to the
muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes. y To prevent deformation to the front bumper
and the towing hook, do not apply excessive
lateral load to the towing hooks. 1) Towing hook cover
2) Towing hook
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1) Towing hook cover
2) Towing hook
The front towing hook is located on the inside of the
towing hook cover below the right-hand headlight.
1) Tie-down hook
2) Towing and tie-down hook
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Tie-down hook:
Vehicle with trailer hitch (if equipped)
1) Tie-down hook T
Towing hook cover removal procedure
For except OUTBACK models:
To use the towing hook, insert the top end of the flat
tip screwdriver in a slot on the upper part of the cover,
and remove the cover while prying it off.
Remove the towing hook cover by pulling it toward the
side of the vehicle and toward you.
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For OUTBACK models:
1. Squeeze the sides of portion A and pull the towing
hook cover toward you.
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2. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing
hook cover toward you. 3. Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it
about the side that is next to the fog lamp. Pull out the
towing hook cover to remove it.
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