2005 SUBARU LEGACY keyless

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Keys and doors
– CONTINUED –
3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle,
in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re-
leased.
If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the latch, then
close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release handle feel re-
stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the
handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your
SUBARU dealer.Rear gate (Station wagon)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either
the keyless entry system or the power door locking switch.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re-
mote keyless entry system (if equipped)” sections in
this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
UB2517BA

6-2
Interior equipment
Interior equipmentInterior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge. !
Dome light
The light switch has three positions: : The light stays on continuously.
Middle position: The light comes on when any door is
opened. The light remains on for several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the
key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless
entry system (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed in- formation.
The setting of the period for which the light stays on
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
: The light stays off.
UB6500BA

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Interior equipment
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!Station wagon
Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on
the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(if equipped)
A) HomeLink® buttons
B) Indicator light
C) Hand-held transmitter* * Not part of your vehicle’s keyless entry system but of
a HomeLink®-compatible device.
The HomeLink® Wireless Control System, located on
the driver’s sun visor, is a handy way to operate, from
inside of your vehicle, up to three remote-controlled in-
door and outdoor devices, such as garage door open-
ers, entrance gates, door locks, home lighting, and se-
UB6531BA
A
B
C
UB6219BB

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In case of emergency
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Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be
unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by
operating the power door locking switches or the re-
mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in-
side the cargo area.
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1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of
the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the
rear gate trim panel. 3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside
the trim downward.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear
gate handle.
UB9511BA
UB9512BA

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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-38
Warning light ........................................ 3-28, 7-39
Accessories ..................................................... 11-72
Accessory power outlet ..................................... 6-14
Active head restraint ............................................ 1-8
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-24
Air conditioner ..................................................... 4-9
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-19
Air flow selection ................................................. 4-2
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-23
All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) ........ 3-31
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-57
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-38
Arming the system ............................................. 2-24
Armrest .............................................................. 1-14
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-19
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-27
Audio control button .......................................... 5-56
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-59
Automatic climate control system ...................... 4-10
Automatic transmission 4 speed ......................................................... 7-16
5 speed ......................................................... 7-25
Capacities ..................................................... 12-4 Fluid ............................................................ 11-33
Manual mode ....................................... 7-20, 7-30
Selector lever ...................................... 7-17, 7-26
Shift lock release ................................. 7-24, 7-35
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) .. 3-27
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-18
B
Battery ............................................................. 11-67 Jump starting ................................................ 9-17
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-16
Brake Booster ....................................................... 11-44
Fluid ............................................................ 11-42
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-47
Pedal .......................................................... 11-45
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-45
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-45
Brake system .................................................... 7-37
Warning light ................................................ 3-29
Braking .............................................................. 7-37
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....................................................... 11-47
Tips ............................................................... 7-37

14-6
Index
K Key
Keyless entry system .................................... 2-12
Number ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-6
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
Light Cargo area ..................................................... 6-3
Control switch ............................................... 3-44
Dome .............................................................. 6-2
Map ................................................................ 6-3
Light control switch ............................................ 3-44
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-36
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-18
Low fuel warning light ...................... 3-13, 3-19, 3-30
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-36
Lumbar support ................................................... 1-9 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-71
Maintenance Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-33
Tools ............................................................. 9-33
Manual Climate control system ................................... 4-4
Mode ................................................... 7-20, 7-30
Seat ................................................................ 1-3
Transmission ................................................ 7-13
Transmission oil ......................................... 11-31
Map light ................................................... 6-3, 11-83
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-31
Meters and gauges ........................................... 3-14
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-59
Moonroof .................................................. 2-41, 9-30 N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .............................................. 8-2
O
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Off road driving .................................................... 8-9
Oil filter ............................................................ 11-13
Oil level Engine ........................................................ 11-12
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) ........... 11-35
Manual transmission .................................. 11-31
Rear differential .......................................... 11-37

14-7
Index
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-26
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-61
Outside temperature indicator ........................... 3-37
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-20 P
Parking
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-48
Light switch ................................................... 3-49
Periodic inspection .............................................. 8-6 Power Door locking switches ................................... 2-10
Seat ................................................................ 1-5
Steering fluid ............................................... 11-41
Windows ....................................................... 2-31
Precautions against vehicle modification .. 1-37, 1-92
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-10
Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2 R
Rear Combination lights ...................................... 11-76
Differential gear oil ...................................... 11-37
Gate .............................................................. 2-39
Seats ............................................................ 1-11
Rear seat
Folding down (Station wagon) ...................... 1-12 Rear window
Defogger button ............................................ 3-57
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-55
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-35
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-43
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-44
OIL grade and viscosity ....... 11-16, 11-17, 11-32, 11-36, 11-40
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-42
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-29
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-12
Replacement Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-47
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-60
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-24
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-16
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-17
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-73 Cargo area light .......................................... 11-85
Dome light .................................................. 11-82
Door step light ............................................ 11-84
Front fog light .............................................. 11-76
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-76
Headlight .................................................... 11-74
High mount stop light .................................. 11-86