2005 SUBARU LEGACY warning lights

7-12
Starting and operating
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the
selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the
parking brake is applied.Stopping the engine
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is mov-
ing. This will cause loss of power to the power
steering and the brake booster, making steer-
ing and braking more difficult. It could also re-
sult in accidental activation of the “LOCK” po-
sition on the ignition switch, causing the steer-
ing wheel to lock.
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the
engine is idling.

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Starting and operating
light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place.
2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go
out, the EBD system may be faulty.
Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the system inspected.
4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu-
minated after the engine has been restarted, shut
down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and
check the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “MIN” mark,
the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspect-
ed.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, DO
NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
"
Driving with the brake system warning light
on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys-
tem may not be working properly. If the light re-
mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUB-
ARU dealer immediately. " If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBA-
RU dealer for repair.

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Starting and operating
“Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
When parking your vehicle, always set the parking
brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an
upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual
transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position for
automatic transmission vehicles. Always set the park-
ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely
on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel.
When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheels should be
turned into the curb.
UB7510AA
UB7511AA

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Driving tips
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Driving on grades
" Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift
into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to
utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheat-
ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden
downshifts." When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-
er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from
overheating." When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to
the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles)
and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since
the engine and transmission are relatively prone to
overheating under these conditions. If the water tem-
perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT
zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,
immediately switch off the air conditioner and stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine
overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and
indicator lights” section in chapter 3.
NOTE
With AT vehicles, the temperature of engine cool-
ant is less likely to rise to the OVERHEAT zone in
the “D” position than in the manual mode position. " If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid
using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat. !
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You
should not park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a
hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the
following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the
vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the
regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the park-
ing brake; slowly release the regular brakes.
5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission)
or “P” (automatic transmission) and shut off the en-
gine.

14-5
Index
Fog light ...................................................... 11-76
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ........................................................... 3-11
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-68
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-20
Glove box ............................................................ 6-7
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-20 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-8
Headlight Flasher .......................................................... 3-46
Indicator light ................................................ 3-35
Headlights .............................................. 3-45, 11-74
Heater operation .................................................. 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-35
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-86
Horn ................................................................... 3-64 Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Light ................................................................ 3-6
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-15
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-47
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-4 Indicator light ................................................ 3-33
Indicator light Cruise control ............................................... 3-35
Cruise control set .......................................... 3-35
Front fog ....................................................... 3-35
Headlight ...................................................... 3-35
High beam .................................................... 3-35
Selector lever position .................................. 3-34
Turn signal .................................................... 3-34
Information display ............................................ 3-37
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-59
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-37 J
Jack ................................................................... 9-33
Jack handle ....................................................... 9-34
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-17

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

14-9
Index
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-63 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-17
Inspection ................................................... 11-51
Pressures and wear .................................... 11-52
Replacement .............................................. 11-56
Rotation ...................................................... 11-55
Tires .................................................................. 12-5
Types .......................................................... 11-49
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-49
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-55
Towing ............................................................... 9-21 All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-28
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-27
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 9-22
Weight .......................................................... 8-31
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................. 8-27
Hitches .......................................................... 8-37
Towing .......................................................... 8-31
Towing tips ................................................... 8-40
Trip meter ................................................. 3-10, 3-16
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-35
Release handle ............................................. 2-37
Trunk light ........................................................ 11-86
Turn signal
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-34 Lever ............................................................. 3-47
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................... 6-30 V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-27
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-6
Vehicle Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ............................................... 12-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light ........................................ 3-32
OFF switch ................................................... 7-48
Operation indicator light ................................ 3-31
System .......................................................... 7-43
Warning light ................................................. 3-32
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-20
Warning lights ABS .............................................................. 3-28
All-wheel drive .............................................. 3-31
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-28
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-27