2005 SUBARU LEGACY fuel consumption

3-2
Instruments and controls
Headlight indicator light .................................. 3-35
Front fog light indicator light .......................... 3-35
Clock ............................................................. 3-36
Information display (if equipped) ................ 3-37 Outside temperature indicator ........................ 3-37
Current fuel consumption ................................ 3-39
Average fuel consumption .............................. 3-40
Driving range on remaining fuel ..................... 3-41
Journey time ..................................................... 3-43
Light control switch ..................................... 3-44 Headlights ......................................................... 3-45
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-45
Headlight flasher .............................................. 3-46
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-46
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-47
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-47
Bright switch (Night illumination dimness cancellation) .............................................. 3-48
Parking light switch ..................................... 3-49
Fog light switch (if equipped) ..................... 3-50
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-51 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-52
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) .............................................. 3-55
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-56
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-57
Mirrors ........................................................... 3-59 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-59
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ................................................... 3-59
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-61 Tilt steering wheel ........................................ 3-63
Horn ............................................................... 3-64

3-39
Instruments and controls
– CONTINUED –
Canada-spec. vehicles
When the outside temperature drops to 37 °F (3 °C) or
lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that
the road surface may be frozen.
If the outside temperature drops to 37 °F (3 °C) or lower
while the display is giving an indication other than the
outside temperature, the display switches to the out-
side temperature indication and flashes for five sec-
onds before returning to its original indication.
If the display is already indicating an outside tempera-
ture of 37 °F (3 °C) or lower when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the indication does not flash.
NOTE
The outside temperature indication may differ
from the actual outside temperature. The road sur-
face freeze warning indication should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of
the road surface before driving. ! Current fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. vehicles
UB3571BA
UB3568AA

3-40
Instruments and controls
Canada-spec. vehicles
This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at
the present moment. !
Average fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. vehicles
UB3202AA
UB3569AA

3-41
Instruments and controls
– CONTINUED –
Canada-spec. vehicles
This indication shows the average rate of fuel con-
sumption since the trip meter was last reset.
Pressing the trip knob toggles the indication between
the average fuel consumption corresponding to the A
trip meter indication and the average fuel consumption
corresponding to the B trip meter indication.
When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the
corresponding average fuel consumption value is alsoreset.
NOTE " The indicated values vary in accordance with
changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be treated only as a
guide. "
When either trip meter indication is reset, the av-
erage fuel consumption corresponding to that trip
meter indication is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). ! Driving range on remaining fuel
U.S.-spec. vehicles
UB3203AA
UB3570AA

8-2
Driving tips
Driving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving – the
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your vehicle are de-
pendent on how you handle and care for your vehicle
while it is new. Follow these instructions during the
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km):"
Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine
speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except in an emergency." Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle
speed for a long time, either fast or slow. " Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, ex-
cept in an emergency. " Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be applied to a
newly installed or overhauled engine or when brake
pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. " Select the proper gear position for the speed and
road conditions. " Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always
accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed.
Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible. " Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the
engine. " Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
" Keep the engine properly tuned.
" Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown
on the tire placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption." Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
" Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment.
" Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo.

11 -5 3
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
Incorrect tire pressures detract from controllability and
ride comfort, and they cause the tires to wear abnor-
mally. "Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly)
Roadholding is good, and steering is responsive. Roll-
ing resistance is low, so fuel consumption is also low-er. "
Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at
shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel consumption is also
higher.
HSB052AA
HSB053AA