2008 SUBARU LEGACY run flat

11-36Maintenance and service
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.
If this light still comes on while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.
& Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately if you find any problem.
NOTE . When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not
to drive over curbs, potholes or on
other rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle ’s speed
down to a walking pace or less, and
approach the curbs as squarely as
possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle.. If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicleinspected.
& Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires ’service lives
and is essential for good running perfor- mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressures when the tires
are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust
the tire pressures to the values shown on
the tire placard. The tire placard is located
on the door pillar on the driver
’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up
the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire
pressure outdoors before driving thevehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside
it expands, causing the tire pressure to

11-60Maintenance and service
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. &
Cargo area light (Station wa- gon)1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. &
Trunk light (Sedan)
1. Push both sides of the light cover, and
then remove the cover by pulling it out.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover. &High mount stop light (Se- dan)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

Cargo areaCover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ....................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-32
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-31
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-31
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-31
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-32
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-23, 11-28, 11-29, 11-30
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-20
Chime
Key ........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-15, 3-29 Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-40
Clutch
Fluid ................................................................... 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-32
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-10
Coolant ................................................................... 11-14
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-14
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Set indicator light .................................................... 3-40
Cruise control indicator light ......................................... 3-40
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
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Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-47
Differential gear oil Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-34
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-58 Index
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Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-36
Replacement ........................................................ 11-40
Rotation ............................................................... 11-39
Types .................................................................. 11-34
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .......................................... 3-32, 7-43, 9-9, 11-34
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-34
Top tether anchorages ................................................ 1-37
Towing ...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-22
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-20
Hitch .................................................................... 8-19
Hitches ................................................................. 8-25
Towing .................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter ................................................................. 3-25
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-23
Release handle ..................................................... 2-24
Trunk light ................................................................ 11-60
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-39
Lever .................................................................... 3-47
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Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16 V
Valet mode
................................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-14
Identification ........................................................ 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-37
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-42
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-36
System .................................................................. 7-38
Warning light .................................................. 3-37, 7-40
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
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Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-28
Warning light ABS...................................................................... 3-34
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-36
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-34
AT OIL TEMPerature ............................................... 3-32
Brake system ......................................................... 3-35
Charge .................................................................. 3-32
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-31
Door open ............................................................. 3-36
Low fuel ................................................. 3-7, 3-27, 3-35
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-32
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-32
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-29
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-30 Index
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