2009 SUBARU LEGACY low beam

16 &Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Parking light switch (page 3-48)
2) Windshield wiper (page 3-49)
3) Mist (page 3-51)
4) Windshield washer (page 3-52)
5) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-53)
6) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-52)
7) Wiper control lever (page 3-51)
8) Light control lever (page 3-46)
9) Front fog light switch (page 3-49)
10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-46)
11) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-46)
12) Turn signal (page 3-47)

&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-29
Front passenger ’s
seatbelt warning light 3-29
SRS airbag system
warning light3-30
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator lamp3-31
Charge warning light 3-32
Oil pressure warning light
3-32
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models)3-33
/ABS warning light 3-34
/Brake system warning light
3-35
Door open warning light3-36Mark Name Page
/Low fuel warning light 3-36
All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (AT models)
3-36
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light (if equipped)3-37
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF
indicator light (if
equipped)3-37
Security indicator light 3-38
Turn signal indicator lights
3-40
High beam indicator light
3-40
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)3-40
Cruise control indicator light3-40
Cruise control set indi-
cator light3-40Mark Name Page
Headlight indicator light 3-40
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
3-33
/Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
cator light 1-48/
3-31
/Front passenger ’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator light 1-48/
3-31
SPORT mode indicator
light (4-speed AT mod- els) 3-38
Shift-up indicator light
(MT models with
SI-DRIVE)3-38
S# PREP indicator light
(vehicle with
SI-DRIVE)3-3921
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Instruments and controlsSPORT mode indicator light(4-speed AT models) ......................................... 3-38
Shift-up indicator light (MT models with SI-DRIVE) .............................. 3-38
S# PREP indicator light (vehicle with SI-DRIVE) ..................................... 3-39
Selector lever position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-39
Gear position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-39
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) .................................. 3-40
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-40
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-40
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-40
Cruise control set indicator light ......................... 3-40
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-40
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-40
Clock (vehicle without genuine SUBARU navigation system) .......................................... 3-41
Information display (2.5 L non-turbo model without genuine SUBARU navigation
system) ............................................................ 3-41
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-42
Current fuel consumption ................................... 3-43
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-43 Driving range on remaining fuel
......................... 3-44
Journey time ..................................................... 3-45
Light control switch ........................................... 3-46
Headlights ......................................................... 3-46
High/low beam change (dimmer) ... ..................... 3-46
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-47
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-47
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-47
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-48
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-48
Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-49
Wiper and washer .............................................. 3-49
Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-51
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) ............................................... 3-53
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-53
Rear window defogger button .......................... 3-54
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-56
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-56
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... 3-56
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-57
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-59
Horn .................................................................... 3-59

3-46Instruments and controls
Light control switch
WARNING
To prevent battery discharge result-
ing from accidentally leaving your
lights on when your vehicle is
parked, the light switch operates
only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON ”position. In any other
position, the vehicle ’s lights will be
out.
If you park your vehicle on a road-
side at night, use the hazard warn-
ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
The light switch operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON ”position. &
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights and license
plate lights are on.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument pa-
nel illumination, front side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are on. &
High/low beam change (dimmer)
To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light “
”on the instru-
ment panel is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the detent position.

&Headlight flasher
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a fewseconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting switch is in the“ OFF ”position.
When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “
”on the
instrument panel also illuminates. &
Daytime running light system
WARNING
The brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the “
”position when it
is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automati-
cally illuminate at reduced brightness
when the engine has started, under the
following conditions: . The parking brake is fully released.
. The light switch is in the “OFF ”or “
”
position. NOTE
When the light switch is in the “
”
position, the front side marker lights,
parking lights and license plate lights
are illuminated. Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the
turn signal lever up. To activate the left
turn signal, push the turn signal lever
down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does
not return after cornering, return the lever
to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The turn signal
indicator lights will flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.Instruments and controls
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3) 2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3457A
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Door step light 12V-3W–
7) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W–
8) Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
9) Trunk light (Sedan) 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
10) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
12) Back-up light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
13) Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
14) Cargo area light (Station wagon) 12V-13W –
15) Brake/Tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
16) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
17) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
18) Back-up light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
19) Licence plate light 12V-5W168 (W5W)CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
& Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger-
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. Maintenance and service
11-51
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11-52Maintenance and service
! Low beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the bulb cover.
9. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
10. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)

Bulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb No. Headlight Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal/Parking and
front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3457A
Rear combination light Rear turn signal light (Se-dan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
Brake/Tail and rear side
marker (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Brake/Tail (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Rear side marker (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
Back-up light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168 (W5W) Specifications
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