2009 SUBARU LEGACY check oil

11-26Maintenance and service
2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models (AT)
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug
3) Oil level2.5 L turbo 6MT models
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug
3) Oil levelOthers
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug
3) Oil level
Remove the plug from the filler hole and
check the oil level. The oil level should be
kept even with the bottom of the filler hole.

If the oil level is below the bottom edge of
the hole, add oil through the filler hole to
raise the level.
CAUTION
. Be careful not to spill rear differ-
ential gear oil when adding it. If
rear differential gear oil touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
rear differential gear oil gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be an oil leak.
If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your
SUBARU dealer.
& Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.
Oil grade: API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera- ture Power steering fluid &
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself
because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
. When power steering fluid is
being added, use only clean fluid,
and be careful not to allow any
dirt into the tank. And never use
different brands together.
. Avoid spilling fluid when adding
it in the tank. Maintenance and service
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11-28Maintenance and service
.Be careful not to spill power
steering fluid when adding it. If
power steering fluid touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
power steering fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff.
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and coldfluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
and stop the engine.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has
been run: Check that the oil level isbetween “HOT MIN ”and “HOT MAX ”on
the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is
run: Check that the oil level is between“ COLD MIN ”and “COLD MAX ”on the
surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the
applicable “MIN ”line, add the recom- mended fluid as necessary to bring the
level between the
“MIN ”and “MAX ”line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may
indicate possible leakage. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for inspection.
& Recommended fluid
Use one of the following types of auto-
matic transmission fluid. –SUBARU ATF Type-HP
– IDEMITSU ATF HP Brake fluid &
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
. Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
. Never use different brands of
brake fluid together. Also, avoid
mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake
fluids even if they are of the samebrand.

11-40Maintenance and service
WARNING
. All four tires must be the same in
terms of manufacturer, brand
(tread pattern), construction, de-
gree of wear, speed symbol, load
index and size. Mixing tires of
different types, sizes or degrees
of wear can result in damage to
the vehicle ’s power train. Use of
different types or sizes of tires
can also dangerously reduce
controllability and braking per-
formance and can lead to anaccident.
. Use only radial tires. Do not use
radial tires together with belted
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.
Doing so can dangerously re-
duce controllability, resulting in
an accident. &
Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available
from SUBARU dealers.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
not meeting specifications could
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
against the wheel well housing dur-
ing turns. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to anaccident. Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety. .
When any of the wheels is removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque. . Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel. . Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.. Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly
and completely around the tire, otherwise
the chains may scratch the wheel. . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for aluminum wheels.

whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or (2)The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
ing on a vehicle.
. Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of floor mats, leather
seats and cross bars to the extent
that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not). . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant and air conditioning. . Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, vehicle capacity weight and production options weight.
. Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants (3 occupants). . Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle, 2 in front, 1 in rear seat.. Production options weight
The combined weight of those
installed regular production options
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in
excess of those standards items
which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or acces-
sory weight. . Vehicle capacity weight
The total weight of cargo, luggage
and occupants that can be added to
the vehicle. . Vehicle maximum load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight and dividing
by two. . Vehicle normal load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal oc-
cupant weight and dividing by two. &
Tire care –maintenance and
safety practices
. 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.. Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace the tires before their
tread wear indicators become visi-
ble. When a tire ’s tread wear
indicator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable limit
and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving
at even low speeds in wet weather
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to anaccident. . To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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C Capacities................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area
Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ....................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
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 ...................................................... 11-31
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-27, 11-28, 11-29
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-38
Child safety .................................................................... 4
Locks ................................................................... 2-21 Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-5Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-15, 3-29
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12
Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-41
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-29
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-12
Coolant ................................................................... 11-14
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-14
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Indicator light ................................................. 3-40, 7-49
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-40, 7-50
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-47
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2 Index
14-3

14-6Index
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-10
K Key Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-56
Light Back-up (Sedan) ................................................... 11-53
Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-56
Brake/Tail (Station wagon) ...................................... 11-54
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Sedan) .................. 11-53
Cargo area .................................................... 6-2, 11-59
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-57
Door step ............................................................. 11-58
Front fog ............................................................... 3-49
High mount stop ................................................... 11-59
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-5
License plate ........................................................ 11-56
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-57
Rear combination .................................................. 11-53
Rear side marker (Station wagon) ........................... 11-54
Trunk ................................................................... 11-59
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-58 Limited slip differential (LSD).
....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13
Low fuel warning light .................................. 3-7, 3-27, 3-36
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-33
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-35
LSD (Limited slip differential) ........................................ 7-33
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-8
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-49
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-23
Tools ..................................................................... 9-18
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-31Manual
Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Mode ............................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-21
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-15
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-17
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-57
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-24
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-56
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-28
Multi-information display ............................................... 3-9

14-10Index
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-40
Lever .................................................................... 3-47
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-18
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-19
Vanity mirror Light .................................................................... 11-58
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-14
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 2
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 7-40
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-42
Operation indicator light .................................. 3-37, 7-40
System ................................................................. 7-38
Warning light ................................................. 3-37, 7-40
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-28
Warning light
ABS ............................................................. 3-34, 7-36
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-36
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-33
Brake system ........................................................ 3-35 Charge
.................................................................. 3-32
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-31
Door open ............................................................. 3-36
Low fuel ................................................. 3-7, 3-27, 3-36
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-33
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-32
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-15, 3-29
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................... 3-37, 7-40, 7-41
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-21
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-38
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-40
Balance ............................................................... 11-38
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-40
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield
Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-41
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-51
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-53
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-11, 11-34
Winter tire ........................................................ 8-11, 11-34
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-49