2009 SUBARU LEGACY transmission

12-4Specifications
&Capacities
Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil 2.5 L models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0 L models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT) 5-speeds 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
6-speeds 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT) 2.5 L non-turbo models 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil 2.5 L non-turbo models 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo and 3.0 L models 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil Turbo 6-speeds MT models 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
Other models 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant 2.5 L non-turbo models MT6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
AT 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo models MT 7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
AT 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
3.0 L models 7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)

12-6Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Cargo fan
. Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 15A .Front wiper deicer relay
. Moonroof
5 15A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
. Vanity mirror light
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 20A .Stop light
9 20A .Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
. Clock
12 15A .Automatic transmission
unit
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit

12-8Specifications
&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) FWD socket (AT models with non-turbo 2.5 L engine)
B) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A .ABS unit
. Vehicle dynamics control
unit
2 25A .Main fan (3.0 L models)
3 10A .Secondary air combina-
tion valve (turbo models)
4 25A .Sub fan (except 3.0 L
models)
5 25A .Main fan
6 20A .Audio
7 15A .Headlight (right side)
8 15A .Headlight (left side)
9 20A .Back-up light
10 15A .Horn
11 25A .Rear window defogger
12 15A .Fuel pump
13 15A .Automatic transmission
control unit
14 7.5A .Engine control unit
15 15A .Turn and hazard warning
flasher
16 20A .Parking switch
17 7.5A .Alternator

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-35
Warning light ................................................. 3-34, 7-36
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-49
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-7
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner ............................................................. 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-36
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-40
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-35
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-33
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-56
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-7
Automatic transmission 4-speed ................................................................ 7-18
5-speed ................................................................ 7-24
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-22
Manual mode ................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Selector lever ................................................ 7-19, 7-25 Shift lock release
............................................ 7-24, 7-30
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-23
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-33
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-15
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-25
BBattery .................................................................... 11-46
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-34
Brake Booster ....................................................... 7-34, 11-30
Fluid ................................................................... 11-28
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-32
Parking ....................................................... 7-45, 11-33
Pedal .................................................................. 11-31
System .................................................................. 7-34
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-31
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-31
Brake system ............................................................. 7-34
Warning light .......................................................... 3-35
Braking ..................................................................... 7-34
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-32
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-50

14-4Index
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-35
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-57
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-36
Step light ............................................................. 11-58
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-20
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-36
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-5
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips....................................... 7-16, 7-18, 7-23, 7-29, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 6
E
ECO gauge ................................................................. 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-35, 7-37
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-15
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-14
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-3
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-9 Overheating
........................................................... 9-13
Starting .................................................................. 7-9
Stopping ................................................................ 7-11
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-28
Clutch ................................................................. 11-29
Power steering ..................................................... 11-27
Fog light Bulb .................................................................... 11-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Switch ................................................................... 3-49
Front Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Fog light (bulb) ..................................................... 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Side marker light .................................................. 11-53
Turn signal/Parking and front side marker light ......... 11-53
Front fog light ............................................................. 3-49
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Front seats
Forward and backward adjustment ... ................... 1-3, 1-4
Reclining .......................................................... 1-3, 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Front side marker ..................................................... 11-53

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

N
New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
OOdometer .................................................................. 3-25
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-10
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-32
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-57
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-42
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
PParking Brake ................................................................... 7-45
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-48
Tips...................................................................... 7-45
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7 Seat
....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-34
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-27
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-66
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Combination lights ................................................ 11-53
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-18
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential .................................. 7-33
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-25
Rear seat
Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Rear turn signal ........................................................ 11-53
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-54
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-53
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ..................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-28
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-20 Index
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