
&Tires
Tire size P205/55R16
89H P225/60R16
97H P205/50R17
88V 215/45R17
91W P225/55R17
95V 215/45R18
89Y P215/45R18
89W
Wheel size 16 66.5JJ 17 67JJ 18 67JJ
Pressure Front 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi
(240 kPa,
2.4 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm
2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2)
Rear at 
trailer tow- ing –32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) – 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) –
Temporary 
spare tire Size T135/80R16 T155/70D17 T135/80R16 T135/70D17*1
T135/80R16*2T155/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
*1: 2.5 GT Limited model 
*2: 3.0 R model & Wheel alignment
Item Legacy OUTBACK
Sedan Station wagon Station wagon
Toe Front 0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0 in (0 mm)
Camber Front  0815 ’ 0840 ’
Rear  0840 ’  0830 ’  
0810 ’Specifications
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&Recommended tire inflation pressure
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’s tires is as follows,
Tire size P205/
55R16 89H P225/
60R16 97H P205/
50R17 88V 215/
45R17 91W P225/
55R17 95V 215/
45R18 89Y P215/
45R18 89W
Wheel size 16 66.5JJ 17 67JJ 18 67JJ
Pres- sure Front
32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi
(240 kPa,
2.4 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm
2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) 33 psi
(230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2) 30 psi
(210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2)
Rear at trailertowing –32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm
2) –
32 psi
(220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2) –
Tem-poraryspare tire Size
T135/
80R16 T155/
70D17 T135/
80R16 T135/
70D17
*1
T135/
80R16*2
T155/
70D17 T155/70D17
Pres- sure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
*1: 2.5 GT Limited model
*2: 3.0 R model Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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! Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver ’s side B-pillar.
Example:
The vehicle placard shows original 
tire size, recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure on each tire at 
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-mation. ! Adverse safety consequences 
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces- 
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause 
tread separation, and failure of the 
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to anaccident. ! Measuring and adjusting air 
pressure to achieve proper in- 
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the 
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month 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 specific values. 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 out-
doors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air 
inside it expands, causing the tire 
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure. &
Glossary of tire terminology
. Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been 
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.. Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres- 
sure to which a tire may be inflated. . Recommended inflation pres-
sure 
The cold inflation pressure recom- 
mended by a vehicle manufacturer.. Intended outboard sidewall
(1) The sidewall that contains a   

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available amount of cargo and 
luggage load capacity. For exam- 
ple, if the “XXX ”amount equals
1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be 
five- 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capa-
city is 650 lbs (1,400  750 (5 6
150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo 
and luggage load capacity calcu- 
lated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be 
transferred to your vehicle. Consult 
this manual to determine how this 
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your ve-hicle. Uniform tire quality grading standards 
This information indicates the rela- 
tive performance of passenger car 
tires in the area of treadwear, 
traction, and temperature resis-
tance. This is to aid the consumer
in making an informed choice in the
purchase of tires. 
Quality grades can be found where 
applicable on the tire sidewall be- 
tween tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width. For example: 
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem- 
perature A 
The quality grades apply to new 
pneumatic tires for use on passen- 
ger cars. However, they do not 
apply to deep tread, winter type
snow tires, space-saver or tempor-
ary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
or less, or to some limited produc- 
tion tires. 
All passenger car tires must con-form to Federal Safety Require- 
ments in addition to these grades. &
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara- 
tive rating based on the wear rate of 
the tire when tested under con- 
trolled conditions on a specified
government test course. 
For example, a tire graded 150 
would wear one and one-half (1-
1/2) times as well on the govern- 
ment course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, 
service practices and differences in 
road characteristics and climate. & Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to 
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire ’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spe- 

Speedometer....................................................... 3-6, 3-24
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-38
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-56
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-45
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-56
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-40 
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-63
Servicing ............................................................... 1-65
Warning light ......................................................... 3-30
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-34
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-59
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-11
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Stowage boxes .......................................................... 6-17
Sun shade ........................................................ 2-30, 2-31
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ... ............. 1-40
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-6, 3-26
Temperature gauge ...................................... 3-7, 3-12, 3-27
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-33
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-35, 1-38 Tie-down hooks
.......................................................... 9-14
Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-13
Inspection ............................................................ 11-35
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-36
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-39
Rotation .............................................................. 11-39
Types .................................................................. 11-33
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................................... 3-33, 7-43, 9-9, 11-34
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-33
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-35, 1-38
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-22
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-37
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-20
Hitch ..................................................................... 8-19
Hitches .................................................................. 8-25
Towing .................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter .................................................................. 3-25
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-24
Release handle ...................................................... 2-25
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-59 Index
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&Cold tire pressure:
Tire size P205/55R16
89H P225/60R16
97H P205/50R17
88V 215/45R17
91W P225/55R17
95V 215/45R18
89Y P215/45R18
89W
Wheel size 16 66.5JJ 17 67JJ 18 67JJ
Pressure Front 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm
2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230
kPa, 2.3 kgf/
cm2) 35 psi (240
kPa, 2.4 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm
2) 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230
kPa, 2.3 kgf/
cm2) 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2)
Rear at 
trailer tow- ing –
32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/ cm
2) –
32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) –
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/80R16 T155/70D17 T135/80R16 T135/70D17
*1
T135/80R16*2T155/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
*1: 2.5 GT Limited model
*2: 3.0 R model