2012 SUBARU LEGACY service

11-52Maintenance and service
1) Back-up light
2) Tail light
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one. 4. Install the bulb socket by turning itclockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
& License plate light
! Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim lining by re-
moving the 12 clips and the trunk trimhandle.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.

!Outback
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens.
6. Tighten the mounting screws.
& Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically.
3. Pull the bulb straight downward to
remove it.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens. Maintenance and service
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11-54Maintenance and service
& Map light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
& Vanity mirror light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.

&Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens.
& Cargo area light (Outback)
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens. &Trunk light (Legacy)
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.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover. &Other bulbs
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary. Maintenance and service
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12-4Specifications
& Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-12.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page. ! Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE . Each quantity indicated is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors. . In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and viscosity, as well as one that will enhance fuel economy. Oils of lower
viscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the
engine. The following table lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures.. When adding oil, different brands may be used together as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity
as those recommended by SUBARU.

&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil grade API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Oil capacity*1
– Remarks*2
Manual transmission oil 3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt) “Manual transmission oil ”F 11-21
Front differential gear oil
(AT and CVT models) 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)“
Front differential gear oil (AT and
CVT models) ”F 11-23
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt) “
Rear differential gear oil ”F 11-24
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section. Specifications
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12-8Specifications
&Fluids
Fluid Fluid type*
1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Automatic transmission fluid (5AT models) · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP
10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)“
Automatic transmission fluid ”
F 11-21
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models) Consult your SUBARU dealer. 13.2 US qt (12.5 liters, 11.0 Imp qt) “
Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid ”F 11-23
Power steering fluid · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP ·“Dexron III ”Type Automatic
Transmission Fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liters, 0.6 Imp qt)
·
“Power steering ”F 7-23
· “Power steering fluid ”F 11-24
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –“
Brake fluid ”F 11-25
Clutch fluid (MT models) FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –“
Clutch fluid (MT models) ”F 11 -
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*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section. & Engine coolant
Vehicle model Coolant capacity Coolant type
2.5 L non-turbo models MT models 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant
CVT models 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo models 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
3.6 L models 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Cooling system ”F 11-16.

&Electrical system
Battery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23R (12V-52AH)
Alternator 2.5 L models 12V-110A
3.6 L models 12V-130A
Spark plugs 2.5 L non-turbo models SIFR6A11 (NGK)
2.5 L turbo models SILFR6B8 (NGK)
3.6 L models SILFR6C11 (NGK)
& Tires
Tire size P205/60R16
91V P215/70R16
99S P225/60R17
98T P215/50R17
90V P225/50R17
93V 225/45R18
91W
Wheel size 1666 1/2JJ
16 66 1/2J 16
66 1/2JJ 17 67J 17 67 1/2J 18 67 1/2J
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) 33 psi (230 kPa)
Rear 32 psi (220 kPa) 30 psi (210 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa)
Temporary spare tire Size T135/80R16 T145/80R17 T135/80R16 T135/70R17 Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa)
Wheel nut tightening torque 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*
1*2
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel
nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
*2: For the wheel nut tightening procedure, refer to“Changing a flat tire ”F 9-6. Specifications
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