2016 SUBARU LEGACY power steering

Appearance care/Exterior care
Exterior care
&Washing
CAUTION
.When washing the vehicle, the
brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will
be longer. To dry the brakes,
drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly pressing the brake
pedal to heat up the brakes.
.Do not wash the engine compart-
ment and areas adjacent to it. If
water enters the engine air in-
take, electrical parts or the power
steering fluid reservoir, it will
cause engine trouble or a mal-
function of the power steering.
.Do not use any organic solvents
when washing the surface of the
bulb assembly cover. However, if
a detergent with organic solvents
is used to wash the cover sur-
face, completely rinse off the
detergent with water. Otherwise,
the cover surface may be da-
maged.
.Outback: Since your vehicle is
equipped with a rear wiper, auto-
matic car-wash brushes couldbecome tangled around it, dama-
ging the wiper arm and other
components. Ask the automatic
car-wash operator not to let the
brushes touch the wiper arm or
to fix the wiper arm on the rear
window glass with adhesive tape
before operating the machine.
NOTE
When having your vehicle washed in
an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of
suitable type.
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
beauty is frequent washing. Wash the
vehicle at least once a month to avoid
contamination by road grime.
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash
the vehicle with hot water and in direct
sunlight.
Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree
sap, and bird droppings should be washed
off by using a light detergent, as required.
If you use a light detergent, make certain
that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use
strong soap or chemical detergents. All
cleaning agents should be promptly
flushed from the surface and not allowedto dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly
with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the
remaining water off with a chamois or soft
cloth.
!Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely cor-
rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un-
derbody components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cables, floor pan and fenders, and sus-
pension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and in-
side of the fenders with lukewarm or cold
water at frequent intervals to reduce the
harmful effects of such agents.
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody
components may accelerate their corro-
sion.
After driving off-road or on muddy or
sandy roads, wash the mud and sand off
the underbody.
Carefully flush the suspension and axle
parts, as they are particularly prone to
mud and sand buildup. Do not use a
sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.
CAUTION
.Be careful not to damage brake
hoses, sensor harnesses, and
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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
CAUTION
Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to flex
severely and to rapidly be-
come hot. A sharp increase
in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure
of the tire(s). Possible result-
ing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
!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 andbefore 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
.Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-stalled or not).
.Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim.
.Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead.
.Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread.
.Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and
sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
.Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.
.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.
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-33
Warning light......................................................... 3-18
Access key............................................................... 2-10
Warning indicator................................................... 3-24
Accessories.............................................................. 11-40
Accessory power outlet............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control system............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system................................... 4-6
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-10
Airflow selection........................................................... 4-6
Alarm system............................................................ 2-28
All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-22
Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-31
Cleaning............................................................... 10-3
Antenna...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-33
Arming the system..................................................... 2-29
Armrest..................................................................... 1-15
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-16
Audio
aha
TMby HARMAN................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set.............................................. 5-4
Basic operation...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio...................................................... 5-58CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................................... 5-37
STARLINK............................................................. 5-26
Steering switches for audio...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK
TMMultimedia Plus audio set ....... 5-6
Unit setting............................................................ 5-19
USB memory......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights................................................. 3-44
Sensor.................................................................. 3-45
Vehicle setting........................................................ 3-42
Automatic climate control system................................... 4-5
Automatic headlight beam leveler
Warning light.......................................................... 3-30
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)........... 1-17
B
Battery
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-8
Jump starting......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (access key)..................................... 11-50
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter)........... 7-21
Replacement (transmitter)...................................... 11-51
Vehicle battery..................................................... 11-37
Bluetooth
®
Audio.................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system........................................ 5-71
Settings................................................................. 5-66
Troubleshooting...................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 5-66

Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge............................................................... 3-11
Electrical system........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system.......... 7-34
Warning................................................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake.............................................. 7-42
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal......... 7-44
Hill Holder............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light......................................................... 3-20
Warning........................................................ 3-20, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview........................................... 11-9
Coolant........................................................ 11-14, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 5, 8-2
Hood.................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator................................. 3-16
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating.......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder......................................................... 8
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat.................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level
Brake.................................................................. 11-19
Clutch.................................................................. 11-21Continuously variable transmission......................... 11-19
Fog light
Bulb.......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights system....................... 3-49
Switch................................................................... 3-49
Front
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-24
Side marker light.................................................. 11-42
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-42
Front seats................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-8
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power seat............................................................. 1-5
Reclining................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)........................ 1-4
Fuel........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator............................................. 3-36
Economy hints........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-4
Gauge................................................................... 3-10
Requirements................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses
..................................................................... 11-38
Fuses and circuits.................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-14
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14-8Index
Mirror defogger.......................................................... 3-54
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-56
Moonroof.................................................................. 2-48
N
New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer.................................................................... 3-8
Off road driving............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter.................................................................... 11-13
Oil level
Engine................................................................. 11-11
Manual transmission.............................................. 11-18
Warning light......................................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light............................................ 3-15
Outside
Mirror defogger...................................................... 3-54
Mirrors.................................................................. 3-62
Temperature indicator............................................. 3-33
Overhead console........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine.................................................... 9-13
P
Parking..................................................................... 7-42
Brake................................................................... 7-42
Tips...................................................................... 7-47
Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access...................................................... 2-21
Pocket........................................................................ 6-7Power
Door locking switch.................................................. 2-9
Outlets.................................................................. 6-10
Outside mirrors...................................................... 3-62
Rear gate...................................................... 2-41, 9-21
Seat....................................................................... 1-5
Steering................................................................ 7-31
Steering warning light.............................................. 3-22
Windows............................................................... 2-33
Precautions against vehicle modification................ 1-27, 1-70
Preparing to drive........................................................ 7-8
Push-button
Ignition switch......................................................... 3-5
Starting and stopping engine.................................... 7-12
R
RCTA........................................................................ 7-54
Rear
Combination lights................................................ 11-43
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Gate..................................................................... 2-40
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-43
Rear seat.................................................................. 1-11
Armrest................................................................. 1-15
Folding down......................................................... 1-12
Head restraint adjustment........................................ 1-14
Reclining............................................................... 1-11
Rear view camera...................................................... 6-21
How to adjust the rear view image............................ 5-25
Rear window
Defogger............................................................... 3-54

14-10Index
Security
Alarm system........................................................ 2-28
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-4
Indicator light......................................................... 3-29
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-32
Select lever
Position indicator................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function................................................... 7-27
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-32
Shopping bag hook.................................................... 6-14
Snow tires........................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Snowy and icy roads.................................................. 8-10
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-18, 12-9
Specifications............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer............................................................... 3-8
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-41
SRS airbag system
Monitors................................................................ 1-68
Servicing............................................................... 1-69
Warning light......................................................... 3-14
Starting & stopping engine.................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only).................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system........................... 3-49
OFF indicator........................................................ 3-31
Steering switches for audio......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel
Lock............................................................. 7-11, 7-15
Power................................................................... 7-31
Tilt/telescopic......................................................... 3-63
Stop light................................................................ 12-15
Storage compartment................................................... 6-6Sun shade................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors.................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS)................ 1-41
Synthetic leather upholstery......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer................................................................. 3-9
Temperature gauge..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-16
Temporary spare tire.................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system).............................. 1-35, 1-38
Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-14
Tire................................................................. 11-24, 12-9
Chains.................................................................. 8-12
Inspection............................................................ 11-26
Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-27
Replacement........................................................ 11-30
Rotation.............................................................. 11-29
Size and pressure.................................................. 12-9
Types.................................................................. 11-24
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..... 7-40, 9-10, 11-25
Warning light.......................................................... 3-16
Tires and wheels...................................................... 11-24
Tools
.......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages........................................ 1-35, 1-38
Towing...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck......................................................... 9-16
Hooks................................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-21

Trailer
Connecting............................................................ 8-19
Hitch (Outback).............................................. 8-18, 8-25
Towing.................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips............................................................ 8-26
Trip meter................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid........................................................... 2-38, 9-19
Release handle..................................................... 2-39
Trunk light................................................................ 11-49
Turn signal
Indicator lights....................................................... 3-30
Lever.................................................................... 3-47
U
Under-floor storage compartment................................. 6-20
V
Valet mode................................................................ 2-32
Vanity mirror................................................................ 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight..................................................... 8-13
Identification........................................................ 12-18
Symbols.................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light.................................................. 3-24
OFF switch........................................................... 7-37
Operation indicator light.......................................... 3-23
System................................................................. 7-35
Warning light......................................................... 3-23
Ventilator.................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation........................................... 5-81W
Warning and indicator lights......................................... 3-12
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system ............ 3-24
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-12
Warning light
ABS...................................................................... 3-18
Access key............................................................ 3-24
All-Wheel Drive...................................................... 3-22
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-16
Automatic headlight beam leveler............................. 3-30
Brake system......................................................... 3-18
Charge.................................................................. 3-15
CHECK ENGINE.................................................... 3-15
Engine low oil level................................................. 3-16
Keyless access with push-button start system ............ 3-24
Low fuel................................................................ 3-21
Low tire pressure.................................................... 3-16
Oil pressure........................................................... 3-15
Power steering....................................................... 3-22
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-12
SRS airbag system................................................. 3-14
Vehicle Dynamics Control........................................ 3-23
Windshield washer fluid........................................... 3-22
Warning volume
BSD/RCTA............................................................ 3-42
EyeSight system.................................................... 3-41
Warranties
..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance........................................ 8-21
Washing.................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing.................................................. 10-3
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