2016 SUBARU LEGACY Owners Manual

Specifications..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions........................................................ 12-2
Engine............................................................... 12-3
Fuel................................................................... 12-3
Engine oil.......................................................... 12-4
Manual transmission, front differential and rear
differential gear oil........................................... 12-7
Fluids................................................................ 12-8
Engine coolant................................................... 12-8
Electrical system................................................ 12-9
Tires.................................................................. 12-9Brake disc......................................................... 12-9Fuses and circuits........................................... 12-10
Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment................................................. 12-10
Fuse panel located in the engine
compartment................................................. 12-12
Bulb chart......................................................... 12-14Safety precautions........................................... 12-14
Bulb chart....................................................... 12-15
Vehicle identification....................................... 12-18
Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
&Dimensions
in (mm)
ItemLegacy Outback
2.5 L
3.6 L2.5 L
3.6 L
Drive system
AWD
Transmission type
MT CVT CVT MT CVT CVT
Overall length
188.8 (4,796) 189.6 (4,817)
Overall width
72.4 (1,840) 72.4 (1,840)
Overall height
59.0 (1,500) 66.1 (1,680)
Wheelbase
108.3 (2,750) 108.1 (2,745)
Tread Front
62.2 (1,580) 61.8 (1,570)
Rear
62.8 (1,595) 62.2 (1,580)
Ground clearance
*15.9 (150)8.7 (220)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
MT: Manual transmission
CVT: Continuously variable transmission
AWD: All-Wheel Drive
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&Engine
Engine model
FB25
(2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo)EZ36
(3.6 L, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type
Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engineHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu-in (cc) 152 (2,498) 221.5 (3,630)
Bore6Stroke in (mm) 3.7063.54 (94.0690.0) 3.6263.58 (92.0691.0)
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1 10.5 : 1
Firing order 1–3–2–41–6–3–2–5–4
&Fuel
Fuel requirement Fuel tank capacity
Unleaded gasolinewith87 AKI (90 RON) or higher18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
&Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to“Engine oil”F11-11.
NOTEThe 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.
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!2.5 L models
Oil gradeSAE viscosity No. and
applicable temperatureEngine oil capacity
API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) classificationSNwith the
words“RESOURCE CONSER-
VING”orILSAC (International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee)GF-5, which can be identi-
fied with the ILSAC certification
mark (Starburst mark)0W-20 syntheticoil is the required oil
for optimum engine performance and
protection. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
*: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available,
5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may
be used if you need to add oil.
However, you should change to 0W-20
synthetic oil at the next oil change.
–Adding the oil from low level to
full level:
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
–Changing the oil and oil filter:
5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt) Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
!3.6 L models
Oil gradeSAE viscosity No. and
applicable temperatureEngine oil capacity
API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) classificationSNwith the
words“RESOURCE CONSER-
VING”orILSAC (International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee)GF-5, which can be identi-
fied with the ILSAC certification
mark (Starburst mark)Your vehicle is designed to use5W-30
conventional motor oil, however 5W-30
synthetic may be used for optimum
engine performance.
*: If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available,
10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil
may be used if you need to add oil.
However, you should change to 5W-30
synthetic or conventional oil at the next
oil change.
–Adding the oil from L to F level:
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)
–Changing the oil and oil filter:
6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
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&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil
Oil grade.SUBARU Extra MT*3
.API classification GL-5 (75W-90)*4API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity
No. and applic-
able tempera-
ture—.75W-90*
.90
*: Recommended
Oil capacity*
13.5 US qt
(3.3 liters, 2.9 Imp qt)2.5 L models: 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Remarks*
2“Manual transmission
oil”F11-18“Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil”F11-19“Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil”F11-19
*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.
*3: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil.
*4: You may use this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel
efficiency.Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
&Fluids
Fluid
Fluid type*1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)Consult your SUBARU dealer.2.5 L models: 12.0 US qt (11.4 liters,
10.0 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 13.4 US qt (12.7
liters, 11.2 Imp qt)“Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid”F11-19
Brake fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Brake fluid”F11-19
Clutch fluid (MT models)
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Clutch fluid (MT models)”F11 -
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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 models
MT models 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant CVT models 8.2 US qt (7.8 liters, 6.9 Imp qt)
3.6 L models7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 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”F11-14.
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