2016 SUBARU LEGACY change time

Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or
the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY
INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and
designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any
obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles
previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and
covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some
explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your
vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
*CCopyright 2015 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

&Abbreviation list
You may find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions are shown in the following list.
Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
ALR/ELRAutomatic locking retractor/
Emergency locking retractor
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AKI Anti knock index
ALR Automatic locking retractor
AWD All-wheel drive
BSD Blind Spot Detection
CVTContinuously variable trans-
mission
DRL Daytime running light
EBDElectronic brake force distri-
bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
FWD Front-wheel drive
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GPS Global positioning system
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
HID High intensity dischargeAbbreviation Meaning
INT Intermittent
LATCHLower anchors and tethers for
children
LCA Lane Change Assist
LED Light emitting diode
LSD Limited slip differential
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
RCTA Rear Cross Traffic Alert
SRFSteering responsive fog lights
system
SRSSupplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMSTire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights”F23.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Read these instructions care-
fully
Wear eye protection
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions
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&Light control and wiper control levers/switches1) Windshield wiper (page 3-50)
2) Mist (page 3-52)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-52)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-53)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch
(page 3-52)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-52)
7) Light control switch (page 3-43)
8) Front fog light switch (page 3-49)
9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-44)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam
change (page 3-46)
11) Turn signal lever (page 3-47)
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Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Furthermore, some useful function settings are available using the multi information display.
For details, refer to“Menu screens”F3-38.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-28
Monitoring start delay time
(after closing doors)0 seconds/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-29
Impact sensor operation (only
models with shock sensors
(dealer option))Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-32
Map light/Dome light/Cargo
area light illuminationON/OFF OFF 2-28
Keyless access with push-
button start system
*1Audible signal*2ON/OFF ON 2-18, 2-47, 3-42
Audible signal volume*3Level 1 to 7 Level 5 2-18, 3-24, 3-42
Hazard warning flasher ON/OFF ON 2-18, 3-42
Door unlock selection (driver’s
door unlock)Driver’s door only/All doors Driver’s door only 2-17, 3-42
Door unlock selection (rear
gate unlock)Rear gate only, All doors Rear gate only
Remote keyless entry system Audible signal
*2ON/OFF ON 2-25, 2-26,
2-47, 3-42
Audible signal volume
*3Level 1 to 7 Level 5 2-25, 2-26, 3-42
Hazard warning flasher ON/OFF ON 2-25, 2-26, 3-42
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-9
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Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Defogger and deicer system Rear window defogger, out-
side mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicerOperation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-54, 3-42
Map light/Dome light/Cargo
area lightOperation of map light/dome
light/cargo area light OFF de-
lay timerOFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-4, 3-42
Battery drainage prevention
functionBattery drainage prevention
functionOperation/Non-operation Operation 2-8
Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of
the auto on/off headlightsMin/Low/Mid/Max Mid 3-44, 3-42
Windshield wiper Automatic headlight turn on
function that is linked with
wiper operationOperation/Non-operation Operation 3-44, 3-42
Auto dimmer cancel Sensitivity of the operation of
the auto dimmer cancelOFF/Min/Low/Mid/Hi/Max Mid 3-48
Welcome lighting function Welcome lighting function
(when approaching)OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/
90 seconds30 seconds 3-42, 3-44
Welcome lighting function
(when exiting)OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/
90 seconds30 seconds
Reverse gear interlocked rear
wiperReverse gear interlocked rear
wiper operationOperation/Non-operation U.S.-spec. models: Non-operation
Other models: Operation3-53
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch
lane changerOperation/Non-operation Operation 3-48
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting also works as the ON/OFF setting of the power rear gate buzzer for starting operation. However, you cannot change the warning buzzer
setting for a detecting jam, etc.
*3: The audible signal volume cannot be set under level 5 for the warning chime.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater
&Front seat heater (if
equipped)
Front seat heater switch
1) HIGH mode indicator
2) MID mode indicator
3) LOW mode indicator
A) Driver’s side
B) Front passenger’s side
Press the front seat heater switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.
When LOW mode is selected, the LOW
mode indicator on the front seat heater
switch illuminates. When MID mode is
selected, both the LOW and MID modeindicators illuminate. When HIGH mode is
selected, all 3 LOW, MID and HIGH mode
indicators illuminate. When the OFF mode
is selected, all the indicators turn off.
Selecting“HIGH”mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.
&Rear seat heater (if equipped)
Rear seat heater switch
1) HIGH mode indicator
2) LOW mode indicator
A) Driver’s side
B) Front passenger’s side
Press the rear seat heater switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.
When LOW mode is selected, the LOW
mode indicator on the rear seat heater
switch illuminates. When HIGH mode is
selected, both the LOW and HIGH mode
indicators illuminate. When the OFF mode
is selected, all the indicators turn off.
Selecting“HIGH”mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.
NOTE
Only the front seat heater switches
retainthepreviousswitchposition
even if the vehicle has restarted. The
rear seat switch will reset.
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!Installing a rearward facing child
restraint
1. Place the child restraint system in the
rear seating position.
2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.
4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.
5. If using the seatbelt in the ALR mode
is recommended by the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the child re-
straint system, perform the following pro-
cedure.
(1) Pull out the seatbelt fully from the
retractor to change the retractor over from
the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode.
(2) Allow the belt to rewind into the
retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks
will be heard which indicate the retractor
functions as ALR.6. Push and pull the child restraint
system forward and side to side to check
that it is firmly secured in the center of the
seat. Sometimes a child restraint can be
more firmly secured by pushing it down
into the seat cushion and then tightening
the seatbelt.
7. If the seatbelt has been set to the ALR
mode in step 5, pull at the shoulder portion
of the belt to confirm that it cannot be
pulled out (ALR properly functioning).
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
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5. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
6. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.
7. Take up the slack in the lap belt.
8. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the
retractor to change the retractor over from
the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
function. Then, allow the belt to rewind
into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,
clicks will be heard which indicate the
retractor functions as ALR.
9. Before seating a child in the child
restraint system, try to move it back and
forth and left and right to verify that it is
firmly secured in the center of the seat.
Sometimes a child restraint can be more
firmly secured by pushing it down into the
seat cushion and then tightening the
seatbelt.
10. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt
to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALRproperly functioning).
Legacy
Outback
11. If the child restraint system requires a
top tether, latch the hook onto the top
tether anchor and tighten the top tether.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
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