Subaru 2002 Legacy User manual

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
2002 LEGACY SERVICE MANUAL
W2290GE
NEW CAR INFORMATION SECTION
FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared to provide information
for the construction, operation and other technical de-
tails of SUBARU vehicles.
Read this manual thoroughly and make the most of it
to give better service to your customers and improve
your knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
All information, illustration and specifications con-
tained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication ap-
proval.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
Fuel Injection (Fuel System) FU
Intake (Induction) IN
Mechanical ME
Exhaust EX
Exhaust EX
(w/o OBD)
Cooling CO
Lubrication LU
Speed Control System SP
Ignition IG
Ignition IG
(w/o OBD)
Fuel Injection (Fuel System) FU
(H6)
Emission Control
(Aux. Emission Control Devices)
EC
(H6)
Intake (Induction) IN
(H6)
Starting/Charging SC
Specifications SPC
Fuel Injection (Fuel System) FU
(w/o OBD)
Emission Control
(Aux. Emission Control Devices) EC
Emission Control
(Aux. Emission Control Devices)
EC
(w/o OBD)

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
FOREWORD
Speed Control System SP
(H6)
Manual Transmission and Differential MT
Clutch CL
Automatic Transmission AT
Exhaust EX
(H6)
Lubrication LU
(H6)
Ignition IG
(H6)
Front Suspension FS
Rear Suspension RS
Differentials DI
Drive Shaft System DS
ABS ABS
VDC VDC
Brakes BR
Cooling CO
(H6)
Mechanical ME
(H6)
Control System CS
Starting/Charging SC
(H6)

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FOREWORD
Power Assisted System
(Power Steering) PS
Airbag System AB
Seat Belt System SB
Wiper and Washer Systems WW
Glass/Windows/Mirrors GW
Body Structure BS
Instrumentation/Driver Info IDI
Seats SE
Security and Locks SL
HVAC System
(Heater, Ventilator and A/C) AC
Sunroof/T-top/Convertible Top SR
Cruise Control System CC
Exterior/Interior Trim EI
Exterior Body Panels EB
Parking Brake PB

FOREWORD
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1. Legacy ............................................................................................................. 2
2. OUTBACK ....................................................................................................... 10
SPECIFICATIONS SPC

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-2
1. Legacy
A: DIMENSIONS
*1: With leather seat
*2: With sunroof
B: ENGINE
Model Sedan Wagon
AWD
Overall length mm (in) 4,605 (181.3) 4,680 (184.3)
Overall width mm (in) 1,695 (66.7) 1,695 (66.7)
Overall height (at CW) mm (in) 1,415 (55.7) 1,515 (59.6)
Compartment Length mm (in) 1,965 (77.4) 1,925 (75.8)
Width mm (in) 1,440 (56.7), 1,420 (55.9)*1 1,440 (56.7), 1,420 (55.9)*1
Height mm (in) 1,155 (45.5) 1,190 (46.9), 1,175 (46.3)*2
Wheelbase mm (in) 2,650 (104.3) 2,650 (104.3)
Tread Front mm (in) 1,460 (57.5) 1,460 (57.5)
Rear mm (in) 1,460 (57.5) 1,455 (57.3)
Minimum road
clearance
Without catalytic
converter
mm (in) 160 (6.3) 165 (6.5)
With catalytic
converter
mm (in) 155 (6.1) 155 (6.1)
Australia mm (in) 155 (6.1) 155 (6.1)
Model Sedan/Wagon
AWD
2.0 L 2.5 L
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft type
Bore × Stroke mm (in) 92 × 75 (3.62 × 2.95) 99.5 × 79.0 (3.917 × 3.110)
Displacement cm3(cu in) 1,994 (121.67) 2,457(149.9)
Compression ratio 10.0
Firing order 1 — 3 — 2 — 4
Idle speed at Park/Neutral
position
rpm 700±100
Maximum output kW (HP)/rpm 92 (123)/5,600 115 (154)/5,600
Maximum torque N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm 184 (18.8, 136.0)/3,600 223 (22.7, 164.2)/3,600

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-3
C: ELECTRICAL
D: TRANSMISSION
5MT: 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
4AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
*1: Except Australia spec. vehicles
*2: Australia spec. vehicles
Model Sedan/Wagon
AWD
2.0 L 2.5 L
Ignition timing at idling speed BTDC/rpm 10°±10°/700
Spark plug Type and manufacturer Without OBD NGK: BKR6E (without catalyst)
CHAMPION: RC10YC4 (with catalyst)
NGK: BKR5E-11 (with catalyst)
With OBD RC10YC4 .......... CHAMPION
Alternate RC8YC4 .......... CHAMPION
BKR6E-11 .......... NGK
K20PR-U11 .......... NIPPONDENSO
Generator 12V —90A
Battery Type and capacity (5HR) For Europe and
South America
MT: 12V —48AH (55D23L)
AT: 12V —52AH (65D23L)
MT: 12V —48AH (55D23L)
AT: 12V —52AH (75D23L)
Others 12V —27AH (34B19L)
Model Sedan/Wagon
AWD
2.0 L 2.5 L
Transmission type 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Clutch type DSPD TCC DSPD TCC
Gear ratio 1st 3.454 2.785 3.454 2.785
2nd 2.062 1.545 2.062 1.545
3rd 1.448 1.000 1.448 1.000
4th 1.088 0.694 1.088 0.694
5th 0.825 —0.825*1, 0.780*2 —
Reverse 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272
Auxiliary transmission gear ratio High 1.000 —1.000 —
Low 1.447 —1.196 —
Reduction gear
(Front drive)
1st reduction Type of gear —Helical —Helical
Gear ratio —1.000 —1.000
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111 3.700*1, 4.111*2 4.111
Reduction gear
(Rear drive)
Tr a n s fe r
reduction
Type of gear Helical —Helical —
Gear ratio 1.000 —1.000 —
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111 3.700*1, 4.111*2 4.111

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-4
E: STEERING
F: SUSPENSION
G: BRAKE
H: TIRE
I: CAPACITY
Model Models with
185/70R14 tires
Models with
195/60R15 tires
Models with
205/50R16 tires
Type Rack and Pinion
Turns, lock to lock 3.1
Minimum turning circle m (ft) Curb to curb: 10.8±1.0 (35.4±3.3)
Wall to wall: 11.5±1.0 (37.7±3.3)
Model Conventional suspension
Front Macpherson strut type, Independent, Coil spring
Rear Multi-link type, Independent, Coil spring
Service brake system Dual circuit hydraulic with vacuum suspended power unit
Front Ventilated disc brake
Rear Disc brake
Parking brake Mechanical on rear brakes
Rim size 14 ×5½JJ 15 ×6JJ 16 ×6½JJ
Tire size 185/70R14 195/60R15 205/50R16
Type Steel belted radial, Tubeless
Model Sedan/Wagon
AWD
2.0 L 2.5 L
5MT4AT5MT4AT
Fuel tank (US gal, Imp gal) 64 (16.9, 14.1)
Engine oil Total capacity (US qt, Imp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
Engine oil
amount for refill
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
Transmission gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) —3.5 (3.7, 3.1) —
Automatic transmission fluid (US qt, Imp qt) —8.4 –8.7
(8.9 –9.2,
7.4 –7.7)
—9.3 –9.6
(9.8 –10.1,
8.2 –8.4)
AT differential gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) —1.1 –1.3
(1.2 –1.4,
1.0 –1.1)
—1.1 –1.3
(1.2 –1.4,
1.0 –1.1)
AWD rear differential gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) 0.8 (0.8, 0.6)
Power steering fluid (US qt, Imp qt) 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Engine coolant (US qt, Imp qt) 7.0 (7.4, 6.2) 6.9 (7.3, 6.1) 6.8 (7.2, 6.0) 6.7 (7.1, 5.9)

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-5
J: WEIGHT
1. SEDAN
!LHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 EC K4 KO, KS
Model 2.0 L
4WD
GL
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 785 (1,730) 810 (1,785) 775 (1,710) 800 (1,765) 790 (1,740) 815 (1,795)
Rear kg (lb) 605 (1,335) 605 (1,335) 610 (1,345) 610 (1,345) 610 (1,345) 610 (1,345)
Total kg (lb) 1,390
(3,065)
1,415
(3,120)
1,385
(3,055)
1,410
(3,110)
1,400
(3,085)
1,425
(3,140)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140)
Rear kg (lb) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,870
(4,125)
1,870
(4,125)
1,870
(4,125)
1,870
(4,125)
1,870
(4,125)
1,870
(4,125)
Option Side airbag ————
Air conditioner ————
Audio ————
Cruise control ——————
Cold weather pack ——————
Option code *1 EC K4 KO, KS
Model 2.5 L
4WD
GX
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 805 (1,775) 830 (1,830) 795 (1,755) 820 (1,810) 785 (1,730) 810 (1,785)
Rear kg (lb) 605 (1,335) 610 (1,345) 610 (1,345) 615 (1,355) 610 (1,345) 615 (1,355)
Total kg (lb) 1,410
(3,110)
1,440
(3,175)
1,405
(3,110)
1,435
(3,165)
1,395
(3,075)
1,425
(3,140)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170)
Rear kg (lb) 1,000
(2,205)
1,000
(2,205)
1,000
(2,205)
1,000
(2,205)
1,000
(2,205)
1,000
(2,205)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,910
(4,210)
1,910
(4,210)
1,910
(4,210)
1,910
(4,210)
1,910
(4,210)
1,910
(4,210)
Option Side airbag ————
Air conditioner ——
Audio ————
Cruise control —— ——
Cold weather pack ——————

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-6
!RHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 K1 EK
Model 2.0 L 2.5 L
4WD
GL GX
4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 800 (1,765) 785 (1,730) 810 (1,785) 795 (1,755) 820 (1,810)
Rear kg (lb) 605 (1,335) 605 (1,335) 605 (1,335) 605 (1,335) 610 (1,345)
Total kg (lb) 1,405 (3,100) 1,390 (3,065) 1,415 (3,120) 1,400 (3,085) 1,430 (3,155)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 985 (2,170) 985 (2,170)
Rear kg (lb) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 975 (2,150) 1,000 (2,205) 1,000 (2,205)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,870 (4,125) 1,870 (4,125) 1,870 (4,125) 1,910 (4,210) 1,910 (4,210)
Option Side airbag —
Air conditioner —————
Audio
Cruise control —————
Cold weather pack —————
Option code *1 KA
Model 2.0 L 2.5 L
4WD
GL (GX) GX (RX)
5MT4AT5MT4AT
Unladen mass (U.M.) Front kg (lb) 780 (1,720) 775 (1,710) 775 (1,710) 785 (1,730)
Rear kg (lb) 585 (1,290) 585 (1,290) 595 (1,310) 595 (1,310)
Total kg (lb) 1,365 (3,010) 1,360 (3,000) 1,370 (3,020) 1,380 (3,045)
Gross vehicle mass
(G.V.M.)
Front kg (lb) 930 (2,050) 930 (2,050) 940 (2,075) 940 (2,075)
Rear kg (lb) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 980 (2,160) 980 (2,160)
Total kg (lb) 1,900 (4,190) 1,900 (4,190) 1,920 (4,235) 1,920 (4,235)
Option Side airbag ————
Air conditioner ———
Audio
Cruise control ———
Cold weather pack ————

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-7
2. WAGON
!LHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 EC K4 KO, KS
Model 2.0 L
4WD
GL
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 780 (1,720) 800 (1,765) 775 (1,710) 790 (1,740) 790 (1,740) 805 (1,775)
Rear kg (lb) 650 (1,435) 650 (1,435) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445)
Total kg (lb) 1,430
(3,155)
1,450
(3,195)
1,430
(3,155)
1,445
(3,185)
1,445
(3,185)
1,460
(3,220)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115)
Rear kg (lb) 1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
Option Side airbag —————
Air conditioner ————
Audio ————
Cruise control ——————
Cold weather pack ——————
Option code *1 EC K4 KO, KS
Model 2.5 L
4WD
GX
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 790 (1,740) 820 (1,810) 775 (1,710) 790 (1,740) 790 (1,740) 805 (1,775)
Rear kg (lb) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445)
Total kg (lb) 1,445
(3,185)
1,475
(3,250)
1,430
(3,155)
1,445
(3,185)
1,445
(3,185)
1,460
(3,220)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 995 (2,195) 995 (2,195) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115)
Rear kg (lb) 1,050
(2,315)
1,050
(2,315)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,980
(4,365)
1,980
(4,365)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
Option Side airbag ————
Air conditioner ———
Audio ————
Cruise control —————
Cold weather pack —————

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-8
!RHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 K1 EK
Model 2.0 L 2.5 L
4WD
GL GX
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 775 (1,710) 790 (1,740) 785 (1,731) 800 (1,765) 790 (1,740) 805 (1,775)
Rear kg (lb) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445) 650 (1,435) 650 (1,435) 655 (1,445) 655 (1,445)
Total kg (lb) 1,430
(3,155)
1,445
(3,185)
1,435
(3,165)
1,450
(3,195)
1,445
(3,185)
1,460
(3,220)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 960 (2,115) 995 (2,195) 995 (2,195)
Rear kg (lb) 1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,030
(2,270)
1,050
(2,315)
1,050
(2,315)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,920
(4,235)
1,980
(4,365)
1,980
(4,365)
Option Side airbag ——
Air conditioner ——————
Audio
Cruise control ——————
Cold weather pack ——————
Option code *1 KA
Model 2.0 L 2.5 L
4WD
GL (GX) GX (RX)
5MT4AT5MT4AT
Unladen mass (U.M.) Front kg (lb) 775 (1,710) 775 (1,710) 765 (1,685) 780 (1,720)
Rear kg (lb) 635 (1,400) 635 (1,400) 645 (1,420) 645 (1,420)
Total kg (lb) 1,410 (3,110) 1,410 (3,110) 1,410 (3,110) 1,425 (3,140)
Gross vehicle mass
(G.V.M.)
Front kg (lb) 930 (2,050) 930 (2,050) 950 (2,095) 950 (2,095)
Rear kg (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,040 (2,295) 1,040 (2,295)
Total kg (lb) 1,940 (4,280) 1,940 (4,280) 1,990 (4,390) 1,990 (4,390)
Option Side airbag ————
Air conditioner ———
Audio
Cruise control ———
Cold weather pack ————

Specifications
LEGACY
SPC-9
NOTE:
When any of the following optional parts are installed, add the weight to the curb weight.
Weight of
optional parts
VDC Cruise control Air conditioner Sunroof Leather interior SRS Airbag
(Side)
Front kg (lb) 6.5 (14.33) 2.1 (4.6) 13.9 (30.6) 10.9 (24.0) 1.8 (4.0) 2.9 (6.4)
Rear kg (lb) 0.1 (0.22) 0.3 (0.7) –0.1 (–0.2) 16.4 (36.2) 3.1 (6.8) 3.0 (6.6)
Total kg (lb) 6.6 (14.55) 2.4 (5.3) 13.8 (30.4) 27.3 (60.2) 4.9 (10.8) 5.9 (13.0)
Weight of
optional parts
Cold weather pack Audio Rear spoiler Sports package Self-leveling
rear suspension
Front kg (lb) 0.2 (0.44) 1.8 (4.0) –0.7 (–1.54) –1.4 (–3.09) 0.2 (0.4)
Rear kg (lb) 0.2 (0.44) 0.7 (1.5) 3.2 (7.06) –3.8 (–8.38) 4.2 (9.3)
Total kg (lb) 0.4 (0.88) 2.5 (5.5) 2.5 (5.51) –5.2 (–11.47) 4.4 (9.7)

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-10
2. OUTBACK
A: DIMENSIONS
*1: With leather seat
*2: With sunroof
*3: Australia spec. vehicles
B: ENGINE
Model OUTBACK
AWD
Overall length mm (in) 4,720 (185.8)
Overall width mm (in) 1,745 (68.7)
Overall height (at CW) mm (in) 1,580 (62.2), 1,590 (62.6)*3
Compartment Length mm (in) 1,925 (75.8)
Width mm (in) 1,440 (56.7), 1,420 (55.9)*1
Height mm (in) 1,190 (46.9), 1,175 (46.3)*2
Wheelbase mm (in) 2,650 (104.3)
Tread Front mm (in) 1,470 (57.9)
Rear mm (in) 1,460 (57.5)*3, 1,465 (57.7)
Minimum road
clearance
Without catalytic
converter
mm (in) 195 (7.7)
With catalytic
converter
mm (in) 190 (7.5)
Australia mm (in) 200 (7.9)
Model OUTBACK
AWD
2.5 L 3.0 L
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled,
4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled,
6-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft type Double overhead camshaft type
Bore ×Stroke mm (in) 99.5 ×79.0 (3.917 ×3.110) 89.2 ×80.0 (3.512 ×3.150)
Displacement cm3(cu in) 2,457 (149.9) 3,000 (183.06)
Compression ratio 10.0 10.7
Firing order 1 —3 —2 —41—6 —3 —2 —5 —4
Idle speed at Park/Neutral
position
rpm 700±100 600±100
Maximum output kW (HP)/rpm 115 (154)/5,600 154 (206)/6,000
Maximum torque N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm 223 (22.7, 164.2)/3,600 282 (28.8, 208)/4,400

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-11
C: ELECTRICAL
D: TRANSMISSION
5MT: 5 ×2 forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
4AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
*1: Except Australia spec. vehicles
*2: Australia spec. vehicles
Model OUTBACK
AWD
2.5 L 3.0 L
Ignition timing at idling speed BTDC/rpm 10°±10°/700 10°±8°/600
Spark plug Type and manufacturer RC10YC4 ....... CHAMPION PLFR6A ....... NGK
Alternate RC8YC4 ....... CHAMPION
BKR6E-11 ....... NGK
K20PR-U11 ....... NIPPONDENSO
Generator 12V —90A 12V —100A
Battery Type and capacity (5HR) For Europe and
South America
MT: 12V —48AH (55D23L)
AT: 1 2V —52AH (75D23L)
12V —52AH (75D23L)
Others 12V —27AH (34B19L) 12V —48H (55D23L)
Model OUTBACK
AWD
2.5 L 3.0 L
Transmission type 5MT 4AT 4AT
Clutch type DSPD TCC TCC
Gear ratio 1st 3.454 2.785
2nd 2.062 1.545
3rd 1.448 1.000
4th 1.088 0.694
5th 0.825 —
Reverse 3.333 2.272
Auxiliary transmission gear ratio High 1.000 —
Low 1.196 —
Reduction gear
(Front drive)
1st reduction Type of gear —Helical
Gear ratio —1.000
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900*1, 4.111*2 4.444 4.111
Reduction gear
(Rear drive)
Tr a n s fe r
reduction
Type of gear Helical —
Gear ratio 1.000 —
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900*1, 4.111*2 4.444 4.111

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-12
E: STEERING
F: SUSPENSION
G: BRAKE
H: TIRE
I: CAPACITY
Model OUTBACK
Type Rack and Pinion
Turns, lock to lock 3.0
Minimum turning circle m (ft) Curb to curb: 11.2±1.0 (36.7±3.3)
Wall to wall: 12.0±1.0 (39.4±3.3)
Model OUTBACK
Front Macpherson strut type, Independent, Coil spring
Rear Multi-link type, Independent, Coil spring
Model OUTBACK
Service brake system Dual circuit hydraulic with vacuum suspended power unit
Front Ventilated disc brake
Rear Disc brake
Parking brake Mechanical on rear brakes
Model OUTBACK
Rim size 16 ×6½JJ
Tire size 215/60R16
Type Steel belted radial, Tubeless
Model OUTBACK
AWD
2.5 L 3.0 L
5MT 4AT
Fuel tank (US gal, Imp gal) 64 (16.9, 14.1)
Engine oil Total capacity (US qt, Imp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
Engine oil
amount for refill
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) Approx. 5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Transmission gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) —
Automatic transmission fluid (US qt, Imp qt) —9.3 –9.6 (9.8 –10.1, 8.2 –8.4)
AT differential gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) —1.1 –1.3 (1.2 –1.4, 1.0 –1.1)
AWD rear differential gear oil (US qt, Imp qt) 0.8 (0.8, 0.7)
Power steering fluid (US qt, Imp qt) 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Engine coolant (US qt, Imp qt) 6.8 (7.2, 6.0) 6.7 (7.1, 5.9) 7.7 (8.1, 6.8)

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-13
J: WEIGHT
1. OUTBACK
!LHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 K4 KS KO
Model 2.5 L
4WD
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 810 (1,785) 825 (1,820) 815 (1,795) 830 (1,830) 785 (1,730)
Rear kg (lb) 670 (1,475) 670 (1,475) 670 (1,475) 670 (1,475) 650 (1,435)
Total kg (lb) 1,480 (3,265) 1,495 (3,295) 1,485 (3,275) 1,500 (3,310) 1,435 (3,165)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 995 (2,195) 995 (2,195) 995 (2,195) 995 (2,195) 960 (2,115)
Rear kg (lb) 1,050 (2,315) 1,050 (2,315) 1,050 (2,315) 1,050 (2,315) 1,030 (2,270)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 2,000 (4,410) 2,000 (4,410) 2,000 (4,410) 2,000 (4,410) 1,920 (4,235)
Option Side airbag —————
Air conditioner
Audio ——
Cruise control
Cold weather pack —————
Leather interior ————
Sunroof ————
Option code *1 EC
Model 2.5 L 3.0 L
4WD
5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 815 (1,795) 830 (1,830) 915 (2,020)
Rear kg (lb) 675 (1,490) 675 (1,490) 695 (1,530)
Total kg (lb) 1,490 (3,285) 1,505 (3,320) 1,610 (3,550)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,040 (2,295)
Rear kg (lb) 1,060 (2,335) 1,060 (2,335) 1,060 (2,335)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 2,015 (4,445) 2,015 (4,445) 2,085 (4,595)
Option Side airbag
Air conditioner
Audio ——
Cruise control ——
Cold weather pack ——
Leather interior ——
Sunroof ——

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-14
!RHD Vehicle
*1: For option code, refer to ID section. <Ref. to ID-5, MODEL NUMBER PLATE, IDENTIFICATION, Identification.>
Option code *1 EK
Model 2.5 L 3.0 L
4WD
5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.) Front kg (lb) 800 (1,765) 815 (1,795) 915 (2,020)
Rear kg (lb) 670 (1,475) 670 (1,475) 695 (1,530)
Total kg (lb) 1,470 (3,240) 1,485 (3,275) 1,610 (3,550)
Maximum permissible
axle weight (M.P.A.W.)
Front kg (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,040 (2,295)
Rear kg (lb) 1,060 (2,335) 1,060 (2,335) 1,060 (2,335)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)
Total kg (lb) 2,015 (4,445) 2,015 (4,445) 2,085 (4,595)
Option Side airbag ——
Air conditioner ——
Audio
Cruise control ——
Cold weather pack ——
Leather interior ——
Sunroof ——
Option code *1 KA
Model 2.5 L 3.0 L
4WD
5MT 4AT
Unladen mass (U.M.) Front kg (lb) 790 (1,740) 800 (1,765) 900 (1,985)
Rear kg (lb) 650 (1,435) 650 (1,435) 690 (1,520)
Total kg (lb) 1,440 (3,175) 1,410 (3,110) 1,590 (3,505)
Gross vehicle mass
(G.V.M.)
Front kg (lb) 970 (2,140) 970 (2,140) 1,035 (2,280)
Rear kg (lb) 1,050 (2,315) 1,050 (2,315) 1,050 (2,315)
Total kg (lb) 2,020 (4,455) 2,020 (4,455) 2,085 (4,595)
Option Side airbag ——
Air conditioner ——
Audio
Cruise control ——
Cold weather pack ——

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-15
NOTE:
When any of the following optional parts are installed, add the weight to the curb weight.
Weight of
optional parts
Cruise control Self
levelizer
Air conditioner Sunroof Leather interior
Front kg (lb) 2.1 (4.6) 0.2 (0.4) 13.9 (30.6) 10.9 (24.0) 1.8 (4.0)
Rear kg (lb) 0.3 (0.7) 4.2 (9.3) –0.1 (–0.2) 16.4 (36.2) 3.1 (6.8)
Total kg (lb) 2.4 (5.3) 4.4 (9.7) 13.8 (30.4) 27.3 (60.2) 4.9 (10.8)
Weight of
optional parts
SRS Airbag (Side) Cold weather pack Audio Rear spoiler Sports package
Front kg (lb) 2.9 (6.4) 0.2 (0.44) 1.8 (4.0) –0.7 (–1.54) –1.4 (–3.09)
Rear kg (lb) 3.0 (6.6) 0.2 (0.44) 0.7 (1.5) 3.2 (7.06) –3.8 (–8.38)
Total kg (lb) 5.9 (13.0) 0.4 (0.88) 2.5 (5.5) 2.5 (5.51) –5.2 (–11.47)

Specifications
OUTBACK
SPC-16
MEMO