Subaru 2017 Legacy User manual

2017 Quick Reference Guide

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)
Access key
(if equipped)
Lock/Unlock doors
PANIC
BASIC OPERATION
*Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the access key on
your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Opening trunk:
Side door (front door handles only):
1All doors will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briey press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3Press and hold to open the trunk.
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
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4
1
1
2
3
4
Lock
Unlock*
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch
Press

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1Select side to adjust
2To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
Adjust each component
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion angle adjustment
3Seat height adjustment
4Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment
5Lumber support adjustment (if equipped)
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion height adjustment
(Driver's seat only)
3Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):
Front seat
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/
telescopic lock lever down.
2Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
1 2
1
2
4
3
5

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Start/Stop engine
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever in the Pposition.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the Pposition.
STEP3: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched
in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF ( Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK
only when the key is pushed in while turning
it (all models) and the select lever is in the P
position (CVT models).
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Electronic parking brake switch Ignition switch (if equipped)
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration
depending on the models.
Operation
indicator
Apply
Release

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You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
Operate Select lever/Shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the
select lever from the D position to the M position to
select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Select lever button
Downshift Upshift

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MAIN PARTS AND OPERATION
1Headlights
2 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange(dimmer)
3Turn signal
4Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch is in...
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Front fog light switch (if equipped)
A
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
A CL
H I
F D
K
G
E
J
4
3
3
1
2
B
FD
The high beam assist function automatically changes
the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa).
The high beam assist function is activated when:
1. The light control switch is in the AUTO position and
the low beam headlights are on automatically.
2.The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
When the high beam assist
function is activated, the indicator
(green) on the combination meter
will illuminate.
High beam assist function (if equipped)
High beam assist
indicator

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1Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2Wiper intermittent time control
3Windshield washer
Wiper and washer switch
B
To turn on the hazard warning asher, press the button.
Use the hazard warning asher when you have to park
in emergency conditions.
 Hazardwarningasherswitch
C
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does not
work at all.
Illumination brightness control dial
D
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
1
2
3

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1Defroster button:
Press the button to defrost the windshield.
2Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes.
*The illustration of the print is Type A.
Defroster button/Rear window defogger button
E
Hood release knob
G
1Lock switch
2For driver’s window
3For front passenger’s window
4For rear left passenger’s window
5For rear right passenger’s window
Power window switches
H
Trunk lid opener switch
F
1 2
1
2
4
5
3
Pull
Press and hold the
switch for more than
1 second.

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To unlock all doors
To lock all doors
Power door locking switch
I
Seat heater (if equipped)
J
Front seat heater switch
1HIGH mode indicator
2MID mode indicator
3LOW mode indicator
Audio control buttons
L
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
 Fuelllerlidreleaselever
K
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
Pull Right side
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Driver’s side Front passenger’s
side

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
• Towing a trailer
• Carrying a heavy load
• When you do not frequently stop your vehicle on an
uphill slope using the parking brake.
1To lower:
Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.
2To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Tilting Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
Child safety locks
Hill Holder switch
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
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2
1
2
1
Activate/
Deactivate

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FUNCTION FOR MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVE
It may be helpful to temporarily deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to escape
from the following situations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode
Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system.
Indicator lights on the combination meter
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
A HE I
G F G
K
A E
D
C
J
B

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1Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2RES/SET switch:
▲RES/+ side : To increase the speed/To resume
▼SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
1(Lane Keep Assist) switch
2(Following distance setting) switch
3RES/+ switch
4SET/- switch
5(CRUISE) switch
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on
the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in
making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce
driver fatigue.
Cruise control buttons (if equipped)
B
Information display
C
1Clock
2Climate control mode indicators
3Outside temperature indicator
Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the +button or the -button.
OUT TEMPPM
MAX
A/C
Models without EyeSight system
Models with EyeSight system
1
1
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4
5
2
3
1 2 3
Control
switch

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1ECO gauge
2Basic screen
3Cruise control information
4Select lever/gear position indicator
5Warning screen
6Odometer/double trip meter
Control switch: By operating ▲or ▼of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
km/h
km
Multi information display
D
If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/RCTA
OFF indicator is displayed on the multi information
display of the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is
deactivated.
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind
Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear
Cross Trafc Alert.
The system noties the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
BSD/RCTA
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)
E
Control
switch
1
2
3
4
6
5

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If the steering responsive fog lights OFF switch is
pressed, the steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information display of
the combination meter, and the steering responsive fog
lights system is deactivated.
The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.
Steering responsive fog lights system
Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (if equipped)
F
Steering responsive fog lights system
OFF indicator

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When there is the risk of a rear-end collision with an obstacle in front, the EyeSight
system helps to minimize or prevent a collision by warning the driver. If the driver still
does not take evasive action to avoid a collision, the brakes can be automatically applied
just before the collision in order to reduce impact damage, or if possible, prevent the
collision. If the driver takes evasive action to avoid a collision, Pre-Collision Brake Assist
will operate in order to help the driver to prevent the collision.
Pre-Collision Braking System
Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)
G
Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Lane Departure
Warning and Lane Sway Warning functions.
Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)
H
Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Pre-Collision
Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management.
When vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH) or more, this function warns
the driver if the system detects that the vehicle is likely to depart the trafc lane.
Lane Departure Warning

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.
Register the seat position with button 1or 2or each
of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat
position.
The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface
of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.
1
2
Seat position memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)
I
Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)
J
Pull

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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
overhead console.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter tted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission uid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Brake system warning
Electronic parking brake system malfunction/Brake uid level/EBD System
malfunction (Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Rell
fuel immediately.
High beam assist warning
The high beam assist function
malfunction.

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Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.
Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction.
(Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Windshieldwasheruidwarning
The uid level in the windshield washer uid tank decreases to the lower limit.
BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Trafc Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Icy road surface warning screen
When the outside temperature becomes 3°C (37°F) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the driver that the road surface may be
frozen.
RAB warning
Reverse Automatic Braking System malfunctions.

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Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicator
Headlight
indicator
High beam
indicator
Front fog light
indicator
Security
indicator
Door open
indicator
BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator
Cruise control
indicator
Cruise control
set indicator
Hill Holder indicator Hill descent control indicator
High beam assist indicator
Steering responsive fog lights
OFF indicator
Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicator
Sonar audible alarm OFF
indicator
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator
Electronic parking brake
indicator
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator
RAB OFF indicator
Lane Departure Warning OFF
indicator

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