Subaru Legacy Outback 2006 User manual

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, we recommend
that you contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased
your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this man-
ual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-
TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and de-
signs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any ob-
ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous-
ly 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.
NOTE: “SUBARU dealer” means an authorized SUBARU dealer
and/or repairer.
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is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual uses recycled paper.

This manual describes the following vehicle types.
1) Sedan
2) Station wagon
3) OUTBACK
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Warranties
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please
read these warranties carefully.
How to use this owner’s man-
ual
Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully
read this manual. To protect yourself and
extend the service life of your vehicle, fol-
low the instructions in this manual. Failure
to observe these instructions may result in
serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen
chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief
table of contents, so you can usually tell at
a glance if that chapter contains the infor-
mation you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS air-
bags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precau-
tions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate
the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the opera-
tion of instrument panel indicators and
how to use the instruments and other
switches.
Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate
the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate
your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate
interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and
operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your
SUBARU in various conditions and ex-
plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you
have a problem while driving, such as a
flat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your
SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need
to take your SUBARU to the dealer for
scheduled maintenance and informs you
how to keep your SUBARU running prop-
erly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension
and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Supplement
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information complied with some countries’
requirements.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in
this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten-
tial hazards that could result in injury to
you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well
as all other portions of this manual careful-
ly in order to gain a better understanding
of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safe-
ly.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or sugges-
tions how to make better use of your
vehicle.
Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it
in this manual. This symbol means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this
happen”, depending upon the context.
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which injury or damage to your vehi-
cle, or both, could result if the cau-
tion is ignored.
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Mark Name
CAUTION
Read these instructions
carefully
Wear eye protection
Batteryfluidcontainssulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions
Passengers’ windows lock

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Fuel
Front fog lights
Rear fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Cigarette lighter
Seat heater
ISOFIX anchor bars
Child restraint top tether an-
chorages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Mark Name
TOP TETHER
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and wash-
er
Rear window wiper and
washer
Lights
Headlight beam leveler
Parking lights, tail lights, li-
cense plate lights and instru-
ment panel illumination
Head lights
Turn signal
Illumination brightness
Engine hood
Mark Name
Trunk lid (Sedan)
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument paneloutletsand
foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and
foot outlets
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Out-
side mirror defogger
Air recirculation
Outside air
Engine oil
Washer
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Safety precautions when
driving
Seatbelt and SRS airbag
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts”
and “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Re-
straint System airbag)” in chapter 1 of this
owner’s manual for instructions and pre-
cautions concerning the seatbelt system
and SRS airbag system.
Brake fluid
Door lock
Door unlock
Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear
gate (Station wagon)
Mark Name
yAll persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the
vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,
the possibility of serious injury
becomes greater in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.
yTo obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the driv-
er and all passengers in the vehi-
cle should always wear seatbelts
when the vehicle is moving. The
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) airbag does not do away with
the need to fasten seatbelts. In
combination with the seatbelts, it
offers the best combined protec-
tion in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the ve-
hicle has the SRS airbag.
yThe SRS airbags deploy with con-
siderable speed and force. Occu-
pants who are out of proper posi-
tion when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries.
Because the SRS airbag needs
enough space for deployment, the
driver should always sit upright
and well back in the seat as far
from the steering wheel as practi-
cal while still maintaining full ve-
hicle control and the front passen-
ger should move the seat as far
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Child safety
yNever hold a child on your lap or
in your arms while the vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a
collision, because the child will be
caught between the passenger
and objects inside the vehicle.
yWhile riding in the vehicle, infants
and small children should always
be placed in the REAR seat in an
infant or a child restraint system
which is appropriate for the
child’s age, height and weight. If a
child is too big for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the
REAR seat and be restrained us-
ing the seatbelts. According to ac-
cident statistics, children are saf-
er when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the
front seating positions. Never al-
low a child to stand up or kneel on
the seat.
yPut children in the REAR seat
properly restrained at all times in
a child restraint device or in a
seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys
with considerable speed and
force and can injure or even kill
children, especially if they are not
restrained or improperly re-
strained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults,
their risk of being injured from de-
ployment is greater.
yNEVER INSTALL A REARWARD
FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE
FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE
CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.
yAlways use the child safety locks
whenever a child rides in the rear
seat. Serious injury could result if
a child accidentally opened the
door and fell out. Refer to the
“Child safety locks” section in
chapter 2.
yAlways lock the passenger’s win-
dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.
Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child op-
erating the power window. Refer
to the “Power windows” section
in chapter 2.
yNever leave unattended children
in the vehicle. They could acci-
dentally injure themselves or oth-
ers through inadvertent operation
of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sun-
ny days, temperature in a closed
vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to them.
yHelp prevent young children from
locking themselves in the trunk.
When leaving the vehicle, either
close all windows and lock all
doors or cancel the inside trunk
lid release. Also make certain that
the trunk is closed. On hot or sun-
ny days, the temperature in a
trunk could quickly become high
enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including
brain damage to anyone locked
inside, particularly for small chil-
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Carefully read the sections “Child restraint
systems”, “*SRS airbag (Supplemental
RestraintSystem airbag)”,and“Seatbelts”
in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for in-
structions and precautions concerning the
child restraint system, seatbelt system
and SRS airbag system.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
Drinking and driving
Drunken driving is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents. Since alcohol
affects all people differently, you may
have consumed too much alcohol to drive
safely even if the level of alcohol in your
blood is below the legal limit. The safest
thing you can do is never drink and drive.
yNever inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains car-
bon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
yAlways properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
yNever run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
yAvoid remaining in a parked vehi-
cle for a lengthy time while the en-
gine is running. If that is unavoid-
able, then use the ventilation fan
to force outside air into the vehi-
cle.
yAlways keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system always
works properly.
yIf at any time you suspect that ex-
haust fumes are entering the vehi-
cle, have the problem checked
and corrected as soon as possi-
ble. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with all win-
dows fully open.
yKeep the trunk lid (Sedan) or rear
gate (Station wagon) closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Alcohol in the blood-
stream delays your reaction and im-
pairs your perception, judgment and
attentiveness. If you drive after
drinking – even if you drink just a lit-
tle – it will increase the risk of being
involved in a serious or fatal acci-
dent, injuring or killing yourself,
your passengers and others. In ad-
dition, if you are injured in the acci-
dent, alcohol may increase the se-
verity of that injury.
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Drugs and driving
If you are taking any drugs, check with
your doctor or pharmacist or read the liter-
ature that accompanies the medication to
determine if the drug you are taking can
impair your driving ability. Do not drive af-
ter taking any medications that can make
you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability
to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you
have a medical condition that requires you
to take drugs, please consult with your
doctor.
Never drive if you are under the influence
of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your
own health and well-being, we urge you
not to take illegal drugs in the first place
and to seek treatment if you are addicted
to those drugs.
Driving when tired or sleepy
Please do not continue to drive but in-
stead find a safe place to rest if you are
tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should
make periodic rest stops to refresh your-
self before continuing on your journey.
When possible, you should share the driv-
ing with others.
Modification of your vehicle
Car phone/cell phone and
driving
There are some drugs (over the
counter and prescription) that can
delay your reaction time and impair
your perception, judgment and at-
tentiveness. If you drive after taking
them, it may increase your, your
passengers’ and other persons’ risk
of being involved in a serious or fa-
tal accident.
When you are tired or sleepy, your
reaction will be delayed and your
perception, judgment and attentive-
ness will be impaired. If you drive
when tired or sleepy, your, your pas-
sengers’ and other persons’ chanc-
es of being involved in a serious ac-
cident may increase.
Your vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting
from modification may not be cov-
ered under warranties.
Do not use a car phone/cell phone
while driving; it may distract your at-
tention from driving and can lead to
an accident. If you use a car phone/
cell phone, pull off the road and park
in a safe place before using your
phone. In some countries, only
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Driving a vehicle equipped
with a navigation system
Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your
driving and distract your attention from
driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre-
strained pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and hurt you or
your passengers. Besides, the pets can
be hurt under these situations. It is also for
their own safety that pets should be prop-
erly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a
pet with a special traveling harness which
can be secured to the rear seat with a
seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be
secured to the rear seat by routing a seat-
belt through the carrier’s handle. Never re-
strain pets or pet carriers in the front pas-
senger’s seat. For further information,
consult your veterinarian, local animal
protection society or pet shop.
Tire pressures
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres-
sure of each tire (including the spare) at
least once a month and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the
tire pressures to the values shown on the
tire placard.
Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in
chapter 11 for detailed information.
Do not allow the monitor to distract
your attention from driving. Also, do
not operate the controls of the navi-
gation system while driving. The
loss of attention to driving could
lead to an accident. If you wish to
operate the controls of the naviga-
tion system, first take the vehicle off
the road and stop it in a safe place.
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of vehi-
cle control could lead to an acci-
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Supplement
Index

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Illustrated index
Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 11-12)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-29)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-57)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-36)
5) Sunroof (page 2-19)
6) Door locks (page 2-4)
7) Tire pressure (page 11-42)
8) Flat tires (page 9-4)
9) Tire chains (page 8-11)
10) Front fog light button (page 3-33)
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12)
12) Towing hook (page 9-12)

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1) Rear window defogger button (page
3-39)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-15)
4) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12)
5) Towing hook (page 9-12)
6) Trunk lid (page 2-17)
7) Rear gate (page 2-18)

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Interior
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1) AnchorbarsforISOFIXchildrestraint
system (page 1-34)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-11)
3) Center console (page 6-5)
4) Front seat (page 1-2)
5) Rear seat (page 1-7)

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1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-36)
2) Dome lights (page 6-2)
3) Sun visors (page 6-3)
4) Cargo area light (page 6-2)
5) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-17)
6) Cargo area cover (page 6-12)

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1) Parking brake lever (page 7-37)
2) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-7/page
7-12)
3) Select lever (AT) (page 7-15)
4) Information display (page 3-25)
5) Clock (page 3-24)
6) Dashboard storage compartment
(page 6-4)
7) Navigation system (See navigation
system instruction manual.)
8) Glove box (page 6-4)
9) Hazard warning flasher switch (page
3-5)
10) Audio (page 5-1)
11) Climate control (page 4-1)
12) Cigarette lighter (page 6-9)
13) Ashtray (page 6-10)
14) Tilt steering wheel (page 3-42)
15) Cup holder (page 6-6/page 6-7)

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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Illumination brightness control (page
3-31)
3) Remote control mirror (page 3-41)
4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-31)
5) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-38)
6) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
switch (page 7-36)
7) Light control lever (page 3-29)
8) Combination meter (page 3-5)
9) Wiper control lever (page 3-35)
10) Cruise control (page 7-38)
11) Horn (page 3-43)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-39)
13) Fuse box (page 11-53)
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-12)
15) Power windows (page 2-15)

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1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Illumination brightness control (page
3-31)
3) Remote control mirror (page 3-41)
4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-31)
5) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-38)
6) Light control lever (page 3-29) or
Wiper control lever (page 3-35)
7) Combination meter (page 3-5)
8) Wiper control lever (page 3-35) or
Light control lever (page 3-29)
9) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
switch (page 7-36)
10) Horn (page 3-43)
11) SRS airbag (page 1-39)
12) Cruise control (page 7-38)
13) Fuse box (page 11-53)
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-12)
15) Power windows (page 2-15)

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Light control and wiper control levers/switches
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1) Parking light switch (page 3-33)
2) Windshield wiper (page 3-36)
3) Mist (page 3-37)
4) Windshield washer (page 3-37)
5) Rear window wiper and washer
switch (page 3-37)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-37)
7) Light control lever (page 3-29)
8) Front fog light switch (page 3-33)/
Rear fog light switch (page 3-34)
9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-29)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam
change (page 3-29)
11) Turn signal (page 3-30)