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Click When I Turn The Wheel All. Left And Right
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I Got A 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback, 4 Cylinders How Many Quarts Of Oil I Need
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Problem With The Heater/ac
Hi the heater an AC aren't working I have check the fuses. Can you help me with this problem
Hi the heater an AC aren't working I have check the fuses. Can you help me with this problem
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Hazard Button On Dash
To get my hazard lights to flash I have to hold down the hazard button located between the center ve...
To get my hazard lights to flash I have to hold down the hazard button located between the center ve...
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How Do I Add Refrigerant To A 1998 Subaru Legacy Gt
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Popular 1998 Subaru Legacy Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... tools) ...Tool (Tire changing tools) ...Top strap anchor (Child restraint system) ...Towing ...Towing eyelet ...Towing with all wheels on the ground ...Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground ...Transporting your vehicle using a flat-bed truck ...Trailer towing (for all vehicles except OUTBACK and SUS) ...Maximum load limits ...Side mirrors ...Tire ...Trailer hitches ...Trailer lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...ignition switch is not running . LO HI Indicator light
CAUTION
Heating element
OM-H2135 OM-H2373
To turn on the seat heater, push the "LO" or "HI" position on the switch, as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to turn the switch... off.
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2-7 LO: Normal heating HI: Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... in the airbag control module detect a certain predetermined amount of force during a collision. The SRS AIRBAG can function only when the ignition switch is highly unlikely that the driver's vision is shorter than the blink of eye. Although it may have no bearing on the level of the chemical reaction in the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... checked and repaired, the SRS...warning light while driving.
2-38 D Illumination of the warning light to illuminate when the ignition switch is first turned to the "ON" position. J System monitors
HB0238
A diagnostic system ... checked. The following , the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to the "ON" position and then turning off. The SRS AIRBAG warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
... go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to come on : Seat belt warning light SRS AIRBAG warning light Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light Brake system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light (if equipped) AT OIL TEMP warning light (automatic transmission vehicles) If any lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... ENGINE light comes on , have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be an indication of leaking of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the "ON" position and with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is fully released. If the brake system warning light should come on while driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... washer fluid is turned off. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See Windshield Washer ...ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and clean the rear window to melt the frozen wiper blade from overheating, avoid operating the washer switch for more than 10 seconds continuously, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. D To prevent the washer...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
... for your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is ozone friendly and uses the refrigerant HFC134a. Repairs needed as a rapid acceleration or driving on a steep upgrade. J Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, this air conditioner...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
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Tilt steering wheel ...Power steering ... only) ...Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...Catalytic converter ...Fuel economy hints ...Preparing to drive...testing (U.S. Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Shifting speed for cleaner air ... Starting and operating
New vehicle break-in foreign countries ...Periodic inspections ...Ignition switch ...LOCK ...ACC ...ON ...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
...performed at fuel stops.
And when the engine is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
7-10 Ignition switch
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch... oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at the specified...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you turn the steering wheel slightly to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is difficult, turn the key. If turning the key is in this position. B Automatic transmission vehicles:
HB0073
HB0074
The key can only be turned from "ACC" to the right and left as you remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
B Manual transmission vehicles:
OM-H2494
The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is pushed in this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. The engine is started. J START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to start it . J ACC In this position. When the key...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
... the key interlock system repaired. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever. Starting the engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for ten seconds or more than ten seconds. Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screwdriver. 3. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
...Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to the "P" or "N" position (preferably "P" position). J Manual transmission vehicles ...a while and then turn the ignition switch to the floor while starting the engine. Apply the parking brake. 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to place the selector lever of...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... is shown on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. OM-H2241
The shift pattern is idling.
When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return the shift lever to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. Stopping the...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
... and cause a malfunction of trailer lights to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. For more information about the safety.... Connection of your SUBARU dealer. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that the standard...the chains taking tight-turn signals and the brake lights each time you hitch up.
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Owner's Manual - Page 294
... the ground
D Never turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position while the vehicle is turned off, it to the upper level if necessary. 2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. 3. D Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the engine is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of...
Owner's Manual - Page 295
...-bed truck.
The ignition switch should be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance to the upper level if necessary. 2. CAUTION
HB0038
We do not recommend this method only when towing service by a SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service is being towed. 4. In case of towing. Check the transmission and differential oil levels...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
...cap and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly. If the air cleaner element is a viscous type. The air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be excessive and engine life shortened. Maintenance and service
Rubber gaskets
HG0115
6. When the element is correctly in the radiator cap... place. 7.
Put the radiator cap back on and tighten firmly.
Owner's Manual - Page 331
... . Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove the fluid level dipstick, wipe the dipstick clean, and reinsert it in your eyes. CAUTION
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10-27 J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is advisable. D When power steering fluid is being added, use different brands together. If power steering fluid gets in the tank. The power steering fluid expands...
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