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Popular 2012 Subaru Legacy Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
2012 Legacy
Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
MSA5B1203A Issued July 2011 Printed in USA 09/11
Quick Reference Guide
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...
Fuel
Non-turbo models Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. While Whil Operating
MY.SUBARU.COM
Your Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that makes it easy for you to access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online Owner's Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...-Free Number 1-800-261-2155
q Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &
Adjustments / PZEV (if applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty
q Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms
Explain Normal vs. Subaru Delivery Checklist
Owner Information
VEHICLE ID # DELIVERY DATE OWNER NAME OWNER NAME
Owner Resources & Warranty
q Present the...
Owner's Manual - Page 418
... or rust prevention treatment to use your engine tuned-up. Driving in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet" performed at all regulations and requirements of the correct fuel. Confirm the availability of each country. Comply with an extremely low fuel level. Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. .
8-4
Driving tips
To avoid damage to...
Owner's Manual - Page 421
... on the underbody. Do this manual. . For AT and CVT models, refer to or trapped on the brake pedal. CONTINUED - If... not pile heavy loads on the outside of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than it to dry out the brake discs ... (both for firmness and ensure that specified in the maintenance schedule described in 2nd than the seatbacks. This could jerk ...
Owner's Manual - Page 434
... to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the following .
Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. Outback The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 443
... brake cannot be unlocked ...Moonroof - if the rear gate cannot be released...Trunk lid (Legacy) - In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in an emergency...Temporary spare tire...Maintenance tools ...Legacy...Outback ...
9-2 9-2 9-3
9-4 9-5
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ...
9-13
Towing ...Towing and tie-down hooks/holes ...Using a flat-bed truck...
Owner's Manual - Page 467
...No. 2000 grain compound is always best to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. Never use any kind of the paint has diminished to the point where the luster or tone ...to use soap containing grit to flush the engine bottom for a long time. It is applied to leak into the vehicle. It may be restored, lightly polish the surface with a fine-grained compound...
Owner's Manual - Page 471
... and service
Maintenance schedule ...Maintenance precautions...Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running...
11-3 11-3
11-4 11-4 11-5
Manual transmission oil ...Recommended grade and viscosity ...
11-21
11-21
Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 473
... an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on your SUBARU. Because the fuel system is recommended that all work be done by your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Testing of the materials in servicing vehicles. . Never keep the engine running in this section on the vehicle. Always be very careful...
Owner's Manual - Page 484
... has completely drained out.
2.5 L turbo models Change the oil and oil filter according to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. . Remove the oil filler cap.
2.5 L non-turbo models
3.6 L models
4. Drain out the engine oil by letting the engine idle for the proper disposal options available to ease draining the engine oil. 2. Wipe the seating surface and around the drain plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 487
..." F12-10. Have the coolant changed according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
& Cooling fan, hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. Refer to spill engine coolant when adding it. If coolant touches the exhaust pipe...
Owner's Manual - Page 488
... is not installed when the engine backfires, you always use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner element. If it more frequently. The air cleaner element functions as a filter screen. It is recommended that you could be excessive and engine life shortened. It is unnecessary to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". When the element is...
Owner's Manual - Page 490
It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. If the air cleaner case has been removed, insert the ... Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover. 11-20
Maintenance and service
the air intake duct. 2. Spark plugs
It may be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the reverse order of removal. 4. The spark plugs should be difficult...
Owner's Manual - Page 491
...is unnecessary to check the manual transmission oil level. Park the vehicle on the ...SUBARU dealer. First shift the select lever in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". However, replacement of the belt should be checked without warming up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to the maintenance schedule in each position. Then shift it in the "P" position, and run the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 498
... play with your SUBARU dealer. If the free play
1)
More than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with a force of the pedal pad and the floor. Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
& Checking the...
Owner's Manual - Page 499
... proper specification, contact...engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that the engine...Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your SUBARU dealer. CONTINUED - Maintenance and service
11-29
Clutch pedal (MT models)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance...
Owner's Manual - Page 542
...bulb of the specified wattage.
12-16
Specifications
16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) A) B)
Brake light (Outback) Tail and rear side marker light (Outback) Trunk light (Legacy) Tail light (Legacy)
Wattage 12V-21W 12V-5W 12V-5W 12V-5W
Bulb No. Before replacing bulbs, turn signal light (Legacy) High mount stop light (Outback) High mount stop light (Legacy) 12V-5W 12V-16W 12V-21W - - WARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 567
...50 Tail/Back-up (Outback)...11-51 Trunk...11-55 Turn signal ...3-29, 11-48, 11-49 Vanity mirror ...6-5, 11-54 Loading your vehicle ...8-12 Low fuel warning light ...3-19 Low tire pressure warning light ...3-15 Lower and tether anchorage...1-30 M Maintenance Precautions ...11-3 Schedule ...11-3
Seatbelt...1-20 Tips ...11-5 Tools...9-3 Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light)...3-12...
Owner's Manual - Page 573
... readily available in your area, refer to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). For more details about maintenance and service, refer to "Engine oil" F11-12.
& Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is changed with an octane rating of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to "Fuel requirements" F7-2.
& Engine oil capacity:
2.5 L non-turbo models...
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