2012 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

2012
Legacy

Quick Reference Guide

Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

MSA5B1203A Issued July 2011 Printed in USA 09/11

Complete U.S. specifications and illustrations may not have been available at time of publication. Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some equipment shown may be optional at extra cost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time and by geographic area. Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication.

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Remote Keyless Entry

Seating

Lock/Arm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:1)(cid:69)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:1)

and trunk and activate the security alarm.

(cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:42)(cid:71)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:90)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:71)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:69)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1) trunk are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the trunk are not properly closed.

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function, press three times (within five seconds). If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle, the horn will sound one time and the hazard lights will flash three times.

Unlock/Disarm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:1)

the driver’s door.

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seconds) to unlock all doors.

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button is pressed, the dome and map lights will illuminate if the dome light switch is in the middle position.

Opening the Trunk Lid Press and hold to unlock the trunk lid. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard lights will flash twice.

Panic Alarm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:73)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:1) will sound and the hazard lights will flash.

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remote to deactivate.

Immobilizer When the security alarm is activated, the immobilizer interrupts the starter motor to prevent an intruder from starting your vehicle without a registered key.

Heated Seats (if equipped) Press the switch in the corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature. To turn off the seat heater, slightly press in the opposite direction of the current position.

Rear Seat Release Lever Open the trunk lid. Pull the release lever on the seat side that you want to fold down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place making sure that it is securely locked.

10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. on. Pulling the switch straight up or pushing the switch straight down will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.

2. Seatback

Move the switch in the corresponding direction tion to adjust the angle of the seatback.

3. Lumbar Support

Press the front part of the switch to increase lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch to decrease lumbar support.

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Gauges

Immediate Attention

Caution

Informational

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob

Tachometer

Trip meter and odometer

Speedometer

Multi-function display switching knob

ECO Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Seatbelt warning

Front passenger seatbelt warning

Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature

Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

Hill Holder

High beam indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

Turn signals

SRS airbag system

Engine oil level warning

Security indicator light

Charge warning

Oil pressure warning

Brake system

AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission)

ABS warning

Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission)

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Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Tire pressure warning light

Headlight indicator light

Front passenger frontal (cid:66)(cid:74)(cid:83)(cid:67)(cid:66)(cid:72)(cid:1)(cid:48)(cid:47)

Front passenger frontal airbag OFF

Low windshield washer fluid

Personalize

Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving.

Power Exterior Mirrors (cid:53)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:67)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:45)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1) (cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:85)(cid:14)(cid:73)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:1)(cid:78)(cid:74)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:51)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:1) the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.

Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 2 to tilt the rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch 1 to lower the moonroof. Press the switch 4 to fully open the moonroof. Press the switch 3 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the 4 side or 3 side.

Controls

Light Controls

Push up for right turn signal.

Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, taillights and license plate lights.

Push down for left turn signal.

AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of the outside light.

Turns on fog lights (if equipped).

Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights.

While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination. Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward, the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright.

OFF

INT.

LOW

HIGH

Windshield Wipers To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the (cid:105)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:81)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:39)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:13)(cid:1) move the lever up. To spray washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.

Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started and the parking brake is fully released and (cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:77)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:105) The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark outside by turning the light switch to the

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Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Temperature Control Dial

Rotate the temperature control dial from blue for cool, to red for warm.

2. Air Conditioning Button

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3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw outside (cid:66)(cid:74)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:78)(cid:81)(cid:66)(cid:83)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:70)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:53)(cid:48)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:51)(cid:38)(cid:55)(cid:38)(cid:47)(cid:53)(cid:1) (cid:56)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:52)(cid:41)(cid:42)(cid:38)(cid:45)(cid:37)(cid:1)(cid:39)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:1)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:1) (cid:51)(cid:38)(cid:46)(cid:34)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:1)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:1)(cid:53)(cid:41)(cid:38)(cid:1)(cid:51)(cid:38)(cid:36)(cid:42)(cid:51)(cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:45)(cid:34)(cid:53)(cid:38)(cid:37)(cid:1)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:38)(cid:1) (cid:39)(cid:48)(cid:51)(cid:1)(cid:34)(cid:47)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:57)(cid:53)(cid:38)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:38)(cid:37)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:38)(cid:51)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:1)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:1)(cid:53)(cid:42)(cid:46)(cid:38)(cid:15)

4. Fan Speed Control Dial

Rotate the fan speed control dial to select one of four fan speeds.

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5. Rear Window Defogger Button

While in defrost mode, the air inlet

selection and A/C will operate automatically (although the A/C indicator will illuminate if the button was depressed prior to or during defrost mode).

7. Air Flow Control Buttons

The air flow control buttons allow you to choose the direction of air flow. Press in the desired button.

Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before that time, you can press the button again to turn it off.

6. Defrost / Defog

To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost, press the defrost button, set the temperature control to the red position, and set the fan speed control to the fastest speed.

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