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Subaru Legacy 2023 User Manual

Subaru Legacy 2023
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Subaru of America, Inc.
One Subaru Drive
Camden, NJ 08103-9800
MSA5B2303A
Issued July 2022
Printed in USA 07/22
2023
Getting Started Guide
Legacy
Love. It’s what makes Subaru, Subaru.

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Subaru Legacy 2023 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSubaru
ModelLegacy 2023
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE

WELCOME

Introductory section welcoming the user to the Subaru family.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Crucial safety warnings and advice for operating the vehicle.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Procedures and contact information for emergency situations.

ENTRY AND EXIT

KEYLESS ENTRY

Operation of the keyless entry system, including locking and unlocking.

KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START

Using the keyless access and push-button start system.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Combination Meter

Displays vehicle speed, engine RPM, fuel level, and warning lights.

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explains the meaning of various warning and indicator lights in the vehicle.

INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT)

Controls located on the lower left of the instrument panel for various features.

AUDIO CONTROLS

Controls for the vehicle's audio system, including source, volume, and presets.

ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

System for maintaining set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead.

LIGHT CONTROLS

Controls for headlights, parking lights, and automatic lighting functions.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

Controls located on the overhead console, including SOS and interior lighting.

GETTING COMFORTABLE

SEATING ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting manual and power seat positions for driver and passengers.

STEERING COLUMN AND MIRRORS

Adjusting the steering wheel and power exterior mirrors.

POWER WINDOWS AND MOONROOF

Operating power windows and the power moonroof.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Detailed operation of the automatic climate control system for cabin comfort.

SEAT COMFORT FEATURES

Information on ventilated seats, rear heated seats, and heated steering wheel.

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

Information on auxiliary input, USB ports, and power outlets.

OPERATING THE VEHICLE

IGNITION AND STARTING PROCEDURES

Using the ignition switch and push-button start to begin operation.

DRIVING MODES AND SYSTEMS

Explanation of transmission modes, SI-DRIVE, and Auto Start-Stop.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE AND AUTO VEHICLE HOLD

Operation of the EPB and AVH systems for parking and holding.

TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE

Procedures for stopping the engine with different ignition types.

REFUELING

FUEL FILLER LID AND SPECIFICATIONS

Opening the fuel lid and details on fuel type and tank capacity.

PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS

REAR SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY

Folding rear seats and operating child safety locks.

LATCH/ANCHOR SYSTEM

Information on the LATCH system for securing child restraint systems.

SAFETY REMINDERS AND TRUNK RELEASE

Rear seat reminder, seatbelt reminders, and emergency trunk release.

SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS

Location of the spare tire and maintenance tools.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

HOOD PROP

How to locate and use the hood prop to keep the hood open.

ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Identification of key components for 2.5L and 2.4L turbo engines.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND ENGINE OIL

Break-in procedures and engine oil specifications.

ROOF MOLDING, CROSSBARS, AND TOWING

Information on roof load limits and trailer towing capabilities.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

How the TPMS tracks tire pressure and displays information.

STARLINK OVERVIEW

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM FEATURES

Introduction to the STARLINK multimedia system, screen layout, and buttons.

TOUCHSCREEN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Using the touchscreen and steering wheel controls for system operation.

VOICE RECOGNITION AND COMMON COMMANDS

Using voice commands and common phrases for system interaction.

STARLINK HOME

HOME SCREEN ICONS AND CUSTOMIZATION

Explanation of home screen icons and how to rearrange or add shortcuts.

DRIVER PROFILE

CREATING AND MANAGING DRIVER PROFILES

Steps to create, edit, and retrieve driver profiles for personalized settings.

VALET MODE OPERATION

How to activate and deactivate valet mode for security.

MULTIMEDIA

RADIO AND SATELLITE RADIO

Information on AM/FM, HD Radio, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

MEDIA INPUTS

Connecting devices via Bluetooth, CD, USB, or AUX for audio playback.

PHONE

PAIRING AND MAKING CALLS

Pairing a phone via Bluetooth and making/receiving calls.

TEXT MESSAGES

Receiving, reading, and replying to text messages through the system.

APPS

SUBARU STARLINK® IN-VEHICLE APPS

Overview of available apps like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK AND MYSUBARU

Details on data services and the MySubaru mobile application.

MAPS (if equipped)

MAPS OVERVIEW AND WHAT3WORDS

Introduction to navigation and precise location finding with What3words.

STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY

SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES OVERVIEW

Overview of safety and security services like SOS and roadside assistance.

ENROLLMENT AND MYSUBARU INTEGRATION

How to enroll in STARLINK services and connect with the MySubaru platform.

SUBARU STARLINK® WI-FI HOTSPOT

Setting up and using the in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot service.

SETTINGS AND UPDATES

SYSTEM SETTINGS AND UPDATES

Customizing vehicle settings and performing software updates.

SOUND AND CLOCK SETTINGS

Adjusting audio settings and setting the vehicle's clock.

PHONE AND MAPS/NAVIGATION SETTINGS

Managing phone/Bluetooth settings and customizing navigation preferences.

EYESIGHT

EYESIGHT® OVERVIEW AND OPERATION

Introduction to EyeSight technologies and how they function.

KEY EYEIGHT® FUNCTIONS

Explanation of core functions like Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure Warning.

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE FEATURES

Details on Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering, and Conventional Cruise Control.

SYSTEM OFF PROCEDURES

How to turn off Lane Departure Warning and Pre-Collision Braking systems.

DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES

REAR-VISION AND FRONT VIEW MONITORS

Using the rear-vision and front view cameras for parking and visibility.

BLIND SPOT DETECTION AND REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

Systems for monitoring blind spots and traffic when reversing.

HIGH BEAM ASSIST AND STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS

Automatic headlight functions for improved night visibility.

REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB)

System to help prevent or minimize collisions while reversing.

DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION MITIGATION SYSTEM

DRIVERFOCUS® OVERVIEW AND COMPONENTS

Introduction to DriverFocus for reducing distracted driving.

DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS AND DRIVER PROFILES

Alerts for driver behavior and personalizing settings via driver profiles.

CARE AND LIMITATIONS

STEREO CAMERA AND WINDSHIELD PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for maintaining EyeSight cameras and windshield clarity.

HOW TO APPENDIX

SETTING THE CLOCK

Instructions for manually and automatically setting the vehicle's clock.

MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT

Setting and retrieving driver's seat and mirror positions.

PAIRING ANDROID AND iPHONE DEVICES

Steps for Bluetooth pairing and connecting smartphones for apps.

WI-FI CONNECTIVITY AND HOTSPOT

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks and using the Wi-Fi hotspot service.

MAPS AND NAVIGATION FEATURES

Using the navigation system for destinations, routes, and map options.

FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES

Procedures for updating vehicle system software via DCM.

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