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Subaru Legacy Outback 2006 User Manual

Subaru Legacy Outback 2006
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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.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual uses recycled paper.

Table of Contents

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Subaru Legacy Outback 2006 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback 2006
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Warranties

How to use this owner’s manual

Using your Owner’s manual

Guidance on how to read and understand the owner's manual for safe operation.

Safety warnings

Safety symbol

Vehicle symbols

Illustrated index

Exterior

Illustrations and labels for the exterior parts of the vehicle.

Interior

Passenger compartment area

Illustration and labels for the passenger compartment area.

Instruments and controls

Illustrated index

Index that uses illustrations to identify vehicle components and their locations.

Exterior

Illustrations and labels for the exterior parts of the vehicle.

Instrument panel

Left-hand drive vehicles

Diagram and labels for the instrument panel in left-hand drive vehicles.

Instrument panel

Right-hand drive vehicles

Diagram and labels for the instrument panel in right-hand drive vehicles.

Light control and wiper control levers/switches

Except Australia models

Diagram and labels for light and wiper controls, excluding Australia models.

Light control and wiper control levers/switches

Australia models

Diagram and labels for light and wiper controls specific to Australia models.

Combination meter

Overview

General overview of the combination meter with labeled indicators.

Warning and indicator light

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats

Information and warnings regarding front seat adjustment, seatbelts, and SRS airbags.

Seatbelts

Safety tips, types of retractors, warning lights, and proper fastening procedures for seatbelts.

Child restraint systems

Guidelines and precautions for installing child restraint systems.

SRS frontal airbag

Details on the location, deployment, and precautions for the driver and passenger frontal SRS airbags.

Keys and doors

Keys

Information about vehicle keys, key number plate, and immobilizer system.

Door locks

Procedures for locking and unlocking doors using the key, without a key, and from the inside.

Power windows

Operation of power windows, including driver-side and passenger-side controls.

Trunk lid (Sedan)

Instructions on how to open and close the trunk lid from the outside and inside.

Instruments and controls

Ignition switch

Explanation of the ignition switch positions (LOCK, ACC, ON, START) and related cautions.

Hazard warning flasher

Information on how to operate the hazard warning flasher and its interaction with turn signals.

Meters and gauges

Details on various meters and gauges in the combination meter, including illumination and sequential illumination.

Warning and indicator lights

Description of various warning and indicator lights on the instrument panel and their meanings.

Climate control

Ventilator

Information on air flow selection for both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles.

Center and side ventilators

Instructions on adjusting the airflow direction for center and side ventilators.

Manual climate control system (if equipped)

Overview of the manual climate control panel, including temperature, fan speed, and air flow dials.

Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

Operation and control of the automatic climate control system in AUTO and manual modes.

Audio set

Type A audio set

Details on the operation of the Type A audio system, including radio and cassette player functions.

Type B audio set

Details on the operation of the Type B audio system, including radio and CD player functions.

Type C audio set (if equipped)

Details on the operation of the Type C audio system, including radio, cassette, and CD changer functions.

McIntosh audio set (if equipped)

Details on the operation of the McIntosh audio system, including radio and CD changer functions.

Interior equipment

Interior light

Information on dome light, cargo area light, and map lights, including their operation and settings.

Sun visors

Instructions on how to use sun visors to block glare and adjust for side windows.

Storage compartment

Details on glove box, center console, and overhead console storage compartments, including safety precautions.

Front passenger’s cup holder

Information on the front passenger cup holder, including its location and safety tips.

Starting and operating

Fuel requirements

Guidelines on recommended unleaded gasoline octane ratings for non-turbo, turbo, and specific regional models.

Preparing to drive

Daily checks and adjustments recommended before starting to drive.

Starting the engine

Procedures for starting the engine with manual and automatic transmission vehicles, including troubleshooting.

Stopping the engine

Instructions on how to properly stop the engine and related warnings.

Cruise control (if equipped)

Explanation of cruise control operation, including setting, canceling, and conditions for use.

Driving tips

New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles)

Instructions for breaking in a new vehicle, including engine speed and driving style recommendations.

Fuel economy hints

Suggestions to save fuel, including proper gear selection, acceleration, and tire maintenance.

Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)

Safety warnings and precautions regarding engine exhaust gas and carbon monoxide.

Driving on snowy and icy roads

Tips for safe driving in snowy and icy conditions, including braking, acceleration, and ABS.

Tire chains

Guidelines for using tire chains, including placement, speed limits, and safety precautions.

In case of emergency

If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

Instructions on using the hazard warning flasher for emergency parking and safe stopping.

Temporary spare tire (if equipped)

Information on the temporary spare tire, including its limitations and proper use for emergency tire changes.

Flat tires

Steps and warnings for changing a flat tire, including safe jacking procedures.

Jump starting

Precautions and procedures for safely jump starting a vehicle with a discharged battery.

Appearance care

Exterior care

Guidance on washing, waxing, polishing, and cleaning aluminum wheels for vehicle exterior maintenance.

Corrosion protection

Information on common causes of corrosion and how to prevent it through regular washing and underbody checks.

Cleaning the interior

Instructions for cleaning interior surfaces such as seat fabric, leather, plastic panels, and navigation monitors.

Maintenance and service

Maintenance schedule

Recommended inspection and maintenance intervals for various vehicle components based on time or mileage.

Engine oil

Procedures for checking engine oil level, changing oil and filter, and recommended grades/viscosities.

Cooling system

Information on the cooling system, including fan, hoses, connections, and coolant checks and maintenance.

Air cleaner element

Explanation of the air cleaner element's function and procedures for replacing it in non-turbo and turbo models.

Specifications

Dimensions

Detailed dimensions of the vehicle for Sedan, Station wagon, and Outback models.

Engine

Specifications for different engine models, including displacement, bore, stroke, compression ratio, and firing order.

Electrical system

Details on battery type and capacity, alternator, and spark plug specifications for various models.

Fuses and circuits

Diagrams and tables of fuse panels, ratings, and associated circuits for the instrument panel and engine compartment.

Supplement

Year of manufacture (Saudi Arabia models only)

Information on how to find the vehicle's manufacturing year on the Saudi Arabia plate.

Speed limit, maximum torque and maximum power at rpm (Saudi Arabia models only)

Performance specifications including speed limits, torque, and power for Saudi Arabia models.

Fuel consumption and CO2-emissions (Europe only)

Fuel consumption and CO2 emission data for European models, categorized by model and transmission type.

Declaration of conformity in accordance with the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC

Transmitter for keyless entry system (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Declaration of conformity for the keyless entry system transmitter in left-hand drive vehicles.

Declaration of conformity in accordance with the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC

Transmitter for keyless entry system (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Declaration of conformity for the keyless entry system transmitter in right-hand drive vehicles.

Declaration of conformity in accordance with the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC

Receiver for keyless entry system

Declaration of conformity for the keyless entry system receiver.

Immobilizer

Index

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