Subaru Legacy: Driving tips
● On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow-
or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by
first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
● Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D”
or “R” position.
● Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle
with only the transmission.
● Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the
“D” position. Use the brake instead.
● The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates
or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
● A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 2.5 L turbo
or 3.6 L engine before the engine warms up.
Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) ...Power steering
CAUTION Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump. The power steering system operates only when the ...See also:
Enabling
Enabling operation in the rear
Only possible via the iDrive in the front.
1. "Settings"
2. "Allow rear control"
3. Select the desired priority.
Priority options
The driver ...
Store a Name Tag for Speed
Dialing
1. Push . System responds:
“OnStar ready.”.
2. Say “Store.” System responds:
“Please say the number you
would like to store.”.
3. Say the entire number without
pausing. System resp ...
Windshield wiper blades. Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the wind ...