Subaru Legacy: Parking tips - Parking your vehicle - Starting and operating - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.

● Apply the parking brake.
● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade.
● For AT and CVT models, put the select lever in the “P” (Park) position. Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When

When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.

    Emergency brake
    CAUTION Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to rear ...

    Cruise control
    Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. WARNING ...

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    Stowage compartments in the front
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    Maintenance Minder
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