Manual Subaru

Issued:

May 2000 A

Printed in USA

TOKYO. JAPAN

A2280BE

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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 sothat you may understand your vehicle and its
operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such
as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the
dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest
SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.reserves the right to change specifications and designs
at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation
to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously 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 manualin the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

and

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are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

copyright 2000 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

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This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series.

HBF016AB

HBF017AB

HBF018ABHBF019AB

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Warranties
B Warranties for U.S.A.
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold
at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come
with the following warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Emission Control Systems Warranty
D Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverageand exclusions,
is in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet” . Please read these warranties carefully.
B Warranties for Canada
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at
retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Anti-Corrosion Warranty
D Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information,including details of coverage and exclusions, is
in the “ Warranty and Service Booklet” . Please read these warranties
carefully.

NOTE
This vehicle does not contain mercury devices
or parts.

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How to use this owner’s manual
J Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect
yourself andextend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious
injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins
with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that
chapter contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRSairbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains
precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climatecontrol
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive...