Subaru Legacy 2012 Owner's Manual

Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

2012

Legacy

MSA5B1203A
Issued July 2011
Printed in USA 09/11

Quick Reference Guide

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accessories and equipment may not be available
at the time of publication.

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models. Therefore, some explanations may be for
equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru
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trunk are not fully closed,
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function, press three times
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the driver’s door.

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button is pressed, the dome
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Trunk Lid

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trunk lid. An electronic chirp will
sound twice and the hazard

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will sound and the hazard
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remote to deactivate.

Immobilizer

When the security alarm is
activated, the immobilizer
interrupts the starter motor
to prevent an intruder from
starting your vehicle without
a registered key.

Seating

Heated Seats

(if equipped)

Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.

Rear Seat
Release Lever

Open the trunk lid. Pull the
release lever on the seat side
that you want to fold down. To
return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until
it locks into place making sure
that it is securely locked.

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(if equipped)

1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front or rear to
move the seat forward or backward. Pull the
switch up or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion.
Pulling the switch straight up or pushing the
switch straight down will adjust the height of
the entire seat cushion.

2. Seatback

Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.

3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch to increase

lumbar support; press the rear part of the
switch to decrease lumbar support.

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Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob

Seatbelt warning

Tachometer Trip meter and odometer

Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature

Speedometer

Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation

Multi-function display
switching knob

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Front passenger seatbelt
warning

SRS airbag system

Security indicator light

Charge warning

Oil pressure warning

Brake system

High beam indicator light

Engine oil level warning

AT OIL TEMP
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ABS warning

Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive
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Tire pressure warning light

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Low windshield
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Turn signals

Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

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Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Column

Push the lever down rmly to adjust the height
and lengthwise position of the column; rmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in

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the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Then
return the knob to the neutral/center position.

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With the moonroof in the fully closed position,
press the switch
moonroof up. Press and hold the switch
to lower the moonroof. Press the switch
fully open the moonroof. Press the switch
to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof
in a midway position while opening or closing,
momentarily press the switch to the

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Light Controls

Push up for right
turn signal.

Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, parking
lights, taillights and
license plate lights.

Push down for
left turn signal.

AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are automatically on or
off depending on the level of the outside light.

Turns on instrument panel lights,
tail lights, parking lights and license
plate lights.

Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).

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Windshield Wipers

To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever
down one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or
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move the lever up. To spray washer uid, pull and
hold the lever toward you.

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While the light switch is
on, rotate the dial
downward to dim
the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the
dial upward to make the
illumination brighter. When
the dial is fully rotated
upward, the instrument
panel illumination
becomes full bright.

Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights are standard on your
vehicle. Only a reduced brightness high beam will
be automatically turned on when the engine has
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Manual Climate Control

(if equipped)

1. Temperature Control Dial

Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm.

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air conditioning. Press it again to turn off
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3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button

Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. If the button
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4. Fan Speed Control Dial

Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.

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5. Rear Window Defogger Button

Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window clears
before that time, you can press the
button again to turn it off.

6. Defrost / Defog

To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, press the
defrost button, set the temperature
control to the red position, and set the
fan speed control to the fastest speed.

While in defrost mode, the air inlet

selection and A/C will operate
automatically (although the A/C
indicator will illuminate if the button
was depressed prior to or during
defrost mode).

7. Air Flow Control Buttons

The air ow control buttons allow
you to choose the direction of air ow.
Press in the desired button.

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1. Automatic On and Off

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2. Temperature Control Buttons

Press the blue down arrow (cool) or
the red up arrow (warm) to select and
maintain a comfortable climate within
the driver and passenger compartment.

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Temperature is displayed digitally on the
screen. Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.

Operation in Manual Mode

3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button

Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
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4. Fan Speed Control Buttons

Press the fan speed control buttons
to select six different fan speed
positions.

5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button

Press the button to select the desired
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or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
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air conditioning. Press it again to turn
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8. Defroster Button

Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.

9. Rear Window Defogger Button

Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.

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Radio Functions

1. Power / Volume Control

Press the power / volume control knob
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the volume.

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knob to select the preferred menu. Press
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CD Player functions

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Insert a disc into the slot. The CD
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playback will begin.

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repeat the current folder; press
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randomize tracks on a CD; press
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Press the button to eject the disc.

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all tracks have been scanned.

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listening to FM radio (will not work
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Radio Functions

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Press the power / volume control knob
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to repeat the current track; press
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Press the button to eject the disc.

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knob clockwise to skip to the
beginning of the next track; rotate
the knob counter-clockwise to
skip to the beginning of the
current track. Rotate the knob
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MP3/WMA Formatted CD
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title display. Press and hold again to
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change the display to show play
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the switch up or down to skip through your
presets. In CD mode, push the switch up or
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Aux Jack

The aux jack is located in the center console. You can connect
a portable music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music

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canceling, push the switch

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vehicle reaches the desired speed
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the speed.

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vehicle slows to the desired speed
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pedal to release cruise control
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To apply, push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch
rmly. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate.

To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened,
then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in

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only) are pushed in, pull the parking brake switch toward you.

Hill Holder™ Function

When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with
the brake pedal pushed down. The brake system warning light and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To activate,
press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder
switch again.

Automatic Transmission
Shift Mode

The 5-Speed automatic transmission or the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives
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shift mode. The shift position indicator on

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transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.

and engine braking. Moving the selector
lever left into the manual gate
(Drive) position causes the transmission
to change into Manual Mode. To shift, use
the paddle shift control switches. The shift
position indicator shows the selected
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paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.

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upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.

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In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear
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Internal Child Safety
Trunk Release with
Self-Illuminating Handle

In the event that children or adults become
locked inside the trunk, this luminescent
handle allows them to open the lid from inside
the trunk. To open, simply pull the yellow
handle downward as indicated by the arrow
on the handle, and then push up on the lid.

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Child Restraint System

For maximum safety, rst carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.

Child Safety Locks

The child safety locks are
located on the inside edges of
the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only
be opened from the outside.

Trunk Lid Opener
Switch

With the trunk lid opener switch
on, the trunk lid cannot be
opened with the trunk lid release
or with the key.

To lock the trunk lid opener
switch, press the trunk lid
opener lock button. To unlock
the trunk lid opener switch,
press the switch again.

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(inside glovebox)

Location of Spare Tire and Jack

A jack and other maintenance tools are stored
in the tool bucket in the center of the spare
tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise
the center lid and remove the bucket from the
center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of
the bucket. The jack handle is stowed on the
back of the oor cover of the trunk.

Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle

Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper
towing will severely damage your AWD system. A atbed truck is the only
recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service.

Subaru Roadside Assistance

Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2011 Subaru vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes rst.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has
been afxed to the driver’s door window.

Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155

Exclusions
Specically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, or vehicle modications not recommended by the manufacturer.

*See your dealer for details

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Fuel

Non-turbo models
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
or higher.

Turbocharged and Intercooled models
Use only premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI or higher.

Fuel Capacity

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instrument panel, approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain.

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engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due
to a missing or loose fuel ller cap (the cap should be
tightened until a click is heard).

Engine Oil

Use only the following oils:

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MY.SUBARU.COM

Your Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that helps make your ownership
experience more convenient and enjoyable. My.Subaru.com is a website that you can
personalize and offers useful features and content that makes it easy for you to manage your
vehicle care and enjoy all the benets of Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to
access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online
Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...

Access your site today @ My.Subaru.com

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certication mark (Starburst mark).

Engine Oil Capacity

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SALES

MANAGER SIGNATURE

deal jacket for future reference.

Additional copies of this checklist

can be made by photocopying.

NEW OWNER SIGNATURE

SALES

CONSULTANT SIGNATURE

Fold back and remove this

checklist from the QRG. Place

this completed checklist in the

q

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Interior Condition Approval (New Owner indicates interior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

Operational Condition Approval (New Owner has driven vehicle & approves it is ready

for delivery)

q

Exterior Condition Approval (New Owner indicated exterior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

q

Review Dealership Parts Department Location & Hours

Vehicle Condition

q

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Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card

Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service

Drop Off Procedures

Subaru Delivery Checklist

Owner Information

VEHICLE ID #

DELIVERY DATE

OWNER NAME

OWNER NAME

Owner Resources & Warranty

Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide

q

Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in

“Operation & Controls” section)

Customer Signature

q

Explain Dealership’s New Owner Follow Up Procedure

Review The Subaru Mastercard Program from CHASE & Explain The Card Benefits

Review New Owner’s MY.SUBARU.

COM Website

Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155

Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &

Adjustments / PZEV (if applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty

Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms

Explain Normal vs. Extreme Schedules (if applicable)

q

Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & Hours of Operation

q

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Show Front & Rear Wiper

& Washer Controls

Show Climate Control System Including

Front & Rear Defrosters

Show & Explain Operation of VDC

Control Switch

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Options, Equipment, or Genuine

Subaru Accessories Not Referenced

Above Where Applicable

Explain Operation of Other Vehicle

& Fog Lights (if equipped)

Show Interior Lighting, Map Light

& Clock

q

Show GPS Navigation System

(if equipped)

q

q

q

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Moonroof Operation (if equipped)

Show Auto Headlights, Daytime Running

Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights

q

System Light

Show Audio System, Station Presets,

Tone, Balance & Fade Controls

Show Power Windows, Door Locks

& Side-View Mirror Operation

Explain Cruise Control & Power

q

q

Review Instrument Panel Gauges

& Warning Lights

Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring

DRIVER CONTROLS & OPERATION

q

q

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Mode (if equipped)

Show All Weather Package - Heated Front

Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated

Side Mirrors (if equipped)

Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side

Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain

Airbags (SRS)

q

Explain Operation of Manual Transmission

& Incline Start Assist (if equipped)

Explain Operation of Automatic

Transmission & Review Manual

q

q

q

Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal

Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions

Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic

Feature (if equipped)

q

Explain Temporary Spare Tire

Usage & Limitations

q

Show Child Safety Lock Operation

INTERIOR

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REAR & SIDE

q

q

Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature

(sedans only)

Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location

q

q

Explain AWD Towing

Requirements & Limitations

Show LATCH System & Tethers

Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL

& QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

OPERATION & CONTROLS

q

q

q

Review Master & Valet Keys

Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System

& Remote Start (if equipped)

Show Hood & Gas Door Releases

q

q

q

Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking

& Filling of Vehicle Fluids

Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas

Cap Operation

Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes

Operation & Controls

2012

Consumer Electronics/
Bluetooth

®

& Audio Technology

Quick Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Bluetooth Basics

Bluetooth without Navigation System

Impreza 2.0i / WRX / WRX/STI /

Forester 2.5X

Legacy and Outback

BlueConnect®

Tribeca

Bluetooth with Navigation System

Impreza 2.0i / WRX / WRX/STI /

Forester 2.5X

Legacy and Outback

Bluetooth with TomTom® Navigation

Select Forester 2.5X Premium

2 - 3

4 - 7

8 - 11

12 - 13

14 - 17

18 - 21

22 - 23

Bluetooth Basics

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o The cell phone is turned off.

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o The cell phone is not in the phone call area.

o The battery of the cell phone has run down.

o The cell phone is behind the seat or in the glove box.

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illuminated while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. If this occurs, consult your cell
phone manual to adjust the cell phone settings.

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connected to the system or the circumstances of the Bluetooth network.

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in the voice coming from the hands-free phone.

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