Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Legacy 2.5i Limited, Legacy 3.0R Limited, Legacy 2.5i Special Edition, Forester 2.5XT Limited User Manual

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Outback® Specifications

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

Engine

Power 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 243 hp @ 6,000 rpm 245 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque 170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 241 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm 215 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm

SI-DRIVE performance

management system

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

Emissions Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

FUEL

Fuel economy (city/highway)

Fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)

SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Continuous All-Wheel Drive

Active All-Wheel Drive

Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)

STABILITY AND TRACTION

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

Traction Control System (TCS)

CHASSIS

WHEELS AND TIRES

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Ground clearance (at base curb weight) 8.4 inches 8.4 inches 8.4 inches 8.7 inches 8.4 inches

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Shoulder room (front/rear) 54.4 inches/53.7 inches

All-Wheel Drive

Steering Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 35.4 feet.

Suspension 4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Rear: Multilink. Front and rear stabilizer bars.

Brakes 4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Brake discs Front: 11.5 inches/Rear: 10.6 inches

Wheels

Length/Width/Height 189.0 inches/69.7 inches/63.2 inches (61.6 inches without cross bars)

Wheelbase 105.1 inches

Track (front/rear) 58.9 inches/58.7 inches

Base curb weight

(manual/automatic)

Towing capacity (Class I) 2,700 lbs 2,700 lbs 2,700 lbs 2,700 lbs 3,000 lbs

Headroom (front/rear) 40.5 inches/39.1 inches (with moonroof: 38.7 inches/37.1 inches)

Legroom (front/rear) 44.1 inches/33.9 inches

Passenger volume 97.7 cubic feet (with moonroof: 92.6 cubic feet)

Cargo volume 33.5 cubic feet/65.4 cubic feet with rear seat lowered

2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition and 2.5i Limited 2.5XT Limited 3.0R Limited

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine with i-Active Valve Lift System.

Not available

Fully synchronized 5-speed manual

2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition: Standard

2.5i Limited: Not available

4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control

2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition: Optional

2.5i Limited:Standard

Manual: 20/26 mpg

Automatic: 20/26 mpg

Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear differential torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction.

Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch and limited-slip rear differential to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction with a planetarytype center differential, and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a performance-oriented rear-wheel-biased 45/55 split front-to-rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Standard VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.

VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

2.5i: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with styled covers

2.5i Special Edition:

17 x 7.0-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish.

2.5i Limited: 17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish.

2.5i: 225/60 R16 97H M+S all-season

Tires

2.5i Special Edition and 2.5i Limited: 225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season

2.5i:

3,357 lbs/3,402 lbs

to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking

2.5i Special Edition:

3,365 lbs/3,415 lbs

2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active Valve Control System.

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle performance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic transmission control unit (if equipped), and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle.

Standard fully synchronized reinforced 5-speed manual

Optional 5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2) Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

Manual: 18/24 mpg Automatic: 18/24 mpg

Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish

2.5i Limited:

N/A /3,481 lbs

3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift System.

Not available

Standard 5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control

17/24 mpg

Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommended

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish

2.5XT Limited:

3,546/3,616 lbs

3.0R Limited:

N/A /3,631 lbs

Outback Equipment

EXTERIOR

Projector-beam low-beam and multireflector high-beam headlights

Foglights -

Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler)

Black door handles and side mirrors

Body-color door handles and side mirrors

Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals

Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer

2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature

Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer

Splash guards

Aluminum-alloy rear gate with integrated spoiler

Black-finish raised roof rails

Cross bars with 100 lbs capacity

Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel power moonroof

Rear privacy glass

SEATING AND TRIM

6-way manually adjustable driver's seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger's seat.

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8-way power heated driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually adjustable heated front-passenger's seat.

8-way power heated driver's seat and 4-way power heated front-passenger's seat, both with manually adjustable lumbar support

Performance-design front seats

Rear-center armrest

60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback

3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp mode, cruise control and multifunction screen controls

Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column

Leather-wrapped manual transmission shifter handle

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with chestnut woodgrain-patterned inlay

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with elm woodgrain-patterned inlay6

Cloth upholstery

Leather-trimmed upholstery

Titanium-metallic trim on doors and console

Titanium-metallic trim with chestnut woodgrain-patterned accents5 -

Titanium-metallic trim with elm woodgrain-patterned accents6

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down

Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions

Electronic cruise control

Dual cupholders in center console with retractable lid. Retractable dual rear cupholders.

Sun visors with extenders and illuminated vanity mirrors. Dual overhead maplights.

Overhead console with sunglasses storage

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass

In-dash storage compartment

Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment

12-volt power outlet in cargo area

Cargo-area underfloor storage. Dual grocery bag hooks. Concealed storage compartments and 4 tiedown hooks in cargo-area side panels.

Retractable/removable cargo-area cover. Removable cargo-area tray.

Remote starter prewiring8 (automatic transmission only)

AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

100-watt 6-speaker audio system MP3/WMA capability

440-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 8-channel amplifier/equalizer, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Dual Voice Coil (DVC) subwoofer, MP3/WMA capability and Speed-Sensitive Auto Volume Control (SVC)

Single-disc in-dash CD player

6-disc in-dash CD changer

Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players

XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability8 •

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2.5i Special Edition 2.5i Limited Limited Limited

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INSTRUMENTATION

Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges

Sport-design electroluminescent lighting

Gauge needles full-sweep on start-up

Digital odometer and automatic transmission (when equipped) shift-position indicator

Digital trip computer

Multifunction screen displaying trip computer functions and selected SI-DRIVE system mode (Intelligent, Sport or Sport Sharp)

CLIMATE CONTROL

Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning system with rotary controls for temperature, 4-speed fan and airflow direction

Dual-zone automatic digital climate control system with controls for temperature, 6-speed fan, airflow direction, automatic mode and CFC-free air conditioning

SECURITY

Keyless entry system with cargo-area unlock and answer-back electronic chirp

Antitheft security system with engine immobilizer

SAFETY

ACTIVE

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

SUBARU BOXER engine

4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

Traction Control System (TCS)

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

2.5i 2.5XT 3.0R

2.5i Special Edition 2.5i Limited Limited Limited

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Colors

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Paint

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Satin White Pearl

Quartz Silver Metallic

Harvest Gold Metallic

Seacrest Green Metallic

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Deep Bronze Metallic

Obsidian Black Pearl

Newpor t Blue Pearl/ Quartz Silver Metallic

Diamond Gray Metallic/ Quartz Silver Metallic

PASSIVE

Dual-stage deployment driver's and front-passenger's front airbags (SRS)9

Subaru advanced frontal airbag system (SRS)9

Side-curtain airbags protecting front and rear outboard occupants (SRS)9

Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags (SRS)9

Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints

Three individual height-adjustable rear head restraints

Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. 3-point rear seatbelts at all seating positions.

Rear child-safety door locks

LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

Safety brake pedal system

Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column

Ring-shaped reinforcement frame body structure

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT manual control °

5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT manual control

Touch-screen GPS navigation system with multifunction screen displaying trip computer functions

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1 2009 Subaru Outb ack 2.5i non-turbo models a chieving a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle ( PZEV) rating by the Califo rnia Air Resources Board are availabl e in all 50 states. Only those dis tributed in California, Conne cticut,

Maine, Massachuse tts, New York, Rhode I sland, Vermont and Washington are eligible f or the 15 years or 150,000 mile emissions w arranty. (PA adopted C A LEV for 2008, but do es not have PZEV warrant y coverage.) California PZEV cert ified vehicles are conside red the cleanest gasoline po wered vehicles because the y meet California’s strongest tailp ipe emissions standard for Super Ul tra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV ). (Subaru offer s other 2009 m odel emissi on warranties for high -cost parts in o nly those states adop ting CA LEV Program. ) AKI or greater may b e used. Using regular unleaded gasoline could result in reduced engine performance. S ee Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. Outback 2.5i. compartment. the driver and the f ront passenger additional pro tection in moder ate to severe frontal and sid e-impact collisions and o utboard 2nd-row passeng ers additional protec tion in moderate to sev ere side-impact collisio ns. This system prov ides supple menta l pro tecti on onl y, and sea tbelts must be worn in ord er to avoid injuries to out-of-p osition occupants up on airbag deployment and to pr ovide the best combin ed protection in a se rious accident. Children sh ould always be properly restrained in one of the rear seats. Se e Owner's Manual for r ecommended seating p osition.

Some images shown ar e for illustration purposes o nly. Specifications in this bro chure are based on the latest pro duct information available a t the time of publication. For th e most up-to-date pr oduct information, lo g on to subaru.com. S ome equipment shown in photo graphy in this br ochure is optional at extra c ost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific c ombinations of equipment or features may var y from time to time and by geographi c area. Certain accessor ies and equipment may not be available a t the time of publication. Subaru o f America, Inc., reser ves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without n otice, prices, color s, materials, equipment, access ories, specific ations, models and packages wi thout incurring any obligation to make th e same or similar changes on vehicles previ ously sold. Colors shown may vary du e to reproduction and prin ting processes.

This brochure was pr epared by Subaru of America, Inc. A warranty from Subaru of America, Inc ., is available only on cars sold to the first retail purchaser through an authorize d Subaru dealer in the continental U.S. or Alaska. Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, Added S ecurity and Satellite Radio In c. of Johnson Con trols. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelle y Blue Book Co., Inc. SmartWay is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For more informa tion, contact your Subaru dealer or log o n to subaru.com.

5 With Of f-Black leather upholster y. See color combinations chart. 6 With Warm Ivory l eather upholstery. See col or combinations chart. 7 Optional navigation sy stem replaces in-dash stor age

8 Rem ote s tarte r and sat ellite radio available as accesso ries. Satellite radio hardw are and required monthly subscr iption sold separatel y. See your dealer. 9 The Suppl emental Restraint Syst em (SRS) affords

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. SPO RTSHIFT is a registered tr ademark of Prodrive Ltd. Hom eLink is a registered trademark o f Prince Corporation, a wh olly owned subsidiary

Outback are registered trademarks. Harman Kardon is a registered trade mark of Harman International Industrie s, Inc. SIRIUS is a registered tr ademark of Sirius

2 2009 EPA fuel economy e stimates. Actual mileage may v ary. 3 Regular unleade d gasoline with an oct ane rating of 87

10 Available only with o ptional automatic transmission .

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Upholstery

Warm Ivory Cloth (WIC) Off-Black Leather (OBL)

Warm Ivory Leather (WIL)Off-Black Cloth (OBC)

Outback Color Combinations

PAI NT

Satin White Pearl WIC WIC WIL

Quartz Silver Metallic OBC OBC OBL

Harvest Gold Metallic

Seacrest Green Metallic WIC WIC WIL

Deep Bronze Metallic WIC WIC WIL

Obsidian Black Pearl OBC OBC OBL

Newport Blue Pearl/ OBC OBC OBL Quartz Silver Metallic

Diamond Gray Metallic/ OBC OBC Quartz Silver Metallic

NOT AVAILABLE

WIC

2.5i Special Edition2.5i

WIC WIL

2.5i

Limited

OBL

2.5XT

Limited

WIL

OBL

WIL

OBL

3.0R

Limited

WIL

OBL

WIL

OBL