Subaru Legacy (2020 year). Manual — part 4

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cure ALL types of child systems in
the REAR seats at all times.

NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE-
STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT
SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD
TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating posi-
tions than in the front seating posi-
tions. For instructions and precau-
tions concerning child restraint sys-
tems, refer to “Child Restraint Sys-
tems” FP57.

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-
ing under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. Also, do not
place objects such as cushions
between the passenger and the seat-
back. If you do so, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen will
increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.

WARNING

Do not let rear passengers rest their
feet between the front seatback and
seat cushion. Doing so may lead to
detective operation of the following
systems and could result in serious
injury.

.

Occupant detection system

.

SRS side airbag

.

SRS seat cushion airbag

.

Front seat heater (if equipped)

.

F r o n t s e a t v e n t i l a t i o n ( i f

equipped)

.

Power seat (if equipped)

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WARNING

Do not press your feet onto the
instrument panel. Doing so may
prevent the occupant detection
function of the SRS airbag system
from functioning correctly, and may
result in serious injury or death in
the event of an accident.

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits well
back and upright in the seat. Do not
put cushions or any other materials
between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. If you do so, the

risk of sliding under the lap belt and
of the lap belt sliding up over the
abdomen will increase, and both can
result in serious internal injury or
death.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
because it could tumble forward and
injure passengers in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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Manual Seat (If Equipped)

!

Forward and backward adjustment

1. Sit in the seat to adjust.
2. Pull the lever upward, slide the seat to
the desired position, and then release the
lever.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to
make sure that it is securely locked into
place.

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Reclining the seatback

1. Pull up the reclining lever, adjust the
seatback to the desired position, and then
release the lever.
2. Make sure the seatback is securely
locked into place.

The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
pulling up the lever. While operating the
lever to return the seatback, hold the
seatback lightly so that it may be raised
back gradually.

!

Seat cushion height adjustment
(driver’s seat)

1)

Push the lever down to lower the seat.

2)

Pull the lever up to raise the seat.

You can adjust the height of the seat by
moving the seat cushion adjustment lever
up or down.

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Power Seat (If Equipped)

!

Driver’s seat

1)

Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or

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backward. During forward/backward ad-
justment of the seat, you cannot adjust
the seat cushion angle or seat cushion
height.

2)

Seat cushion angle control switch
To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up
or push down the front end of the control
switch.

3)

Seat height control switch
To adjust the seat height, pull up or push
down the rear end of the control switch.

4)

Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move
the control switch.

5)

Lumbar support control switch
To increase lower back support, push the
front side of the switch. To decrease
lower back support, push the rear side of
the switch.

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Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)

1)

Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or
backward.

2)

Seat cushion angle control switch
To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up
or push down the front end of the control
switch.

3)

Seat height control switch
To adjust the seat height, pull up or push
down the rear end of the control switch.

4)

Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move
the control switch.

!

Thigh extension (driver’s seat – if
equipped)

CAUTION

When the thigh extension is pulled
out to its fullest, do not put weight on
the top of it. Doing so could break
the part.

The seat front length can be adjusted.
Pull up the lever “1” to adjust the length
and release the lever to lock it.

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!

Power driver’s seat with synchro-
nized outside mirrors memory
function (if equipped)

WARNING

.

To avoid loss of vehicle control or

personal injury, never perform
the following operations while
driving.

– Adjusting the seat

– Selecting a registered seat

position

.

Before adjusting the seat or se-

lecting a registered seat position,
make sure that cargo or the
hands and feet of rear seat pas-
sengers are clear of the adjusting
mechanism.

.

The memory adjustment of the

seat position is finished. Be sure
to confirm that the select lever is
in the “P” position, and the park-
ing brake is applied, when adjust-
ing the seat position. Do not drive
until the utilizing of the seat
position is complete.

.

When any unusual conditions or

malfunctions occur during the
memory adjustment of the seat
position, stop the memory ad-

justment of the seat position by
performing any of the following
procedures.

– Operate any of the power seat

switches.

– Press the “SET” button.

– Press button “1” or “2”.

– Operate the outside mirror

control switch.

Register the seat position with button “1” or
“2” or each of the key fobs.

The following memory positions can be
registered.
.

Forward/backward position of the seat

.

Angle of the seatback

.

Angle of the seat cushion

.

Height of the seat

.

Angle of the outside mirrors

.

Angle of the outside mirror angle on the

passenger’s side when the reverse tilt-
down operates.

!

Registration of memory position
with button “1” or “2”

1. Adjust the seat and outside mirror
positions under the following conditions.

.

The parking brake is applied.

.

The ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.
.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. Register the adjusted positions by
either of the following procedures.

.

Press the “SET” button, then press

either “1” or “2” until a chirp sounds
within 5 seconds.
.

While pressing and holding the

“SET” button, press either “1” or “2”
until a chirp sounds within 5 seconds.

A chirp will sound once, and the seat
position and outside mirror angle on the
passenger’s side will be registered.

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Registration of the reverse tilt-
down mirror angle with button
“1” or “2”

CAUTION

Depress the brake pedal when re-
gistering the reverse tilt-down mir-
ror angle.

1. Move the select lever to the “R”
position, then the outside mirror angle on
the passenger’s side will move to the
reverse tilt-down position.
2. Adjust the outside mirror angle on the
passenger’s side. For details about the
settings, refer to “Remote control mirror
switch” FP264.
3. Move the select lever to the “P”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
return to its original position.
4. Register the adjusted positions by
either of the following procedures.

.

Press the “SET” button, then press

either “1” or “2” until a chirp sounds
within 5 seconds.
.

While pressing and holding the

“SET” button, press either “1” or “2”
until a chirp sounds within 5 seconds.

A chirp will sound once, and the seat
position and outside mirror angle on the

passenger’s side will be registered.

NOTE

.

Approximately 9 seconds after the

select lever is moved to any position
other than “R” position.
.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting of
the driver’s side mirror operation can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

!

Registration of memory position
with a access key fob (if
equipped)

1. Adjust the memory position under the
following conditions.

.

The parking brake is applied.

.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.
.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. Hold the access key fob and press and
hold the “SET” button. Then press the “ ”
button of the access key fob.

A chirp will sound once, and the memory
position is registered.

!

Registration of the reverse tilt-
down mirror angle with the key
fob

CAUTION

Depress the brake pedal when re-
gistering the reverse tilt-down mir-
ror angle.

1. Move the select lever to the “R”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
move to the reverse tilt-down position.

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2. Adjust the outside mirror angle. For
details about the settings, refer to “Remote
control mirror switch” FP264.
3. Move the select lever to the “P”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
return to its original position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”/
“LOCK” position.
5. Hold the access key fob and press and
hold the “SET” button, then press the “ ”
button of the access key fob.
A chirp will sound once, and the reverse
tilt-down mirror angle will be registered.

NOTE

.

Approximately 9 seconds after the

select lever is moved to any position
other than “R” position.
.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting of
the driver’s side mirror operation can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
.

The system stores the adjusted

mirror angle for approximately 45 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is turned
to the “OFF” position. Register the
mirror angle while the memory function
is available.

!

Utilizing of memory position
registered with button “1” or “2”

WARNING

Be sure to press the correct button
to retrieve your registered memory
position. If the seat position is not
optimum for you, it may adversely
affect your driving and may reduce
the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
That could result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Put the select lever is in the “P” position
and apply the parking brake. Then press
button “1” or “2”.

A chirp will sound and the seat and angle
of the outside mirrors moves to the
registered position.
When the select lever is moved to the “R”
position, the outside mirror will move to the
registered reverse tilt-down position.

NOTE

.

A retrieved seat position might de-

viate as the function is used continu-
ously over time.
.

A retrieved seat position might de-

viate if you attempt to continue operat-
ing the registered seat in the same
direction when the registered seat is
already at the farthest possible point of
adjustment in any direction.
.

If a new position is registered to the

same button, the previously registered
memory position data will be deleted.
.

If the vehicle battery is removed, the

registered memory position data will
not be deleted.
.

When the button “1” or “2” is

pressed within 45 seconds after the
driver’s door is opened, the registered
memory position can be retrieved even
if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“OFF” position.

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Utilizing of the seat position
registered with access key fob

1. Hold the registered access key fob.

2. Unlock the driver’s door by pressing
the “ ” button or gripping the door handle.
3. Open the driver’s door.

A chirp sounds and the seat moves to the
registered position.
When the select lever is moved to the “R”
position, the outside mirror will move to the
registered reverse tilt-down position.

NOTE

.

If the registered seat position cannot

be retrieved after performing the pre-
vious procedures, try the following
procedures.

(1) Press the “SET” button on the
driver’s door.
(2) Press the “ ” button on the
access key fob or touch the door
lock sensor to lock the doors.
(3) Perform the prior procedures
again.

.

If the keyless access function is

disabled, the seat position cannot be
retrieved by gripping the driver’s door
handle. However, the seat position can
still be retrieved by pressing the “ ”
button on the access key fob. For
information about how to enable/dis-
able the keyless access function, refer
to “Disabling Keyless Access Func-
tion” FP125.
.

If a new position is registered for the

same access key fob, the previously
registered seat position is deleted.

!

Clearing the registered seat posi-
tion with access key fob

1. Close the driver’s door.
2. While holding the access key fob and
pressing the “SET” button, press the “ ”
button on the access key fob.

A chirp will sound, and the registered seat
position will be cleared.

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Head Restraint Adjustment

WARNING

.

Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the
risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck
from the rear. Also, never install
the head restraints the opposite
way round. Doing so will prevent
the head restraints from function-
ing as intended. Therefore, when
you remove the head restraints,
you must reinstall all head re-
straints correctly to protect vehi-
cle occupants.

.

All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicle
or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to mini-
mize the risk of neck injury in the
event of a crash.

.

The front seat head restraints are

designed to be installed into the
front seats only. The rear seat
head restraints are designed to
be installed into the rear seats

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only. Do not attempt to install the
front seat head restraints into the
rear seats, or the rear seat head
restraints into the front seats.

Both the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seat are equipped with head re-
straints. Both head restraints are adjusta-
ble in the following ways.

!

Head restraint height adjustment

1)

Head restraint

2)

Release button

To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint locks. Press and hold
the release button to lower the head
restraint.

Each head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

NOTE

It is not possible to remove or install the
head restraint without reclining the
front seatback. Reclining the front seat-
back and then remove or install the
head restraint.

!

Head restraint angle adjustment

The angle of the head restraint can be
adjusted in several steps. While maintain-
ing a suitable driving posture, adjust the
head restraint to a position where the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.

To tilt:
Tilt the head restraint by hand to the
preferred position. A click will be audible
when the head restraint is locked.
To return:
Tilt the head restraint once as far forward
as it can go. The head restraint will
automatically return to the fully upright
position. Then, adjust the head restraint
again to the preferred angle.

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1-2. Seat Heater (If Equipped)

The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

.

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

.

People with delicate skin may

suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons con-
cerned.

.

Do not put anything on the seat

which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.

.

When the seat is warmed enough

or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.

NOTE

.

Use of the seat heater for a long

period of time while the engine is not

running can cause battery discharge.
.

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the heater to the
MID or LOW position. Use the HIGH
position for only quick heating at the
start of the function usage.

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Front Seat Heater

Adjust the front seat heater function on the
center information display. Refer to “Front
Seat Heater” FP284.

NOTE

The front seat heater function cannot
be used simultaneously with the seat
ventilation (if equipped).

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Rear Seat Heater

CAUTION

Do not open and close the center
console lid while operating the rear
seat heater switch. There is the risk
of fingers being caught in the lid.

Rear seat heater switches
1)

Front passenger’s side

2)

Indicator light

3)

Driver’s side

Press the rear seat heater switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.

HIGH:
2 indicator lights are illuminated.
LOW:
1 indicator light is illuminated.
OFF:
All indicator lights turn off.

Selecting “HIGH” mode will cause the seat

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to heat up quicker.

NOTE

Only the front seat heater switches
retain the previous switch position
even if the vehicle has restarted. The
rear seat switch will reset.

1-3. Seat Ventilation (If
Equipped)

The seat ventilation are equipped in the
front seats.

The seat ventilation operate when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

.

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

.

When cleaning the seat, do not

use organic solvents, such as
thinner, benzene, or alcohol.

.

If water or liquid is spilled on the

seat, wipe it off with a dry cloth
immediately.

NOTE

.

Use of the seat ventilation for a long

period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
.

The seat ventilation function cannot

be used simultaneously with the front
seat heater.
.

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the seat ventila-
tion to the MID or LOW position. Use the
HIGH position for only quick cooling at
the start of the function usage.

Adjust the seat ventilation function on the
center information display. Refer to “Front
Seat Ventilation” FP284.

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1-4. Rear Seats

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits well
back and upright in the seat. Do not
put cushions or any other materials
between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. If you do so, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
of the lap belt sliding up over the
abdomen will increase, and both can
result in serious internal injury or
death.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
because it could tumble forward and
injure passengers in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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Reclining the Seatback
(Outback)

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-
ing under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is equipped with a
cargo area cover, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.

.

Be careful not to pinch your hand

between the headrest and the

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cargo area cover when you re-
cline the rear seat.

.

Move the front cover of the cargo

area cover backward so that the
cover is not damaged by the
reclined seatback. Refer to “Lift-
ing Cargo Cover (Outback – If
Equipped)” FP308.

Adjust the seatback to the desired position
while pulling the lever.
After adjusting the seatback, release the
lever and make sure the seatback is
securely locked into place.

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Folding Down the Rear Seat-
back

WARNING

.

When you fold down the seat-

back, check that there are no
passengers or objects on the rear
seat. Not doing so creates a risk
of injury or property damage if
the seatback suddenly folds
down.

.

Never allow passengers to ride

on the folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area or trunk. Doing so
may result in serious injury or
death.

.

Secure all objects and especially

long items properly to prevent
them from being thrown around
inside the vehicle and causing
serious injury during a sudden
stop, a sudden steering maneu-
ver or a rapid acceleration.

.

When you return the seatback to

its original position, shake the
seatback slightly to confirm that
it is securely fixed in place. If the
seatback is not securely fixed in
place, the seatback may sud-
denly fold down in the event of
sudden braking, or objects may

move out from the cargo area,
which could cause serious injury
or death.

1)

Striker plate

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WARNING

When the seatback is returned to its
original position, observe the fol-
lowing precautions. Failure to do so
may lead to serious injury or an
accident because the operation effi-
ciency of the seatbelt is inhibited.

.

The seatbelt should not be
caught in the seatback and it
should be fully visible.

.

The seatbelt should not pass

behind the striker plate for the
seatback.

CAUTION

For Outback, the rear seatback may
fold down quickly due to the internal
spring. Hold the seatback while pull-
ing the release lever to slow it down.

!

Folding down the rear seatback
(Legacy)

Release button

1)

Release lever (if equipped)

Unlock the seatback by performing either

of the following procedures and then fold
the seatback down.
.

Push the release button.

.

Pull the release lever.

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Folding down the rear seatback
(Outback)

Release button

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Release lever

Folding the seatback by performing either
of the following procedures.
.

Push the release button.

.

Pull the release lever.

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Return the rear seatback

WARNING

When returning the seatback to its
original position, observe the fol-
lowing precaution.

Failure to observe the precaution
may damage the seatbelt, impairing
its effectiveness, and possibly re-
sult in a serious injury.

.

When returning the seatback to

its original position, pull the
seatbelt out towards the vehicle
exterior so that it will not be
caught between the seatback
and the trim.

Lock release button
1)

Unlocked

2)

Locked

A)

Unlocking marker in red

To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks
into place and make sure that the unlock-
ing marker on the lock release button is no
longer visible.

WARNING

When you return the seatback to its
original position, check that the
unlocking marker on the lock re-
lease button is not visible. Also,
shake the seatback slightly to con-
firm that it is securely fixed in place.
If the seatback is not securely fixed
in place, the seatback may suddenly

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fold down in the event of sudden
braking, or objects may move out
from the cargo area, which could
cause serious injury or death.

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Head Restraint Adjustment

Both the rear window side seats and the
rear center seat are equipped with head
restraints.

WARNING

.

Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the
risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck
from the rear. Therefore, when
you remove the head restraints,
you must reinstall all head re-
straints to protect vehicle occu-
pants.

.

All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicle
or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to mini-
mize the risk of neck injury in the
event of a crash.

.

The front seat head restraints are

designed to be installed into the

front seats only. The rear seat
head restraints are designed to
be installed into the rear seats
only. Do not attempt to install the
front seat head restraints into the
rear seats, or the rear seat head
restraints into the front seats.

!

Rear window side seating position

1)

Head restraint

2)

Release button

To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint locks.

The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
When the seats are not occupied, lower
the head restraints to improve rearward
visibility.

NOTE

For Legacy, it is not possible to remove
or install the head restraint without
folding down the rear seatback. Fold
down the rear seatback and then re-

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