Driving Impressions

With its all-wheel-drive lineup, Subaru occupies a unique niche in the compact-car market. The Legacy promises sufficient interior space for a small family, and it is a competent sedan that offers more than just all-season traction. Four-cylinder performance is sufficiently strong, and a smooth-operating automatic transmission is another plus. The Legacy is stable on the highway and easy to drive.

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    REV indicator light and buzzer (STI)
    The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzzer if additionally selected) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set using the trip knob. If you press th ...

    Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)
    Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) 1) Auto dimming indicator 2) Left (mirror) button 3) Photosensor 4) Right (compass) button 5) Compass display The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare ...

    Checking the fluid level
    The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level ...