Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (4-door) and rear gate (5-door) are fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.
See also:
Exterior
Legacy sedans ride a 104.3-inch wheelbase and measure 184.4 inches long
overall, versus a 187.4-inch length for wagons. The Legacy sedan is 55.7 inches
tall, compared to a 58.3-inch height for an ...
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint
system. This name is used because
the airbag system supplements the
vehicle’s seatbelts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash
sensing and diagnos ...
Unfastening the seatbelt
Unfastening the seatbelt
Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.
NOTE
When the seatback is folded down for greater cargo area, it is ...
