Maintenance and service

Checking the clutch function

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Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.

1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.

2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage.

Test yourself

A quick Subaru Legacy quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.