5th Gen - Tricks and tweaks

Please post your tricks and tweaks that you have for your fifth gen here.

Originally Posted by foxrider68

You need to adjust the computer:

Go fast...ignition on
turn headlights on
hit trip meter 5 times
headlights off
hit trip meter 5 times
headlights on
hit trip meter 5 times

Now you can adjust the MPG reading on the first option screen. Default is zero I set mine to -2 and its much closer.

How do turn off that annoying seatbelt chime?! You have 30 seconds from when u turn the car on, click in the seatbelt and remove 20 times. I know it sounds like BS but it worked for me... I always wear my seatbelt, i dont need a reminder.

This is not really a trick just a tid-bit: the owners folder (holds all the books) fits perfectly in the rear door pockets. THis cleans up the glove box for other crap like extra napkins and straws

Originally Posted by LoHud 3.6R

How do turn off that annoying seatbelt chime?! You have 30 seconds from when u turn the car on, click in the seatbelt and remove 20 times. I know it sounds like BS but it worked for me... I always wear my seatbelt, i dont need a reminder.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea....html?t=124894

It can also be done with the Subaru Select Tool.

Originally Posted by acumenhokie

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea....html?t=124894

It can also be done with the Subaru Select Tool.

Whats the Subaru Select Tool?

The proprietary computer doo-hicky that only subaru dealerships have.

Originally Posted by SurlyOldManMN

The proprietary computer doo-hicky that only subaru dealerships have.

Ahhh the Thousand some odd dollar gameboy Thanks lol

i just spent half an hour trying to turn the chime off with no luck. do i turn the key to acc or to on? i insert and take out the seatbelt 20 times that turn the key to the off position and then start the car. what am i doing wrong?

On, but not running.

Figured it out. I wasnt going fast enough. Now i got to figure out how to turn off the beep when i lock and unlock my car

SEATBELT CHIME ELIMINATION

1. Insert key into ignition. Turn to "Accessory On" position. This is the last click before you would turn the key to start the engine. Your radio and annoying seatbelt chime will be ON.

2. Within 5 seconds of turning your key to "ACC ON", take your seatbelt clip, and INSERT & RELEASE into the buckle 20 times repeatedly. Each time you INSERT the clip into the buckle, it must "click" into place. You must push the release button to remove it. Complete this 20 times within 30 seconds.

3. When you have completed the 20 clicks, turn your key off and remove it from the ignition.

4. Start your car as normal. You will notice that the seatbelt indicator chime will sound six (6) times, then go off. It will NOT come back on until the next time you start your car, and it will stay on this pattern indefinately.

5. To re-active your annoying seatbelt chime, simply unhook your positive (+) battery terminal for 30 seconds to reset the ECU.

how do i turn off the beep when locking and unlocking the car? i tried what was in the owners manual and wasnt able to get it to work but had no luck.

Originally Posted by CHUCKmfnNORRIS

how do i turn off the beep when locking and unlocking the car? i tried what was in the owners manual and wasnt able to get it to work but had no luck.

Try it again carefully. I can confirm the method in the manual works.

Originally Posted by faded-a-fool

Try it again carefully. I can confirm the method in the manual works.

Worked for me, too.