Model Number Plate
The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
- BM9CY4M
| Digits | Code | Meaning | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Series | LEGACY |
| 2 | M | Body type | M: Sedan R: Wagon |
| 3 | 9 | Total engine displacement Drive system Suspension system |
9: 2.5 L AWD F: 3.6 L AWD |
| 4 | C | Model year | B: 2012MY |
| 5 | Y | Destination | Y: U.S.A., Canada |
| 6 | 4 | Grade | 4: 2.5 i 5: 2.5 i Premium 6: 2.5 i Limited C: 2.5 GT Premium D: 2.5 GT Limited F: 3.6 R G: 3.6 R Premium H: 3.6 R Limited K: OUTBACK 2.5 i L: OUTBACK 2.5 i Premium M: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited S: OUTBACK 3.6 R T: OUTBACK 3.6 R Premium U: OUTBACK 3.6 R Limited |
| 7 | M | Transmission, fuel feed system | 9: SOHC MFI CVT M: SOHC MFI 6MT U: DOHC MFI 5AT X: DOHC MFI turbo 6MT |
The engine and transmission type are as follows.
- ENGINE
EJ253CDAFB
| Digits | Code | Meaning | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | EJ | Engine type | EJ: 4 cylinder EZ: 6 cylinders |
| 3 and 4 | 25 | Displacement | 25: 2.5 L 36: 3.6 L |
| 5 | 3 | Fuel feed system | 3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC) 5: MFI turbo D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6) |
| 6 | C | Emission regulations |
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| 7 | D | Mounted transmission | C: D5AT D: 6MT (T75) U: CVT |
| 8 - 10 | AFB | Detailed specifications | Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
- TRANSMISSION
- MT
TY756VLCCA
Digits Code Meaning Details 1 T Transmission T: Transmission 2 Y Transmission system Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential 3 and 4 75 Distance between gear center 75: Between main shaft and drive pinion 5 6 Classification 6: 6MT 6 V Transmission specifications W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential 7 L Mounted engine C: 2.5 L SOHC non-turbo
L: 2.5 L DOHC turbo8 - 10 CAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. - AT
TG5D8CJAAA
Digits Code Meaning Details 1 T Transmission T: Transmission 2 G Transmission type G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential 3 and 4 5D Identification 5D: 5AT 5 8 Series 8: 5AT 6 C Transmission specifications C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT 7 J Equipped vehicle J: 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo 8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. - CVT
TR690JHBAA
Digits Code Meaning Details 1 T Transmission T: Transmission 2 R Transmission type R: Full-time AWD CVT 3 and 4 69 Distance between gear center 69: Between pulley centers 5 0 Classification 0: CVT 6 J Transmission specifications J: Active torque split type full-time AWD CVT 7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5 L SOHC non-turbo 8 - 10 BAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. - REAR DIFFERENTIAL
| Code | Reduction gear ratio | LSD |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 4.111 | No |
| B2 | 3.900 | No |
| XC | 3.083 | No |
| XD | 3.700 | No |
| T2 | 4.111 | No |
| TP | 4.444 | No |
- Option
U5AB
| Digits | Code | Meaning | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 | U5 | Destination | C0: Canada C5: Canada (PZEV) C6: Korea U4: USA U5: USA (for states using California emission standards) U6: USA (for states not using California emission standards) |
| 3 | A | Option equipment | A: Cruise control B: A package, power seat, cruise control C: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control D: A package, cruise control 2: A package, power seat, cruise control, rearview camera (rearview mirror with display) 3: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control, rearview camera (rearview mirror with display) 4: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control, rearview camera (navigation display) |
| 4 | B | Option equipment | A: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag B: Side & curtain airbag C: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof D: Side & curtain airbag, sunroof E: Winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain airbag, sunroof F: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof F: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag, sunroof H: Dark colored glass, winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain airbag, sunroof I: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag J: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag O: Dark colored glass, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag U: Harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof, winter pack V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, winter pack Y: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof Z: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag |