When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service
by yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this
section on general maintenance and
service for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle operation.
Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
- Testing of an All-Wheel Drive
vehicle must NEVER be performed
on a single two-wheel
dynamometer or similar apparatus.
Attempting to do so will
result in transmission damage
and in uncontrolled vehicle
movement and may cause an
accident or injuries to persons
nearby.
- Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
- Always be very careful to avoid
injury when working on the vehicle.
Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.
- Your vehicle should only be serviced
by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experienced
in servicing vehicles.
- Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
- Never get under the vehicle supported
only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support the
vehicle.
- Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
a garage or other closed areas.
- Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
- Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only
by your SUBARU dealer.
- Wear adequate eye protection to guard against getting
oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
- Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt
to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inoperative.
NEVER use a circuit
tester for these wiring. If your
SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
needs service, consult
your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing systems
and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU approved
flushing systems use chemicals
and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment
WARNING
- Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake to prevent the
vehicle from moving.
- Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine is stopped.
- Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
- When the ignition switch is in the
"ON" position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even
when the engine is stopped. If
your body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, perform the
following precautions.
- Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the "OFF"
position and confirm that the
operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key out from the
vehicle.
- Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
- Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system temporarily
place that system in the
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.
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When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L models)
CAUTION
- Do not contact the belt cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the belt cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
- Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down completely.
Doing so may result in a
burn or other injury. Note that the
oil filter becomes very hot when
the engine is running and remains
hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
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When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running
| WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, belts and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable. |
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Maintenance schedule
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