Maintenance and service - Subaru of America, Inc. · 北米Model "A2530BE-B" EDITED: 2016/ 7/ 27 Maintenance schedule U.S. models The scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced

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北米Model "A2530BE-B" EDITED: 2016/ 7/ 27

Maintenance schedule ....................................... 11-3Maintenance precautions................................... 11-3

Before checking or servicing in the enginecompartment.................................................... 11-4

When checking or servicing in the enginecompartment (2.5 L models) ............................. 11-5

When checking or servicing in the enginecompartment while the engine is running.......... 11-5

Maintenance tips ................................................ 11-5Removing and reinstalling clips.......................... 11-5

Engine hood ....................................................... 11-7Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-9

2.5 L models ...................................................... 11-93.6 L models .................................................... 11-10

Engine oil.......................................................... 11-11Engine oil consumption.................................... 11-11Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-11Changing the oil and oil filter............................ 11-13Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-13Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-13

Cooling system ................................................ 11-14Cooling fan, hose and connections................... 11-14Engine coolant ................................................. 11-15

Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-15Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-16

Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-18Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-18

Drive belts ........................................................ 11-18Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-19

Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-19

Continuously variable transmission fluid ...... 11-19Front differential gear oil (CVT models) andrear differential gear oil................................ 11-19Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-19

Brake fluid........................................................ 11-20Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-20Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-21

Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-21Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-21Recommended clutch fluid............................... 11-22

Brake booster .................................................. 11-22Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-23

Checking the brake pedal free play .................. 11-23Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-23

Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-23Checking the clutch function............................ 11-23Checking the clutch pedal free play.................. 11-24

Replacement of brake pad .............................. 11-24Breaking-in of new brake pads......................... 11-24

Tires and wheels.............................................. 11-25Types of tires................................................... 11-25Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (ifequipped) ...................................................... 11-25

Tire inspection................................................. 11-27Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-27Wheel balance ................................................. 11-29Wear indicators ............................................... 11-29Tire rotation direction mark.............................. 11-29Tire rotation..................................................... 11-30Tire replacement.............................................. 11-30

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Wheel replacement........................................... 11-31Aluminum wheels............................................. 11-32Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-32Replacement of wiper blades.......................... 11-33

Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-34Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-34Rear window wiper blade assembly(Outback) ....................................................... 11-35

Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback) ....... 11-36Battery............................................................... 11-37Fuses ................................................................ 11-38Installation of accessories............................... 11-40Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-40

HID headlights (if equipped) ............................. 11-40Halogen headlights .......................................... 11-41

Front turn signal light ...................................... 11-42Front side marker light..................................... 11-42Front fog light (if equipped).............................. 11-42Rear combination lights ................................... 11-44Backup light .................................................... 11-46License plate light ........................................... 11-47Dome light....................................................... 11-48Map light ......................................................... 11-48Door step light................................................. 11-49Cargo area light (Outback) ............................... 11-49Trunk light (Legacy) ......................................... 11-49Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-49

Replacing battery............................................. 11-50Replacing battery of access key....................... 11-50Replacing battery of transmitter ....................... 11-51

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Maintenance schedule

U.S. modelsThe scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at regular intervalsare shown in the “Warranty and Main-tenance Booklet”. For details, read theseparate “Warranty and MaintenanceBooklet”.

Canada modelsThe scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at regular intervalsare shown in the “Warranty and ServiceBooklet”. For details, read the separate“Warranty and Service Booklet”.

Except for U.S. and Canada modelsSome items of your vehicle are required tobe serviced at scheduled intervals. Fordetails about your maintenance schedule,read the separate “Warranty and Main-tenance Booklet”.

Maintenance precautions

When maintenance and service are re-quired, it is recommended that all work bedone by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

If you perform maintenance and serviceby yourself, you should familiarize yourselfwith the information provided in thissection on general maintenance andservice for your SUBARU.

Incorrect or incomplete service couldcause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-tion. Any problems caused by impropermaintenance and service performed byyou are not eligible for warranty coverage.

WARNING

. Testing of an All-Wheel Drivevehicle must NEVER be per-formed on a single two-wheeldynamometer or similar appara-tus. Attempting to do so willresult in transmission damageand in uncontrolled vehiclemovement and may cause anaccident or injuries to personsnearby.

. Always select a safe area whenperforming maintenance on yourvehicle.

. Always be very careful to avoidinjury when working on the vehi-cle. Remember that some of thematerials in the vehicle may behazardous if improperly used orhandled, for example, batteryacid.

. Your vehicle should only be ser-viced by persons fully competentto do so. Serious personal injurymay result to persons not experi-enced in servicing vehicles.

. Always use the proper tools andmake certain that they are wellmaintained.

. Never get under the vehicle sup-ported only by a jack. Always usesafety stands to support thevehicle.

. Never keep the engine running ina poorly ventilated area, such asa garage or other closed areas.

. Do not smoke or allow openflames around the fuel or battery.This will cause a fire.

. Because the fuel system is underpressure, replacement of the fuelfilter should be performed onlyby your SUBARU dealer.

. Wear adequate eye protection to

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guard against getting oil or fluidsin your eyes. If something doesget in your eyes, thoroughlywash them out with clean water.

. Do not tamper with the wiring ofthe SRS airbag system or seat-belt pretensioner system, or at-tempt to take its connectorsapart, as that may activate thesystem or it can render it inop-erative. NEVER use a circuittester for these wiring. If yourSRS airbag or seatbelt preten-sioner needs service, consultyour nearest SUBARU dealer.

NOTESUBARU does not endorse the use ofnon-SUBARU approved flushing sys-tems and strongly advises againstperforming these services on aSUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-proved flushing systems use chemi-cals and/or solvents which have notbeen tested or approved by SUBARU.SUBARU warranties do not cover anypart of the vehicle which is damaged byadding or applying chemicals and/orsolvents other than those approved orrecommended by SUBARU.

& Before checking or servicingin the engine compartment

WARNING

. Always stop the engine and applythe parking brake to prevent thevehicle from moving.

. Always let the engine cool down.Engine parts become very hotwhen the engine is running andremain hot for some time afterthe engine is stopped.

. Do not spill engine oil, enginecoolant, brake fluid or any otherfluid on hot engine components.This may cause a fire.

. When the ignition switch is in the“ON” position, the cooling fanmay operate suddenly evenwhen the engine is stopped. Ifyour body or clothes come intocontact with a rotating fan, thatcould result in serious injury. Toavoid risk of injury, perform thefollowing precautions.

– Models with push-button startsystem:Always turn the push-buttonignition switch to the “OFF”position and confirm that the

operation indicator on theswitch is turned off. Then takethe access key out from thevehicle.

– Models without push-buttonstart system:Always remove the key fromthe ignition switch.

. Before performing any servicingon a vehicle equipped with aremote engine start system tem-porarily place that system in theservice mode to prevent it fromunexpectedly starting the engine.

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& When checking or servicingin the engine compartment(2.5 L models)

CAUTION

. Do not contact the belt coverwhile checking the componentsin the engine compartment.Doing so may cause your handto slip off the belt cover andresult in an unexpected injury.

. Do not touch the oil filter until theengine has cooled down comple-tely. Doing so may result in aburn or other injury. Note that theoil filter becomes very hot whenthe engine is running and re-mains hot for some time after

the engine has stopped.

& When checking or servicingin the engine compartmentwhile the engine is running

WARNING

A running engine can be dangerous.Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,hair and tools away from the coolingfan, belts and any other movingengine parts. Removing rings,watches and ties is advisable.

Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must beremoved before replacing the air cleanerelements or specific bulbs.

& Removing and reinstallingclips

! Removing clips

There are several types of clips used foryour vehicle.

! Type A and D clips

Type A clips

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Type D clips

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise usinga flat-head screwdriver until the centerportion of the clip is raised.2. Remove the clips with a flat-headscrewdriver using leverage.

! Type B clips

1. Pull out the center portion of the clipusing a flat-head screwdriver as shown inthe illustration.2. Pull the protruded center portion toremove the entire body of the clip.

! Type C clips

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using aPhillips screwdriver until the center portionof the clip is raised.2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

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! Reinstalling clips

Type A clips

Type B clips

Type C clips

Type D clips

Insert the clip without the center portionfirst and then push the center portion ofthe clip into the hole.

Engine hood

CAUTION

. When you open the engine hood,do not stand the wiper blades up.Furthermore, while the hood isopen, do not operate the wind-shield wipers. Doing so couldresult in damage to the enginehood and wiper blades.

. Be extremely careful not to catchfingers or other objects whenclosing the engine hood.

. Do not push the hood forcibly toclose it. It could deform themetal.

. Be extremely careful opening theengine hood when the wind isstrong. The engine hood couldclose suddenly, possibly causinginjuries from slamming.

. Do not install accessories otherthan genuine SUBARU parts tothe engine hood. If the enginehood becomes too heavy, thestay may not be able to supportholding it open.

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To open the hood:1. If the wiper blades are lifted off thewindshield, return them to their originalpositions.

2. Pull the hood lock release knob underthe instrument panel.

3. Release the secondary hood lock bymoving the lever between the front grilleand the hood toward the left.4. Lift up the hood.

To close the hood:1. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-mately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closedposition and then throw it down.2. After closing the hood, be sure thehood is securely locked.

If this does not close the hood, release itfrom a slightly higher position.

WARNING

Always check that the hood isproperly locked before you startdriving. If it is not, it might fly openwhile the vehicle is moving andblock your view, which may causean accident and serious bodily in-jury.

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Engine compartment overview

& 2.5 L models

1) Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir(MT) (page 11-20)

2) Fuse box (page 11-38)3) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32)4) Battery (page 11-37)5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-15)7) Radiator cap (page 11-15)8) Engine oil filter (page 11-13)9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11)10) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)

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Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview

& 3.6 L models 1) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-20)2) Fuse box (page 11-38)3) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32)4) Battery (page 11-37)5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-15)7) Radiator cap (page 11-15)8) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11)9) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)

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Engine oil

CAUTION

. If the level gauge is not pulled outeasily, twist the level gauge rightand left, then pull it out. Other-wise, you may be injured acci-dentally straining yourself.

. Use only engine oil with therecommended grade and vis-cosity.

. Be careful not to spill engine oilwhen adding it. If oil touches theexhaust pipe, it may cause a badsmell, smoke, and/or a fire. Ifengine oil gets on the exhaustpipe, be sure to wipe it off.

& Engine oil consumptionSome engine oil will be consumed whiledriving. The rate of consumption can beaffected by such factors as transmissiontype, driving style, terrain and tempera-ture. Under the following conditions, oilconsumption can be increased and thusrequire refilling between maintenanceintervals:. When the engine is new and within thebreak-in period

. When the engine oil is of lower quality

. When the incorrect oil viscosity is used

. When engine braking is employed(repeatedly). When the engine is operated at highengine speeds (for extended periods oftime). When the engine is operated underheavy loads (for extended periods of time). When towing a trailer (Outback). When the engine idles for extendedperiods of time. When the vehicle is operated in stopand go and/or heavy traffic situations. When the vehicle is used under severethermal conditions. When the vehicle accelerates anddecelerates frequently

Under these or similar conditions, youshould check your oil at least every 2ndfuel fill-up and change your engine oilmore frequently. Different drivers in thesame car may experience different results.If your oil consumption rate is greater thanexpected, contact your authorizedSUBARU retailer who may perform a testunder controlled conditions.

& Checking the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andstop the engine. If you check the oil leveljust after stopping the engine, wait a fewminutes for the oil to drain back into the oilpan before checking the level.

2.5 L models1) Oil level gauge2) Oil filler cap3) Oil filter

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Maintenance and service/Engine oil

3.6 L models1) Oil level gauge2) Oil filler cap

CAUTION

If the level gauge is not pulled outeasily, twist the level gauge rightand left, then pull it out. Otherwise,you may be injured accidentallystraining yourself.

2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,and insert it again.3. Be sure the level gauge is correctlyinserted until it stops.

2.5 L models1) Full level2) Low level3) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9

Imp qt) from low level to full level

3.6 L models1) Full level2) Low level3) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9

Imp qt) from low level to full level

4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.5. 2.5 L models:Check the oil levels on both sides of thelevel gauge. The engine oil level must bejudged by the lowest of the two levels. Ifthe oil level is below the low level mark,add oil so that the full level is reached.3.6 L models:Check the oil level on the gauge. If the oillevel is below the low level mark, add oilso that the full level is reached.

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CAUTION

. For 2.5 L models, be careful notto touch the engine oil filter whenremoving the oil filler cap. Doingso may result in a burn, apinched finger, or may causesome other injury.

. Use only engine oil with therecommended grade and vis-cosity.

. Be careful not to spill engine oilwhen adding it. If oil touches theexhaust pipe, it may cause a badsmell, smoke, and/or a fire. Ifengine oil gets on the exhaustpipe, be sure to wipe it off.

To add engine oil, remove the engine oilfiller cap and slowly pour engine oilthrough the filler neck. After pouring oilinto the engine, you must use the levelgauge to confirm that the oil level iscorrect.

NOTETo prevent overfilling the engine oil, donot add any additional oil above the fulllevel when the engine is cold.

& Changing the oil and oil filterChange the oil and oil filter according tothe maintenance schedule in the “War-ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

NOTE. Changing the engine oil and oil filtershould be performed by a well-trainedexpert. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor changing the engine oil and oil filter.Fully trained mechanics are on standbyat a SUBARU dealer to utilize thespecial tools, spare parts and recom-mended oil for this work, and also,used oils are properly disposed of.. If performing oil replacement your-self, observe the local regulations anddispose of waste oil properly.

& Recommended grade andviscosity

CAUTION

Use only engine oil with the recom-mended grade and viscosity.

Refer to “Engine oil” F12-4.

NOTEEngine oil viscosity (thickness) affectsfuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity

provide better fuel economy. However,in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity isrequired to properly lubricate the en-gine.

& Synthetic oilYou should use synthetic engine oil thatmeets the same requirements given forconventional engine oil. When usingsynthetic oil, you must use oil of the sameclassification, viscosity and grade shownin this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engineoil” F12-4. Also, you must follow the oiland filter changing intervals shown in theWarranty and Maintenance booklet.

NOTESynthetic oil of the grade and viscositynoted in chapter 12 is the recom-mended engine oil for optimum engineperformance. Conventional oil may beused if synthetic oil is unavailable.

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Maintenance and service/Cooling system

Cooling system

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off and has cooled downcompletely. Since the coolant isunder pressure, you may sufferserious burns from a spray of boil-ing hot coolant when the cap isremoved.

CAUTION

. Vehicles are filled at the factorywith SUBARU Super Coolant thatdoes not require the first changefor 11 years/137,500 miles (11years/220,000 km). This coolantshould not be mixed with anyother brand or type of coolantduring this period. Mixing with adifferent coolant will reduce thelife of the coolant. Should it benecessary to top off the coolantfor any reason, use onlySUBARU Super Coolant.

If the SUBARU Super Coolant isdiluted with another brand or

type, the maintenance interval isshortened to that of the mixingcoolant.

. Do not splash the engine coolantover painted parts. The alcoholcontained in the engine coolantmay damage the paint surface.

& Cooling fan, hose and con-nections

Your vehicle employs an electric coolingfan which is thermostatically controlled tooperate when the engine coolant reachesa specific temperature.

1) Normal operating range

If the radiator cooling fan does not operateeven when the engine coolant tempera-

ture gauge exceeds the normal operatingrange, the cooling fan circuit may bedefective. Refer to “Temperature gauge”F3-12.

Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.Refer to “Fuses” F11-38 and “Fuses andcircuits” F12-10. If the fuse is not blown,have the cooling system checked by yourSUBARU dealer.

If frequent addition of coolant is neces-sary, there may be a leak in the enginecooling system. It is recommended thatthe cooling system and connections bechecked for leaks, damage, or looseness.

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& Engine coolant

! Checking the coolant level

1) “FULL” level mark2) “LOW” level mark

Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.1. Check the coolant level on the outsideof the reservoir while the engine is cool.2. If the level is close to or lower than the“LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the“FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank isempty, remove the radiator cap and refillas required.3. After refilling the reserve tank and theradiator, reinstall the caps and check thatthe rubber gaskets inside the radiator capare in the proper position.

CAUTION

. Be careful not to spill enginecoolant when adding it. If coolanttouches the exhaust pipe, it maycause a bad smell, smoke, and/ora fire. If engine coolant gets onthe exhaust pipe, be sure to wipeit off.

. Do not splash the engine coolantover painted parts. The alcoholcontained in the engine coolantmay damage the paint surface.

! Changing the coolant

It may be difficult to change the coolant.Have the coolant changed by yourSUBARU dealer if necessary.

The coolant should be changed accordingto the maintenance schedule in the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

Air cleaner element

WARNING

Do not operate the engine with theair cleaner element removed. The aircleaner element not only filtersintake air but also stops flames ifthe engine backfires. If the aircleaner element is not installedwhen the engine backfires, youcould be burned.

CAUTION

When replacing the air cleaner ele-ment, use a genuine SUBARU aircleaner element. If it is not used,there is the possibility of causing anegative effect to the engine.

The air cleaner element functions as afilter screen. When the element is perfo-rated or removed, engine wear will beexcessive and engine life shortened.

The air cleaner element is a dry type. It isunnecessary to clean or wash the ele-ment.

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& Replacing the air cleanerelement

Replace the air cleaner element accordingto the maintenance schedule in the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-der extremely dusty conditions, replace itmore frequently. It is recommended thatyou always use genuine SUBARU parts.

! 2.5 L models

1) Clip

1. Unsnap the two clips holding the aircleaner case (rear).

2. Open the air cleaner case.

3. Remove the air cleaner element.

CAUTION

If the inside of the air cleaner case isextremely soiled (for example, bysand), contact a SUBARU dealerand have the air cleaner casecleaned.

4. If you find large foreign objects suchas leaves inside the air cleaner case,remove the foreign objects.

5. Install a new air cleaner element in theway the longitudinal side and the trans-verse side face as shown in the illustra-tion.

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6. To install the air cleaner case (rear),insert the three projections on the aircleaner case (rear) into the slits on theair cleaner case (front).7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

! 3.6 L models

1) Clips

1. Unsnap the two clips holding the aircleaner case (rear).

2. Open the air cleaner case and remove

the air cleaner element.

CAUTION

If the inside of the air cleaner case isextremely soiled (for example, bysand), contact a SUBARU dealerand have the air cleaner casecleaned.

3. If you find large foreign objects suchas leaves inside the air cleaner case,remove the foreign objects.

4. Install a new air cleaner element in theway the longitudinal side and the trans-verse side face as shown in the illustra-tion.


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Maintenance and service/Spark plugs

5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),insert the three projections on the aircleaner case (rear) into the slits on theair cleaner case (front).6. Install the removed parts in the reverseorder of removal.

Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the sparkplugs. It is recommended that you havethe spark plugs replaced by yourSUBARU dealer.

The spark plugs should be replacedaccording to the maintenance schedulein the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-let”.

& Recommended spark plugsRefer to “Electrical system” F12-9.

Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection ofthe drive belt periodically because yourengine is equipped with an automatic belttension adjuster. However, replacement ofthe belt should be done according to themaintenance schedule in the “Warrantyand Maintenance Booklet”. Consult yourSUBARU dealer for replacement.If the belt is loose, cracked or worn,contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Manual transmission oil

It is unnecessary to check the manualtransmission oil level. However, if neces-sary, consult your SUBARU dealer forinspection.


Each oil manufacturer has its own baseoils and additives. Never use differentbrands together. For details, refer to“Manual transmission, front differentialand rear differential gear oil” F12-7.

Continuously variable trans-mission fluid

There is no fluid level gauge. It isunnecessary to check the continuouslyvariable transmission fluid level. However,if necessary, consult your SUBARU dealerfor inspection.

Front differential gear oil(CVT models) and rear differ-ential gear oil

It is not necessary to check the gear oillevel. Check that there are no cracks,damage or leakage. However, the oilinspection should be performed accordingto the maintenance schedule in the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.


Each oil manufacturer has its own baseoils and additives. Never use differentbrands together. For details, refer to“Manual transmission, front differentialand rear differential gear oil” F12-7.

CAUTION

Using a differential gear oil otherthan the specified oil may cause adecline in vehicle performance.

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Maintenance and service/Brake fluid

Brake fluid

& Checking the fluid level

WARNING

. Never let brake fluid contact youreyes because brake fluid can beharmful to your eyes. If brakefluid gets in your eyes, immedi-ately flush them thoroughly withclean water. For safety, whenperforming this work, wearingeye protection is advisable.

. Brake fluid absorbs moisturefrom the air. Any absorbed moist-ure can cause a dangerous lossof braking performance.

. If the vehicle requires frequentrefilling, there may be a leak. Ifyou suspect a problem, have thevehicle checked at your SUBARUdealer.

CAUTION

. When adding brake fluid, be care-ful not to allow any dirt into thereservoir.

. Never splash the brake fluid overpainted surfaces or rubber parts.

Alcohol contained in the brakefluid may damage them.

. Be careful not to spill brake fluidwhen adding it. If brake fluidtouches the exhaust pipe, it maycause a bad smell, smoke, and/ora fire. If brake fluid gets on theexhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff.

The reservoir has two chambers, one forclutch fluid and the other for brake fluid.Each fluid level must therefore be checkedin the appropriate chamber. Check thefluid level on the outside of the reservoirmonthly.

3.6 L models1) “MAX” level line2) “MIN” level lineA) The brake fluid level must be checked in

this area.

For 3.6 L models, be sure to check thebrake fluid level on the outboard side ofthe reservoir (shaded area in the illustra-tion). It cannot be checked on the inboardside of the reservoir. If the fluid level isbelow “MIN”, add the recommended brakefluid to “MAX”. Use only brake fluid from asealed container.

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2.5 L models1) “MAX” level line2) “MIN” level lineA) The brake fluid level must be checked in

this area.

For 2.5 L models, be sure to check thebrake fluid level at the front part of thereservoir (shaded area in the illustration).If the fluid level is below “MIN”, add therecommended brake fluid to “MAX”. Useonly brake fluid from a sealed container.

& Recommended brake fluidRefer to “Fluids” F12-8.

CAUTION

Never use different brands of brakefluid together. Also, avoid mixingDOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even ifthey are the same brand.

Clutch fluid (MT models)

& Checking the fluid level

WARNING

Never let clutch fluid contact youreyes because clutch fluid can beharmful to your eyes. If clutch fluidgets in your eyes, immediately flushthem thoroughly with clean water.For safety, when performing thiswork, wearing eye protection isadvisable.

CAUTION

. Clutch fluid absorbs moisturefrom the air. Any absorbed moist-ure can cause improper clutchoperation.

. If the vehicle requires frequentrefilling, there may be a leak. Ifyou suspect a problem, have thevehicle checked at your SUBARUdealer.

. When clutch fluid is added, becareful not to allow any dirt intothe tank.

. Never splash the clutch fluid overpainted surfaces or rubber parts.

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Maintenance and service/Brake booster

Alcohol contained in the clutchfluid may damage them.

. Be careful not to spill clutch fluidwhen adding it. If clutch fluidtouches the exhaust pipe, it maycause a bad smell, smoke, and/ora fire. If clutch fluid gets on theexhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff.

. The fluid level for the clutchsystem must be checked at theinboard side of the reservoir. Itcannot be checked at the out-board side of the reservoir.

1) “MAX” level line2) “MIN” level lineA) The clutch fluid level must be checked in

this area.

Check the fluid level monthly.Check the fluid level on the outside of thereservoir. Because this reservoir is usedfor both the brake and clutch systems andhas chambers for each system, be sure tocheck the fluid level for the clutch systemat the inboard side of the reservoir(shaded area in the illustration). If the fluidlevel is below “MIN”, add the recom-mended clutch fluid to “MAX”.Use only clutch fluid from a sealedcontainer.

& Recommended clutch fluidRefer to “Fluids” F12-8.

CAUTION

Never use different brands of clutchfluid together. Also, avoid mixingDOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even ifthey are the same brand.

Brake booster

If the brake booster does not operate asdescribed in the following procedure, haveit checked by your SUBARU dealer.1. With the engine off, depress the brakepedal several times, applying the samepedal force each time. The distance thepedal travels should not vary.2. With the brake pedal depressed, startthe engine. The pedal should moveslightly down to the floor.3. With the brake pedal depressed, stopthe engine and keep the pedal depressedfor 30 seconds. The pedal height shouldnot change.4. Start the engine again and run forapproximately 1 minute then turn it off.Depress the brake pedal several times tocheck the brake booster. The brakebooster operates properly if the pedalstroke decreases with each depression.

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Brake pedal

Check the brake pedal free play andreserve distance according to the main-tenance schedule in the “Warranty andMaintenance Booklet”.

& Checking the brake pedalfree play

1) 0.02 – 0.11 in (0.5 – 2.7 mm)

Stop the engine and firmly depress thebrake pedal several times. Lightly pull thebrake pedal up with one finger to checkthe free play with a force of less than 2 lbf(10 N, 1 kgf).If the free play is not within properspecification, contact your SUBARU deal-er.

& Checking the brake pedalreserve distance

1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)

Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measurethe distance between the upper surface ofthe pedal pad and the floor.When the measurement is smaller thanthe specification, or when the pedal doesnot operate smoothly, contact with yourSUBARU dealer.

Clutch pedal (MT models)

Check the clutch pedal free play accordingto the maintenance schedule in the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

& Checking the clutch functionCheck the clutch engagement and disen-gagement.1. With the engine idling, check that thereare no abnormal noises when the clutchpedal is depressed, and that shifting into1st or reverse feels smooth.2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedalslowly to check that the engine andtransmission smoothly couple withoutany sign of slippage.

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Maintenance and service/Replacement of brake pad

& Checking the clutch pedalfree play

1) 0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm)

Lightly press the clutch pedal down withyour finger until you feel resistance, andcheck the free play.If the free play is not within properspecification, contact your SUBARU deal-er.

Replacement of brake pad

CAUTION

. If you continue to drive despitethe scraping noise from the audi-ble brake pad wear indicator, itwill result in the need for costlybrake rotor repair or replace-ment.

. It is recommended that you dis-connect the vehicle battery be-fore replacing the brake pad.However, it is dangerous to dis-connect the vehicle battery. Werecommend that you have yourSUBARU dealer replace thebrake pad.

The disc brakes have audible wearindicators on the brake pads. If the brakepads wear close to their service limit, thewear indicator makes a very audiblescraping noise when the brake pedal isapplied.

If you hear this scraping noise each timeyou apply the brake pedal, have the brakepads serviced by your SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.

& Breaking-in of new brakepads

When replacing the brake pad, use onlygenuine SUBARU parts. After replace-ment, the new parts must be broken in asfollows:

! Brake pad

While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brakepedal lightly. Repeat this five or moretimes. Also, apply and release the electro-nic parking brake five or more times.

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Tires and wheels

& Types of tiresYou should be familiar with type of tirespresent on your vehicle.

! All season tires

The factory-installed tires on your newvehicle are all season tires.All season tires are designed to providean adequate measure of traction, handlingand braking performance in year-rounddriving including snowy and icy roadconditions. However all season tires donot offer as much traction performance aswinter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snowor on icy roads.All season tires are identified by “ALLSEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) onthe tire sidewall.

! Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed capabilitytires best suited for highway driving underdry conditions.Summer tires are inadequate for drivingon slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads.If you drive your vehicle on snow-coveredor icy roads, we strongly recommend theuse of winter (snow) tires.When installing winter tires, be sure to

replace all four tires.

! Winter (snow) tires

Winter tires are best suited for driving onsnow-covered and icy roads. Howeverwinter tires do not perform as well assummer tires and all season tires on roadsother than snow-covered and icy roads.

& Tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-vides the driver with a warning messageby sending a signal from a sensor that isinstalled in each wheel when tire pressureis severely low. The tire pressure monitor-ing system will activate only when thevehicle is driven. Also, this system maynot react immediately to a sudden drop intire pressure (for example, a blow-outcaused by running over a sharp object).

If you adjust the tire pressures in a warmgarage and will then drive the vehicle incold outside air, the resulting drop in tirepressures may cause the low tire pressurewarning light to illuminate. To avoid thisproblem when adjusting the tire pressuresin a warm garage, inflate the tires topressures higher than those shown on thetire placard. Specifically, inflate them by anextra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm2) forevery difference of 108F (5.68C) between

the temperature in the garage and thetemperature outside. By way of example,the following table shows the required tirepressures that correspond to various out-side temperatures when the temperaturein the garage is 608F (15.68C).Example:Tire size: 225/55R17 97V, 225/50R18 95HStandard tire pressures:Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

Outsidetemperature

Adjusted pressure[psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)]

Front Rear

308F (−18C) 36 (250, 2.5) 35 (240, 2.4)

108F (−128C) 38 (265, 2.65) 37 (255, 2.55)

−108F (−238C) 40 (280, 2.8) 39 (270, 2.7)

Example:Tire size: 225/65R17 102H, 225/60R18100HStandard tire pressures:Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

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Outsidetemperature

Adjusted pressure[psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)]

Front Rear

308F (−18C) 38 (265, 2.65) 36 (250, 2.5)

108F (−128C) 40 (280, 2.8) 38 (265, 2.65)

−108F (−238C) 42 (295, 2.95) 40 (280, 2.8)

If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates when you drive the vehicle incold outside air after adjusting the tirepressures in a warm garage, re-adjust thetire pressures using the method describedabove. Then, increase the vehicle speedto at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check tosee that the low tire pressure warning lightgoes off a few minutes later. If the low tirepressure warning light does not go off, thetire pressure monitoring system may notbe functioning normally. In this event, goto a SUBARU dealer to have the systeminspected as soon as possible.

While the vehicle is driven, friction be-tween tires and the road surface causesthe tires to warm up. After illumination ofthe low tire pressure warning light, anyincrease in the tire pressures caused byan increase in the outside air temperatureor by an increase in the temperature in thetires can cause the low tire pressurewarning light to go off.

System resetting is necessary when thewheels are changed (for example, aswitch to snow tires) and new TPMSvalves are installed on the newly fittedwheels. Have this work performed by aSUBARU dealer following wheel replace-ment.

It may not be possible to install TPMSvalves on certain wheels that are on themarket. Therefore, if you change thewheels (for example, a switch to snowtires), use wheels that have the same partnumber as the standard-equipmentwheels. Without four operational TPMSvalve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMSwill not fully function and the warning lightin the instrument panel will illuminatesteadily after blinking for approximatelyone minute.

When a tire is replaced, adjustments arenecessary to ensure continued normaloperation of the tire pressure monitoringsystem. As with wheel replacement, there-fore, you should have the work performedby a SUBARU dealer.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning lightdoes not illuminate briefly after theignition switch is turned ON or thelight illuminates steadily after blink-

ing for approximately one minute,you should have your Tire PressureMonitoring System checked at aSUBARU dealer as soon as possi-ble.

If this light illuminates while driving,never brake suddenly. Instead, per-form the following procedure. Other-wise an accident involving seriousvehicle damage and serious perso-nal injury could occur.

1) Keep driving straight ahead whilegradually reducing speed.

2) Slowly pull off the road to a safeplace.

If this light still illuminates whiledriving after adjusting the tire pres-sure, a tire may have significantdamage and a fast leak that causesthe tire to lose air rapidly. If you havea flat tire, replace it with a spare tireas soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or awheel rim is replaced without theoriginal pressure sensor/transmitterbeing transferred, the low tire pres-sure warning light will illuminatesteadily after blinking for approxi-mately one minute. This indicatesthe TPMS is unable to monitor allfour road wheels. Contact your

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SUBARU dealer as soon as possiblefor tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting. If the lightilluminates steadily after blinkingfor approximately one minute,promptly contact a SUBARU dealerto have the system inspected.

& Tire inspectionCheck on a daily basis that the tires arefree from serious damage, nails, andstones. At the same time, check the tiresfor abnormal wear.Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-ately if you find any problem.

NOTE. When the wheels and tires strikecurbs or are subjected to harsh treat-ment as when the vehicle is driven on arough surface, they can suffer damagethat cannot be seen with the naked eye.This type of damage does not becomeevident until time has passed. Try notto drive over curbs, potholes or onother rough surfaces. If doing so isunavoidable, keep the vehicle’s speeddown to a walking pace or less, andapproach the curbs as squarely aspossible. Also, make sure the tires arenot pressed against the curb when you

park the vehicle.. If you feel unusual vibration whiledriving or find it difficult to steer thevehicle in a straight line, one of thetires and/or wheels may be damaged.Drive slowly to the nearest authorizedSUBARU dealer and have the vehicleinspected.

& Tire pressures and wearMaintaining the correct tire pressureshelps to maximize the tires’ service livesand is essential for good running perfor-mance. Check and, if necessary, adjustthe pressure of each tire (including thespare) at least once a month (for example,during a fuel stop) and before any longjourney.

Tire placard

Check the tire pressures when the tiresare cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjustthe tire pressures to the values shown onthe tire placard. The tire placard is locatedon the door pillar on the driver’s side.

Driving even a short distance warms upthe tires and increases the tire pressures.Also, the tire pressures are affected by theoutside temperature. It is best to check tirepressure outdoors before driving thevehicle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air insideit expands, causing the tire pressure toincrease. Be careful not to mistakenlyrelease air from a warm tire to reduce itspressure.

NOTE. The air pressure in a tire increasesby approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3kgf/cm2) when the tire becomes warm.. The tires are considered cold whenthe vehicle has been parked for at least3 hours or has been driven less than 1mile (1.6 km).

WARNING

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Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-trollability and ride comfort, and theycause the tires to wear abnormally.. Correct tire pressure (tread wornevenly)

Roadholding is good, and steering isresponsive. Rolling resistance is low, sofuel consumption is also lower.

. Abnormally low tire pressure (treadworn at shoulders)

Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-sumption is also higher.

. Abnormally high tire pressure (treadworn in center)

Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tiremagnifies the effects of road surfacebumps and dips, possibly resulting invehicle damage.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with exces-sively low tire pressures can causethe tires to deform severely and torapidly become hot. A sharp in-crease in temperature could causetread separation, and destruction ofthe tires. The resulting loss ofvehicle control could lead to anaccident.

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& Wheel balanceEach wheel was correctly balanced whenyour vehicle was new, but the wheels willbecome unbalanced as the tires becomeworn during use. Wheel imbalance causesthe steering wheel to vibrate slightly atcertain vehicle speeds and detracts fromthe vehicle’s straight-line stability. It canalso cause steering and suspension sys-tem problems and abnormal tire wear. Ifyou suspect that the wheels are notcorrectly balanced, have them checkedand adjusted by your SUBARU dealer.Also have them adjusted after tire repairsand after tire rotation.

CAUTION

Loss of correct wheel alignmentcauses the tires to wear on one sideand reduces the vehicle’s runningstability. Contact your SUBARUdealer if you notice abnormal tirewear.

NOTEThe suspension system is designed tohold each wheel at a certain alignment(relative to the other wheels and to theroad) for optimum straight-line stabilityand cornering performance.

& Wear indicators

1) New tread2) Worn tread3) Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wearindicator, which becomes visible whenthe depth of the tread grooves decreasesto 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must bereplaced when the tread wear indicatorappears as a solid band across the tread.

WARNING

When a tire’s tread wear indicatorbecomes visible, the tire is wornbeyond the acceptable limit andmust be replaced immediately. Witha tire in this condition, driving athigh speeds in wet weather can

cause the vehicle to hydroplane.The resulting loss of vehicle controlcan lead to an accident.

NOTEFor safety, inspect the tire tread reg-ularly and replace the tires before theirtread wear indicators become visible.

& Tire rotation direction mark

Example of tire rotation direction mark1) Front

If the tire has a rotation direction specifica-tion, the tire rotation direction mark isplaced on its sidewall.When you install a tire that has the tirerotation direction mark, install the tire with


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the direction mark facing forward.

& Tire rotation

Vehicles equipped with 4 non-unidirec-tional tires1) Front

Vehicles equipped with unidirectional tires1) Front

Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel.Move the tires to the positions shown inthe illustration each time they are rotated.For the tire rotation schedule, refer to the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.Replace any damaged or unevenly worntire at the time of rotation. After tirerotation, adjust the tire pressures andmake sure the wheel nuts are correctlytightened.

After driving approximately 600 miles(1,000 km), check the wheel nuts againand retighten any nut that has becomeloose.

& Tire replacementThe wheels and tires are important andintegral parts of your vehicle’s design;they cannot be changed arbitrarily. Thetires fitted as standard equipment areoptimally matched to the characteristicsof the vehicle and were selected to givethe best possible combination of runningperformance, ride comfort, and servicelife. It is essential for every tire to have asize and construction matching thoseshown on the tire placard and to have aspeed symbol and load index matchingthose shown on the tire placard.

Using tires of a non-specified size detractsfrom controllability, ride comfort, brakingperformance, speedometer accuracy andodometer accuracy. It also creates incor-rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-priately changes the vehicle’s groundclearance.

All four tires must be the same in terms ofmanufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-struction, and size. You are advised toreplace the tires with new ones that areidentical to those fitted as standard equip-ment.

For safe vehicle operation, SUBARUrecommends replacing all four tires atthe same time.

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WARNING

. When replacing or installingtire(s), all four tires must be thesame for the following items.

(a) Size

(b) Circumference

(c) Speed symbol

(d) Load index

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For items (a) to (d), you mustobey the specification that isprinted on the tire placard. Thetire placard is located on thedriver’s door pillar.

If all four tires are not the same initems (a) to (h), it may lead toserious mechanical damage tothe drive train of your car andaffect the following factors.

— Ride

— Handling

— Braking

— Speedometer/Odometer

calibration

— Clearance between the bodyand tires

It also may be dangerous andlead to loss of vehicle control,and it can lead to an accident.

. Use only radial tires. Do not useradial tires together with beltedbias tires and/or bias-ply tires.Doing so can dangerously re-duce controllability, resulting inan accident.

& Wheel replacementWhen replacing wheels due, for example,to damage, make sure the replacementwheels match the specifications of thewheels that are fitted as standard equip-ment. Replacement wheels are availablefrom SUBARU dealers.

WARNING

Use only those wheels that arespecified for your vehicle. Wheelsnot meeting specifications couldinterfere with brake caliper opera-tion and may cause the tires to rubagainst the wheel well housing dur-ing turns. The resulting loss of

vehicle control could lead to anaccident.

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Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels

Aluminum wheels

Aluminum wheels can be scratched anddamaged easily. Handle them carefully tomaintain their appearance, performance,and safety.. When any of the wheels is removedand replaced for tire rotation or to changea flat, always check the tightness of thewheel nuts after driving approximately 600miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,tighten it to the specified torque.. Never apply oil to the threaded parts,wheel nuts, or tapered surface of thewheel.. Never let the wheel rub against sharpprotrusions or curbs.. When wheel nuts, balance weights, orthe center cap is replaced, be sure toreplace them with genuine SUBARU partsdesigned for aluminum wheels.

Windshield washer fluid

CAUTION

Never use engine coolant as washerfluid because it could cause paintdamage.

Windshield washer fluid warning indicator

When there is only a small amount ofwasher fluid remaining, the windshieldwasher fluid warning indicator will appear.When this occurs, refill the washer fluid asfollows.

1) “FULL” mark

Remove the washer tank filler cap, thenadd fluid until it reaches the “FULL” markon the tank.Use windshield washer fluid. If windshieldwasher fluid is unavailable use cleanwater.In areas where water freezes in winter,use an anti-freeze type windshield washerfluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluidcontains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-perature varies according to how much itis diluted, as indicated in the followingtable.

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Washer FluidConcentration

FreezingTemperature

30% 10.48F (−128C)

50% −48F (−208C)

100% −498F (−458C)

CAUTION

Never use engine coolant as washerfluid because it could cause paintdamage.

In order to prevent freezing of washerfluid, check the freezing temperatures inthe table above when adjusting the fluidconcentration to the outside temperature.If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid witha different concentration from the oneused previously, purge the old fluid fromthe piping between the reservoir tank andwasher nozzles by operating the washerfor a certain period of time. Otherwise, ifthe concentration of the fluid remaining inthe piping is too low for the outsidetemperature, it may freeze and block thenozzles.

CAUTION

. Adjust the washer fluid concen-tration appropriately for the out-side temperature. If the concen-tration is inappropriate, sprayedwasher fluid may freeze on thewindshield and obstruct yourview, and the fluid may freeze inthe reservoir tank.

. State or local regulations onvolatile organic compounds mayrestrict the use of methanol, acommon windshield washer anti-freeze additive. Washer fluidscontaining non-methanol anti-freeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weatherprotection without damagingyour vehicle’s paint, wiper bladesor washer system.

Replacement of wiper blades

Grease, wax, insects, or other materialson the windshield or the wiper bladeresults in jerky wiper operation and streak-ing on the glass. If you cannot remove thestreaks after operating the windshieldwasher or if the wiper operation is jerky,clean the outer surface of the windshield(or rear window) and the wiper bladesusing a sponge or soft cloth with a neutraldetergent or mild abrasive cleaner. Aftercleaning, rinse the windshield and wiperblades with clean water. The windshield isclean if beads do not form when you rinsethe windshield with water.

CAUTION

. Do not clean the wiper bladeswith gasoline or a solvent, suchas paint thinner or benzine. Thiswill cause deterioration of thewiper blades.

. When you wish to raise thepassenger-side wiper arm, firstraise the driver-side wiper arm.Otherwise, the passenger-sidewiper assembly and driver-sidewiper assembly will touch eachother, possibly resulting inscratches.

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. Return the passenger-side wiperarm to its original position beforereturning the driver-side wiperarm to its original position.Otherwise, the passenger-sidewiper assembly and driver-sidewiper assembly will touch eachother, possibly resulting inscratches.

. When returning the raised wipersto the original positions, returnthe wipers slowly on the wind-shield by hand. Returning thewipers from the detached posi-tions by the spring operationmight change the shape of thewiper arm or scratch the wind-shield.

If you cannot eliminate the streaking evenafter following this method, replace thewiper blades using the following proce-dures.

& Windshield wiper blade as-sembly

NOTEDo not lower the wiper arm while thewiper blade assembly is removed.

1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.First raise the driver’s side wiper arm andthen raise the front passenger’s side wiperarm.

1) Open the cover2) Pull down the wiper blade

2. Remove the wiper blade assembly byopening the cover and pulling it down inthe direction shown in the illustration.3. Install the wiper blade assembly to thewiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly

lower it into position. First lower the frontpassenger’s side wiper arm and thenlower the driver’s side wiper arm.

& Windshield wiper blade rub-ber

1) Support

1. Grasp the locked end of the bladerubber assembly and pull it firmly until thestoppers on the rubber are free of thesupport.

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1) Metal spines

2. If the new blade rubber is not providedwith two metal spines, remove the metalspines from the old blade rubber andinstall them in the new blade rubber.

3. Align the claws of the support with the

grooves in the rubber and slide the bladerubber assembly into the support until itlocks.

1) Claw2) Stopper

4. Be sure to position the claws at theend of the support between the stopperson the rubber as shown. If the rubber isnot retained properly, the wiper blade mayscratch the windshield.

& Rear window wiper bladeassembly (Outback)

1. Raise the wiper arm off the rearwindow.

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3. Pull the wiper blade assembly towardyou to remove it from the wiper arm.

& Rear window wiper bladerubber (Outback)

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubberassembly to unlock it from the plasticsupport.

2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out ofthe plastic support.

1) Metal spines

3. If the new blade rubber is not providedwith two metal spines, remove the metalspines from the old blade rubber andinstall them in the new blade rubber.

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4. Align the claws of the plastic supportwith the grooves in the blade rubberassembly, then slide the blade rubberassembly into place.

Securely retain both ends of the rubberwith the stoppers on the plastic support

ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,the wiper may scratch the rear windowglass.5. Install the wiper blade assembly to thewiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowlylower it in position.

Battery

WARNING

. Before beginning work on or nearany battery, be sure to extinguishall cigarettes, matches, and light-ers. Never expose a battery to anopen flame or electric sparks.Batteries give off a gas which ishighly flammable and explosive.

. For safety, in case an explosiondoes occur, wear eye protectionor shield your eyes when work-ing near any battery. Never leanover a battery.

. Do not let battery fluid contacteyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-cause battery fluid is a corrosiveacid. If battery fluid gets on yourskin or in your eyes, immediatelyflush the area with water thor-oughly. Seek medical help imme-diately if acid has entered theeyes.

If battery fluid is accidentallyswallowed, immediately drink alarge amount of milk or water,and seek medical attention im-mediately.

. To lessen the risk of sparks,

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Maintenance and service/Fuses

remove rings, metal watchbands,and other metal jewelry. Neverallow metal tools to contact thepositive battery terminal and any-thing connected to it WHILE youare at the same time in contactwith any other metallic portion ofthe vehicle because a short cir-cuit will result.

. Keep everyone including childrenaway from the battery.

. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.

. Battery posts, terminals, and re-lated accessories contain leadand lead compounds, chemicalsknown to the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to theState of California to cause can-cer. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION

Never use more than 10 ampereswhen charging the battery becauseit will shorten battery life.

It is unnecessary to periodically check thebattery fluid level or periodically refill withdistilled water.

Fuses

CAUTION

Never replace a fuse with one hav-ing a higher rating or with materialother than a fuse because seriousdamage or a fire could result.

The fuses are designed to melt during anoverload to prevent damage to the wiringharness and electrical equipment. Thefuses are located in two fuse boxes.

One is located under the instrument panelbehind the fuse box cover on the driver’sseat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

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The other one (main fuse box) is housedin the engine compartment.

1) Spare fuses

The spare fuses are stored in the mainfuse box cover in the engine compart-ment.

The fuse puller is stored in the main fusebox in the engine compartment. To pick upthe fuse puller, pull it out while pinchingthe puller head with your fingers.

1) Good2) Blown

If any lights, accessories or other electricalcontrols do not operate, inspect thecorresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,replace it.1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and turn off all electricalaccessories.2. Remove the fuse box cover.3. Determine which fuse may be blown.Look at the back side of each fuse boxcover and refer to “Fuses and circuits”F12-10.

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,replace it with a spare fuse of the samerating.6. If the same fuse blows again, thisindicates that its system has a problem.

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Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories

Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing fog lights or any otherelectrical equipment in your vehicle. Suchaccessories may cause the electronicsystem to malfunction if they are incor-rectly installed or if they are not suited forthe vehicle. We recommend that youinstall only genuine SUBARU accessorieson your vehicle.

Replacing bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs may become very hot whileilluminated. Before replacing bulbs,turn off the lights and wait until thebulbs cool down, Otherwise, there isthe risk of sustaining a burn injury.

CAUTION

Replace any bulb only with a newbulb of the specified wattage. Usinga bulb of different wattage couldresult in a fire. For the specifiedwattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulbchart” F12-14. For replacement,contact your SUBARU dealer.

& HID headlights (if equipped)

WARNING

High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbsare used for the low beams of theheadlights. These HID bulbs use anextremely high voltage. To avoid therisk of an electric shock that couldresult in serious injury, observe the

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following precautions.

. Do not replace any headlightbulbs (both low beam and highbeam) by yourself.

. Do not remove/restore the head-light assemblies by yourself.

. Do not remove any headlight-assembly components by your-self.

For replacement, contact yourSUBARU dealer.

& Halogen headlights

CAUTION

Halogen headlight bulbs becomevery hot while in use. If you touchthe bulb surface with bare hands orgreasy gloves, fingerprints orgrease on the bulb surface willdevelop into hot spots, causing thebulb to break. If there are fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface,wipe them away with a soft clothmoistened with alcohol.

NOTE. If headlight aiming is required, con-sult your SUBARU dealer for properadjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace thebulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by yourSUBARU dealer if necessary.

Perform the following steps to replace thebulbs.

Low beam headlight (if equipped)1) Electrical connector2) Clip

High beam headlight

1. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb. When replacing the lowbeam headlight bulb, remove the electricalconnector from the clip before disconnect-ing the connector.

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Low beam headlight (if equipped)

High beam headlight

2. Remove the bulb from the headlightassembly by turning it counterclockwise.3. Replace the bulb with new one. At thistime, use care not to touch the bulb

surface.4. To install the bulb to the headlightassembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.5. Reconnect the electrical connector.

& Front turn signal light

1. Turn the socket counterclockwise andpull it out.2. Pull out the bulb from the socket andreplace the bulb with a new one.

& Front side marker light

1. Turn the socket counterclockwise andpull it out.2. Pull out the bulb from the socket andreplace the bulb with a new one.

& Front fog light (if equipped)NOTEIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.We recommend that you have the bulbsreplaced by your SUBARU dealer ifnecessary.

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1. Remove the clips.2. Turn over the mud guard.3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Legacy Outback

4. Remove the bulb.5. Replace the bulb with a new one.6. After replacing the bulb, reattach themud guard.


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& Rear combination lights

! Legacy

NOTEIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.We recommend that you have the bulbsreplaced by your SUBARU dealer ifnecessary.

1. Turn the shopping bag hook 90 de-grees counterclockwise and pull it out.

2. Turn over the trunk trim panel.

1) Rear side marker light2) Rear turn signal light

3. Remove the bulb holder from the rearcombination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. Use pliers if necessary.

4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder andreplace it with a new one.5. Set the bulb holder into the rearcombination light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.6. Securely reposition the trunk trimpanel.7. Reattach the shopping bag hook.

! Outback

1. Undo the clips. For the method to undothe clips, refer to “Type C clips” F11-6.2. Remove the cover.

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3. Remove the upper and lower screws.

4. Slide the rear combination light as-sembly straight rearward and remove itfrom the vehicle.

1) Rear turn signal light2) Rear side marker light

5. Remove the bulb holder from the rearcombination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder andreplace it with a new one.7. Set the bulb holder into the rearcombination light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.

8. Reinstall the rear combination lightassembly by sliding the two-pronged partof the combination light assembly securelyto each holder of the vehicle side.

9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.10. Reinstall the side cover.


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& Backup light

! Legacy


1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the trunk trim lining by re-moving the clips indicated in the illustra-tion.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand remove it.4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace it with a new one.5. Install the bulb socket by turning itclockwise.6. Reconnect the electrical connector.7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.

! Outback

1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to thelight cover as shown in the illustration, andpry the light cover off from the rear gatetrim.

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2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand remove it.

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace it with a new one.4. Install the bulb socket by turning itclockwise.

5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.

& License plate light

! Legacy


1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the trunk trim lining by re-moving the clips indicated in the illustra-tion.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand remove it.4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace it with a new one.5. Install the bulb socket by turning itclockwise.6. Reconnect the electrical connector.7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.


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! Outback

1. The license plate light must be pushedinwards, and then pulled out to beremoved.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand pull out the socket.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.4. Install a new bulb.5. Reinstall the bulb socket and thelicense plate light cover.

& Dome light

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge ofthe lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces atits ends are aligned vertically.3. Pull the bulb straight downward toremove it.4. Install a new bulb.5. Reinstall the lens.

& Map light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could causeburns since the bulb may be veryhot. Have the bulb replaced by yourSUBARU dealer.

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& Door step light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause ashort circuit. Have the bulb replacedby your SUBARU dealer.

& Cargo area light (Outback)

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge ofthe lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.3. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens.

& Trunk light (Legacy)

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could causeburns since the bulb may be veryhot. Have the bulb replaced by yourSUBARU dealer.

& Other bulbsIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.We recommend that you have the bulbsreplaced by your SUBARU dealer ifnecessary.

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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery

Replacing battery

The access key / transmitter battery maybe discharged under the following condi-tions.. The operation of the keyless accessfunction is unstable. The operating distance of the remotekeyless entry system is unstable. The transmitter does not operate prop-erly when used within the standard dis-tance

Replace the battery with a new one.

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get onor in the access key/transmitterwhen replacing battery.

. Be careful not to damage theprinted circuit board in the ac-cess key/transmitter when repla-cing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children totouch the battery and any re-moved parts; children couldswallow them.

. There is a danger of an explosionif the battery is incorrectly re-placed. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of thebattery.

. Batteries shall not be exposed toexcessive heat such as brightsunlight, fire or the like.

NOTE. Replace only with the same orequivalent type of battery recom-mended by the manufacturer.. Dispose of used batteries accordingto the local laws.. Mount the battery in the correctorientation to prevent fluid leakage.Be careful not to bend the terminals. Itmay result in a malfunction.. It is recommended that the batteryshould be replaced by a SUBARUdealer.. Use a new battery.. After replacing the battery, confirmthat the access key/transmitter func-tions properly.

& Replacing battery of accesskey

CAUTION

When removing or fitting the accesskey cover, make sure that the plasticpart does not come off or becomemisaligned.

Battery: Button battery CR2032

1) Release button2) Mechanical key

1. Take out the mechanical key.

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2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyltape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap toremove the cover.

3. Take out the battery using a flat-headscrewdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.

4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)side facing upward as shown in the figure.

5. Attach the cover to the access key byfitting the projections and recesses to-gether.

& Replacing battery of trans-mitter

1. Open the key head using a flat-headscrewdriver.

2. Remove the transmitter case from the


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key head.

3. Open the transmitter case by releasingthe hooks.

1) Negative (−) side facing up

4. Replace the old battery with a new

battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent)making sure to install the new battery withthe negative (−) side facing up.5. Put together the transmitter case byfitting the hooks on the case.6. Reinstall the transmitter case in thekey head.7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

After the battery is replaced, the trans-mitter must be synchronized with theremote keyless entry system’s controlunit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” buttonsix times to synchronize the unit.

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