2017-2022 Subaru XV SUV Maintenance and service -> Brake fluid User Manual
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Maintenance and service/Continuously variable transmission fluid 11-15Continuously variable trans-Front differential gear oilBrake fluidmission fluid(CVT models) and rear differ-S11AO& Checking the fluid levelential gear oilS11AYS11AO01It is not necessary to check the transmis-S11BLWARNINGsion fluid level. Check that there are noIt is not necessary to check the gear oilcracks, damage or leakage. However, thelevel. Check that there are no cracks,. Never let brake fluid contact yourfluid inspection should be performed ac-damage or leakage. However, the oileyes because brake fluid can becording to the maintenance schedule ininspection should be performed accordingharmful to your eyes. If brakethe <Warranty and Maintenance Booklet=.to the maintenance schedule in the <War-fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-Consult your SUBARU dealer for and Maintenance Booklet=. Consultately flush them thoroughly withyour SUBARU dealer for water. For safety, whenperforming this work, wearing& Recommended grade andeye protection is . Brake fluid absorbs moistureS11BL01Each oil manufacturer has its own basefrom the air. Any absorbed moist-oils and additives. Never use differenture can cause a dangerous lossbrands together. For details, refer toof braking performance.<Manual transmission, front differential. If the vehicle requires frequentand rear differential gear oil= , there may be a leak. Ifyou suspect a problem, have theCAUTIONvehicle checked at your a differential gear oil otherthan the specified oil may cause adecline in vehicle . When adding brake fluid, be care-ful not to allow any dirt into thereservoir.. Never splash the brake fluid overpainted surfaces or rubber parts.3 CONTINUED 3
Maintenance and service/Continuously variable transmission fluid 11-15
Continuously variable trans-
Front differential gear oil
Brake fluid
mission fluid
(CVT models) and rear differ-
S11AO
& Checking the fluid level
ential gear oil
S11AY
S11AO01
It is not necessary to check the transmis-
S11BL
WARNING
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
level. Check that there are no cracks,
. Never let brake fluid contact your
fluid inspection should be performed ac-
damage or leakage. However, the oil
eyes because brake fluid can be
cording to the maintenance schedule in
inspection should be performed according
harmful to your eyes. If brake
the <Warranty and Maintenance Booklet=.
to the maintenance schedule in the <War-
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
ranty and Maintenance Booklet=. Consult
ately flush them thoroughly with
your SUBARU dealer for details.
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
& Recommended grade and
eye protection is advisable.
viscosity
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
S11BL01
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
oils and additives. Never use different
ure can cause a dangerous loss
brands together. For details, refer to
of braking performance.
<Manual transmission, front differential
. If the vehicle requires frequent
and rear differential gear oil= F12-6.
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
CAUTION
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
CAUTION
. When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.
. Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
3 CONTINUED 3
11-16 Maintenance and service/Clutch fluid (MT models)Clutch fluid (MT models)reservoir is used for both the brake andAlcohol contained in the brakeclutch systems and has chambers for eachfluid may damage them.S11APsystem.& Checking the fluid level. Be careful not to spill brake fluidS11AP01when adding it. If brake fluidIf the fluid level is below <MIN=, add theWARNINGtouches the exhaust pipe, it mayrecommended brake fluid to <MAX=. Usecause a bad smell, smoke, and/oronly brake fluid from a sealed let clutch fluid contact youra fire. If brake fluid gets on theeyes because clutch fluid can beexhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it& Recommended brake fluidharmful to your eyes. If clutch fluidoff.S11AO02Refer to <Fluids= in your eyes, immediately flushthem thoroughly with clean safety, when performing thiswork, wearing eye protection isNever use different brands of together. Also, avoid mixingDOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even ifthey are the same . Clutch fluid absorbs moisturefrom the air. Any absorbed moist-ure can cause improper clutchoperation.. If the vehicle requires frequentrefilling, there may be a leak. If1)<MAX= level lineyou suspect a problem, have the2)<MIN= level linevehicle checked at your SUBARUA)The brake fluid level must be checked inthis .. When clutch fluid is added, beCheck the fluid level not to allow any dirt intoCheck the fluid level on the outside of thethe . Be sure to check the fluid levelfor the brake system at the shaded area in. Never splash the clutch fluid overthe illustration. For MT models, thispainted surfaces or rubber parts.
11-16 Maintenance and service/Clutch fluid (MT models)
Clutch fluid (MT models)
reservoir is used for both the brake and
Alcohol contained in the brake
clutch systems and has chambers for each
fluid may damage them.
S11AP
system.
& Checking the fluid level
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
S11AP01
when adding it. If brake fluid
If the fluid level is below <MIN=, add the
WARNING
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
recommended brake fluid to <MAX=. Use
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
only brake fluid from a sealed container.
Never let clutch fluid contact your
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
eyes because clutch fluid can be
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
& Recommended brake fluid
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
off.
S11AO02
Refer to <Fluids= F12-7.
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
CAUTION
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is
Never use different brands of brake
advisable.
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand.
CAUTION
. Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause improper clutch
operation.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
1)
<MAX= level line
you suspect a problem, have the
2)
<MIN= level line
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
A)
The brake fluid level must be checked in
this area.
dealer.
. When clutch fluid is added, be
Check the fluid level monthly.
careful not to allow any dirt into
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
the tank.
reservoir. Be sure to check the fluid level
for the brake system at the shaded area in
. Never splash the clutch fluid over
the illustration. For MT models, this
painted surfaces or rubber parts.

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