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Maintenance and service/Maintenance schedule

Maintenance schedule

Maintenance precautions

may result to persons not experi-

enced in servicing vehicles.

S11AA

S11AB

Always use the proper tools and

U.S. models

When maintenance and service are re-

make certain that they are well

quired, it is recommended that all work be

The scheduled maintenance items re-

maintained.

done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

quired to be serviced at regular intervals

are shown in the <Warranty and Mainte-

Never get under the vehicle sup-

If you perform maintenance and service by

nance Booklet=. For details, read the

ported only by a jack. Always use

yourself, you should familiarize yourself

separate <Warranty and Maintenance

safety stands to support the

with the information provided in this sec-

Booklet=.

vehicle.

tion on general maintenance and service

Never keep the engine running in

for your SUBARU.

Canada models

a poorly ventilated area, such as

The scheduled maintenance items re-

Incorrect or incomplete service could

a garage or other closed areas.

quired to be serviced at regular intervals

cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-

Do not smoke or allow open

are shown in the <Warranty and Service

tion. Any problems caused by improper

flames around the fuel or battery.

Booklet=. For details, read the separate

maintenance and service performed by

This will cause a fire.

<Warranty and Service Booklet=.

you are not eligible for warranty coverage.

Because the fuel system is under

Except for U.S. and Canada models

WARNING

pressure, replacement of the fuel

Some items of your vehicle are required to

filter should be performed only

be serviced at scheduled intervals. For

. Always select a safe area when

by your SUBARU dealer.

details about your maintenance schedule,

performing maintenance on your

Wear adequate eye protection to

read the separate <Warranty and Main-

vehicle.

guard against getting oil or fluids

tenance Booklet=.

. Always be very careful to avoid

in your eyes. If something does

NOTE

injury when working on the vehi-

get in your eyes, thoroughly

cle. Remember that some of the

wash them out with clean water.

For models with a multi-function dis-

materials in the vehicle may be

play (color LCD), you can set a remin-

Do not tamper with the wiring of

hazardous if improperly used or

der to be displayed when a scheduled

the SRS airbag system or seat-

handled, for example, battery

maintenance item is almost due. For

belt pretensioner system, or at-

acid.

details, refer to <Maintenance settings=

tempt to take its connectors

. Your vehicle should only be ser-

apart, as that may activate the

F3-61.

viced by persons fully competent

system or it can render it inop-

to do so. Serious personal injury

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Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions

erative. NEVER use a circuit tes-

when the engine is running and

remote engine start system (a

ter for this wiring. If your SRS

remain hot for some time after the

dealer option), temporarily place

airbag or seatbelt pretensioner

engine has stopped.

the remote engine start system in

needs service, consult your near-

service mode to prevent it from

. Do not spill engine oil, engine

est SUBARU dealer.

unexpectedly starting the engine.

coolant, brake fluid or any other

fluid on hot engine components.

This may cause a fire.

NOTE

& When checking or servicing

. When the ignition switch is in the

SUBARU does not endorse the use of

in the engine compartment

<ON= position, the cooling fan

non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-

S11AB03

may operate suddenly even when

tems and strongly advises against

the engine is stopped. If your

performing these services on a

body or clothes come into con-

SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-

tact with a rotating fan, that could

proved flushing systems use chemi-

result in serious injury. To avoid

cals and/or solvents which have not

risk of injury, perform the follow-

been tested or approved by SUBARU.

ing precautions.

SUBARU warranties do not cover any

3 Models with push-button start

part of the vehicle which is damaged by

system:

adding or applying chemicals and/or

Always turn the push-button

solvents other than those approved or

ignition switch to the <OFF=

recommended by SUBARU.

position and confirm that the

operation indicator on the

& Before checking or servicing

switch is turned off. Then take

in the engine compartment

CAUTION

the access key fob out from

S11AB01

the vehicle.

. Do not contact the drive belt

WARNING

3 Models without push-button

cover while checking the compo-

start system:

. Always stop the engine and apply

nents in the engine compartment.

Always remove the key from

the parking brake firmly to pre-

Doing so may cause your hand to

the ignition switch.

vent the vehicle from moving.

slip off the cover and result in an

unexpected injury.

. Before performing any servicing

. Always let the engine cool down.

on a vehicle equipped with a

Engine parts become very hot

. Do not touch the oil filter until the

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Maintenance and service/Engine hood

Engine hood

To open the hood:

engine has cooled down comple-

tely. Doing so may result in a burn

1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the

S11AC

or other injury. Note that the oil

windshield, return them to their original

CAUTION

filter becomes very hot when the

position.

engine is running and remains

. When you open the engine hood,

hot for some time after the engine

do not stand the wiper blades up.

has stopped.

Furthermore, while the hood is

open, do not operate the wind-

shield wipers. Doing so could

& When checking or servicing

result in damage to the engine

in the engine compartment

hood and wiper blades.

while the engine is running

. Be extremely careful not to catch

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fingers or other objects when

WARNING

closing the engine hood.

A running engine can be dangerous.

. Do not push the hood forcibly to

Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,

close it. It could deform the metal.

hair and tools away from the cooling

2. Pull the hood release knob under the

. Be extremely careful opening the

fan, drive belt and any other moving

instrument panel.

engine hood when the wind is

engine parts. Removing rings,

strong. The engine hood could

watches and ties is advisable.

close suddenly, possibly causing

injuries from slamming.

. Do not install accessories other

than genuine SUBARU parts to

the engine hood. If the engine

hood becomes too heavy, the

stay may not be able to support

holding it open.

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