
11 - 4
Maintenance and service
the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if
improperly used or handled, for example, bat- tery acid."
Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully competent to do so. Serious person-
al 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 a safety stands to sup-
port 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 per-
formed 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 air-
bag system or seatbelt pretensioner system, or
attempt to take its connectors apart, as that may activate the system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connectors of these
systems are yellow for easy identification. NEV-
ER use a circuit tester for these wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
needs service, consult your nearest SUBARU
dealer.
! Before checking or servicing in the en-
gine compartment
"Always stop the engine and set the parking
brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. " Always let the engine cool down. Engine
parts become very hot when the engine is run-
ning and remain hot for some time after the en-
gine is stopped. " Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid or any other fluid on hot engine compo-
nents. This may cause a fire. " Always remove the key from the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the cooling fan may operate suddenly

14-2
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
...............................7-30
Warning light ................................................. 3-23, 7-31
Accessories ......................................................... 5-3, 11-63
Accessory power outlet ...................................6-9, 6-11
Active head restraint .................................................. 1-6
Air cleaner element ..................................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ..........................................4-9
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-20
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Aluminum wheels ........................................................ 11-53
Ambient temperature gauge .........................3-11, 3-18
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................7-30
Arming the system ...................................................... 2-15
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-9
Ashtray ............................................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ......................3-22
Audio set ......................................................................... 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror /compass .............................3-44
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ....................................................................... 1-15
Automatic transmission ............................................. 7-21
Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Fluid ............................................................................ 11-31
Selector lever .......................................................... 7-22
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-26Temperature warning light
.................................3-22
BBattery ............................................................................... 11-58
Jump starting ........................................................... 9-14
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .................................................................... 2-9
Brake Booster ....................................................................... 11-40
Fluid ............................................................................. 11-37
Pad and lining .......................................................... 11-42
Pedal ........................................................................... 11-40
Brake system ................................................................. 7-29
Warning light ............................................................ 3-24
Braking .............................................................................. 7-28
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .11-43
Tips .............................................................................. 7-28
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-40
Reserve distance ................................................... 11-41
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-64
C
Capacities ........................................................................ 12-4

14-7
Index
Windows
.................................................................... 2-22
Printed antenna ............................................................ 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-74
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-34
Differential oil temperature warning light .....3-22
Gate ............................................................................ 2-29
Seats ........................................................................... 1-8
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) ........................................ 1-12
Rear window Defogger switch ..................................................... 3-40
Wiper and washer switch ...................................3-39
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-32
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-39
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-16, 11-18, 11-30,
11-33, 11-35
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-37
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-6
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-42
Windshield wiper blades .....................................11-55Replacing
Air cleaner element .............................................. 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-10
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-64
Cargo area light ..................................................... 11-77
Dome light ................................................................ 11-77
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-73
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-66
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-78
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-77
Parking light ............................................................. 11-70
Rear combination light ........................................11-74
Trunk light ................................................................. 11-78
REV indicator light and buzzer ..............................3-12
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-21
SSeat Fabric ......................................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................................ 1-7
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 6
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-27
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-27