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11.Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
12.Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts.
Tighten them by hand.
13.Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle.
14.Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tight-
ening order in the illustration.
The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 lbf·ft (78
to 98 N·m, 8 to 10 kgf·m). This torque is equivalent to
applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of
the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the
wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench
because you may exceed the specified torque. Have
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the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automo-
tive service facility.
15.Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.
When storing a conventional tire, put the spacer up-
side down and tighten the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their stor-
age locations.
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the
jackscrew clockwise by hand until it becomes too hard
to turn. Then, tighten it by an additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a
turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Unless the
jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicle is moving.
Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the
passenger compartment after changing
wheels. In a sudden stop or collisions, loose
equipment could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper
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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not
turning, immediately turn the engine off and contact
your authorized dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped,
turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated
zone, turn the engine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the
coolant level in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add cool-
ant up to the “MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add cool-
ant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap
and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first
wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn
the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing
down until it stops. Release the pressure from the ra-
diator. After the pressure has been fully released, re-
move the cap by pressing down and turning it.Towing
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with
the front wheels raised off the ground while the
rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear
wheels raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will cause the
vehicle to spin away due to the operation or de-
terioration of the center differential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU
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2. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing
hook cover toward you. 3. Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it
about the side that is next to the fog lamp. Pull out the
towing hook cover to remove it.
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3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
yTo lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clock-
wise. y To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counter-
clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU
dealer. T Station wagon
1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove
box and screwdriver from the tool bag. 2. Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting the
end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and
plug and prying it off.
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3. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft.
To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise.
Have your vehicle checked or repaired by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer.
Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following mainte- nance tools:
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench
Hex-headed wrench (for vehicles with moonroof)
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Station wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or cargo
area.
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew counterclock-
wise to loosen it, then remove the jack.
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”.
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Appearance care
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Cleaning aluminum wheels
y Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any
kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it may
be difficult to clean off.y Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wheels.
Be sure to use a neutral cleaning agent, and later rinse
thoroughly with water. Do not clean the wheels with a
stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed washing
device. y Clean the vehicle (including the aluminum wheels)
with water as soon as possible when it has been
splashed with sea water, exposed to sea breezes, or
driven on roads treated with salt or other agents. „
Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK)
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Stop the engine and turn off the fog lights.
1) Counter-clockwise
2) Light lens horizontal center line
3. Check that the fog lights are not hot. Then, grasp
the protector and turn it approximately 10 ° counter-
clockwise.
4. Pull the protector off the fog light.
5. Wash the lens with water.
6. Apply the protector to the lens at an angle of ap-
proximately 10 ° from the fog light’s horizontal center
line. Then, turn the protector clockwise until it stops.
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