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2Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described be-
low, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one minute
then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several times
to check the brake booster. Brake booster operates
properly if the pedal stroke decreases with each de-pression.Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „Checking the brake pedal free play
1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with
one finger to check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
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Index
Center
Console ..................................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ................................................................. 4-2
Changing
Flat tire ....................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ........................................................ 11-12
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................3-11
Checking
Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-39
Brake pedal reserve distance ...........................11-40
Clutch function ........................................................ 11-40
Clutch pedal free play .......................................... 11-41
Engine oil level ....................................................... 11-11
Fluid level ....................... 11-28, 11-35, 11-36, 11-38
Gear oil level ................................ 11-27, 11-30, 11-32
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-37
Installation with seatbelt .....................................1-41
Lower and tether anchorages ..........................1-48
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks .......................................................................... 2-22
Chime
Key .............................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-20, 3-10
Cigarette lighter socket ............................................. 6-10Cleaning
Aluminum wheels .................................................. 10-4
I n te rior .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Ventilator grille ........................................................ 4-19
Climate control system Manual ....................................................................... 4-5
Automatic ................................................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................................. 3-18
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-38
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-40
Coat hook ....................................................................... 6-20
Coin compartment ....................................................... 6-7
Convenience hook ...................................................... 6-20
Convenient tie-down hooks .....................................6-24
Cooling system ............................................................. 11-17
Corrosion protection ......................................... 8-13, 10-5
Cruise control ................................................................ 7-42
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-18
Cup holder ...................................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system .................................3-21
Differential gear oil Front ............................................................................ 11-30
Rear ............................................................................ 11-32
Dimensions .................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17
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Index
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system
..........7-34
Ventilator ......................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-10
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-13
Anti-lock Brake system .......................................3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature ........................................... 3-12
Brake system .......................................................... 3-14
Charge ....................................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-11
Door open ................................................................. 3-15
Front-wheel drive ................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .............................................................. 3-12
S ea tb elt .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... .. 1-2 0, 3-10
SRS airbag system ............................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance .................................8-28
Washing ........................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................ 11-47
Wheel
Alignment .................................................................. 12-5
Balance ...................................................................... 11-47
Covers ........................................................................ 11-50
Replacement ........................................................... 11-49
Windows .......................................................................... 2-23Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................................. 11-51
Wiper and washer switches ..............................3-26
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-30
Winter driving ................................................................ 8-11
Wiper and washer ....................................................... 3-24