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SUBARU dealer as soon as possiblefor tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting.
Do not inject any tire liquid oraerosol tire sealant into the tires,as this may cause a malfunction ofthe tire pressure sensors.
If the light illuminates steadily afterblinking for approximately one min-ute, promptly contact a SUBARUdealer to have the system inspected.
Jump starting
WARNING
.Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.Do not let it come in contact withthe eyes, skin, clothing or thevehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you,thoroughly flush the exposedarea with water immediately. Getmedical help if the fluid hasentered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentallyswallowed, immediately drink alarge amount of milk or water,and obtain immediate medicalhelp.
Keep everyone including chil-dren away from the battery.
.The gas generated by a batteryexplodes if a flame or spark isbrought near it. Do not smoke orlight a match while jump starting.
.Never attempt jump starting if thedischarged battery is frozen. Itcould cause the battery to burstor explode.
.Whenever working on or arounda battery, always wear suitable
eye protectors, and remove metalobjects such as rings, bands orother metal jewelry.
.Be sure the jumper cables andclamps on them do not haveloose or missing insulation.Do not jump start unless cablesin suitable condition are avail-able.
.A running engine can be danger-ous. Keep your fingers, hands,clothing, hair and tools awayfrom the cooling fan, belts andany other moving engine parts.Removing rings, watches andties is advisable.
.Jump starting is dangerous if it isdone incorrectly. If you are un-sure about the proper procedureforjump starting, consult a com-petent mechanic.
When your vehicle does not start due to arun down (discharged) battery, the vehiclemay be jump started by connecting yourbattery to another battery (called thebooster battery) with jumper cables.
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9-12In case of emergency
&How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12volts and the negative terminal isgrounded.
2. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights andaccessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly inthe sequence illustrated.
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(1) Connect one jumper cable to thepositive (+) terminal on the dischargedbattery.(2) Connect the other end of thejumper cable to the positive (+) term-inal of the booster battery.(3) Connect one end of the othercable to the negative (!) terminal ofthe booster battery.(4) Connect the other end of the cableto the strut mounting nut.
Make sure that the cables are not nearany moving parts and that the cableclamps are not in contact with any othermetal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster batteryand run it at moderatespeed. Then start the engine of the vehiclethat has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnectthe cables in exactly the reverse order.
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Maintenance and service
Rear window wiper blade rubber....................... 11-31
Battery............................................................... 11-33
Fuses................................................................ 11-34
Main fuse.......................................................... 11-35
Installation of accessories............................... 11-36
Replacing bulbs............................................... 11-36Headlights(models with HID headlights)........... 11-36Headlights (models without HID headlights) ...... 11-36Parking light (right-hand side)........................... 11-38Front turn signal light (right-hand side)............. 11-39
Front fog light.................................................. 11-39Rear combination lights................................... 11-39Backup light/Tail light...................................... 11-40Rear gate light................................................. 11-41License plate light........................................... 11-41Dome light....................................................... 11-42Map light......................................................... 11-43Vanity mirror light............................................ 11-43Door step light................................................. 11-43Cargo area light............................................... 11-44
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Maintenance schedule
The scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at regular intervalsare shown in the“Warranty and Main-tenance Booklet”.
For details of your maintenance schedule,read the separate“Warranty and Main-tenance Booklet”.
Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are re-quired, it is recommended that all work bedone by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and serviceby yourself, you should familiarize yourselfwith the information provided in thissection on general maintenance andservice for yourSUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service couldcause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-tion. Any problems caused by impropermaintenance and service performed byyou are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
.Te s t i n g o f a n A l l - W h e e l D r i v emodel must NEVER be per-formed on a single two-wheeldynamometer or similar appara-tus. Attempting to do so willresult in transmission damageand in uncontrolled vehiclemovement and may cause anaccident or injuries to personsnearby.
.Always select a safe area whenperforming maintenance on yourvehicle.
.Always be very careful to avoidinjury when working on the vehi-cle. Remember that some of thematerials in the vehicle may behazardous if improperly used orhandled, for example, batteryacid.
.Your vehicle should only be ser-viced by persons fully competentto do so. Serious personal injurymay result to persons not experi-enced in servicing vehicles.
.Always use the proper tools andmake certain that they are wellmaintained.
.Never get under the vehicle sup-ported only by a jack. Always usea safety stands to support thevehicle.
.Never keep the engine running ina poorly ventilated area, such asa garage or other closed areas.
.Do not smoke or allow openflames around the fuel or battery.This will cause a fire.
.Because the fuel system is underpressure, replacement of the fuelfilter should be performed onlyby your SUBARU dealer.
.Wear adequate eye protection to
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11-6Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview1) Air cleaner element (page 11-12)2) Power steering fluid reservoir(page 11-16)3) Differential gear oil level gauge(page 11-15)4) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge(page 11-14)5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-17)6) Fuse box (page 11-34)7) Battery (page 11-33)8) Windshield washer tank (page 11-28)9) Radiator cap (page 11-11)10) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-7)11) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-11)12) Engineoil level gauge (page 11-7)
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Battery
WARNING
.Before beginning work on or nearany battery, be sure to extinguishall cigarettes, matches, and light-ers. Never exposea battery to anopen flame or electric sparks.Batteries give off a gas which ishighly flammable and explosive.
.For safety, in case an explosiondoes occur, wear eye protectionor shield your eyes when work-ing near any battery. Never leanover a battery.
.Do not let battery fluid contacteyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-causebattery fluid is a corrosiveacid. If battery fluid gets on yourskin or in your eyes, immediatelyflush the area with water thor-oughly. Seek medical help imme-diately if acid has entered theeyes.
If battery fluid is accidentallyswallowed, immediately drink alarge amount of milk or water,and seek medical attention im-mediately.
.To l e s s e n t h e r i s k o f s p a r k s ,
remove rings, metal watchbands,and other metal jewelry. Neverallow metal tools to contact thepositive battery terminal and any-thing connected to it WHILE youare at the same time in contactwith any other metallic portion ofthe vehicle because a short cir-cuit willresult.
.Keep everyone including childrenaway from the battery.
.Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
.Battery posts, terminals, and re-lated accessories contain leadand lead compounds, chemicalsknown to the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to theState of California to cause can-cer. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Never use morethan 10 ampereswhen charging the battery becauseit will shorten battery life.
It is unnecessary to periodically check thebattery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.
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&Fluids
FluidFluid type*1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Automatic transmission fluid· SUBARU ATF· IDEMITSU ATF HP10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)“Automatic transmission fluid”F11 -14
Power steering fluid
· SUBARU ATF· IDEMITSU ATF HP·“Dexron III”Type AutomaticTransmission Fluid
0.95 US qt (0.9 liters, 0.79 Imp qt)·“Power steering”F7-18·“Power steering fluid”F11-16
Brake fluidFMVSSNo. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4brake fluid–“Brake fluid”F11-17
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and otherfactors.*3: For moredetails about maintenance and service,referto the indicated section.
&Engine coolant
Coolant type Coolant capacity
SUBARU Super Coolant8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and otherfactors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to“Cooling system”F11-10.
&Electrical system
Battery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator12V-130A
Spark plugsSILFR6C11 (NGK)
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