2016 SUBARU IMPREZA checking oil

diluted with another brand or
type, the maintenance interval is
shortened to that of the mixing
coolant.
. Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
& Cooling fan, hose and con-
nections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling
fan which is thermostatically controlled to
operate when the engine coolant reaches
a specific temperature.
If the radiator cooling fan does not operate
even when the coolant temperature high
warning light blinks or illuminates in RED,
the cooling fan circuit may be defective.
Refer to “Coolant temperature low indica-
tor light/Coolant temperature high warning
light ”F 3-17.
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
Refer to “Fuses”F 11-35 and “Fuse panel
located in the engine compartment ”F 12-
12.
If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling
system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
If frequent addition of coolant is neces- sary, there may be a leak in the engine
cooling system. It is recommended that
the cooling system and connections be
checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
&
Engine coolant
! Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray of boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap is
removed.
1) “FULL ”level mark
2) “LOW ”level mark
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.
1. Check the coolant level on the outside
of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
“LOW ”level mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL ”level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
coolant up to just below the filler neck as
shown in the following illustration.
Maintenance and service/Cooling system
–CONTINUED –11-11

Specifications/Specifications
&Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-8.
NOTEThe procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
! Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
12-4

Bottle holder................................................................ 6-7
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-31
Booster ........................................................ 7-31, 11-18
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-16, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-20
Parking ........................................................ 7-40, 11-21
Pedal .................................................................. 11-18
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-20
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-50
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-54
OFF indicator ................................................ 3-32, 7-56
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-56
Warning indicator ........................................... 3-32, 7-55
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-42
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-14
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3 Center console
............................................................ 6-6
Changing Coolant ............................................................... 11-12
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-6
Oil and oil filter ....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-18
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-18
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-19
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-19
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-16
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-32
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-36
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-35
Chime Ke

y........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-89
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
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