Subaru Ascent (2022 year). Manual in english — page 27

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Towing with all wheels on the
ground

1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.

WARNING

Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.

Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not run-
ning. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.

CAUTION

If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.

Sometime damaged vehicles can-

not be towed because of their
damaged condition. In that case,
use a flat-bed truck for transpor-
tation.

The traveling speed must be

limited to less than 20 mph (32
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 31 miles (50 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.

Use a flat-bed truck if there are

long distance downgrades or
steep slopes. However, do not
apply the brake pedal for a long
time because the engine braking
will not work while towing. Doing

so could overheat the brake.

Drive carefully and do not make

an impact on the towing rope by
suddenly starting.

Use a specific towing rope for

towing. If wire ropes and metal
chains are needed to be used for
towing, wrap the contact portion
of the bumper with cloth to pro-
tect it from damage.

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9-9. Electronic parking brake
– if the electronic parking
brake cannot be released

Contact your SUBARU dealer and have
your SUBARU dealer release the electro-
nic parking brake.

9-10. Access key fob – if ac-
cess key fob does not operate
properly

CAUTION

Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.

The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condition
of the access key fob.

Locking/unlocking doors (including the

rear gate)

Switching power status

Starting engine

In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged, replace it with a new
one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key fob”

P480.

Locking and unlocking

Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the
emergency key in the procedure described
in “Locking and unlocking from the out-
side”

P139.

NOTE

After locking or unlocking, be sure to
attach the emergency key back to the
access key fob.

Electronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released

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Switching power status

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.

When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated:
“ACC”

Under other conditions: “ON”

5. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal released. The status of the
push-button ignition switch then changes
to “ON”.

NOTE

If the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.

Starting engine

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is com-
pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the
same time, the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
5. After the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while
depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though
the above procedure was followed
precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly

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9-11. Rear gate – if the rear
gate cannot be opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl
tape or a cloth.
2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind
the rear gate trim.

CAUTION

Never operate the rear gate open
lever with fingers because doing so
may cause an injury. Always use a
flat-head screwdriver or a similar
tool.

Models without power rear gate

Models with power rear gate

3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
the right position.

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9-12. Moonroof (if equipped)
– if the moonroof does not
close

If the moonroof does not close, we
recommend that you have the system
checked by a SUBARU dealer.

9-13. If your vehicle is in-
volved in an accident

To restart the engine when
involved in an accident

CAUTION

If your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
need of repair. Immediately contact
the nearest automotive service facil-
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. When the vehicle sustains an
impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump
shut off system stops supplying the fuel in
order to minimize fuel leakage. However,
depending on the impact conditions at the
time of collision, the fuel pump shut-off
system may not operate.
Perform the following procedures to restart
the engine after the system is activated.

Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position.
2. Restart the engine.

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ACC” or “OFF” position.
2. Restart the engine.

Automatic door locking/un-
locking operation when in-
volved in an accident

When the automatic door locking/unlock-
ing function is ON, all the doors will be
locked automatically while driving. For
further details, refer to “Automatic door
locking/unlocking”

P141.

When the vehicle sustains a strong impact
which may trigger the airbags to deploy,
the door locks may be unlocked automa-
tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-
erally, an impact sustained from a rear end
collision does not trigger the airbags to
deploy. However if the impact is strong
enough to deploy the airbags, it can also
trigger the unlocking function.
Under such circumstance, the automatic
door locking/unlocking function will be

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suspended and the doors will remain
unlocked.
Confirm the safety of the surroundings first
and carry out the following to retrieve the
automatic door locking/unlocking function.

Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ON” position.

NOTE

Depending on the severity of the im-
pact, the emergency unlocking may not
function.

CAUTION

If the following occur, there may be a
malfunction in the system.

Have the system inspected by a
SUBARU dealer.

The doors unlock automatically

while driving.

With all doors shut, the doors

unlock when pressing the lock
side of the power door locking
switch.

The automatic door locking/un-

locking function does not oper-
ate.

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10-1. Exterior care. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 436

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Waxing and polishing . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Cleaning alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 438

10-2. Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . 438

Most common causes of corrosion . . . . . . 438
To help prevent corrosion . . . . . . . . ... 439

10-3. Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . .439

Seat fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Leather seat materials . . . . . . . . . . 440
Synthetic leather upholstery. . . . . . . ... 440
Water repellent seat material (if equipped) . . .. 440
Seatbelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument

panel, console panel, and switches . . . . .. 440

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 441

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care

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10-1. Exterior care

Washing

CAUTION

When washing the vehicle, the

brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will
be longer. To dry the brakes, drive
the vehicle at a safe speed while
lightly depressing the brake ped-
al to heat up the brakes.

Do not wash the engine compart-

ment and area adjacent to it. If
water enters the engine air intake
or electrical parts, it will cause
engine trouble or a malfunction
of electrical equipment.

When washing inner fenders, un-

derbody, bumpers and protrud-
ing objects such as exhaust
pipes and exhaust finishers, be
careful to prevent injuries from
contacting sharp ends.

Do not use any organic solvents

when washing the surface of the
bulb assembly cover. However, if
a detergent with organic solvents
is used to wash the cover sur-
face, completely rinse off the
detergent with water. Otherwise,

the cover surface may be da-
maged.

Since your vehicle is equipped

with a rear wiper, automatic car-
wash brushes could become
tangled around it, damaging the
wiper arm and other compo-
nents. Ask the automatic car-
wash operator not to let the
brushes touch the wiper arm or
to fix the wiper arm on the rear
window glass with adhesive tape
before operating the machine.

Models with the automatic rain

sensing windshield wipers:
When washing the vehicle, turn
off the wipers. If the wiper switch
is in the “AUTO” position, the
wipers may operate unexpect-
edly while washing the vehicle
and cause injury.

W h e n w a s h i n g a v e h i c l e

equipped with the automatic rain
sensing windshield wipers, make
sure that the wipers are turned
off. If the wiper switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly while
washing the vehicle and the wi-
per blades could be damaged.

NOTE

When having your vehicle washed in

an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of
suitable type.

The rear view camera lens has a hard

coating to help prevent scratches.
However, when washing the vehicle or
cleaning the camera lens, be careful not
to scratch the camera lens. Do not use a
washing brush directly on the camera
lens. The image quality of the rear view
camera may deteriorate.

The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
beauty is frequent washing. Wash the
vehicle at least once a month to avoid
contamination by road grime.

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the
vehicle with hot water and in direct sun-
light.

Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree sap,
and bird droppings should be washed off
using a light detergent, as required. If you
use a light detergent, make certain that it is
a neutral detergent. Do not use strong
soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning
agents should be promptly flushed from
the surface and not allowed to dry there.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water

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off with a chamois or soft cloth. Wear
rubber gloves and use a hand brush when
washing down underbody, inner fenders
and suspension to effectively remove mud
and dirt off.

Washing the underbody

Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely cor-
rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un-
derbody components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables,
floor pan and fenders, and suspension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside
of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water
at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful
effects of such agents.

Mud and sand adhering to the underbody
components may accelerate their corro-
sion.
After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy
roads, wash the mud and sand off the
underbody. Carefully flush the suspension
and axle parts, as they are particularly
prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use
a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage brake

hoses, sensor harnesses, and
other parts when washing sus-

pension components.

Be careful not to flush the engine

bottom for a long time. It may
cause damage of some electrical
parts.

Using a warm water washer

Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)

or more between the washer nozzle and
the vehicle.

Do not wash the same area continu-

ously.

If a stain will not come out easily, wash

by hand. Some warm water washers are of
the high temperature, high pressure type,
and they can damage or deform the resin
parts such as moldings, or cause water to
leak into the vehicle.

Waxing and polishing

Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and
apply them according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions. Wax or polish when
the painted surface is cool.

Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,
as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of
wax on a painted surface leads to loss of
the original luster and also quickens the

deterioration of the surface. It is recom-
mended that a coat of wax be applied at
least once a month, or whenever the
surface no longer repels water.

If the appearance of the paint has dimin-
ished to the point where the luster or tone
cannot be restored, lightly polish the sur-
face with a fine-grained compound. Never
polish just the affected area, but include
the surrounding area as well. Always
polish in only one direction. A No. 2000
grain compound is recommended. Never
use a coarse-grained compound. Coarse-
grained compounds have a smaller grain-
size number and could damage the paint.
After polishing with a compound, coat with
wax to restore the original luster. Frequent
polishing with a compound or an incorrect
polishing technique will result in removing
the paint layer and exposing the under-
coat. When in doubt, it is always best to
contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto
paint specialist.

CAUTION

Do not use any agents with organic
solvents on the surface of the bulb
assembly cover. However, if a polish
or wax with organic solvents is
applied to the cover surface, com-
pletely wipe off the polish or wax.

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Otherwise, the cover surface may be
damaged.

NOTE

Be careful not to block the wind-

shield washer nozzles with wax when
waxing the vehicle.

Do not wipe the rear view camera

with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.
Otherwise, discoloration may occur. To
remove contamination, wipe the cam-
era with a cloth moistened with diluted
neutral detergent and then wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.

When waxing the vehicle, be careful

not to apply the wax to the rear view
camera. If it comes in contact with the
camera, moisten a clean cloth with
diluted neutral detergent to remove
the wax.

Cleaning alloy wheels

Promptly wipe the alloy wheels clean of

any kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on
too long, it may be difficult to clean off.

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.

Clean the vehicle (including the alloy

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.

10-2. Corrosion protection

Your SUBARU has been designed and
built to resist corrosion. Special materials
and protective finishes have been used on
most parts of the vehicle to help maintain
fine appearance, strength, and reliable
operation.

Most common causes of cor-
rosion

The most common causes of corrosion
are:

The accumulation of moisture retaining

dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone chips
or minor accidents.

Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle
when:

It is exposed to road salt or dust control

chemicals, or used in coastal areas where
there is more salt in the air, or in areas
where there is considerable industrial
pollution.

It is driven in areas of high humidity,

especially when temperatures range just
above freezing.

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Dampness in certain parts of the

vehicle remains for a long time, even
though other parts of the vehicle may be
dry.

High temperatures will cause corrosion

to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry
quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.

To help prevent corrosion

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.

Roads that have been salted to prevent

them from freezing in winter

Mud, sand, or gravel

Coastal roads

After the winter has ended, it is recom-
mended that the underbody be given a
very thorough washing.

Before the beginning of winter, check the
condition of underbody components, such
as the exhaust system, fuel and brake
lines, brake cables, suspension, steering
system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of
them are found to be rusted, they should
be given an appropriate rust prevention
treatment or should be replaced. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind

of maintenance and treatment if you need
assistance.

Repair chips and scratches in the paint as
soon as you find them.

Check the interior of the vehicle for water
and dirt accumulation under the floor mats
because that could cause corrosion. Oc-
casionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your
vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated gar-
age. In such a garage, corrosion can be
caused by dampness. If you wash the
vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into
the garage when wet or covered with
snow, that can cause dampness.

If your vehicle is operated in cold weather
and/or in areas where road salts and other
corrosive materials are used, the door
hinges and locks, rear gate lock, and hood
latch should be inspected and lubricated
periodically.

10-3. Cleaning the interior

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
organic solvents.)

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may damage
the conductors printed on the win-
dow.

Seat fabric

Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung
cloth and dry the seat fabric thoroughly. If
the fabric is still dirty, wipe using a solution
of mild soap and lukewarm water then dry
thoroughly.

If the stain does not come out, try a
commercially-available fabric cleaner.
Use the cleaner on a hidden place and

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make sure it does not affect the fabric
adversely. Use the cleaner according to its
instructions.

CAUTION

When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any similar
materials. Doing so could damage
the surface and cause the color to
deteriorate.

Leather seat materials

The leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause the material to become
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
care not to soak the leather or allow water
to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
woolen fabrics may be used to remove
difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and head restraints be

covered, or the windows shaded, to pre-
vent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
may be treated with a commercial leather
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather.

Synthetic leather upholstery

The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary.

CAUTION

Strong cleaning agents such as
solvents, paint thinners, window
cleaner or fuel must never be used
on leather or synthetic interior ma-
terials. Doing so could damage the
surface and cause the color to
deteriorate.

Water repellent seat material
(if equipped)

The water repellency of the seat fabric will
decrease over time. Do not apply addi-
tional water repellent coating.

Seatbelt

For details about how to clean the seatbelt,
refer to “Seatbelt maintenance”

P62.

Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel, con-
sole panel, and switches

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents such

as paint thinners or fuel, or
strong cleaning agents that con-
tain those solvents. Doing so
could damage the surface and
cause the color to deteriorate.

Do not use chemical solvents that

contain silicone on the vehicle
audio system, electrical compo-
nents of the air-conditioner or
any switches. If silicone adheres

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to these parts, it may cause
damage to electrical compo-
nents.

Monitor

To clean the audio/navigation/multi-func-
tion display monitor, wipe it with a silicone
cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is
extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
moistened with neutral detergent then
carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.

CAUTION

Do not spray neutral detergent

directly onto the monitor. Doing
so could damage the monitor’s
components.

Do not wipe the monitor with a

hard cloth. Doing so could
scratch the monitor.

Do not use cleaning fluid that

contains thinner, fuel, or any
other volatile substance. Such
cleaning fluid could erase the
lettering on the switches at the
bottom of the monitor.

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11-1. Maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . .. 445
11-2. Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . 445

Before checking or servicing in the engine

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

When checking or servicing in the engine

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

When checking or servicing in the engine

compartment while the engine is running. . .. 447

11-3. Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 447
11-4. Engine compartment overview . . . . . 449
11-5. Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 450

Engine oil consumption . . . . . . . . . .. 450
Locations of the oil level gauge, oil filler cap

and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 450

Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Changing the oil and oil filter. . . . . . . .. 452
Recommended grade and viscosity. . . . . . 452
Synthetic oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 452

11-6. Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . .. 452
Cooling fan, hose and connections . . . . . . 453
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 453

11-7. Air cleaner element. . . . . . . . . ... 454

Replacing the air cleaner element . . . . . ... 455

11-8. Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 456

Recommended spark plugs. . . . . . . . . 456

11-9. Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 456
11-10. Continuously variable transmission

fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456

11-11. Front differential gear oil and rear

differential gear oil . . . . . . . . . . 457

Recommended grade and viscosity . . . . . 457

11-12. Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

Checking the fluid level . . . . . . . . . .. 457
Recommended brake fluid. . . . . . . . .. 458

11-13. Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . ..458
11-14. Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . ..458
11-15. Replacement of brake pad . . . . . . ..459

Breaking-in of new brake pads . . . . . . ... 459

11-16. Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . ..459

Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460

Tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 461
Tire pressures and wear. . . . . . . . . . 461
Wheel balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 464
Rotational direction of tires . . . . . . . . 465
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 465
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Wheel replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 466

11-17. Alloy wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . .467
11-18. Windshield washer fluid. . . . . . . ..467

Adding the windshield washer fluid . . . . . 468
Windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . 468

11-19. Replacement of wiper blades . . . . . .468

Windshield wiper blade assembly. . . . . ... 469
Window wiper blade rubber . . . . . . . . 470

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Rear window wiper blade assembly . . . . . 470
Rear window wiper blade rubber . . . . . . . 471

11-20. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
11-21. Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 473
11-22. Installation of accessories . . . . . . . 475
11-23. Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .. 475

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 475
Front turn signal light . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Rear combination lights . . . . . . . . . .. 477
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 478

Map light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Vanity mirror light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 479
Door step light . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 479
Rear reading light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 479
Cargo area light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Other bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

11-24. Replacing key battery . . . . . . . . .480

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
Replacing battery of access key fob . . . . ... 480
Replacing transmitter battery . . . . . . . . 481

Maintenance and service

(447,1)

11-1. Maintenance schedule

U.S. models

The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. For details, read the
separate “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.

Canada models

The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Service
Booklet”. For details, read the separate
“Warranty and Service Booklet”.

Except for U.S. and Canada models

Some items of your vehicle are required to
be serviced at scheduled intervals. For
details about your maintenance schedule,
read the separate “Warranty and Main-
tenance Booklet”.

NOTE

For models with a multi-function dis-
play (color LCD), you can set a remin-
der to be displayed when a scheduled
maintenance item is almost due. For
details, refer to “Maintenance settings”

P221.

11-2. Maintenance precau-
tions

When maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this sec-
tion on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU.

Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.

WARNING

Always select a safe area when

performing maintenance on your
vehicle.

Always be very careful to avoid

injury when working on the vehi-
cle. Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.

Your vehicle should only be ser-

viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.

Always use the proper tools and

make certain that they are well
maintained.

Never get under the vehicle sup-

ported only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support 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 performed 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 airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-

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and

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