Subaru BRZ (2022 year). Manual in english — page 17
Cooling System
349
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.
Refer to "Fuses" ) P371. If the fuse is not
1. Check the coolant level on the outside
blown, have the cooling system checked
of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
by your SUBARU dealer.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
If the frequent addition of coolant is neces-
“LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the
sary between vehicle service visits, it is
“FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is
recommended that you have your vehicle
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
inspected by an authorized SUBARU
coolant up to just below the filler neck as
dealer to check for leaks, damage,
or
shown in the following illustration.
looseness.
■ Engine Coolant
B00018
▼ Checking the coolant level
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the cap and check that
1
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
CAUTION
1
Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
2
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
B02101
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
1)
Fill up to this level.
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
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B02100
it off.
Do not splash the engine coolant
1)
“FULL” level mark
over painted parts. The alcohol
2)
“LOW” level mark
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
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350
Air Cleaner Element
▼ Changing the coolant
11-8. Air Cleaner Element
■ Replacing the Air Cleaner
It may be difficult to change the coolant.
Element
Have the coolant changed by your
WARNING
Replace the air cleaner element according
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
to the maintenance schedule in the
Do not operate the engine with the
The coolant should be changed according
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
air cleaner element removed. The
to the maintenance schedule in the
Under extremely dusty conditions, replace
air cleaner element not only filters
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
it more frequently. It is recommended that
intake air but also stops flames if
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner element is not installed
when the engine backfires, you
could be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, use a genuine SUBARU air
cleaner element. If it is not used,
there is the possibility of causing a
negative effect to the engine.
The air cleaner element functions as a
filter screen. When the element is perfo-
rated or removed, engine wear will be
excessive and engine life shortened.
The air cleaner element is a dry type. It is
unnecessary to clean or wash the
element.
Air Cleaner Element
351
CAUTION
1
If the inside of the air cleaner case
is extremely soiled (for example, by
sand), contact a SUBARU dealer
and have the air cleaner case
cleaned.
3. If you find large foreign objects such
as leaves inside the air cleaner case,
remove the foreign objects.
B02102
B02105
1) Clip
5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the two projections on the air
1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air
cleaner case (rear).
cleaner case (front).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
B02104
4. Install a new air cleaner element in the
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way the longitudinal side and the trans-
verse side face as shown in the illustra-
tion.
B02103
2. Open the air cleaner case and remove
the air cleaner element.
352
Spark Plugs
11-9. Spark Plugs
11-10. Drive Belt
11-11. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
It may be difficult to replace the spark
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the drive belt periodically because your
It is not necessary to check the transmis-
the spark plugs replaced by your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
sion oil level. Check that there are no
SUBARU dealer.
tension adjuster. However, replacement
cracks, damage or leakage. However,
The spark plugs should be replaced
of the belt should be done according to the
have the oil inspected by your SUBARU
according to the maintenance schedule in
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
dealer according to the maintenance
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your
schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
nance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU
■ Recommended Spark Plugs
If the belt is loose, cracked or worn, we
dealer for details.
recommend that contact your SUBARU
Refer to "Electrical System" ) P385.
dealer.
■ Recommended Grade and
Viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
"Fluids" ) P383.
Differential Gear Oil
353
11-12. Differential Gear Oil
11-13. Manual Transmission
11-14. Brake Fluid
Oil
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
■ Checking the Fluid Level
level. Check that there are no cracks,
It is not necessary to check the transmis-
damage or leakage. However, the oil
sion oil level. Check that there are no
WARNING
inspection should be performed according
cracks, damage or leakage. However,
to the maintenance schedule in the
Never let brake fluid contact your
have the oil inspected by your SUBARU
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
eyes because brake fluid can be
dealer according to the maintenance
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
harmful to your eyes. If brake
schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
nance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU
■ Recommended Grade and
ately flush them thoroughly with
dealer for details.
clean water. For safety, when
Viscosity
performing this work, wearing
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
■ Recommended Grade and
eye protection is advisable.
oils and additives. Never use different
Viscosity
Brake fluid absorbs moisture
brands together. For details, refer to
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
from the air. Any absorbed mois-
"Manual Transmission and Differential
oils and additives. Never use different
ture can cause a dangerous loss
Gear Oil" ) P383.
brands together. For details, refer to
of braking performance.
"Manual Transmission and Differential
If the vehicle requires frequent
CAUTION
Gear Oil" ) P383.
refilling, there may be a leak. If
Using a differential gear oil other
you suspect a problem, have the
than the specified oil may cause a
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
decline in vehicle performance.
dealer.
CAUTION
11
When adding brake fluid, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the reservoir.
Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
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Clutch Fluid (MT models)
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
■ Recommended Brake Fluid
11-15. Clutch Fluid (MT
when adding it. If brake fluid
Refer to "Fluids" ) P383.
models)
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
CAUTION
■ Checking the Fluid Level
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
Never use different brands of brake
WARNING
off.
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even
Never let clutch fluid contact your
if they are the same brand.
eyes because clutch fluid can be
Visually check the brake fluid level of the
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
reservoir monthly on the even surface.
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.
CAUTION
Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
1
from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause improper clutch
2
operation.
B02107
If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
1)
“MAX” level line
you suspect a problem, have the
2)
“MIN” level line
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
Be sure to check the brake fluid level from
dealer.
the outside of the reservoir. If the fluid
When you add clutch fluid, be
level is below “MIN”, top up brake fluid to
careful not to allow any dirt into
“MAX”. Use only brake fluid from a sealed
the tank.
container.
Brake Booster
355
Never splash the clutch fluid over
Visually check the fluid level of the reser-
11-16. Brake Booster
voir monthly on the even surface. Be sure
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
to check the clutch fluid level from the
The brake booster utilizes the vacuum
Alcohol contained in the clutch
outside of the reservoir. If the fluid level is
produced by the vacuum pump to reduce
fluid may damage them.
below “MIN”, top up clutch fluid to “MAX”.
the force required to depress the brake
Be careful not to spill clutch fluid
Use only clutch fluid from a sealed
pedal.
when adding it. If clutch fluid
container.
The vacuum in the brake booster may be
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
insufficient if the brake pedal is depressed
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
■ Recommended Clutch Fluid
when the engine is stopped or after the
a fire. If clutch fluid gets on the
Refer to "Fluids" ) P383.
vehicle has been parked for a long period
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
of time. It such cases, it is necessary to
off.
CAUTION
depress the brake pedal using greater
Check the fluid level for the clutch
force than usual.
system at the inboard side of the
Never use different brands of clutch
reservoir. You cannot check the
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
fluid level at the outboard side of
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even
the reservoir.
if they are the same brand.
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1
2
B02106
1)
“MAX” level line
2)
“MIN” level line
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Brake Pedal
11-17. Brake Pedal
11-18. Clutch Pedal (MT
11-19. Replacement of Brake
models)
Pad and Lining
Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the mainte-
Check the clutch pedal free play
nance schedule in the
“Warranty and
CAUTION
according to the maintenance schedule in
Maintenance Booklet”.
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
If you continue to drive despite
the scraping noise from the
audible brake pad wear indicator,
it will result in the need for costly
brake rotor repair or replacement.
It is recommended that you
disconnect the vehicle battery
before replacing the brake pad.
However, it is dangerous to
disconnect the vehicle battery.
We recommend that you have
your SUBARU dealer replace the
brake pad and lining.
700040
Parking Brake Stroke
357
The disc brakes have audible wear indica-
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately
11-20. Parking Brake Stroke
tors on the brake pads. If the brake pads
220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
wear close to their service limit, the wear
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking
indicator makes a very audible scraping
brake to cool down. Repeat this proce-
noise when the brake pedal is applied.
dure.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
5. Check the parking brake lever travel. If
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
the parking brake lever travel is out of the
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
specified range, adjust it by turning the
soon as possible.
adjusting nut located on the parking brake
lever.
■ Breaking-in of New Brake
Pads and Linings
Parking brake stroke:
When replacing the brake pad or lining,
7 - 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf)
use only genuine SUBARU parts. After
B02108
replacement, the new parts must be
Check the parking brake stroke according
broken in as follows.
WARNING
to the maintenance schedule in the
A safe location and situation should
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
▼ Brake pad and lining
be selected for break-in driving.
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph
(50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal
lightly. Repeat this five or more times.
CAUTION
▼ Parking brake lining
Pulling the parking brake lever too
forcefully may cause the rear
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approx-
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be cer-
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imately 22 mph (35 km/h).
tain to pull the lever up slowly and
2. With the parking brake release button
gently.
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a
force of approximately 33.7 lbf [150 N,
15.3 kgf]).
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Tires and Wheels
11-21. Tires and Wheels
All season tires are identified by
“ALL
Be sure to use proper tire inflation
SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on
pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
the tire sidewall.
they may be damaged more severely.
■ Types of Tires
Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement,
You should be familiar with type of tires
▼ Winter (snow) tires
curbs and other road hazards. Failure
present on your vehicle.
to do so may lead to severe tire and
Winter tires are best suited for driving on
wheel damage.
▼ Summer tires
snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as
The factory-installed tires on your new
■ Tire Pressure Monitoring
summer tires and all season tires on roads
vehicle are summer tires.
other than snow-covered and icy roads.
System (TPMS) (If Equipped)
Summer tires are high-speed capability
The tire pressure monitoring system
tires best suited for highway driving under
NOTE
provides the driver with a warning
dry conditions.
If the tread wears down below 0.16 in.
message by sending a signal from a
Summer tires are inadequate for driving
(4mm) on snow tires the effectiveness
sensor that is installed in each wheel
on slippery roads such as on snow-
of snow tires is lost.
when tire pressure is severely low. The
covered or icy roads.
tire pressure monitoring system will acti-
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered
▼ Low profile tires
vate only when the vehicle is driven. Also,
or icy roads, we strongly recommend the
this system may not react immediately to
Generally, low profile tires will wear more
use of winter (snow) tires.
a sudden drop in tire pressure
(for
rapidly and tire grip performance will be
When installing winter tires, be sure to
example, a blow-out caused by running
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when
replace all four tires.
compared to standard tires. Be sure to
over a sharp object).
use snow tires or tire chains on snowy
If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm
▼ All season tires
and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a
garage and will then drive the vehicle in
All season tires are designed to provide
speed appropriate for road and weather
cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire
an adequate measure of traction, handling
conditions.
pressures may cause the low tire pressure
and braking performance in year-round
warning light to illuminate. To avoid this
driving including snowy and icy road
NOTE
problem when adjusting the tire pressures
conditions. However all season tires do
Low profile tires may cause greater
in a warm garage, inflate the tires to pres-
not offer as much traction performance as
damage than usual to the wheel when
sures higher than those shown on the tire
winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow
receiving impact from the road sur-
inflation pressure label. Specifically,
or on icy roads.
face. Therefore pay attention to the fol-
inflate them by an extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa,
lowing:
0.07 kgf/cm2) for every difference of 10°F
Tires and Wheels
359
(5.6°C) between the temperature in the
System resetting is necessary when the
Adjusted pressure
garage and the temperature outside. By
wheels are changed
(for example, a
Outside
way of example, the following table shows
[psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)]
switch to snow tires) and new TPMS
temperature
the required tire pressures that corre-
Front
Rear
valves are installed on the newly fitted
spond to various outside temperatures
wheels. Have this work performed by a
30°F (í1°C)
38 (260, 2.6)
38 (260, 2.6)
when the temperature in the garage is
SUBARU dealer following wheel replace-
40 (275,
40 (275,
60°F (15.6°C).
10°F (í12°C)
ment.
2.75)
2.75)
Example:
It may not be possible to install TPMS
í10°F
42 (290, 2.9)
42 (290, 2.9)
valves on certain wheels that are on the
Tire size: 215/40R18 85Y
(í23°C)
market. Therefore, if you change the
Standard tire pressures:
If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
wheels (for example, a switch to snow
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
nates when you drive the vehicle in cold
tires), use wheels that have the same part
outside air after adjusting the tire pres-
number as the standard-equipment
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
sures in a warm garage, re-adjust the tire
wheels. Without four operational TPMS
Garage temperature: 60°F (15.6°C)
pressures using the method described
valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS
above. Then, increase the vehicle speed
will not fully function and the warning light
Adjusted pressure
to at least 25mph (40km/h) and check to
in the instrument panel will illuminate
Outside
[psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)]
temperature
see that the low tire pressure warning light
steadily after blinking for approximately
Front
Rear
goes off a few minutes later. If the low tire
one minute.
30°F (í1°C)
38 (260, 2.6)
38 (260, 2.6)
pressure warning light does not go off, the
When a tire is replaced, adjustments are
tire pressure monitoring system may not
necessary to ensure continued normal
40 (275,
40 (275,
10°F (í12°C)
be functioning normally. In this event, go
2.75)
2.75)
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
to a SUBARU dealer to have the system
system. As with wheel replacement,
í10°F
42 (290, 2.9)
42 (290, 2.9)
inspected as soon as possible.
therefore, you should have the work
(í23°C)
While the vehicle is driven, friction
performed by a SUBARU dealer.
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Example:
between tires and the road surface
Tire size: 215/45R17 87W
causes the tires to warm up. After illumi-
nation of the low tire pressure warning
Standard tire pressures:
light, any increase in the tire pressures
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
caused by an increase in the outside air
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
temperature or by an increase in the
temperature in the tires can cause the low
Garage temperature: 60°F (15.6°C)
tire pressure warning light to go off.
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Tires and Wheels
surface, they can suffer damage
WARNING
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
that cannot be seen with the
If the low tire pressure warning light
original pressure sensor/transmitter
naked eye. This type of damage
does not illuminate briefly after the
being transferred, the low tire pres-
does not become evident until
ignition switch is turned ON or the
sure warning light will illuminate
time has passed. Try not to drive
light illuminates steadily after blink-
steadily after blinking for approxi-
over curbs, potholes or on other
ing for approximately one minute,
mately one minute. This indicates
you should have your Tire Pressure
rough surfaces. If doing so is
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
Monitoring System checked at a
unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
speed down to a walking pace or
ble.
ble for tire and sensor replacement
less, and approach the curbs as
and/or system resetting. If the light
If this light illuminates while driving,
squarely as possible. Also, make
illuminates steadily after blinking
never brake suddenly. Instead, per-
sure the tires are not pressed
for approximately one minute,
form the following procedure. Oth-
against the curb when you park
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
erwise an accident involving
to have the system inspected.
the vehicle.
serious vehicle damage and serious
If you feel unusual vibration
personal injury could occur.
while driving or find it difficult to
1) Keep driving straight ahead while
■ Tire Inspection
steer the vehicle in a straight line,
gradually reducing speed.
Check on a daily basis that the tires
one of the tires and/or wheels
2) Slowly pull off the road to a safe
are free from serious damage, nails,
may be damaged. Drive slowly to
place.
and stones. At the same time, check
the nearest authorized SUBARU
the tires for abnormal wear.
dealer and have the vehicle
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
Contact your SUBARU dealer
inspected.
sure, a tire may have significant
immediately if you find any problem.
Tires should be replaced if:
damage and a fast leak that causes
- You have tire damage such
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you
NOTE
as cuts, splits, cracks deep
have a flat tire, replace it with a
When the wheels and tires
enough to expose the fabric or
spare tire as soon as possible.
strike curbs or are subjected to
bulges indicating internal
harsh treatment as when the
damage
vehicle is driven on a rough
Tires and Wheels
361
– A tire goes flat repeatedly or
pressure to increase. Be careful not
cannot be properly repaired
to mistakenly release air from a
due to the size or location of a
warm tire to reduce its pressure.
cut or other damage
NOTE
If you are not sure, consult with
The air pressure in a tire
your SUBARU dealer.
increases by approximately 4.3
Any tires over 6 years old must
psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm2) when the
be checked by a qualified techni-
tire becomes warm.
cian even if they have seldom or
The tires are considered cold
never been used or damage is
B02109
when the vehicle has been
not obvious.
parked for at least 3 hours or has
Tire inflation pressure label
■ Tire Pressures and Wear
been driven less than 1 mile (1.6
Check the tire pressures when the
km).
Maintaining the correct tire pres-
tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge
sures helps to maximize the tires’
to adjust the tire pressures to the
WARNING
service lives and is essential for
values shown on the tire inflation
good running performance. Check
pressure label. The tire inflation
Do not let air out of warm tires
and, if necessary, adjust the pres-
pressure label is located on the
to adjust pressure. Doing so
sure of each tire and the spare (if
center pillar on the driver’s side.
will result in low tire pressure.
equipped) at least once a month
Driving even a short distance
and before any long journey.
Incorrect tire pressures detract from
warms up the tires and increases
the tire pressures. Also, the tire
controllability and ride comfort, and
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pressures are affected by the
they cause the tires to wear abnor-
outside temperature. It is best to
mally.
check tire pressure outdoors before
Correctly inflated tires
(tread
driving the vehicle.
worn evenly)
When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
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Tires and Wheels
B00050
B00051
B00052
Roadholding is good, and steering
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire
is responsive. Rolling resistance is
consumption is also higher.
magnifies the effects of road
low, so fuel consumption is also
surface bumps and dips, possibly
Over inflated tires (tread worn in
lower.
resulting in vehicle damage.
center)
Under inflated tires (tread worn at
WARNING
shoulders)
Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly
become hot. A sharp increase
in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruc-
tion of the tires. The resulting
loss of vehicle control could
lead to an accident.
Tires and Wheels
363
■ Wheel Balance
NOTE
tire must be replaced when the
The suspension system is
tread wear indicator appears as a
Each wheel was correctly balanced
designed to hold each wheel at a
solid band across the tread.
when your vehicle was new, but the
wheels will become unbalanced as
certain alignment (relative to the
WARNING
other wheels and to the road) for
the tires become worn during use.
Wheel imbalance causes the
optimum straight-line stability
When a tire’s tread wear indi-
and cornering performance.
steering wheel to vibrate slightly at
cator becomes visible, the tire
certain vehicle speeds and detracts
is worn beyond the accept-
■ Wear Indicators
from the vehicle’s straight-line
able limit and must be
stability. It can also cause steering
replaced immediately. With a
and suspension system problems
tire in this condition, driving at
1
3
2
and abnormal tire wear. If you
high speeds in wet weather
suspect that the wheels are not
can cause the vehicle to
correctly balanced, have them
hydroplane. The resulting loss
checked and adjusted by your
of vehicle control can lead to
SUBARU dealer. Also have them
an accident.
adjusted after tire repairs and after
tire rotation.
NOTE
For safety, inspect the tire tread
CAUTION
B00327
regularly and replace the tires
1) New tread
Loss of correct wheel align-
before their tread wear indicators
2) Worn tread
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ment causes the tires to wear
become visible.
3) Tread wear indicator
on one side and reduces the
vehicle’s running stability.
Each tire incorporates a tread wear
Contact your SUBARU dealer
indicator, which becomes visible
if you notice abnormal tire
when the depth of the tread grooves
wear.
decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A
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Tires and Wheels
■ Rotational Direction of Tires
■ Tire Rotation
AT
1
1
1
B00545
B00550
B00546
Vehicles equipped with unidi-
rectional tires
Example of rotational direction
Vehicles equipped with
4
1) Front
marked on the sidewall
nonunidirectional tires
1) Front
1) Front
Tire wear varies from wheel to
wheel. Move the tires to the posi-
If the tires have specific rotational
tions shown in the illustration each
direction, refer to the arrow marked
time they are rotated. For the tire
on the side wall.
rotation schedule, refer to the
The arrow should be pointing
“Warranty
and
Maintenance
forward direction when the wheels
Booklet”.
are fitted.
Replace any damaged or unevenly
worn tire at the time of rotation. After
tire rotation, adjust the tire pres-
sures and make sure the wheel nuts
are correctly tightened.
Tires and Wheels
365
After driving approximately
600
identical to those fitted as standard equip-
If all four tires are not the same in
ment.
miles (1,000 km), check the wheel
items (a) to (h), serious mechani-
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU
nuts again and retighten any nut
cal damage could be caused to
recommends replacing all four tires at the
that has become loose.
the drivetrain of the car, and
same time.
affect the followings.
■ Tire Replacement
-
Ride
WARNING
The wheels and tires are important and
-
Handling
When replacing or installing
integral parts of your vehicle’s design;
-
Braking
tire(s), all four tires must be the
they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The
same for the following items.
-
Speedometer/Odometer cali-
tires fitted as standard equipment are opti-
bration
mally matched to the characteristics of the
(a) Size
-
Clearance between the body
vehicle and were selected to give the best
(b) Speed symbol
and the tires
possible combination of running perfor-
mance, ride comfort, and service life. It is
It also may be dangerous and
(c) Load index
essential for every tire to have a size and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
construction matching those shown on the
(d) Circumference
and it can lead to an accident.
tire inflation pressure label and to have a
Use only radial tires. Do not use
(e) Construction
speed symbol and load index matching
radial tires together with belted
those shown on the tire inflation pressure
(f) Manufacturer
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.
label.
Doing so can dangerously reduce
(g) Brand (tread pattern)
Using tires of a non-specified size detracts
controllability, resulting in an
from controllability, ride comfort, braking
(h) Degrees of wear
accident.
performance, speedometer accuracy and
For items (a) to
(c), you must
odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-
obey the specification that is
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rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-
■ Wheel Replacement
priately changes the vehicle’s ground
printed on the tire inflation pres-
When replacing wheels due, for example,
clearance.
sure label. The tire inflation pres-
to damage, make sure the replacement
sure label is located on the
All four tires must be the same in terms of
wheels match the specifications of the
driver’s center pillar.
manufacturer, brand
(tread pattern),
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
construction, and size. You are advised to
ment. Replacement wheels are available
replace the tires with new ones that are
from SUBARU dealers.
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Alloy Wheels
11-22. Alloy Wheels
11-23. Windshield Washer
WARNING
Fluid
Alloy wheels can be scratched and
Use only those wheels that are
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
maintain their appearance, performance,
not meeting specifications could
and safety.
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
When any of the wheels is removed
against the wheel well housing
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
during turns. The resulting loss of
a flat, always check the tightness of the
vehicle control could lead to an
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
accident.
miles
(1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
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Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
NOTE
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
When any of the wheels are removed
wheel.
and replaced for tire rotation or to
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Never let the wheel rub against sharp
change a flat tire, always check the
protrusions or curbs.
1)
“LOW” position
tightness of the wheel nuts after driv-
ing approximately
600 miles
(1,000
When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
The washer fluid level can be checked by
km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the
the center cap is replaced, be sure to
observing the position of the level on the
specified torque.
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
liquid-covered holes in the gauge.
designed for alloy wheels.
If the level falls below the second hole
from the bottom (the “LOW” position), add
washer fluid.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid.
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State or local regulations on vola-
11-24. Replacement of Wiper
CAUTION
tile organic compounds may
Blades
Never use engine coolant as washer
restrict the use of methanol, a
fluid because it could cause paint
common windshield washer anti-
Grease, wax, insects, or other materials
damage.
freeze additive. Washer fluids
on the windshield or the wiper blade
containing non-methanol anti-
results in jerky wiper operation and
freeze agents should be used
streaking on the glass. If you cannot
If you fill the windshield washer tank with
only if they provide cold weather
remove the streaks after operating the
a fluid with a different concentration from
protection without damaging
windshield washer or if the wiper opera-
the one used previously, purge the old
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades
tion is jerky, clean the outer surface of the
fluid from the piping between the wind-
or washer system.
windshield (or rear window) and the wiper
shield washer tank and washer nozzles by
operating the washer for a certain period
blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a
neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner.
of time. Otherwise, if the concentration of
After cleaning, rinse the windshield and
the fluid remaining in the piping is too low
wiper blades with clean water. The wind-
for the outside temperature, it may freeze
shield is clean if beads do not form when
and block the nozzles.
you rinse the windshield with water.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the
Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
outside temperature. If the
as paint thinner or benzine. This
concentration is inappropriate,
will cause deterioration of the
sprayed washer fluid may freeze
wiper blades.
on the windshield and obstruct
your view, and the fluid may
When you wish to raise the
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freeze in the windshield washer
passenger-side wiper arm, first
tank.
raise the driver-side wiper arm.
Otherwise, the passenger-side
Be careful foreign matter does
wiper assembly and driver-side
not contaminate the washer fluid
wiper assembly will touch each
when filling the tank. Contamina-
tion could cause malfunctions,
other, possibly resulting in
scratches.
such as clogging the pump.
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Replacement of Wiper Blades
Return the passenger-side wiper
■ Windshield Wiper Blade
arm to its original position before
Assembly
returning the driver-side wiper
arm to its original position. Other-
NOTE
wise, the passenger-side wiper
Do not lower the wiper arm while the
assembly and driver-side wiper
wiper blade assembly is removed.
assembly will touch each other,
possibly resulting in scratches.
1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.
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When returning the raised wipers
First raise the driver’s side wiper arm and
to the original positions, return
then raise the front passenger’s side wiper
the wipers slowly on the wind-
arm.
shield by hand. Returning the
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wipers from the detached posi-
1)
Lock cover
tions by the spring operation
might change the shape of the
2. Hold the wiper blade connection by
wiper arm or scratch the wind-
hand, open the lock cover to release the
shield.
lock.
While removing the wiper blades
from the wiper arms, do not
return the wiper arms to the orig-
inal positions. Otherwise, the
windshield surface may be
scratched.
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If you cannot eliminate the streaking even
CAUTION
after following this method, replace the
wiper blades using the following proce-
Hold the wiper arm when replacing
dures.
the wiper blade. Holding the wiper
blade, may result in blade deforma-
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tion.
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3. Remove the wiper blade assembly by
■ Windshield Wiper Blade
stoppers on the rubber are free of the
holding its pivot area and pushing it in the
support.
Rubber
direction shown by the arrow.
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1
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1) Metal spines
1) Support
4. When installing the wiper blade
2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
assembly, align it with the wiper arm
1. Grasp the locked end of the blade
with two metal spines, remove the metal
connection part and then slide it in the
rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the
spines from the old blade rubber and
opposite direction of removal to install.
install them in the new blade rubber.
After installing the wiper blade assembly,
close the lock cover and check that the
connection part is locked completely.
5. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.
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