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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”

P58.

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. . . . . . . . .. 467
11-2. Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . 467

Before checking or servicing in the engine

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468

When checking or servicing in the engine

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469

When checking or servicing in the engine

compartment while the engine is running. . .. 469

11-3. Maintenance tips. . . . . . . . . . ... 469

Removing and reinstalling clips . . . . . . .. 469

11-4. Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 471
11-5. Engine compartment overview . . . . . 473
11-6. Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 474

Engine oil consumption . . . . . . . . . .. 474
Locations of the oil level gauge, oil filler cap

and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 474

Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . 474
Changing the oil and oil filter. . . . . . . .. 475
Recommended grade and viscosity. . . . . . 476
Synthetic oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 476

11-7. Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . .. 476
Cooling fan, hose and connections . . . . . . 477
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 477

11-8. Air cleaner element. . . . . . . . . ... 478

Replacing the air cleaner element . . . . . ... 479

11-9. Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 480

Recommended spark plugs. . . . . . . . . 480

11-10. Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 480

11-11. Continuously variable transmission

fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480

11-12. Front differential gear oil and rear

differential gear oil . . . . . . . . . . 481

Recommended grade and viscosity . . . . . 481

11-13. Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

Checking the fluid level . . . . . . . . . .. 481
Recommended brake fluid. . . . . . . . .. 482

11-14. Vacuum brake booster (models with

the vacuum brake booster) . . . . . . ..482

11-15. Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . ..482
11-16. Replacement of brake pad . . . . . . ..483

Breaking-in of new brake pads . . . . . . ... 483

11-17. Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . ..483

Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models) . . . . . . . . . . .. 484

Tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 485
Tire pressures and wear. . . . . . . . . . 486
Wheel balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 488
Rotational direction of tires . . . . . . . . 489
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 489
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Wheel replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 491

11-18. Alloy wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . .491
11-19. Windshield washer fluid. . . . . . . ..492

Adding the windshield washer fluid . . . . . 492
Windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . 492

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11-20. Replacement of wiper blades. . . . . . 493

Windshield wiper blade assembly . . . . . ... 494
Windshield wiper blade rubber. . . . . . . 495
Rear window wiper blade assembly . . . . . 496
Rear window wiper blade rubber . . . . . . . 497

11-21. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
11-22. Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 499
11-23. Installation of accessories . . . . . . . 501
11-24. Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .. 501

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 502
Front turn signal light . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Front side marker lights (if equipped) . . . . . 503

Front fog light (if equipped). . . . . . . . 503
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . 503
Backup light. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 505
Vanity mirror light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 506
Door step light . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 506
Cargo area light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Other bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Adjusting headlight aim . . . . . . . . . . 507

11-25. Replacing key battery . . . . . . . . .508

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Replacing battery of access key fob . . . . ... 508
Replacing transmitter battery . . . . . . . . 509

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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”

P230.

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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tempt to take its connectors
apart, as this may activate the
system or render it inoperative.
NEVER use a circuit tester for
this wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs ser-
vice, consult your nearest
SUBARU dealer.

Check the inside of the engine

compartment to see if there are
any cloths and tools left. If they
are left inside, they may be a
cause of malfunction and fire.

NOTE

SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-
proved flushing systems use chemi-
cals and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.

Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment

WARNING

Always stop the engine and apply

the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.

Always let the engine cool down.

Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine has stopped.

Do not spill engine oil, engine

coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.

When the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even when
the engine is stopped. If your
body or clothes come into con-
tact with a rotating fan, that could
result in serious injury. To avoid
risk of injury, perform the follow-
ing precautions.

– Models with push-button start

system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and confirm that the

operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key fob out from
the vehicle.

– Models without push-button

start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.

Before performing any servicing

on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system (a
dealer option), temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.

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When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment

CAUTION

Do not touch the engine cover

while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.

Do not touch the oil filter until the

engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a burn
or other injury. Note that the oil
filter becomes very hot when the
engine is running and remains
hot for some time after the engine
has stopped.

When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running

WARNING

A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.

11-3. Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.

Removing and reinstalling
clips

Removing clips

There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.

Type A clips

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the clips with a flat-head
screwdriver using leverage.

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3. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Type B clips

1. Pull out the center portion of the clip
using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in
the illustration.
2. Pull the protruded center portion to
remove the entire body of the clip.

Type C clips

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a
Phillips screwdriver until the center portion
of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Reinstalling clips

Type A clips

Type B clips

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Type C clips

Insert the clip without the center portion
first and then push the center portion of the
clip into the hole.

11-4. Engine hood

CAUTION

Be extremely careful not to catch

fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.

Do not push the hood forcibly to

close it. It could deform the metal.

Be extremely careful opening the

engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.

Do not install accessories other

than genuine SUBARU parts to
the engine hood. If the engine
hood becomes too heavy, the
stay may not be able to support
holding it open.

Check that the end of the hood

stay is inserted into the slot. If it is
not inserted properly, the hood
may drop and cause injury.

To open the hood:

1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.

2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.

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3. Release the secondary hood release
by moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.

Grip

4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the end of the

hood prop into the slot in the hood. Hold
the grip to handle the hood prop.

To close the hood:

1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the
hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
2. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-
mately 7.8 to 11.8 in (20 to 30 cm) above its
closed position and then let it drop.
3. After closing the hood, be sure the
hood is securely locked.

If this does not close the hood, release it
from a slightly higher position.

WARNING

Always check that the hood is
properly locked before you start
driving. If it is not, it might fly open
while the vehicle is moving and
block your view, which may cause
an accident and serious bodily in-
jury.

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11-5. Engine compartment overview

Brake fluid reservoir (page 481)

Fuse box (page 499)

Battery (page 498)

Windshield washer tank (page 492)

Engine oil filler cap (page 474)

Engine coolant reservoir (page 477)

Radiator cap (page 477)

Engine oil filter (page 475)

Engine oil level gauge (page 474)

10) Air cleaner case (page 478)

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11-6. Engine oil

CAUTION

If the level gauge cannot be

pulled out easily, twist the level
gauge right and left, then gently
pull it out. Otherwise, you may be
injured accidentally straining
yourself.

Use only engine oil with the

recommended grade and vis-
cosity.

Be careful not to spill engine oil

when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

Engine oil consumption

Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and tempera-
ture. Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance in-
tervals.

When the engine is new and within the

break-in period.

When the engine oil is of lower quality.

When the incorrect oil viscosity is used.

When engine braking is employed

(repeatedly).

When the engine is operated at high

engine speeds (for extended periods of
time).

When the engine is operated under

heavy loads (for extended periods of time).

When towing a trailer

When the engine idles for extended

periods of time.

When the vehicle is operated in stop-

and-go and/or heavy traffic situations.

When the vehicle is used under severe

thermal conditions.

When the vehicle accelerates and

decelerates frequently.

Under these or similar conditions, you
should check your oil at least every 2nd
fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more
frequently. Different drivers in the same
car may experience different results. If
your oil consumption rate is greater than
expected, contact your authorized
SUBARU dealer who may perform a test
under controlled conditions.

Locations of the oil level
gauge, oil filler cap and oil
filter

Oil level gauge

Oil filler cap

Oil filter

Checking the oil level

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. If you check the oil level
just after turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, wait for at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level.

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CAUTION

If the level gauge cannot be pulled
out easily, twist the level gauge right
and left, then gently pull it out.
Otherwise, you may be injured acci-
dentally straining yourself.

2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly
inserted until it stops.

Full level

Low level

Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp
qt) from low level to full level

4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.
5. Check the oil levels on both sides of the
level gauge. The engine oil level must be

judged by the lowest of the two levels. If
the oil level is below the low level mark,
add oil so that the full level is reached.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the engine

oil filter when removing the oil
filler cap. Doing so may result in a
burn, a pinched finger, or may
cause some other injury.

Use only engine oil with the

recommended grade and vis-
cosity.

Be careful not to spill engine oil

when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

To add engine oil, remove the engine oil
filler cap and slowly pour engine oil
through the filler neck. After pouring oil
into the engine, you must use the level
gauge to confirm that the oil level is
correct.

NOTE

To prevent overfilling the engine oil,

do not add any additional oil above the
upper level when the engine is cold.

After adding or changing the engine

oil, warm up the engine and stop it on a
level surface, then start the engine after
a lapse of 1 minute or more. Confirm
that the warning light has turned off
after the engine has started. Refer to
“Engine low oil level warning light”

P175.

Changing the oil and oil filter

Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the maintenance schedule when driving
on dusty roads, when short trips are
frequently made, or when driving in ex-
tremely cold weather.

NOTE

Changing the engine oil and oil filter

should be performed by a well-trained
expert. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for changing the engine oil and oil filter.
Fully trained mechanics are on standby
at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the
special tools, spare parts and recom-
mended oil for this work, and also, used
oils are properly disposed of.

If performing oil replacement your-

self, observe the local regulations and

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dispose of waste oil properly.

Recommended grade and
viscosity

CAUTION

Use only engine oil with the recom-
mended grade and viscosity.

Refer to “Engine oil”

P513.

NOTE

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity
provide better fuel economy. However,
in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is
required to properly lubricate the en-
gine.

Synthetic oil

You should use synthetic engine oil that
meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using syn-
thetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade shown
in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine
oil”

P513. Also, you must follow the oil

and filter changing intervals shown in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

NOTE

Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity
noted in chapter 12 is the recom-
mended engine oil for optimum engine
performance. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

11-7. Cooling system

Safety precautions

WARNING

Never remove the radiator 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
boiling hot coolant when the cap is
removed.

CAUTION

Vehicles are filled at the factory

with SUBARU SUPER COOLANT
that does not require the first
change for 11 years/137,500
miles (11 years/220,000 km). This
coolant should not be mixed with
any other brand or type of cool-
ant during this period. Mixing
with a different coolant will re-
duce the life of the coolant. When
necessary to add the coolant for
any reason, use only SUBARU
SUPER COOLANT.

If the SUBARU SUPER COOLANT
is diluted with another brand or

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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”

P174.

Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
Refer to “Fuses”

P499. If the fuse is not

blown, have the cooling system checked
by your SUBARU dealer.

If the frequent addition of coolant is
necessary between vehicle service visits,
it is recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized

SUBARU dealer to check for leaks, da-
mage, or looseness.

Engine coolant

Checking the coolant level

WARNING

“FULL” level mark

“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.

Fill up to this level.

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Maintenance

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service

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