Subaru Outback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 30

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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.

1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral.
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.

9-8. 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.

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9-9. Access Key Fob – If Ac-
cess Key Fob Does Not Op-
erate 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 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”

P536.

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.

Switching Power Status

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.

When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated:
“ACC”

Under other conditions: “ON”

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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 into the “P”
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.

9-10. Rear Gate (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness)
– If the Rear Gate Cannot Be
Opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by pressing the rear gate opener
button (all models) or using the power rear
gate (if equipped), you can open it from
inside the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
flat-head screwdriver.

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CAUTION

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

Models without power rear gate

Rear gate lock release lever

Models with power rear gate

Rear gate lock release lever

2. Turn the rear gate lock release lever to
the right position using a flat-head screw-
driver or a similar tool. Then the rear gate
will open.

9-11. Malfunctions of the
Center Information Display

If the following screens are displayed,
temporary errors or malfunctions may
occur in the center information display.
If they are only temporary errors, the
following procedure may help to eliminate
them.

Shutting down the screen

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Freezing the screen

Blacking out the screen

Error A

Error B

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn the ignition switch once to the
“LOCK/OFF” position, then start the en-
gine.

Volume button (dual 7.0-inch display
models)

Volume button (11.6-inch display models)

3. If the center information display cannot
be recovered even though the engine has
been restarted, press and hold the volume

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button for more than 10 seconds. The
center information display will start up
again.
4. If the center information display is not
recovered by restarting it, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

9-12. 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.
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
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.

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10-1. Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Cleaning Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . 486
Cleaning Tire (Vehicle with White Letter Tires) . 486

10-2. Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . 486

Most Common Causes of Corrosion. . . . . 486
To Help Prevent Corrosion . . . . . . . . .. 487

10-3. Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . .487

Seat Fabric Material . . . . . . . . . . ... 487
Leather Seat Materials. . . . . . . . . . 488
Synthetic Leather Upholstery . . . . . . . . 488
Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches,

Combination Meter, and Other Plastic
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488

Center Information Display . . . . . . . . . 489

Appearance Care

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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 pressing the brake pedal
to heat up the brakes.

Do not wash the engine compart-

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

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.

O u t b a c k / S u b a r u O u t b a c k

Wilderness: Since your vehicle
is equipped with a rear wiper,
automatic car-wash brushes
could become tangled around it,
damaging the wiper arm and
other components. Ask the auto-
matic 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.

NOTE

When having your vehicle washed in an
automatic car wash, make sure before-
hand that the car wash is of suitable
type.

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

by 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 off with a chamois or soft
cloth. Wear rubber gloves and use a hand
brush when washing down underbody,
inner fenders and suspension to effec-
tively 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

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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 mouldings, 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. Coarser
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.
Otherwise, the cover surface may be
damaged.

NOTE

Be careful not to block the wind-

shield washer nozzles with wax when
waxing the vehicle.

For Subaru Outback Wilderness

models, if wax gets onto the hood decal
when you are waxing your vehicle, this
could enhance the reflective appear-
ance of the hood decal and impair the
anti-reflective function.

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Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Vehicles without matte painted
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.

Vehicles with matte painted wheels

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following
precautions as matte painted
wheels can be damaged.

Do not scrub or polish the wheels

using a brush or dry cloth.

Do not use any wheel coatings or

abrasive detergents.

As matte painted wheels require different
cleaning methods than conventional alloy
wheels, be sure to observe the following.
For details, consult your SUBARU dealer.

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels

are excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft
cloth dampened with a diluted neutral
detergent to remove the dirt.

Cleaning Tire (Vehicle with
White Letter Tires)

It is recommended to clean the white letter
part on the side of the tire frequently
because it easily gets dirty. When clean-
ing, use a neutral detergent and wash with
a sponge.

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
Corrosion

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, trunk lid 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.)

Seat Fabric Material

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
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

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Care

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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 leather to become
brittle and wear prematurely. To maintain
its resiliency, leather should be cleaned
monthly or whenever it becomes soiled.
Before cleaning leather upholstery, va-
cuum it to remove dust. Use a soft and
lint-free cloth dampened with lukewarm
water and mild soap, taking care not to
soak the leather or allow water to pene-
trate the stitched seams. Use a gentle
circular motion while cleaning the leather -
do not rub or apply extreme pressure.
Wipe the leather again with another clean,
slightly damp cloth to remove soap residue
and dry with a soft cloth.
Minor surface blemishes or difficult dirt
spots may be treated with a commercial
leather spray. Never use alcohol, cleaning
solvents, leather oils, varnishes or
polishes on your leather as it will dry out
the leather finish.
If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long

time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and headrests be covered,
or the windows shaded, to prevent fading
or shrinkage.
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 gasoline must never be
used on leather or synthetic interior
materials. Doing so could damage
the surface and cause the color to
deteriorate.

Instrument Panel, Console
Panel, Switches, Combina-
tion Meter, and Other Plastic
Surface

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
instrument panel, center console, combi-
nation meter panel, and switches.

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents such

as paint thinners or gasoline, 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
to these parts, it may cause
damage to electrical compo-
nents.

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Center Information Display

To clean the center information display,
wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft
cloth. If the display(s) is/are 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 display(s).
Doing so could damage the moni-
tor’s components.

Do not wipe the display(s) with a

hard cloth. Doing so could
scratch the monitor.

Do not use cleaning fluid that

contains thinner, gasoline, or
any other volatile substance.
Such cleaning fluid could erase
the lettering on the switches on
the display(s).

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Care

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11-1. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 493
11-2. Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . 493

Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine

Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 494

When Checking or Servicing in the Engine

Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 495

When Checking or Servicing in the Engine

Compartment While the Engine Is Running . ... 495

11-3. Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . .. 495

Removing and Reinstalling Clips . . . . . . 495

11-4. Engine Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 497
11-5. Engine Compartment Overview . . . . ... 499

2.5 L Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 499
2.4 L Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 500

11-6. Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 501

Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . 501
Checking the Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . 501
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . 503
Recommended Grade and Viscosity. . . . . 503
Synthetic Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 503

11-7. Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . 504

Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections . . . . ... 504
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 504

11-8. Air Cleaner Element. . . . . . . . . .. 506

Replacing the Air Cleaner Element . . . . . .. 506

11-9. Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 508

Recommended Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . 508

11-10. Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 509
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 509

11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear

Differential Gear Oil . . . . . . . . . ..509

Recommended Grade and Viscosity . . . . ... 509

11-13. Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . ...510

Checking the Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . 510
Recommended Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . 510

11-14. Brake Booster . . . . . . . . . . . ..511
11-15. Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . ..511
11-16. Replacement of Brake Pad . . . . . . .511
11-17. Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . .512

Types of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(U.S.-Spec. Models) . . . . . . . . . . .. 512

Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 514
Tire Pressures and Wear . . . . . . . . . 514
Wheel Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 516
Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 517
Rotational Direction of Tires . . . . . . . ... 517
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 518
Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . ... 519
Wheel Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 520

11-18. Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
11-19. Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . 520
11-20. Replacement of Wiper Blades . . . . . 521

Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly . . . . . . 522
Window Wiper Blade Rubber . . . . . . . .. 523
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness) . . . . . . . 524

Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness) . . . . . . . 524

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11-21. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
11-22. Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 527
11-23. Installation of Accessories. . . . . . . 528
11-24. Replacing Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . .. 528

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 529
Front Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . ... 529
Rear Combination Lights . . . . . . . . . 529
Backup Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 532
Dome Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533

Map Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534
Door Step Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 534
Cargo Area Light (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness). . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 534

Trunk Light (Legacy) . . . . . . . . . . .. 534
Other Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 535

11-25. Replacing Battery . . . . . . . . . . 535

Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob. . . . . 536
Replacing Battery of Transmitter . . . . . . 537

Maintenance and Service

(495,1)

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.”

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

Testing of an All-Wheel Drive

vehicle must NEVER be per-
formed on a single two-wheel
dynamometer or similar appara-
tus. Attempting to do so will
result in transmission damage
and in uncontrolled vehicle
movement and may cause an
accident or injuries to persons
nearby.

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.

– CONTINUED –

Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance

and

Service

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