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Others
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug

1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level

Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil
level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom
of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom
edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise
the level.

„ Recommended grade and viscosity

„

Recommended

„

Oil grade and viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.

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Oil grade:

API classification GL-5

SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature

Power steering fluid

Power

Steering fluid

Fluid level

Power steering

„ Checking the fluid level

„

Checking

„

Fluid level

1) Reservoir tank

Be careful not to burn yourself because the flu-
id may be hot.

y When power steering fluid is being added,

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10

20

30

40

-20

0

60

20

80W

75W/90

80

100

40

85W

90

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use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow
any dirt into the tank. And never use different
brands together.
y Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank.
y Be careful not to spill power steering fluid
when adding it. If power steering fluid touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell,
smoke, and/or a fire. If power steering fluid gets
on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

The power steering fluid expands greatly as its tem-
perature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid
temperature. Therefore, the reservoir tank has two dif-
ferent checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.

Check the power steering fluid level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the en-
gine.

1) Specified range

2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between “HOT MIN” and
“HOT MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run: Check
that the oil level is between “COLD MIN” and “COLD
MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable “MIN”
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring
the level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.

If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible
leakage. Consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

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tion.

„ Recommended fluid

„

Recommended

„

Power steering fluid

“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid

Brake fluid

Brake

Fluid

Fluid level

Brake

„ Checking the fluid level

„

Checking

„

Fluid level

y Never let brake fluid contact your eyes be-
cause brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes.
If brake fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean water. For
safety, when performing this work, wearing eye
protection is advisable.
y Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture can cause a dangerous
loss of braking performance.
y If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer.

y Never use different brands of brake fluid to-
gether. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4
brake fluids even if they are of the same brand.
y When adding brake fluid, be careful not to al-
low any dirt into the reservoir.

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y Never splash the brake fluid over painted sur-
faces or rubber parts. Alcohol contained in the
brake fluid may damage them.
y Be careful not to spill brake fluid when add-
ing it. If brake fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it
may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
brake fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to
wipe it off.

Check the fluid level monthly.

1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark

Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If

the level is below “MIN”, add the recommended brake
fluid to “MAX”.
Use only brake fluid from a sealed container.

„ Recommended brake fluid

„

Recommended

„

Brake fluid

FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid

MAX

MIN

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Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)

Clutch fluid

Fluid level

Clutch

„ Checking the fluid level

„

Checking

„

Fluid level

Never let clutch fluid contact your eyes be-
cause clutch fluid can be harmful to your eyes.
If clutch fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean water. For
safety, when performing this work, wearing eye
protection is advisable.

y Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture can cause improper
clutch operation.
y If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer.
y Never use different brands of clutch fluid to-
gether.
y When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to
allow any dirt into the tank.
y Never splash the clutch fluid over painted

surfaces or rubber parts. Alcohol contained in
the clutch fluid may damage them.
y Be careful not to spill clutch fluid when add-
ing it. If clutch fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it
may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
clutch fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to
wipe it off.

1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark

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1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark

Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If
the level is below “MIN” level mark, add the recom-
mended clutch fluid to “MAX” level mark.
Use only clutch fluid from a sealed container.

„ Recommended clutch fluid

„

Recommended

„

Clutch fluid

FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid

Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids
even if they are of the same brand.

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Brake booster

Brake

Booster

If the brake booster does not operate as described in
the following, have it checked by your SUBARU deal-
er.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for approximately
one minute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal
several times to check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreas-
es with each depression.

Brake pedal

Brake

Pedal

Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

„ Checking the brake pedal free play

„

Checking

„

Brake pedal free play

„

Brake pedal

„

Free play

1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)

Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with
one finger to check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-

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tact your SUBARU dealer.

„ Checking the brake pedal reserve dis-

tance

„

Checking

„

Brake pedal reserve distance

„

Brake pedal

„

Reserve distance

1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)

Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbs
(294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the
upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specifica-
tion, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly,
contact with your SUBARU dealer.

Clutch pedal (Manual transmission
vehicles)

Clutch pedal

Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

„ Checking the clutch function

„

Checking

„

Clutch function

Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no ab-
normal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed,
and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to
check that the engine and transmission smoothly cou-
ple without any sign of slippage.

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„ Checking the clutch pedal free play

„

Checking

„

Clutch pedal free play

1) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 – 13.0 mm)

Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger
until you feel resistance, and check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.

Replacement of brake pad and lining

Replacement

Brake pad and lining

Brake

Pad and lining

If you continue to drive despite the scraping
noise from the audible brake pad wear indica-
tor, it will result in the need for costly brake ro-
tor repair or replacement.

The right front disc brake and the right rear disc brake
have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the
brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear
indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when

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the brake pedal is applied.

If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the
brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

„ Breaking-in of new brake pads and lin-

ings

„

Breaking

„

Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings

When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only gen-
uine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts
must be broken in as follows:

T Brake pad and lining
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.

T Parking brake lining

A safe location and situation should be select-
ed for break-in driving.

Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully

may cause the rear wheels to lock. To avoid
this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly and
gently.

1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22
mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button pushed in,
pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY.
(Pulling with a force of approximately 33 lbs [147 N, 15
kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200
meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool
down. Repeat this procedure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the parking
brake stroke is out of the specified range, adjust it by
turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake
lever.

Parking brake stroke:

7 – 8 notches / 44 lbs (196 N, 20 kg)

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Parking brake stroke

Parking

Brake stroke

Check the parking brake stroke according to the main-
tenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”. When the parking brake is properly adjusted,
braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up
seven to eight notches gently but firmly (approximately
44 lbs [196 N, 20 kg]). If the parking brake lever stroke
is not within the specified range, have the brake sys-
tem checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.

Tires and wheels

Tires and wheels

„ Types of tires

„

Tires

„

Types

You should be familiar with type of tires present on
your vehicle.

T All season tires
The factory-installed tires on your new vehicle are all
season tires.
All season tires are designed to provide an adequate
measure of traction, handling and braking perfor-
mance in year-round driving including snowy and icy
road conditions. However all season tires do not offer
as much traction performance as winter (snow) tires in
heavy or loose snow or on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by “ALL SEASON” and/
or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on the tire sidewall.

T Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suit-
ed for highway driving under dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery
roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads,
we strongly recommend the use of winter (snow) tires.
When installing winter tires, be sure to replace all four
tires.

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T Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-cov-
ered and icy roads. However winter tires do not per-
form as well as summer tires and all season tires on
roads other than snow-covered and icy roads.

„ Tire inspection

„

Tire

„

Inspection

Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from se-
rious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you find
any problem.

NOTE

y When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are
subjected to harsh treatment as when the vehicle
is driven on a rough surface, they can suffer dam-
age that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This
type of damage does not become evident until
time has passed. Try not to drive over curbs, pot-
holes or on other rough surfaces. If doing so is un-
avoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed down to a
walking pace or less, and approach the curbs as
squarely as possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you park the
vehicle.
y If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find

it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line, one
of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive
slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.

„ Tire pressures and wear

„

Tire

„

Pressures and wear

Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi-
mize the tires’ service lives and is essential for good
running performance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least
once a month and before any long journey.

Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use
a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the

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values shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is lo-
cated on the door pillar on the driver’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and
increases the tire pressures. Also, the tire pressures
are affected by the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehi-
cle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,
causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to
mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its
pressure.

NOTE

y The air pressure in a tire increases by approxi-
mately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm

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) when the tire

becomes warm.
y The tires are considered cold when the vehicle
has been parked for at least three hours or has
been driven less than one mile (1.6 km).

Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pres-
sure. Doing so will result in low tire pressure.

Incorrect tire pressures detract from controllability and
ride comfort, and they cause the tires to wear abnor-

mally.

y Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly)

Roadholding is good, and steering is responsive. Roll-
ing resistance is low, so fuel consumption is also low-
er.

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y Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at
shoulders)

Rolling resistance is high, so fuel consumption is also
higher.

y Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in cen-
ter)

Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magnifies the ef-
fects of road-surface bumps and dips, possibly result-
ing in vehicle damage.

Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire
pressures can cause the tires to deform severe-
ly and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase
in temperature could cause tread separation,
and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss

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of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

„ Wheel balance

„

Wheel

„

Balance

Each wheel was correctly balanced when your vehicle
was new, but the wheels will become unbalanced as
the tires become worn during use. Wheel imbalance
causes the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain
vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle’s
straight-line stability. It can also cause steering and
suspension system problems and abnormal tire wear.
If you suspect that the wheels are not correctly bal-
anced, have them checked and adjusted by your
SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire re-
pairs and after tire rotation.

NOTE

Loss of correct wheel alignment* causes the tires
to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle’s run-
ning stability. Contact your SUBARU dealer if you
notice abnormal tire wear.

*: The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at
a certain alignment (relative to the other wheels and to the
road) for optimum straight-line stability and cornering perfor-
mance.

„ Wear indicators

„

Wear indicators

A) New tread
B) Worn tread
1) Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which
becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves
decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be re-
placed when the tread wear indicator appears as a
solid band across the tread.

When a tire’s tread wear indicator becomes vis-

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