MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance instructions for serviceable parts describe work area and detailed step with illustration. It also describes the use of special tool, tightening torque, caution for each procedure.
- If many serviceable parts are included in one service procedure, appropriate reference is provided for each parts.
Example
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BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do the following
- Wash eyes and seek immediate medical attention.
- Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thoroughly with water.
PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER MAINTENANCE
Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers, etc. before work.
FLUID
Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
| CAUTION | Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF or CVTF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble. |
| Fluid | Recommended materials | Item number | Alternative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid | CVT | SUBARU CVT OIL FOR LINEARTRONIC | K0425Y0710 | |
| 5AT | SUBARU ATF | K0410Y0700 | IDEMITSU: ATF HP | |
| Power steering fluid | SUBARU PS fluid | K0515YA000 | DEXRON III | |
| Brake fluid | FMVSS No. 116 DOT3, or DOT4 | |||
| Clutch fluid | FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 | |||
| CAUTION | If the brake fluid is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire. |
Check that the brake fluid level is normal. If the amount is insufficient, carry out a brake line test to identify brake fluid leaks and check the brake operation. After that, refill the brake fluid tank with the specified type of fluid.
CLUTCH FLUID
| CAUTION | If the clutch fluid is spilt over the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire. |
Check that the clutch fluid level is normal. If the amount of the fluid is insufficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add the necessary amount of the specified fluid.
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WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Check that the window washer fluid level is normal. If the amount is insufficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add the necessary amount of washer fluid.
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
| CAUTION | If any power steering fluid is spilt over the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with a cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire. |
Check that the power steering fluid level is normal. If the amount is insufficient, check that no leaks are found. Then add the necessary amount of the specified power steering fluid.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2
| Item | Maintenance interval | Repeat short distance drive | Repeat rough/muddy road drive | Extremely cold weather area | Salt or other corrosive used or coastal area | High humidity or mountain area | Repeat towing trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 3.75 months | R | R | R | |||
| 6, 000 km | |||||||
| 3, 750 miles | |||||||
| Engine oil filter | 3.75 months | R | R | R | |||
| 6, 000 km | |||||||
| 3, 750 miles | |||||||
| Fuel filter | 15 months | I | |||||
| 24, 000 km | |||||||
| 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Fuel line | 7.5 months | I | |||||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Transmission gear oil | 15 months | R | |||||
| 24, 000 km | |||||||
| 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| ATF | 15 months | R | |||||
| 24, 000 km | |||||||
| 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| CVTF | 40, 000 km | R | |||||
| 24, 855 miles | |||||||
| Front and rear differential gear oil | 15 months | R | |||||
| 24, 000 km | |||||||
| 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Brake line | 7.5 months | I | |||||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Brake fluid | 15 months | R | |||||
| 24, 000 km | |||||||
| 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Disc brake pad and disc | 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Parking brake | 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Suspension | 7.5 months | I | I | I | |||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Axle boots and joints | 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | I | |
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Steering system (power steering) | 7.5 months | I | I | I | |||
| 12, 000 km | |||||||
| 7, 500 miles |