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 part.
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 | Always use the recommended CVTF for CVT. Using other fluid will cause malfunction. |
| Fluid | Recommended materials | Item number | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid | SUBARU CVT OIL FOR LINEARTRONIC | K0425Y0710 | |
| Brake fluid and clutch fluid | FMVSS No. 116 DOT3, or DOT4 |
Check the brake fluid amount. 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.
| CAUTION | If the brake fluid is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire. |
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- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Remove the oil level gauge and wipe away the oil.
- Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure that the oil level gauge is correctly inserted and properly orientated.
- Pull out the oil level gauge again, and check both sides of the oil level gauge. Use a lower side to determine the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is below "L" line, add oil to bring the level up to "F" line.
- Start the engine, and spread the oil in engine room.
- After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan before checking the oil level. NOTE: To prevent overfilling of engine oil, do not add oil above "F" line when the engine is cold.
CLUTCH FLUID
Check the clutch fluid amount. If the amount of fluid is insufficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add the necessary amount of specified fluid.
| CAUTION | If any clutch fluid is spilt on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with a cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire. |
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WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Check the window washer fluid amount. If the amount of washer fluid is insufficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add the necessary amount of washer fluid.
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FLUID LEAKAGE
Check entire areas of the vehicle for any trace of engine coolant/engine oil/transmission fluid leaks.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2
| Item | Maintenance interval | Repeat short distance driving | Repeat driving on bumpy muddy road | Driving in extremely cold weather | Area where salt or other corrosive substance used, or coastal area | High humidity or mountain area | Repeat towing trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Every 3.75 months | R | R | R | |||
| 6, 000 km | |||||||
| 3, 750 miles | |||||||
| Engine oil filter | Every 3.75 months | R | R | R | |||
| 6, 000 km | |||||||
| 3, 750 miles | |||||||
| Fuel line | Every 7.5 months | I | |||||
| Every 12, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Transmission gear oil | Every 15 months | R | |||||
| Every 24, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| CVTF | Every 40, 000 km | R | |||||
| Every 24, 855 miles | |||||||
| Front & rear differential gear oil | Every 15 months | R | |||||
| Every 24, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Brake line | Every 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| Every 12, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Brake fluid | Every 15 months | R | |||||
| Every 24, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Disc brake pad and disc | Every 15 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| Every 24, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Parking brake | Every 15 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| Every 24, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 15, 000 miles | |||||||
| Suspension | Every 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | ||
| Every 12, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Axle boots and joints | Every 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Every 12, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| Steering system (Power steering) | Every 7.5 months | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Every 12, 000 km | |||||||
| Every 7, 500 miles | |||||||
| R: Replace> I: Inspection | |||||||