Alloy wheels 479
an accident.
11-17. Alloy wheels
11-18. Windshield washer
fluid
Alloy wheels can be scratched and da-
maged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
& Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available
at your SUBARU dealer.
.
When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to
change a flat tire, always check the
tightness of the wheel nuts after driving
approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If
any nut is loose, tighten it to the
specified torque.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
not meeting specifications could
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
against the wheel well housing dur-
ing turns. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
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Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning light will illuminate.
When this occurs, refill the washer fluid.
.
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Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap are replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU
parts designed for alloy wheels.
& Adding the windshield
washer fluid
.
When stacking and storing removed
tires, place shock-absorbing material
between the tires to protect the wheels
from becoming scratched.
NOTE
CAUTION
When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or for any
other reason, always check the tight-
ness of the wheel nuts after driving
approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If
any nut is loose, tighten it to the
specified torque.
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
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