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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.

11-1. Maintenance schedule

11-2. Maintenance precau-

tions

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”.

When maintenance and service are re-

quired, it is recommended that all work be

done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

Always use the proper tools and

make certain that they are well

maintained.

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.

Never get under the vehicle sup-

ported only by a jack. Always use

safety stands to support the

vehicle.

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”.

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.

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.

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”.

WARNING

Because the fuel system is under

pressure, replacement of the fuel

filter should be performed only

by your SUBARU dealer.

Always select a safe area when

performing maintenance on your

vehicle.

Wear adequate eye protection to

guard against getting oil or fluids

in your eyes. If something does

get in your eyes, thoroughly

wash them out with clean water.

NOTE

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.

For models with a multi-function dis-

play (color LCD), you can set a remin-

der to be displayed when a scheduled

maintenance item is almost due. For

details, refer to “Maintenance settings”

�P226.

Do not tamper with the wiring of

the SRS airbag system or seat-

belt pretensioner system, or at-

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tempt to take its connectors

apart, as this may activate the

system or render it inoperative.

NEVER use a circuit tester for

this wiring. If your SRS airbag or

seatbelt pretensioner needs ser-

vice, consult your nearest

SUBARU dealer.

operation indicator on the

switch is turned off. Then take

the access key fob out from

the vehicle.

& Before checking or servicing

in the engine compartment

WARNING

–

Models without push-button

start system:

Always remove the key from

the ignition switch.

Always stop the engine and apply

the parking brake firmly to pre-

vent the vehicle from moving.

Check the inside of the engine

compartment to see if there are

any cloths and tools left. If they

are left inside, they may be a

cause of malfunction and fire.

Always let the engine cool down.

Engine parts become very hot

when the engine is running and

remain hot for some time after the

engine has stopped.

Before performing any servicing

on a vehicle equipped with a

remote engine start system (a

dealer option), temporarily place

the remote engine start system in

service mode to prevent it from

unexpectedly starting the engine.

Do not spill engine oil, engine

coolant, brake fluid or any other

fluid on hot engine components.

This may cause a fire.

NOTE

SUBARU does not endorse the use of

non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-

tems and strongly advises against

performing these services on a

SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-

proved flushing systems use chemi-

cals and/or solvents which have not

been tested or approved by SUBARU.

SUBARU warranties do not cover any

part of the vehicle which is damaged by

adding or applying chemicals and/or

solvents other than those approved or

recommended by SUBARU.

When the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position, the cooling fan

may operate suddenly even when

the engine is stopped. If your

body or clothes come into con-

tact with a rotating fan, that could

result in serious injury. To avoid

risk of injury, perform the follow-

ing precautions.

–

Models with push-button start

system:

Always turn the push-button

ignition switch to the “OFF”

position and confirm that the

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11-3. Maintenance tips

Do not touch the oil filter until the

engine has cooled down comple-

tely. Doing so may result in a burn

or other injury. Note that the oil

filter becomes very hot when the

engine is running and remains

hot for some time after the engine

has stopped.

& When checking or servicing

in the engine compartment

Some clips and fender linings must be

removed before replacing the air cleaner

elements or specific bulbs.

& Removing and reinstalling

clips

! Removing clips

& When checking or servicing

in the engine compartment

while the engine is running

There are several types of clips used for

your vehicle.

! Type A clips

WARNING

A running engine can be dangerous.

Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,

hair and tools away from the cooling

fan, drive belt and any other moving

engine parts. Removing rings,

watches and ties is advisable.

CAUTION

Do not touch the engine cover

while checking the components

in the engine compartment.

Doing so may cause your hand

to slip off the cover and result in

an unexpected injury.

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using

a flat-head screwdriver until the center

portion of the clip is raised.

2. Remove the clips with a flat-head

screwdriver using leverage.

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