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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.

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.

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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Replacement of wiper blades

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nozzles.

11-19. Replacement of wiper

blades

CAUTION

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

tration appropriately for the out-

side temperature. If the concen-

tration is inappropriate, sprayed

washer fluid may freeze on the

windshield and obstruct your

view, and the fluid may freeze in

the reservoir tank.

Grease, wax, insects, or other material on

the windshield or the wiper blade results in

jerky wiper operation and streaking on the

glass. If you cannot remove the streaks

after operating the windshield washer or if

the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer

surface of the windshield and rear window

using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral

detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do not,

however, use detergent to clean the blade

rubbers. Use only a sponge or soft cloth

(and no neutral detergent or mild abrasive

cleaner) when you clean the blade rub-

bers. If you wipe the rubber of the blade

strongly, the black coating component will

peel off, which will cause the wiper to

judder. Also, after wiping it off, check that

the rubber has not come loose. After

cleaning the window glass and wiper blade

rubbers, be sure to rinse them with clean

water. Rinse the window until the water

does not form beads on the glass. This

indicates that the glass is clean.

State or local regulations on

volatile organic compounds may

restrict the use of methanol, a

common windshield washer anti-

freeze additive. Washer fluids

containing non-methanol anti-

freeze agents should be used

only if they provide cold weather

protection without damaging

your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades

or washer system.

Remove the washer tank filler cap, then

add windshield washer fluid.

& Windshield washer fluid

Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield

washer fluid is unavailable, use clean

water.

In areas where water freezes in winter, use

an anti-freeze type windshield washer

fluid.

If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with

a different concentration from the one

used previously, purge the old fluid from

the piping between the reservoir tank and

washer nozzles by operating the washer

for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if

the concentration of the fluid remaining in

the piping is too low for the outside

temperature, it may freeze and block the

CAUTION

Do not clean the wiper blades

with gasoline or a solvent, such

as paint thinner or benzine. This

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