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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 16

460 Towing

9-8. Towing

& Towing hooks and tie-down

! Rear towing hook

hooks/holes

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

The towing hooks should be used only in

out of the tool bucket. Take the jack

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

an emergency.

handle out of the cargo area.

towing service. Observe the following

procedures for safety.

CAUTION

Use only the specified towing hooks

and tie-down hooks/holes. Never

use suspension parts or other parts

of the body for towing or tie-down

purposes.

! Front towing hook

The front towing hook is located on the

bottom of the body on the front left side of

the vehicle.

2.

Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover

WARNING

on the rear bumper using a screwdri-

ver, and you will find a threaded hole

Never tow AWD models with the

for attaching the towing hook.

front wheels raised off the ground

while the rear wheels are on the

ground, or with the rear wheels

raised off the ground while the front

wheels are on the ground. This will

cause the vehicle to spin away due

to the operation or deterioration of

the center differential.

Towing

461

After towing, remove the towing hook from

! Front tie-down hooks

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook for

purposes other than towing your

vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

3.

Screw the towing hook into the thread

er operation of the fuel pump

hole until its thread can no longer be

shut off function when the vehi-

The front tie-down hooks are

located

seen.

cle is struck from behind.

between each of the front tires

and the

front bumper.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply an excessive load to the tow-

ing hook.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.

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462 Towing

! Rear tie-down holes

plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,

3.

Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

return the plugs to their original places.

properly with safety chains. Each

safety chain should be equally tigh-

WARNING

tened and care must be taken not to

pull the chains so tightly that the

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

suspension bottoms out.

downward anchoring. If they are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip out

CAUTION

of the holes, possibly causing a

If your vehicle has a bumper

dangerous situation.

under guard (optional), be careful

not to scrape it when placing the

& Using a flat-bed truck

vehicle on the carrier and when

removing the vehicle from the

carrier.

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become

misaligned. In such a case, have

the headlight alignment checked

by a SUBARU dealer after trans-

porting the vehicle by flat-bed

truck.

This is the best way to transport your

1

Rear tie-down hole

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

The rear tie-down holes are located near

ensure safe transportation.

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

1. Shift the select lever into the

“P”

There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.

position.

To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the

2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

Towing

463

& Towing with all wheels on the

Remember that the brake booster

so could overheat the brake.

ground

and power steering do not func-

Drive carefully and do not make

tion when the engine is not run-

an impact on the towing rope by

ning. Because the engine is

suddenly starting.

turned off, it will take greater

Use a specific towing rope for

effort to operate the brake pedal

towing. If wire ropes and metal

and steering wheel.

chains are needed to be used for

towing, wrap the contact portion

of the bumper with cloth to pro-

CAUTION

tect it from damage.

If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

Sometime damaged vehicles can-

not be towed because of their

1.

Release the parking brake and put the

damaged condition. In that case,

transmission in the neutral position.

use a flat-bed truck for transpor-

2.

The ignition switch should be in the

tation.

“ON” position while the vehicle is being

The traveling speed must be

towed.

limited to less than 20 mph (32

3.

Take up slack in the towline slowly to

km/h) and the traveling distance

prevent damage to the vehicle.

to less than 31 miles (50 km). For

greater speeds and distances,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

WARNING

bed truck.

Never turn the ignition switch to

Use a flat-bed truck if there are

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while

long distance downgrades or

the vehicle is being towed be-

steep slopes. However, do not

cause the steering wheel and the

apply the brake pedal for a long

direction of the wheels will be

time because the engine braking

locked.

will not work while towing. Doing

464 Electronic parking brake - if the electronic parking brake cannot be released

9-9. Electronic parking brake

9-10. Access key fob - if ac-

& Locking and unlocking

– if the electronic parking

cess key fob does not operate

brake cannot be released

properly

Contact your SUBARU dealer and have

CAUTION

your SUBARU dealer release the electro-

nic parking brake.

Keep metallic objects, magnetic

sources and signal transmitters

away from the area between the

access key fob and the push-button

ignition switch. They may interfere

with the communication between

the access key fob and the push-

button ignition switch.

1

Release button

2

Emergency key

The following functions may be inoperable

While pressing the release button of the

because of strong radio signals in the

access key fob, take out the emergency

surrounding area or a low battery condition

key.

of the access key fob.

Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the

. Locking/unlocking doors (including the

emergency key in the procedure described

rear gate)

in “Locking and unlocking from the out-

. Switching power status

side” FP137.

. Starting engine

NOTE

In such cases, perform the following

After locking or unlocking, be sure to

procedure. When the battery of the access

attach the emergency key back to the

key fob is discharged, replace it with a new

access key fob.

one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access

key fob” FP517.

Access key fob - if access key fob does not operate properly

465

& Switching power status

5. When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated,

1. Apply the parking brake.

press the push-button ignition switch

2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

with the brake pedal released. The

position.

status of the push-button ignition

3. Depress the brake pedal.

switch then changes to “ON”.

NOTE

If the power does not switch even

though the above procedure was fol-

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

& Starting engine

4.

Hold the access key fob with the

buttons facing you, and touch the

1.

Apply the parking brake.

push-button ignition switch with it.

2.

Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

When the communication between the

position.

access key fob and the vehicle is

3.

Depress the brake pedal.

completed, a chime (ding) will sound.

4.

Hold the access key fob with the

At the same time, the push-button

buttons facing you, and touch the

ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or

push-button ignition switch with it.

“ON” position.

When the communication between the

5.

After the push-button ignition switch

access key fob and the vehicle is

turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position,

completed, a chime (ding) will sound.

while depressing the brake pedal,

At the same time, the status of the

press the push-button ignition switch.

push-button ignition switch changes to

either of the following.

NOTE

. When the keyless access with push-

If the engine does not start even though

button start system is deactivated:

the above procedure was followed

“ACC”

precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

. Under other conditions: “ON”

466 Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be opened

9-11. Rear gate - if the rear

CAUTION

gate cannot be opened

Never operate the rear gate open

lever with fingers because doing so

In the event that you cannot open the rear

may cause an injury. Always use a

gate by operating the rear gate opener

flat-head screwdriver or a similar

button, you can open it from inside the

tool.

cargo area.

Models with power rear gate

3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to

the right position.

1. Remove the access cover at the

Models without power rear gate

bottom-center of the rear gate trim

using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped

with vinyl tape or a cloth.

2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind

the rear gate trim.

Malfunctions of the center information display

467

9-12. Malfunctions of the

center information display

If the following screens are displayed,

temporary errors or malfunctions may

occur in the center information display.

If they are only temporary errors, the

following procedure may help to eliminate

them.

Freezing the screen

Error A

Shutting down the screen

Blacking out the screen

Error B

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.

2. Turn the ignition switch once to the

“LOCK/OFF” position, then start the

engine.

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468 Moonroof - if the moonroof does not close

9-13. Moonroof (if equipped)

9-14. If your vehicle is in-

- if the moonroof does not

volved in an accident

close

& To restart the engine when

involved in an accident

If the moonroof does not close, we

recommend that you have the

system

CAUTION

checked by a SUBARU dealer.

If your vehicle is involved in an

accident, be sure to inspect the

ground under the vehicle before

restarting the engine. If you find that

fuel has leaked on the ground, do

1

Volume button

not try to restart the engine. The fuel

3.

If the center information display cannot

system has been damaged and is in

be recovered even though the engine

need of repair. Immediately contact

the nearest automotive service facil-

has been restarted, press and hold the

volume button for more than 10 sec-

ity. We recommend that you consult

onds. The center information display

your SUBARU dealer.

will start up again.

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off

4.

If the center information display is not

system. When the vehicle sustains an

recovered by restarting it, contact your

impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump

SUBARU dealer.

shut off system stops supplying the fuel in

order to minimize fuel leakage. However,

depending on the impact conditions at the

time of collision, the fuel pump shut-off

system may not operate.

Perform the following procedures to restart

the engine after the system is activated.

If your vehicle is involved in an accident

469

Models without “keyless access with

suspended and the doors will remain

The doors unlock automatically

push-button start system”:

unlocked.

while driving.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

Confirm the safety of the surroundings first

With all doors shut, the doors

or “ACC” position.

and carry out the following to retrieve the

unlock when pressing the lock

2. Restart the engine.

automatic door locking/unlocking function.

side of the power door locking

switch.

Models without “keyless access with

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The automatic door locking/un-

push-button start system”:

locking function does not oper-

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

ate.

position.

the “ACC” or “OFF” position.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

2. Restart the engine.

position.

Models with

“keyless access with

& Automatic door locking/un-

push-button start system”:

locking operation when in-

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

volved in an accident

the “OFF” position.

When the automatic door locking/unlock-

2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

ing function is ON, all the doors will be

the “ON” position.

locked automatically while driving. For

further details, refer to

“Automatic door

locking/unlocking” FP139.

NOTE

When the vehicle sustains a strong impact

Depending on the severity of the im-

which may trigger the airbags to deploy,

pact, the emergency unlocking may not

the door locks may be unlocked automa-

function.

tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-

erally, an impact sustained from a rear end

CAUTION

collision does not trigger the airbags to

deploy. However if the impact is strong

If the following occur, there may be a

enough to deploy the airbags, it can also

malfunction in the system.

trigger the unlocking function.

Have the system inspected by a

Under such circumstance, the automatic

SUBARU dealer.

door locking/unlocking function will be

472 Exterior care

10-1. Exterior care

the cover surface may be da-

NOTE

maged.

. When having your vehicle washed in

& Washing

Since your vehicle is equipped

an automatic car wash, make sure

with a rear wiper, automatic car-

beforehand that the car wash is of

CAUTION

wash brushes could become

suitable type.

tangled around it, damaging the

. The rear view camera lens has a hard

When washing the vehicle, the

wiper arm and other compo-

coating to help prevent scratches.

brakes may get wet. As a result,

nents. Ask the automatic car-

However, when washing the vehicle

the brake stopping distance will

wash operator not to let the

or cleaning the camera lens, be

be longer. To dry the brakes, drive

brushes touch the wiper arm or

careful not to scratch the camera

the vehicle at a safe speed while

to fix the wiper arm on the rear

lens. Do not use a washing brush

lightly depressing the brake ped-

window glass with adhesive tape

directly on the camera lens. The

al to heat up the brakes.

before operating the machine.

image quality of the rear view cam-

Do not wash the engine compart-

Models with the automatic rain

era may deteriorate.

ment and area adjacent to it. If

sensing windshield wipers:

The best way to preserve your vehicle’s

water enters the engine air intake

When washing the vehicle, turn

beauty is frequent washing. Wash the

or electrical parts, it will cause

off the wipers. If the wiper switch

vehicle at least once a month to avoid

engine trouble or a malfunction

is in the

“AUTO” position, the

contamination by road grime.

of electrical equipment.

wipers may operate unexpect-

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty

When washing inner fenders, un-

edly while washing the vehicle

of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the

derbody, bumpers and protrud-

and cause injury.

vehicle with hot water and in direct sun-

ing objects such as exhaust

When washing a vehicle

light.

pipes and exhaust finishers, be

equipped with the automatic rain

careful to prevent injuries from

sensing windshield wipers, make

Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree sap,

contacting sharp ends.

sure that the wipers are turned

and bird droppings should be washed off

Do not use any organic solvents

off. If the wiper switch is in the

using a light detergent, as required. If you

when washing the surface of the

“AUTO” position, the wipers may

use a light detergent, make certain that it is

bulb assembly cover. However, if

operate unexpectedly while

a neutral detergent. Do not use strong

a detergent with organic solvents

washing the vehicle and the wi-

soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning

is used to wash the cover sur-

per blades could be damaged.

agents should be promptly flushed from

face, completely rinse off the

the surface and not allowed to dry there.

detergent with water. Otherwise,

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of

Exterior care

473

lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water

other parts when washing sus-

wax on a painted surface leads to loss of

off with a chamois or soft cloth. Wear

pension components.

the original luster and also quickens the

rubber gloves and use a hand brush when

deterioration of the surface. It is recom-

. Be careful not to flush the engine

washing down underbody, inner fenders

mended that a coat of wax be applied at

bottom for a long time. It may

and suspension to effectively remove mud

least once a month, or whenever the

cause damage of some electrical

and dirt off.

surface no longer repels water.

parts.

! Washing the underbody

If the appearance of the paint has dimin-

Chemicals, salts and gravel used for

! Using a warm water washer

ished to the point where the luster or tone

deicing road surfaces are extremely cor-

cannot be restored, lightly polish the sur-

. Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)

rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un-

face with a fine-grained compound. Never

or more between the washer nozzle

derbody components, such as the exhaust

polish just the affected area, but include

and the vehicle.

system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables,

the surrounding area as well. Always

. Do not wash the same area continu-

floor pan and fenders, and suspension.

polish in only one direction. A No. 2000

ously.

grain compound is recommended. Never

Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside

. If a stain will not come out easily, wash

use a coarse-grained compound. Coarse-

of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water

by hand. Some warm water washers

grained compounds have a smaller grain-

at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful

are of the high temperature, high

size number and could damage the paint.

effects of such agents.

pressure type, and they can damage

After polishing with a compound, coat with

or deform the resin parts such as

Mud and sand adhering to the underbody

wax to restore the original luster. Frequent

components may accelerate their corro-

moldings, or cause water to leak into

polishing with a compound or an incorrect

sion.

the vehicle.

polishing technique will result in removing

After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy

the paint layer and exposing the under-

roads, wash the mud and sand off the

& Waxing and polishing

coat. When in doubt, it is always best to

underbody. Carefully flush the suspension

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto

and axle parts, as they are particularly

waxing and polishing.

paint specialist.

prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use

Use a good quality polish and wax and

a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.

CAUTION

apply them according to the manufac-

turer’s instructions. Wax or polish when

Do not use any agents with organic

CAUTION

the painted surface is cool.

solvents on the surface of the bulb

. Be careful not to damage brake

Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,

assembly cover. However, if a polish

hoses, sensor harnesses, and

as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of

or wax with organic solvents is

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Cleaning the interior

475

. Dampness in certain parts of the

of maintenance and treatment if you need

10-3. Cleaning the interior

vehicle remains for a long time, even

assistance.

though other parts of the vehicle may

Repair chips and scratches in the paint as

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate

be dry.

soon as you find them.

control panel, audio equipment, instru-

. High temperatures will cause corrosion

ment panel, center console, combination

to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry

Check the interior of the vehicle for water

meter panel, and switches. (Do not use

quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.

and dirt accumulation under the floor mats

organic solvents.)

because that could cause corrosion. Oc-

& To help prevent corrosion

casionally check under the mats to make

CAUTION

sure the area is dry.

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent

Keep your garage dry. Do not park your

Do not use sharp instruments or

corrosion of the body and suspension

vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated gar-

window cleaner containing abra-

components. Also, wash the vehicle

age. In such a garage, corrosion can be

sives to clean the inner surface of

promptly after driving on any of the

caused by dampness. If you wash the

the rear window. They may damage

following surfaces.

vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into

the conductors printed on the win-

. Roads that have been salted to prevent

the garage when wet or covered with

dow.

them from freezing in winter

snow, that can cause dampness.

. Mud, sand, or gravel

. Coastal roads

If your vehicle is operated in cold weather

& Seat fabric

and/or in areas where road salts and other

After the winter has ended, it is recom-

Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a

corrosive materials are used, the door

mended that the underbody be given a

vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the

hinges and locks, rear gate lock, and hood

very thorough washing.

fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum

latch should be inspected and lubricated

cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.

periodically.

Before the beginning of winter, check the

Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung

condition of underbody components, such

cloth and dry the seat fabric thoroughly. If

as the exhaust system, fuel and brake

the fabric is still dirty, wipe using a solution

lines, brake cables, suspension, steering

of mild soap and lukewarm water then dry

system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of

thoroughly.

them are found to be rusted, they should

be given an appropriate rust prevention

If the stain does not come out, try a

treatment or should be replaced. Contact

commercially-available fabric cleaner.

your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind

Use the cleaner on a hidden place and

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Cleaning the interior

477

strong cleaning agents that con-

contains thinner, fuel, or any

tain those solvents. Doing so

other volatile substance. Such

could damage the surface and

cleaning fluid could erase the

cause the color to deteriorate.

lettering on the switches at the

. Do not use chemical solvents that

bottom of the monitor.

contain silicone on the vehicle

audio system, electrical compo-

nents of the air-conditioner or

any switches. If silicone adheres

to these parts, it may cause

damage to electrical compo-

nents.

& Center information display

To clean the center information display,

wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft

cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty,

clean it with a soft cloth moistened with

neutral detergent then carefully wipe off

any remaining detergent.

CAUTION

. Do not spray neutral detergent

directly onto the monitor. Doing

so could damage the monitor’s

components.

. Do not wipe the monitor with a

hard cloth. Doing so could

scratch the monitor.

. Do not use cleaning fluid that

Engine hood

483

& When checking or servicing

. Do not touch the oil filter until the

11-3. Engine hood

in the engine compartment

engine has cooled down comple-

tely. Doing so may result in a burn

or other injury. Note that the oil

CAUTION

filter becomes very hot when the

Be extremely careful not to catch

engine is running and remains

fingers or other objects when

hot for some time after the engine

closing the engine hood.

has stopped.

Do not push the hood forcibly to

close it. It could deform the metal.

& When checking or servicing

Be extremely careful opening the

in the engine compartment

engine hood when the wind is

while the engine is running

strong. The engine hood could

close suddenly, possibly causing

WARNING

injuries from slamming.

Do not install accessories other

CAUTION

A running engine can be dangerous.

than genuine SUBARU parts to

Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,

the engine hood. If the engine

Do not

contact the drive

belt

hair and tools away from the cooling

hood becomes too heavy, the

cover while checking the compo-

fan, drive belt and any other moving

stay may not be able to support

nents in the engine compartment.

engine parts. Removing rings,

holding it open.

Doing so may cause your hand to

watches and ties is advisable.

Check that the end of the hood

slip off the cover and result in an

stay is inserted into the slot. If it is

unexpected injury.

not inserted properly, the hood

may drop and cause injury.

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484 Engine hood

To open the hood:

hood prop into the slot in the hood.

1.

If the wiper blades are lifted off the

Hold the grip to handle the hood prop.

windshield, return them to their original

To close the hood:

position.

1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the

hood prop from the slot in the hood and

return the prop to its retainer.

2. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-

mately 7.8 to 11.8 in (20 to 30 cm)

above its closed position and then let it

drop.

3. After closing the hood, be sure the

hood is securely locked.

3.

Release the secondary hood release

by moving the lever between the front

If this does not close the hood, release it

grille and the hood toward the left.

from a slightly higher position.

WARNING

2.

Pull the hood release knob under the

instrument panel.

Always check that the hood is

properly locked before you start

driving. If it is not, it might fly open

while the vehicle is moving and

block your view, which may cause

an accident and serious bodily in-

jury.

1

Grip

4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop

from its retainer and put the end of the

Engine compartment overview

485

11-4. Engine compartment overview

1

Brake fluid reservoir (page 493)

2

Fuse box (page 510)

3

Windshield washer tank (page 503)

4

Battery (page 509)

5

Engine oil filler cap (page 486)

6

Radiator cap (page 489)

7

Engine coolant reservoir (page 489)

8

Engine oil filter (page 488)

9

Engine oil level gauge (page 486)

10

Air cleaner case (page 491)

486 Engine oil

When the engine is new and within the

& Locations of the oil level

11-5. Engine oil

break-in period

gauge, oil filler cap and oil

When the engine oil is of lower quality

filter

CAUTION

When the incorrect oil viscosity is used

When engine braking is employed

If the level gauge cannot be

(repeatedly)

pulled out easily, twist the level

gauge right and left, then gently

When the engine is operated at high

pull it out. Otherwise, you may be

engine speeds (for extended periods of

injured accidentally straining

time)

yourself.

When the engine is operated under

heavy loads (for extended periods of

Use only engine oil with the

time)

recommended grade and vis-

cosity.

When towing a trailer

When the engine idles for extended

Be careful not to spill engine oil

periods of time

when adding it. If oil touches the

When the vehicle is operated in stop-

exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad

1

Oil level gauge

smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If

and-go and/or heavy traffic situations

2

Oil filler cap

engine oil gets on the exhaust

When the vehicle is used under severe

3

Oil filter

pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

thermal conditions

When the vehicle accelerates and

& Checking the oil level

decelerates frequently

& Engine oil consumption

1.

Park the vehicle on a level surface and

Under these or similar conditions, you

Some engine oil will be consumed while

turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

should check your oil at least every 2nd

driving. The rate of consumption can be

“OFF” position. If you check the oil

fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more

affected by such factors as transmission

level just after turning the ignition

frequently. Different drivers in the same

type, driving style, terrain and tempera-

switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position,

car may experience different results. If

ture. Under the following conditions, oil

wait for at least 5 minutes for the oil to

your oil consumption rate is greater than

consumption can be increased and may

drain back into the oil pan before

expected, contact your authorized

require refilling between maintenance in-

checking the level.

SUBARU dealer who may perform a test

tervals.

under controlled conditions.

Engine oil

487

. Use only engine oil with the

CAUTION

recommended grade and vis-

If the level gauge cannot be pulled

cosity.

out easily, twist the level gauge right

. Be careful not to spill engine oil

and left, then gently pull it out.

when adding it. If oil touches the

Otherwise, you may be injured acci-

exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad

dentally straining yourself.

smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If

engine oil gets on the exhaust

2.

Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,

pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

and insert it again.

To add engine oil, remove the engine oil

filler cap and slowly pour engine oil

through the filler neck. After pouring oil

1

Full level

into the engine, you must use the level

2

Low level

gauge to confirm that the oil level is

3

Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liters,

0.9

correct.

Imp qt) from low level to full level

NOTE

4.

Pull out the oil level gauge again.

5.

Check the oil levels on both sides of the

. To prevent overfilling the engine oil,

level gauge. The engine oil level must

do not add any additional oil above

the upper level when the engine is

be judged by the lowest of the two

levels. If the oil level is below the low

cold.

level mark, add oil so that the full level

. The engine low oil level warning light

is reached.

may stay illuminated when the en-

3.

Be sure the level gauge is

correctly

gine is started straight after topping

inserted until it stops.

up or changing the engine oil. In

CAUTION

such cases, park the vehicle on a

level surface and wait for more than

Be careful not to touch the engine

a minute until the oil level settles,

oil filter when removing the oil

after which the warning light will turn

filler cap. Doing so may result in a

off. Refer to “Engine low oil level

burn, a pinched finger, or may

warning light” FP177.

cause some other injury.

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Cooling system

489

type, the maintenance interval is

ture gauge exceeds the normal operating

11-6. Cooling system

shortened to that of the mixing

range, the cooling fan circuit may be

& Safety precautions

coolant.

defective. Refer to “Engine coolant tem-

perature gauge” FP170.

. Do not splash the engine coolant

WARNING

over painted parts. The alcohol

Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.

contained in the engine coolant

Refer to “Fuses” FP510.

Never remove the radiator cap until

may damage the paint surface.

If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling

the engine has been shut off and has

system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

cooled down completely. Since the

coolant is under pressure, you may

& Cooling fan, hose and con-

If the frequent addition of coolant is

suffer serious burns from a spray of

necessary between vehicle service visits,

nections

boiling hot coolant when the cap is

it is recommended that you have your

Your vehicle employs an electric cooling

removed.

vehicle inspected by an authorized

fan which is thermostatically controlled to

SUBARU dealer to check for leaks, da-

operate when the engine coolant reaches

mage, or looseness.

CAUTION

a specific temperature.

& Engine coolant

Vehicles are filled at the factory

with SUBARU SUPER COOLANT

! Checking the coolant level

that does not require the first

change for

11

years/137,500

WARNING

miles (11 years/220,000 km). This

coolant should not be mixed with

Never remove the radiator cap until

any other brand or type of cool-

the engine has been shut off and has

ant during this period. Mixing

cooled down completely. Since the

with a different coolant will re-

coolant is under pressure, you may

duce the life of the coolant. When

suffer serious burns from a spray of

necessary add up the coolant for

boiling hot coolant when the cap is

any reason, use only SUBARU

removed.

SUPER COOLANT.

1

Normal operating range

If SUBARU SUPER COOLANT is

If the radiator cooling fan does not operate

diluted with another brand or

even when the engine coolant tempera-

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490 Cooling system

CAUTION

. Be careful not to spill engine

coolant when adding it. If coolant

touches the exhaust pipe, it may

cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or

a fire. If engine coolant gets on

the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe

it off.

. Do not splash the engine coolant

over painted parts. The alcohol

contained in the engine coolant

may damage the paint surface.

1

“FULL” level mark

1

Fill up to this level.

2

“LOW” level mark

! Changing the coolant

Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.

It may be difficult to change the coolant.

1. Check the coolant level on the outside

Have the coolant changed by your

of the reservoir while the engine is

SUBARU dealer if necessary.

cool.

2. If the level is close to or lower than the

The coolant should be changed according

“LOW” level mark, add coolant up to

to the maintenance schedule in the “War-

the “FULL” level mark. If the reserve

ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

tank is empty, remove the radiator cap

and refill coolant up to just below the

filler neck as shown in the following

illustration.

3.

After refilling the reserve tank and the

radiator, reinstall the cap and check

that the rubber gaskets inside the

radiator cap are in the proper position.

Air cleaner element

491

11-7. Air cleaner element

& Replacing the air cleaner ele-

ment

Replace the air cleaner element according

WARNING

to the maintenance schedule in the “War-

ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under

Do not operate the engine with the

extremely dusty conditions, replace it

air cleaner element removed. The air

more frequently. It is recommended that

cleaner element not only filters in-

you always use genuine SUBARU parts.

take air but also stops flames if the

engine backfires. If the air cleaner

element is not installed when the

engine backfires, you could be

burned.

3.

Remove the air cleaner element.

4.

Clean the inside of the air cleaner case

CAUTION

(both front and rear) with a damp cloth

and install a new air cleaner element.

When replacing the air cleaner ele-

ment, use a genuine SUBARU air

cleaner element. If it is not used, it

will cause a negative effect to the

engine.

1

Clips

The air cleaner element functions as a filter

1.

Unsnap the two clips holding the air

screen. When the element is perforated or

cleaner case (rear).

removed, engine wear will be excessive

2.

Open the air cleaner case and pull the

and engine life shortened.

cover rearward while lifting it up.

It is not necessary to clean or wash the air

cleaner element.

5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),

insert the three projections on the air

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