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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 17

Continuously variable transmission fluid

493

11-10. Continuously variable

11-11. Front differential gear

11-12. Brake fluid

transmission fluid

oil and rear differential gear

& Checking the fluid level

oil

It is not necessary to check the transmis-

WARNING

sion fluid level. Check that there are no

It is not necessary to check the gear oil

cracks, damage or leakage. However, the

level. Check that there are no cracks,

Never let brake fluid contact your

fluid inspection should be performed ac-

damage or leakage. However, the oil

eyes because brake fluid can be

cording to the maintenance schedule in

inspection should be performed according

harmful to your eyes. If brake

the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

to the maintenance schedule in the “War-

fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-

Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult

ately flush them thoroughly with

your SUBARU dealer for details.

clean water. For safety, when

performing this work, wearing

& Recommended grade and

eye protection is advisable.

viscosity

Brake fluid absorbs moisture

Each oil manufacturer has its own base

from the air. Any absorbed moist-

oils and additives. Never use different

ure can cause a dangerous loss

brands together. For details, refer to “Front

of braking performance.

differential and rear differential gear oil”

If the vehicle requires frequent

FP525.

refilling, there may be a leak. If

you suspect a problem, have the

CAUTION

vehicle checked at your SUBARU

dealer.

Using a differential gear oil other

than the specified oil may cause a

decline in vehicle performance.

CAUTION

When adding brake fluid, be care-

ful not to allow any dirt into the

reservoir.

Never splash the brake fluid over

painted surfaces or rubber parts.

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494 Brake pedal

Alcohol contained in the brake

& Recommended brake fluid

11-13. Brake pedal

fluid may damage them.

Refer to “Fluids” FP525.

. Be careful not to spill brake fluid

Check the brake pedal free play and

when adding it. If brake fluid

CAUTION

reserve distance according to the main-

touches the exhaust pipe, it may

tenance schedule in the “Warranty and

cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or

Never use different brands of brake

Maintenance Booklet”.

a fire. If brake fluid gets on the

fluid together. Also, avoid mixing

DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if

exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it

they are the same brand.

off.

Visually check the brake fluid level of the

reservoir monthly on the even surface.

1

“MAX” level line

2

“MIN” level line

Be sure to check the brake fluid level from

the outside of the reservoir. If the fluid level

is below “MIN”, top up brake fluid to “MAX”.

Use only brake fluid from a sealed contain-

er.

Replacement of brake pad

495

11-14. Replacement of brake

CAUTION

11-15. Tires and wheels

pad

If you continue to drive despite the

& Types of tires

scraping noise from the audible

You should be familiar with the type of tires

brake pad wear indicator, it will

present on your vehicle.

result in the need for costly brake

rotor repair or replacement.

! All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide an

adequate measure of traction, handling

& Breaking-in of new brake

and braking performance in year-round

pads

driving including snowy and icy road

When replacing the brake pad, use only

conditions. However, all season tires do

not offer as much traction performance as

genuine SUBARU parts. After replace-

ment, the new parts must be broken in.

winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow

Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

or on icy roads.

All season tires are identified by

“ALL

The disc

brakes

have

audible

wear

in-

SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on

dicators on the brake pads. If the brake

the tire sidewall.

pads wear close to their service limit, the

! Summer tires

wear indicator makes a very audible

Summer tires are high-speed capability

scraping noise when the brake pedal is

tires best suited for highway driving under

applied.

dry conditions.

If you hear this scraping noise each time

Summer tires are inadequate for driving on

you apply the brake pedal, have the brake

slippery roads such as on snow-covered or

pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as

icy roads.

soon as possible.

If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered

or icy roads, we strongly recommend the

use of winter (snow) tires.

When installing winter tires, be sure to

replace all four tires.

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496 Tires and wheels

! Winter (snow) tires

the garage and the temperature outside.

go to a SUBARU dealer to have the

By way of example, the following table

system inspected as soon as possible.

Winter tires are best suited for driving on

shows the required tire pressures that

snow-covered and icy roads. However,

While the vehicle is driven, friction be-

correspond to various outside tempera-

winter tires do not perform as well as

tween tires and the road surface causes

tures when the temperature in the garage

summer tires and all season tires on roads

the tires to warm up. After illumination of

is 608F (15.68C).

other than snow-covered and icy roads.

the low tire pressure warning light, any

Example:

increase in the tire pressures caused by an

& Tire pressure monitoring

Tire size: 245/50R20 102H

increase in the outside air temperature or

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

Standard tire pressures:

by an increase in the temperature in the

Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)

tires can cause the low tire pressure

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)

warning light to turn off.

vides the driver with a warning message by

sending a signal from a sensor that is

Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

It may not be possible to install TPMS

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

Adjusted pressure

valves on certain wheels that are on the

is severely low. The tire pressure monitor-

Outside

[psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)]

market. Therefore, if you change the

temperature

ing system will activate only when the

Front

Rear

wheels (for example, a switch to snow

vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not

tires), use wheels that have the same part

308F (−18C)

36

(250, 2.5)

react immediately to a sudden drop in tire

number as the standard-equipment

pressure (for example, a blow-out caused

108F (−128C)

38

(265, 2.65)

wheels. Without four operational TPMS

by running over a sharp object).

−108F (−238C)

41

(280, 2.8)

valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS

will not fully function and the warning light

If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm

If the low tire pressure warning light

on the combination meter will illuminate

garage and will then drive the vehicle in

illuminates when you drive the vehicle in

steadily after blinking for approximately 1

cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire

cold outside air after adjusting the tire

minute.

pressures may cause the low tire pressure

pressures in a warm garage, re-adjust the

warning light to illuminate. To avoid this

tire pressures using the method described

WARNING

problem when adjusting the tire pressures

above. Then, increase the vehicle speed

in a warm garage, inflate the tires to

to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check to

If the low tire pressure warning light

pressures higher than those shown on

see that the low tire pressure warning light

does not illuminate briefly after the

the tire inflation pressure label. Specifi-

turns off a few minutes later. If the low tire

ignition switch is turned on or the

cally, inflate them by an extra 1 psi (6.9

pressure warning light does not turn off,

light illuminates steadily after blink-

kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm2) for every difference of

the tire pressure monitoring system may

ing for approximately 1 minute, you

108F (5.68C) between the temperature in

not be functioning normally. In this event,

should have your tire pressure mon-

498 Tires and wheels

you park the vehicle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air

. If you feel unusual vibration

inside it expands, causing the tire

while driving or find it difficult

pressure to increase. Be careful not

to steer the vehicle in a

to mistakenly release air from a

straight line, one of the tires

warm tire to reduce its pressure.

and/or wheels may be da-

NOTE

maged. Drive slowly to the

. The air pressure in a tire

nearest authorized SUBARU

increases by approximately

dealer and have the vehicle

4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm2)

inspected.

when the tire becomes warm.

. The tires are considered cold

& Tire pressures and wear

Tire inflation pressure label

when the vehicle has been

Maintaining the correct tire pres-

Check the tire pressures when the

parked for at least three hours

sures helps to maximize the tires’

tires are cold. Use a pressure

or has been driven less than 1

service lives and is essential for

gauge to adjust the tire pressures

mile (1.6 km).

good running performance. Check

to the values shown on the tire

and, if necessary, adjust the pres-

inflation pressure label. The tire

WARNING

sure of each tire and the spare (if

inflation pressure label is located

Do not let air out of warm tires

equipped) at least once a month

on the door pillar on the driver’s

to adjust pressure. Doing so

and before any long journey.

side.

will result in low tire pressure.

Driving even a short distance

warms up the tires and increases

Incorrect tire pressures detract from

the tire pressures. Also, the tire

controllability and ride comfort, and

pressures are affected by the out-

they cause the tires to wear abnor-

side temperature. It is best to check

mally.

tire pressure outdoors before driv-

ing the vehicle.

Tires and wheels

499

2

Under inflated tire (tread worn

vehicle control could lead to

on shoulders)

an accident.

Rolling resistance is high, so

fuel consumption is also high-

er.

& Wheel balance

3

Over inflated (tread worn in the

Each wheel was correctly balanced

center)

when your vehicle was new, but the

Ride comfort is poor. Also, the

wheels will become unbalanced as

tire magnifies the effects of

the tires become worn during use.

road-surface bumps and dips,

Wheel imbalance causes the steer-

possibly resulting in vehicle

ing wheel to vibrate slightly at

damage.

certain vehicle speeds and detracts

from the vehicle’s straight-line sta-

If the tire inflation pressure label

bility. It can also cause steering and

shows tire pressures for the vehicle

suspension system problems and

when fully loaded, adjust the tire

abnormal tire wear. If you suspect

pressures to the values that match

that the wheels are not correctly

the loading conditions.

balanced, have them checked and

WARNING

adjusted by your SUBARU dealer.

Also have them adjusted after tire

Driving at high speeds with

repairs and after tire rotation.

excessively low tire pressures

1

Correct

tire

pressure

(tread

can cause the tires to deform

CAUTION

worn evenly)

severely and to rapidly heat

Loss of correct wheel align-

Roadholding is good, and

up. A sharp increase in tem-

ment causes the tires to wear

steering is responsive. Rolling

perature could cause tread

on one side and reduces the

resistance is low, so fuel con-

separation and destruction of

vehicle’s running stability.

sumption is also lower.

the tires. The resulting loss of

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500 Tires and wheels

Contact your SUBARU dealer

& Wear indicators

WARNING

if you notice abnormal tire

When a tire’s tread wear indi-

wear.

cator becomes visible, the tire

is worn beyond the acceptable

NOTE

limit and must be replaced

The suspension system is de-

immediately. With a tire in this

signed to hold each wheel at a

condition, driving at high

certain alignment (relative to the

speeds in wet weather can

other wheels and to the road) for

cause the vehicle to hydro-

optimum straight-line stability

plane. The resulting loss of

and cornering performance.

vehicle control can lead to an

accident.

1

New tread

2

Worn tread

NOTE

3

Tread wear indicator

For safety, inspect tire tread

Each tire incorporates a tread wear

regularly and replace the tires

indicator, which becomes visible

before their tread wear indicators

when the depth of the tread grooves

become visible.

decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A

tire must be replaced when the

tread wear indicator appears as a

solid band across the tread.

Tires and wheels

501

& Rotational direction of tires

& Tire rotation

Vehicles equipped with unidi-

Example of rotational direction

Vehicles equipped with 4 non-

rectional tires

marked on the sidewall

unidirectional tires

1

Front

1

Front

1

Front

Tire wear varies from wheel to

If the tires have specific rotational

wheel. Move the tires to the posi-

direction, refer to the arrow marked

tions shown in the illustration each

on the side wall.

time they are rotated. For the tire

rotation schedule, refer to the “War-

The arrow should be pointing for-

ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

ward direction when the wheels are

fitted.

Replace any damaged or unevenly

worn tires at the time of rotation.

After tire rotation, adjust the tire

pressures and make sure the wheel

nuts are correctly tightened.

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502 Tires and wheels

After driving approximately

600

All four tires must be the same in terms of

If all the four tires are not the

manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-

same for items (a) to (h), serious

miles (1,000 km), check the wheel

struction, and size. You are advised to

mechanical damage could be

nuts again and retighten any nut

replace the tires with new ones that are

caused to the drivetrain of the

that has become loose.

identical to those fitted as standard equip-

car, and affect the followings.

ment.

For handling alloy wheels, refer to “Alloy

- Ride

wheels” FP503.

For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU

- Handling

recommends replacing all four tires at the

- Braking

& Tire replacement

same time.

- Speedometer/Odometer cali-

The wheels and tires are important and

bration

WARNING

integral parts of your vehicle’s design; they

cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires

- Clearance between the body

When replacing or installing

fitted as standard equipment are optimally

and tires

tire(s), all four tires must be the

matched to the characteristics of the

It also may be dangerous and

same for following items.

vehicle and were selected to give the best

lead to loss of vehicle control,

possible combination of running perfor-

(a) Size

and it can lead to an accident.

mance, ride comfort, and service life. It is

(b) Speed symbol

Use only radial tires. Do not use

essential for every tire to have a size and

(c) Load index

radial tires together with belted

construction matching those shown on the

bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.

(d) Circumference

tire inflation pressure label and to have a

Doing so can dangerously re-

speed symbol and load index matching

(e) Construction

duce controllability, resulting in

those shown on the tire inflation pressure

(f) Manufacturer

an accident.

label.

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

Using tires of a non-specified size detracts

(h) Degree of wear

from controllability, ride comfort, braking

& Wheel replacement

For items (a) to (c), you must

performance, speedometer accuracy and

When replacing wheels due, for example,

obey the specification that is

odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-

to damage, make sure the replacement

printed on the tire inflation pres-

rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-

wheels match the specifications of the

sure label. The tire inflation pres-

priately changes the vehicle’s ground

wheels that are fitted as standard equip-

sure label is located on the dri-

clearance.

ment. Replacement wheels are available

ver’s door pillar.

at your SUBARU dealer.

Alloy wheels

503

WARNING

11-16. Alloy wheels

11-17. Windshield washer

fluid

Use only those wheels that are

Alloy wheels can be scratched and da-

specified for your vehicle. Wheels

maged easily. Handle them carefully to

not meeting specifications could

maintain their appearance, performance,

interfere with brake caliper opera-

and safety.

tion and may cause the tires to rub

When any of the wheels are removed

against the wheel well housing dur-

and replaced for tire rotation or to

ing turns. The resulting loss of

change a flat tire, always check the

vehicle control could lead to an

tightness of the wheel nuts after driving

accident.

approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If

any nut is loose, tighten it to the

NOTE

specified torque.

Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

When any of the wheels are removed

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the

and replaced for tire rotation or for any

wheel.

other reason, always check the tight-

When there

is

only

a

small

amount

of

ness of the wheel nuts after driving

Never let the wheel rub against sharp

washer fluid

remaining, the

windshield

approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If

protrusions or curbs.

washer fluid warning light will illuminate.

any nut is loose, tighten it to the

When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

When this occurs, refill the washer fluid.

specified torque.

the center cap are replaced, be sure to

replace them with genuine SUBARU

parts designed for alloy wheels.

When stacking and storing removed

tires, place shock-absorbing material

between the tires to protect the wheels

from becoming scratched.

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504 Replacement of wiper blades

& Adding the windshield

If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with

11-18. Replacement of wiper

washer fluid

a different concentration from the one

blades

used previously, purge the old fluid from

the piping between the reservoir tank and

CAUTION

Grease, wax, insects, or other material on

washer nozzles by operating the washer

the windshield or the wiper blade results in

Never use engine coolant as washer

for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if

the concentration of the fluid remaining in

jerky wiper operation and streaking on the

fluid because it

could cause paint

the piping is too low for the outside

glass. If you cannot remove the streaks

damage.

after operating the windshield washer or if

temperature, it may freeze and block the

the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer

nozzles.

surface of the windshield and rear window

CAUTION

using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral

detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do not,

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

however, use detergent to clean the blade

tration appropriately for the out-

rubbers. Use only a sponge or soft cloth

side temperature. If the concen-

(and no neutral detergent or mild abrasive

tration is inappropriate, sprayed

cleaner) when you clean the blade rub-

washer fluid may freeze on the

bers. If you wipe the rubber of the blade

windshield and obstruct your

strongly, the black coating component will

view, and the fluid may freeze in

peel off, which will cause the wiper to

the reservoir tank.

judder. Also, after wiping it off, check that

State or local regulations on

the rubber has not come loose. After

volatile organic compounds may

cleaning the window glass and wiper blade

Remove the washer tank filler cap, then

rubbers, be sure to rinse them with clean

add windshield washer fluid.

restrict the use of methanol, a

water. Rinse the window until the water

common windshield washer anti-

freeze additive. Washer fluids

does not form beads on the glass. This

& Windshield washer fluid

containing non-methanol anti-

indicates that the glass is clean.

Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield

freeze agents should be used

washer fluid is unavailable, use clean

CAUTION

only if they provide cold weather

water.

protection without damaging

. Do not clean the wiper blades

In areas where water freezes in winter, use

your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades

with gasoline or a solvent, such

an anti-freeze type windshield washer

or washer system.

as paint thinner or benzine. This

fluid.

Replacement of wiper blades

505

will cause deterioration of the

& Windshield wiper blade as-

wiper blades.

sembly

While removing the wiper blades

1.

Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.

from the wiper arms, do not

return the wiper arms to the

original positions. Otherwise,

the windshield surface may be

scratched.

When returning the raised wiper

arms to the original positions,

carefully return the wiper arms

on the windshield by hand. You

should not return the wiper arms

1

Lock knob

to the windshield only by the

return spring. Otherwise, the wi-

2.

Hold the wiper blade connection by

per arms may be deformed and/or

hand, push the lock knob to release the

the windshield surface may be

lock, and then pull out the wiper blade

scratched.

CAUTION

assembly.

If you cannot eliminate the streaking even

Hold the wiper arm when replacing

NOTE

after following this method, replace the

the wiper blade. Holding the wiper

Do not use a hard object to push the

wiper blades using the following proce-

blade, may result in blade deforma-

lock knob. The lock knob may be

dures.

tion.

scratched.

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506 Replacement of wiper blades

& Window wiper blade rubber

illustration, so that it can be removed.

2. Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber

through the slit to remove it.

3. To install a new wiper blade rubber,

perform the removal procedure in the

reverse order. After installation, check

that the tip of the wiper rubber has

reached the end of the cap.

NOTE

It may be difficult to perform the wiper

blade rubber replacement. We recom-

mend that you contact your SUBARU

3. When installing the wiper blade as-

dealer for wiper blade rubber replace-

sembly, align it with the wiper arm

ment if necessary.

connection part and then slide it in the

opposite direction of removal to install.

After installing the wiper blade assem-

bly, check that the connection part is

locked completely.

4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly

lower it in position.

Replace the wiper blade rubber according

to the following procedure.

1. Pull the wiper blade rubber until the slit

on the underside of the wiper blade is

in the removal position, as shown in the

Replacement of wiper blades

507

& Rear window wiper blade as-

& Rear window wiper blade

sembly

rubber

1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear

window.

3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward

you to remove it from the wiper arm.

4. Install the wiper blade assembly to the

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber

wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in

assembly to unlock it from the plastic

place.

2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-

support.

5. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly

terclockwise.

lower it in position.

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508 Replacement of wiper blades

and install them in the new blade

rubber.

2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of

Securely retain both ends of the rubber

the plastic support.

with the stoppers on the plastic support

4. Align the claws of the plastic support

ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,

the wiper may scratch the rear window

with the grooves in the blade rubber

glass.

assembly, then slide the blade rubber

assembly into place.

5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the

wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in

place.

6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly

lower it in position.

1

Metal spines

3. If the new blade rubber is not provided

with two metal spines, remove the

metal spines from the old blade rubber

510 Fuses

One is located under the instrument panel

11-20. Fuses

behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s

seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

CAUTION

Never replace a fuse with one having

a higher rating or with material other

than a fuse because serious damage

or a fire could result.

NOTE

Fuse rating and using circuit are de-

scribed on each behind the fuse box

1

Good

cover.

2

Blown

The fuses are designed to melt during an

If any lights, accessories or other electrical

1

Spare fuses

overload to prevent damage to the wiring

controls do not operate, inspect the corre-

2

Fuse puller

harness and electrical equipment. The

sponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace

fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

The other one (main fuse box) is housed in

it.

the engine compartment. Also, the spare

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

fuses and fuse puller are stored in the fuse

“OFF” position and turn off all electrical

box cover.

accessories.

Pinch the upper part of the fuse puller

2. Remove the cover.

when removing it from the main fuse box.

3. Determine which fuse may be blown.

Look at the back side of each fuse box

cover.

Installation of accessories

511

11-21. Installation of acces-

11-22. Replacing bulbs

sories

WARNING

Always consult your SUBARU dealer

before installing fog lights or any other

Bulbs may become very hot while

electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such

illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,

accessories may cause the electronic

turn off the lights and wait until the

system to malfunction if they are incor-

bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is

rectly installed or if they are not suited for

a risk of sustaining a burn.

the vehicle.

CAUTION

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.

Replace any bulb only with a new

5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,

bulb of the specified wattage. Using

replace it with a spare fuse of the same

a bulb of different wattage could

rating.

result in a fire. For the specified

6. If the same fuse blows again, this

wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb

indicates that its system has a pro-

chart” FP528.

blem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for

repairs.

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512 Replacing bulbs

& Headlights

& Front turn signal light

Right-hand side

The LED headlight warning light illumi-

nates if the LED headlights malfunction.

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on

Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU

the air intake duct, then remove it.

dealer as soon as possible.

Left-hand side

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the

secured clip of the washer tank. To

make it easy to access the bulb, turn

the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe

as illustrated.

Replacing bulbs

513

& Rear combination lights

sembly.

3. Remove the bulb from the headlight

assembly by turning it counterclock-

3. Slide the rear combination light as-

1. Remove the covers.

wise.

sembly rearward and remove it from

4. Replace the bulb with a new one. At

the vehicle.

this time, use care not to touch the bulb

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

surface.

5. To install the bulb to the headlight

assembly, turn it clockwise until it

clicks.

6. Install the air intake duct with clips

(right-hand side).

7. Set the washer tank to the original

place and secure it with a clip (left-

hand side).

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove

the upper and lower screws that

secure the rear combination light as-

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514 Replacing bulbs

1

Backup light

1

Guide pins

10. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

2

Rear side marker light

2

Catches

11. Reinstall the covers.

3

Rear turn signal light

3

Clips

5. Remove the bulb socket from the rear

9. Put the rear combination light assem-

combination light assembly by turning

bly into place while aligning the guide

it counterclockwise.

pins and catches with the guide holes

6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and

and clips on the vehicle.

replace it with a new one.

7. Set the bulb socket into the rear

combination light assembly and turn it

clockwise until it locks.

8. Reconnect the electrical connector.

Replacing bulbs

515

& License plate light

and pull out the socket.

& Door step light

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

4. Install a new bulb.

CAUTION

5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the

Replacing the bulb could cause a

license plate light cover.

short circuit. Have the bulb replaced

by your SUBARU dealer.

& Map light

CAUTION

& Reading light

Replacing the bulb could cause

burns since the bulb may be very

CAUTION

hot. Have the bulb replaced by your

Replacing the bulb could cause a

SUBARU dealer.

short circuit. Have the bulb replaced

1.

The license plate lights must be

by your SUBARU dealer.

pushed inside, and then pulled out to

be removed.

& Vanity mirror light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause

burns since the bulb may be very

hot. Have the bulb replaced by your

SUBARU dealer.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise

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516 Replacing key battery

& Cargo area light

11-23. Replacing key battery

swallow them.

. There is a danger of an explosion

The access key fob/transmitter battery

if the battery is incorrectly re-

may be discharged under the following

placed. Replace only with the

conditions.

same or equivalent type of the

battery.

. The operation of the keyless access

function is unstable.

. Batteries should not be exposed

. The operating distance of the remote

to excessive heat such as bright

keyless entry system is unstable.

sunlight, fire or the like.

. The transmitter does not operate prop-

erly when used within the standard

NOTE

distance.

Replace only with the same or

Replace the battery with a new one.

equivalent type of battery recom-

1.

Remove the lens by prying the edge of

mended by the manufacturer.

the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

& Safety precautions

Dispose of used batteries according

2.

Pull the bulb out of the socket.

to local laws.

Mount the battery in the correct

3.

Install a new bulb.

CAUTION

orientation to prevent fluid leakage.

4.

Reinstall the lens.

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

Be careful not to bend the terminals.

or in the access key fob/transmit-

It may result in a malfunction.

& Other bulbs

ter when replacing the battery.

It is recommended that the battery

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.

be replaced by a SUBARU dealer.

Before replacing the battery, re-

Have the bulbs replaced by your

Use a new battery.

move any static electricity.

SUBARU dealer if necessary.

After replacing the battery, confirm

Be careful not to touch or damage

that the transmitter functions prop-

the printed circuit board in the

erly.

access key fob/transmitter when

replacing the battery.

Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

Replacing key battery

517

& Replacing battery of access

key fob

CAUTION

When removing or reinstalling the

access key fob cover, make sure that

the plastic part does not come off or

become misaligned.

Battery: Button battery CR2032

or

equivalent

2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl

4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)

tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap

side facing upward as shown in the

to remove the cover.

figure.

1

Release button

2

Emergency key

1. Take out the emergency key.

3. Take out the battery using a flat-head

5. Attach the cover to the access key fob

screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.

by fitting the projections and recesses

together.

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518 Replacing key battery

& Replacing transmitter battery

Battery: Button battery CR1620

or

equivalent

1

Negative (−) side facing up

2. Remove the transmitter case from the

key head.

4. Replace the old battery with a new

battery making sure to install the new

1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl

battery with the negative (−) side facing

tape or a cloth. Open the key head

up.

using a flat-head screwdriver.

5. Put together the transmitter case by

fitting the hooks on the case.

6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the

key head.

7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

3. Open the transmitter case by releasing

the hooks.

522 Specifications

12-1. Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

& Dimensions

in (mm)

Item

Overall length

196.8

(4,998)

Overall width

76.0

(1,930)

Overall height

71.6

(1,819)

Wheel base

113.8

(2,890)

Front

64.4

(1,635)

Tread

Rear

64.2

(1,630)

Ground clearance*1

8.7

(220)

*1: Measured with vehicle empty

& Engine

Engine model

FA24 (2.4 L, DOHC, turbo)

Engine type

Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke direct injection gasoline engine

Displacement cu-in (cc)

146

(2,387)

Bore 6 Stroke in (mm)

3.70 6 3.39 (94.0 6 86.0)

Compression ratio

10.6 : 1

Firing order

1-3-2-4

Specifications

523

& Fuel

Fuel requirement

Fuel tank capacity

Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher

19.3 US gal (73 liters, 16.1 Imp gal)

For more details, refer to “Fuel” FP337.

& Engine oil

For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil” FP486.

NOTE

The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended

that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.

! Approved engine oil

Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.

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