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Replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment

Replace the air cleaner element according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under
extremely dusty conditions, replace it
more frequently. It is recommended that
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.

Clip

1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
2. Open the air cleaner case and pull the
cover rearward while lifting it up.

3. Remove the air cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.

5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the three projections on the air

cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air
cleaner case (front).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE

Install the air cleaner element so that
the surface with “UPR” printed on it
faces upward.

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Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have the
spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer.

The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let”.

CAUTION

Make sure the cables are replaced in
the correct order.

Recommended spark plugs

For the recommended spark plugs, refer to
“Electrical system” F12-8.

Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
the drive belt periodically because your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Manual transmission oil

It is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion oil level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
oil inspection should be performed accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Recommended grade and
viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil” F12-6.

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Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid

It is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Front differential gear oil
(CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil

It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.

Recommended grade and
viscosity

CAUTION

Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.

Brake fluid

Checking the fluid level

WARNING

Never let brake fluid contact your

eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture

from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.

If the vehicle requires frequent

refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.

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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Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.

Be careful not to spill brake fluid

when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.

“MAX” level line

“MIN” level line

The brake fluid level must be checked in
this area.

Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. Be sure to check the fluid level
for the brake system at the shaded area in
the illustration. For MT models, this

reservoir is used for both the brake and
clutch systems and has chambers for each
system.

If the fluid level is below “MIN”, add the
recommended brake fluid to “MAX”. Use
only brake fluid from a sealed container.

Recommended brake fluid

Refer to “Fluids” F12-7.

CAUTION

Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand.

Clutch fluid (MT models)

Checking the fluid level

WARNING

Never let clutch fluid contact your
eyes because clutch fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.

CAUTION

Clutch fluid absorbs moisture

from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause improper clutch
operation.

If the vehicle requires frequent

refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.

When clutch fluid is added, be

careful not to allow any dirt into
the tank.

Never splash the clutch fluid over

painted surfaces or rubber parts.

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Alcohol contained in the clutch
fluid may damage them.

Be careful not to spill clutch fluid

when adding it. If clutch fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If clutch fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.

The fluid level for the clutch

system must be checked at the
inboard side of the reservoir. It
cannot be checked at the out-
board side of the reservoir.

“MAX” level line

“MIN” level line

The clutch fluid level must be checked in
this area.

Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. Because this reservoir is used
for both the brake and clutch systems and
has chambers for each system, be sure to
check the fluid level for the clutch system
at the shaded area in the illustration. If
the fluid level is below “MIN”, add the
recommended clutch fluid to “MAX”.
Use only clutch fluid from a sealed contain-
er.

Recommended clutch fluid

Refer to “Fluids” F12-7.

CAUTION

Never use different brands of clutch
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand.

Brake booster

If the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, have it checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position, depress the brake pedal
several times, applying the same pedal
force each time. The distance the pedal
travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. The pedal should move slightly
down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop
the engine and keep the pedal depressed
for 30 seconds. The pedal height should
not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for
approximately one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal
stroke decreases with each depression.

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Brake pedal

Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.

Checking the brake pedal free
play

0.02 – 0.11 in (0.5 – 2.7 mm)

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and firmly depress the
brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the
brake pedal up with one finger to check the
free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10
N, 1 kgf).

If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.

Checking the brake pedal re-
serve distance

More than 2.56 in (65 mm)

Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than
the specification, or when the pedal does
not operate smoothly, contact with your
SUBARU dealer.

Clutch pedal (MT models)

Check the clutch pedal free play according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

Checking the clutch function

Check the clutch engagement and disen-
gagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there
are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into
1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage.

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Checking the clutch pedal
free play

0.16 – 0.43 in (4.0 – 11.0 mm)

Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.

Hill start assist system

Ensure that the Hill start assist system
operates properly under the following
circumstances.
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by
depressing the brake pedal (all models)
and clutch pedal (MT models only), with
the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move backward for several seconds after
the brake pedal is released.
3. Then make sure the vehicle starts
climbing the grade by following the normal
starting procedures.

If the Hill start assist system does not
operate as described above, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

Replacement of brake pad
and lining

The disc brakes have audible wear in-
dicators on the brake pads. If the brake
pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible
scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.

If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.

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CAUTION

If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will
result in the need for costly brake
rotor repair or replacement.

Breaking-in of new brake
pads and linings

When replacing the brake pad or lining,
use only genuine SUBARU parts. After
replacement, the new parts must be
broken in as follows.

Brake pad and lining

While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph
(50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal
lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

Parking brake lining

1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approxi-
mately 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a
force of approximately 33.7 lbf [150 N,
15.3 kgf]).
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 220
yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking

brake to cool down. Repeat this proce-
dure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the
parking brake stroke is out of the specified
range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut
located on the parking brake lever.

Parking brake stroke:

7 – 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf)

WARNING

A safe location and situation should
be selected for break-in driving.

CAUTION

Pulling the parking brake lever too
forcefully may cause the rear wheels
to lock. To avoid this, be certain to
pull the lever up slowly and gently.

Parking brake stroke

Check the parking brake stroke according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. When
the parking brake is properly adjusted,
braking power is fully applied by pulling the
lever up 7 to 8 notches gently but firmly
(approximately 45 lbf [200 N, 20.4 kgf]). If
the parking brake lever stroke is not within
the specified range, have the brake sys-
tem checked and adjusted at your
SUBARU dealer.

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Tires and wheels

Types of tires

You should be familiar with type of tires
present on your vehicle.

All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road
conditions. However all season tires do
not offer as much traction performance as
winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow
or on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by “ALL
SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on
the tire sidewall.

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on
slippery roads such as on snow-covered or
icy roads.
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.

Winter (snow) tires

Winter tires are best suited for driving on
snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as
summer tires and all season tires on roads
other than snow-covered and icy roads.

Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message by
sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low. The tire pressure monitor-
ing system will activate only when the
vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not
react immediately to a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example, a blow-out caused
by running over a sharp object).

If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm
garage and will then drive the vehicle in
cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire
pressures may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. To avoid this
problem when adjusting the tire pressures
in a warm garage, inflate the tires to
pressures higher than those shown on
the tire placard. Specifically, inflate them
by an extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm

) for

every difference of 108F (5.68C) between
the temperature in the garage and the

temperature outside. By way of example,
the following table shows the required tire
pressures that correspond to various out-
side temperatures when the temperature
in the garage is 608F (15.68C).
Example:
Ti r e s i z e : P 2 2 5 / 6 0 R 1 7 9 8 H a n d
P225/55R18 97H
Standard tire pressures:
Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

)

Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

)

Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

Outside

temperature

Adjusted pressure

[psi (kPa, kgf/cm

)]

Front

Rear

308F (−18C)

36 (250, 2.5)

35 (240, 2.4)

108F (−128C)

(265, 2.65)

(255, 2.55)

−108F (−238C)

40 (280, 2.8)

39 (270, 2.7)

If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates when you drive the vehicle in
cold outside air after adjusting the tire
pressures in a warm garage, re-adjust the
tire pressures using the method described
above. Then, increase the vehicle speed
to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check to
see that the low tire pressure warning light
turns off a few minutes later. If the low tire
pressure warning light does not turn off,

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the tire pressure monitoring system may
not be functioning normally. In this event,
go to a SUBARU dealer to have the
system inspected as soon as possible.

While the vehicle is driven, friction be-
tween tires and the road surface causes
the tires to warm up. After illumination of
the low tire pressure warning light, any
increase in the tire pressures caused by an
increase in the outside air temperature or
by an increase in the temperature in the
tires can cause the low tire pressure
warning light to turn off.

System resetting is necessary when the
wheels are changed (for example, a switch
to snow tires) and new TPMS valves are
installed on the newly fitted wheels. Have
this work performed by a SUBARU dealer
following wheel replacement.

It may not be possible to install TPMS
valves on certain wheels that are on the
market. Therefore, if you change the
wheels (for example, a switch to snow
tires), use wheels that have the same part
number as the standard-equipment
wheels. Without four operational TPMS
valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS
will not fully function and the warning light
on the combination meter will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approximately
one minute.

When a tire is replaced, adjustments are
necessary to ensure continued normal
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system. As with wheel replacement, there-
fore, you should have the work performed
by a SUBARU dealer.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light
does not illuminate briefly after the
ignition switch is turned ON or the
light illuminates steadily after blink-
ing for approximately one minute,
you should have your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.

If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly and keep
driving straight ahead while gradu-
ally reducing speed. Then slowly
pull off the road to a safe place.
Otherwise an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.

Tire inspection

Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer im-
mediately if you find any problem.

NOTE

When the wheels and tires

strike curbs or are subjected to

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harsh treatment as when the
vehicle is driven on a rough
surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the
naked eye. This type of damage
does not become evident until
time has passed. Try not to drive
over curbs, potholes or on other
rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s
speed down to a walking pace or
less, and approach the curbs as
squarely as possible. Also, make
sure the tires are not pressed
against the curb when you park
the vehicle.

If you feel unusual vibration

while driving or find it difficult to
steer the vehicle in a straight line,
one of the tires and/or wheels
may be damaged. Drive slowly to
the nearest authorized SUBARU
dealer and have the vehicle in-
spected.

Tire pressures and wear

Maintaining the correct tire pres-
sures helps to maximize the tires’
service lives and is essential for
good running performance. Check
and, if necessary, adjust the pres-
sure of each tire (including the
spare - if equipped) at least once a
month (for example, during a fuel
stop) and before any long journey.

Tire placard

Check the tire pressures when the
tires are cold. Use a pressure
gauge to adjust the tire pressures
to the values shown on the tire
placard. The tire placard is located

on the door pillar on the driver’s
side.

Driving even a short distance
warms up the tires and increases
the tire pressures. Also, the tire
pressures are affected by the out-
side temperature. It is best to check
tire pressure outdoors before driv-
ing the vehicle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure.

NOTE

The air pressure in a tire

increases by approximately 4.3
psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm

) when the

tire becomes warm.

The tires are considered cold

when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours
or has been driven less than one
mile (1.6 km).

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WARNING

Do not let air out of warm tires
to adjust pressure. Doing so
will result in low tire pressure.

Incorrect tire pressures detract from
controllability and ride comfort, and
they cause the tires to wear abnor-
mally.

1) Correct tire pressure (tread

worn evenly)
Roadholding is good, and
steering is responsive. Rolling
resistance is low, so fuel con-
sumption is also lower.

2) Under inflated tire (tread worn

on shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so
fuel consumption is also high-
er.

3) Over inflated (tread worn in the

center)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the
tire magnifies the effects of
road-surface bumps and dips,
possibly resulting in vehicle
damage.

If the tire placard shows tire pres-
sures for the vehicle when fully
loaded, adjust the tire pressures to
the values that match the loading
conditions.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly heat
up. A sharp increase in tem-
perature could cause tread
separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of

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vehicle control could lead to
an accident.

Wheel balance

Each wheel was correctly balanced
when your vehicle was new, but the
wheels will become unbalanced as
the tires become worn during use.
Wheel imbalance causes the steer-
ing wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts
from the vehicle’s straight-line sta-
bility. It can also cause steering and
suspension system problems and
abnormal tire wear. If you suspect
that the wheels are not correctly
balanced, have them checked and
adjusted by your SUBARU dealer.
Also have them adjusted after tire
repairs and after tire rotation.

CAUTION

Loss of correct wheel align-
ment causes the tires to wear
on one side and reduces the
vehicle’s running stability.

Contact your SUBARU dealer
if you notice abnormal tire
wear.

NOTE

The suspension system is de-
signed to hold each wheel at a
certain alignment (relative to the
other wheels and to the road) for
optimum straight-line stability
and cornering performance.

Wear indicators

1) New tread
2) Worn tread
3) Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible
when the depth of the tread grooves
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.

WARNING

When a tire’s tread wear indi-
cator becomes visible, the tire

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is worn beyond the acceptable
limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this
condition, driving at high
speeds in wet weather can
cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. The resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an
accident.

NOTE

For safety, inspect tire tread
regularly and replace the tires
before their tread wear indicators
become visible.

Rotational direction of tires

Example of rotational direction
marked on the sidewall
1) Front

If the tires have specific rotational
direction, refer to the arrow marked
on the side wall.
The arrow should be pointing for-
ward direction when the wheels are
fitted.

Tire rotation

Vehicles equipped with 4 non-
unidirectional tires
1) Front

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Vehicles equipped with unidir-
ectional tires

Front

Tire wear varies from wheel to
wheel. Move the tires to the posi-
tions shown in the illustration each
time they are rotated. For the tire
rotation schedule, refer to the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

Replace any damaged or unevenly
worn tires at the time of rotation.
After tire rotation, adjust the tires
pressures and make sure the wheel
nuts are correctly tightened.

After driving approximately 600

miles (1,000 km), check the wheel
nuts again and retighten any nut
that has become loose.

For handling alloy wheels, refer to “Alloy
wheels” F11-28.

Tire replacement

The wheels and tires are important and
integral parts of your vehicle’s design; they
cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires
fitted as standard equipment are optimally
matched to the characteristics of the
vehicle and were selected to give the best
possible combination of running perfor-
mance, ride comfort, and service life. It is
essential for every tire to have a size and
construction matching those shown on the
tire placard and to have a speed symbol
and load index matching those shown on
the tire placard.

Using tires of a non-specified size detracts
from controllability, ride comfort, braking
performance, speedometer accuracy and
odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-
rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-
priately changes the vehicle’s ground
clearance.

All four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-
struction, and size. You are advised to

replace the tires with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equip-
ment.

For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU
recommends replacing all four tires at the
same time.

WARNING

When replacing or installing tire

(s), all four tires must be the same
for following items.

(a) Size

(b) Circumference

(c) Speed symbol

(d) Load index

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For the items (a) to (d), you must
obey the specification that is
printed on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the
driver’s door pillar.

If all of four tires are not the same
for items (a) to (h), serious me-
chanical damage could occur to
the drive train of your car, and

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affect the following.

– Ride

– Handling

– Braking

– Speedometer/Odometer cali-

bration

– Clearance between the body

and tires

It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
and it can lead to an accident.

Use only radial tires. Do not use

radial tires together with belted
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.
Doing so can dangerously re-
duce controllability, resulting in
an accident.

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
from SUBARU dealers.

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.

NOTE

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.

Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels can be scratched and da-
maged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
.

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.
.

Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
.

Never let the wheel rub against sharp

protrusions or curbs.
.

When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

the center cap is replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for alloy wheels.
.

When stacking and storing removed

tires, place shock-absorbing material be-
tween the tires to protect the wheels from
becoming scratched.

Maintenance and service/Alloy wheels

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