This is the information that can improve the efficiency of maintenance and assure the sound work.
Fasteners are used to prevent the parts from damage, dislocation and play due to looseness. Fasteners must be tightened to the specified torque.
Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other substance to the surface around bolts, nuts, etc. Doing so will make it difficult to obtain the correct torque and result in looseness and other problem.
Do not touch the control modules, connectors, logic boards and other such parts when there is a risk of static electricity. Always use a static electricity prevention cord or touch grounded metal for the elimination of static electricity before conducting work.
When removing the battery cables, always be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF to prevent electrical damage to the control module from overcurrent.
Use genuine parts for maximum performance and maintenance when conducting repairs. Subaru/FHI will not be responsible for poor performance resulting from the use of parts except for genuine parts.
5. PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER MAINTENANCE
Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers, etc. before work.
6. ENSURING SECURITY DURING WORK
When working in a group of two or more, perform the work with calling each other to ensure mutual safety.
When using a lift or shop jack to raise a vehicle or using rigid rack to support a vehicle, always follow instructions concerning jack-up points and weight limits to prevent the vehicle from falling, which could result in injury. Be especially careful that the vehicle is balanced before raising it. Be sure to set the wheel stoppers when jacking-up only the front or rear side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
• When using a lift, follow its operation manual before work.
• Do not work or leave unattended while the vehicle is supported with jack, support it with rigid racks.
• Be sure to use the rigid racks with rubber attached to cradle to support the vehicle.
• When using a plate lift, use a rubber attachment. (vehicle with side sill cover)
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(A) |
80 mm (3.1 in) or more |
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(B) |
100 — 150 mm (3.94 — 5.91 in) |
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(C) |
120 — 190 mm (4.72 — 7.48 in) |
• Do not use the plate lift whose attachment does not reach the supporting locations.
Supporting locations
Pantograph jack
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(A) |
Set the jacks between cutout portions. |
Lift
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(A) |
Attachment |
Rigid rack
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(A) |
Attachment |
Plate lift
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(A) |
Attachment |
• Use the attachment by aligning its position as follows.
• Model without side sill spoiler
For the models without side sill spoiler, align the center of attachment with the center of cutout portions.
Front
Rear
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(A) |
Attachment |
• Model with side sill spoiler
For the models with side sill spoiler, align the center of attachment with the center of vehicle cutout portion (the center of spoiler cutout portion).
Front
Rear
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(A) |
Attachment |
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(A) |
Front |
(B) |
Rear |
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Front crossmember |
(2) |
Rear crossmember (FWD model) or Rear differential (AWD model) |
The tie-down hooks are used when transporting vehicles and when using the chassis dynamo. Attach tie-down only to the specified locations on the vehicle.
• TIE-DOWN LOCATION
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(1) |
Hook for tie-down |
• TIE-DOWN HOOK & EYE BOLT
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(A) |
Front tie-down hook |
(B) |
Rear tie-down hook |
(C) |
Eye bolt |
• TIE-DOWN DIRECTION
CAUTION:
Pull the tie-down chains LH and RH in the same direction, but front and rear side in the counter direction.
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Recommended |
NG | |
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TIE-DOWN DIRECTION |
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• TIE-DOWN RANGE
For ground transportation
CAUTION:
When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle inside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain on the rear tie-down hooks from vehicle inside. When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle outside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain on the rear tie-down hooks from vehicle outside.
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(A) |
Front tie-down hook |
(B) |
Rear tie-down hook |
(C) |
Chain pulling range at tie-down condition |
For sea transportation
CAUTION:
The eye bolts are exclusively used for towing and sea transportation tie-down, and do not use them for ground and freight transportation.
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(A) |
Front tie-down hook |
(C) |
Chain pulling range at tie-down condition |
(E) |
1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
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(B) |
Eye bolt |
(D) |
400 mm (15.7 in) |
• VEHICLE SINKING VOLUME AT TIE-DOWN CONDITION
CAUTION:
The vehicle sinking volume at tie-down condition should be less than 50 mm (1.97 in) and make sure to fix the vehicle securely.
Check to see if the tensions of chains or belts at tie-down condition are appropriate in the following procedures.
1. Measure the distance (A) between the center of wheel and highest arch point.
2. Compare the measured dimensions of before and after tie-down.
3. If the difference is less than 50 mm (1.97 in), it is judged as OK. If the difference is 50 mm (1.97 in) or more, it is judged as NG because the tension is too high.
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(B) |
Arch position before tie-down |
(C) |
Arch position after tie-down |
• NOTES FOR THE USE OF TIE-DOWN HOOK
When the vehicle is tied down from the rear side, use the holes at the rear side, and when the vehicle is tied down from the front side, use the holes at the front side.
When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle inside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain from vehicle inside, and when the vehicle is tied down from vehicle outside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain from vehicle outside.
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(A) |
When the vehicle is tied down towards the rear side |
(B) |
When the vehicle is tied down towards the front side |
(C) |
Vehicle front |
Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD, AT or VTD, use a loader instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.
• Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
• Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.
• Front
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(1) |
Eye bolt |
(2) |
Jack handle |
• Rear
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(1) |
Eye bolt |
(2) |
Jack handle |
CAUTION:
When tightening the eye bolt using a wheel wrench, be careful not to scratch the bumper.
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(A) |
Eye bolt |
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(B) |
Wheel wrench |
Precautions
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Towing |
Precautions |
FWD |
AWD | ||
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MT |
AT |
MT |
AT | ||
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Lifting up four wheels (On a trailer)
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Towing the vehicle after lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule for AWD model. CAUTION: When carrying the vehicle onto a car carrier truck, perform the operation according to the “LOADING ONTO CAR CARRIER TRUCK”. |
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Rope
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• Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally. • AT model driving conditions: Driving speed of 30 km/h (19 MPH) or less Allow driving distance 50 km (31 miles) or less |
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Raising the front wheels
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Prohibited for full-time AWD model. |
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Lifting up the front wheels
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• Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc. • Do not raise the vehicle with bumper. |
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Marked 
: OK, Marked 
: Prohibited, Marked 
: Conditionally OK.
CAUTION:
• Place the shift lever in “N” position during towing.
• Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
• Turn the ignition key to “ACC”, then check the steering wheel moves freely.
• Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
• Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort (When engine is stopped)
• Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When engine is stopped)
• In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trailer) for towing.
10. LOADING ONTO CAR CARRIER TRUCK
CAUTION:
• When carrying the vehicle onto a car carrier truck, perform the operation being careful with the gap between the height of the carrier’s floor and the vehicle lower side because of little clearance under the front bumper.
• Use a supporting board (rubber) where the clearance is too small.
• Perform the operation being careful with the position shown in the figure below.
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(1) |
Use a supporting board (rubber) ensuring clearance from the ramp. |
(2) |
Before carrying the vehicle completely, lower the lower center floor until it is level to make clearance. |
CAUTION:
• Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
• Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
• At the check and general maintenance
• WHEN WIDER HOOD OPENING IS NECESSARY
CAUTION:
The hood cannot be closed with the hood damper on the full open side. When it is necessary to close, tie the hood striker and the radiator panel with a string etc. to fix them.
Set the damper stay below as shown in the figure.
For an information about training, contact a dealer or agent.
Using general scan tools will greatly improve the efficiency of repairing engine electronic controls. Subaru Select Monitor can be used to diagnose the engine, ABS, AT and other parts.