This is the information that can improve the efficiency of maintenance and assure the sound work.
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. If any paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other substance is adhered to bolts, nuts, etc. or their installation surfaces, be sure to clean them up and degrease before installation.
CAUTION:
Do not spray parts cleaner directly to rubber parts such as bushing or other resin parts.
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.
For models equipped with the keyless access with push button start system, turn off all power supply (indicator of the push button ignition switch goes off) before disconnecting the battery ground terminal.
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.
CAUTION:
• Not to let the side sill cover interfere with the lift arm, use an attachment.
• For models with side sill spoiler, use a spacer or an attachment to lift up the vehicle securely at jack up point, without contact of side sill spoiler and lift.
NOTE:
• When using a lift, follow its operation manual.
• When using, insert the body flange to the attachment groove.
• When the side sill spoiler contacts the lift arm, use a lift attachment.
• 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 lift, use an attachment or something similar.
• When using a plate lift, use a rubber attachment. Place the attachment to the specified position of the vehicle, by adjusting front/rear and left/right sides accordingly.
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(A) |
Approx. 100 mm (3.94 in) |
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(B) |
120 — 180 mm (4.72 — 7.09 in) |
• When using an attachment, align the center of attachment with the center of vehicle cutout portion (the center of spoiler cutout portion).
• Model without side sill spoiler
For the models without side sill spoiler, align the center of attachment with the center of vehicle 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 |
SUPPORT 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 |
• JACK-UP POINT (WHEN USING A GARAGE JACK)
AWD model
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(A) |
Front |
(B) |
Rear |
FWD model
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(A) |
Front |
(B) |
Rear |
CAUTION:
If jacking up the front side of the vehicle, make sure that the jack is attached at the center of the jack-up plate not at the sides.
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.
• Directions except the followings (recommended) are inappropriate.
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Recommended | |
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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. Before tie-down, measure the distance between the highest tire point and highest arch point at the center of wheel.
2. Before tie-down, measure the distance between the highest tire point and highest arch point at the center of wheel.
3. If the distance (A) between the measured value of 1) and 2) above, is less than 50 mm (1.97 in), it is judged as OK. If the distance 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. 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
• Except for XV model
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(1) |
Eye bolt |
(2) |
Jack handle |
• XV model
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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.
• Do not use the towing hook except when towing.
• Make sure to detach the towing hook after use. If the hook remains attached, the airbag may not operate properly when receiving shock from the front side.
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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 loading on a carrier transport, make sure to follow the procedures for "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) to ensure clearance from the ramp. |
(2) |
Before carrying the vehicle completely, lower the lower center floor until it is level to make clearance. |
1. At the check and general maintenance, set the damper stay at the normal position.
CAUTION:
• At the check and general maintenance, do not detach the damper stay.
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(1) |
Normal position |
2. When wider hood opening is necessary, set the hood side of damper stay at lower position shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:
CAUTION:
• Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
• Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
• 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.
• After work, set the damper stay back to the normal position and tighten the bolt to specified torque.
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(1) |
Normal position |
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, VDC, AT and other parts.