1. MODEL WITH US SPECIFICATION
Symbol R: Replace I: Inspection P: Perform NOTE: 1. When the vehicle is used under severe conditions, replace the engine oil and engine oil filter every 3 months or 4,800 km (3,000 miles). 2. When the vehicle is used under extremely low or high temperature conditions, the fuel filter may become dirty. Therefore, it should be replaced frequently. 3. When the vehicle is used under severe conditions, replace every 15 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles). 4. When the vehicle is used under severe conditions, replace CVTF every 40,000 km (24,855 miles). 5. When the vehicle is used in high humidity area or mountain area, replace the brake fluid every 15 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles). 6. When the vehicle is used under severe conditions, replace every 6 months or 9,600 km (6,000 miles). 7. This inspection is not required to maintain emission warranty eligibility and it dose not affect the manufacturer’s obligations under EPA’s in-use compliance program. 8. When the vehicle is used under extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element and A/C filter should be replaced more often. 9. A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. The indicators appear when the remaining tread has been worn to 1.6 mm (0.063 in) or less. 10. To prevent cooling system leakage, be sure to add SUBARU genuine cooling system conditioner when replacing coolant. Examples of severe conditions (a) Drive repeatedly at short distance. (Maintenance items 1 and 2) (b) Drive repeatedly on bumpy muddy road. (Maintenance items 14, 15 and 17) (c) Drive repeatedly in dusty conditions. (Maintenance items 7 and 23) (d) Drive in extremely cold weather. (Maintenance items 1, 2, 16, 18, 20 and 22) (e) Area where salt or other corrosive used. (Maintenance items 5, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 20) (f) Coastal area. (Maintenance item 5) (g) Repeat towing trailer. * (Maintenance items 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 22) *: OUTBACK model only |
Removal
CAUTION:Do not remove unless the PCV valve is broken.1. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.2. Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.3. Disconnect the PCV hose from the i ...