Note
NOTENOTE: This information will improve the efficiency of maintenance and assure the sound work.
1. FASTENERS NOTICE
Replace the nonreusable parts with new parts. Check the tightening torque and tighten 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.
2. STATIC ELECTRICITY DAMAGE
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.
3. BATTERY
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.
4. SERVICE PARTS
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.
7. LIFT AND JACK
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.
SUPPORT LOCATIONS
PANTOGRAPH JACK
LIFT
CAUTION: Make sure to use the spacer or attachment and jack up at the jack-up point so that the lift does not contact the side sill spoiler.
RIGID RACK
PLATE LIFT
Align the center of attachment and the center of vehicle cutout (center of spoiler cutout).
JACK-UP POINT
CAUTION: If jacking up the front side of the vehicle, make sure that the jack is attached at the center of the jackup plate not at the sides.
8. TIE-DOWNS
Tie-downs are used when transporting vehicles and when using the chassis dynamo. Attach tie-down only to the specified place on the vehicle.
- TIE-DOWN HOOK & 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.
- 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 tiedown 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.
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.
- 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 above dimensions of before and after tie-down.
3. If the distance 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.
- 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.
9. TOWING
Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD or AT, 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.
- When towing the vehicle, install the towing hook (eye bolt).
CAUTION: When tightening the eye bolt using a wheel wrench, be careful not to scratch the bumper.
- Precautions
10. FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY INSTALLATION
1. Always perform inspection and general maintenance works with both damper stays attached.
CAUTION: Do not remove the damper stays before performing inspections and general maintenance.
2. To open the front hood more widely, set the damper stays to the lower positions on the hood as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
- Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
- 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 finishing the work, always restore the damper stays to the normal positions and tighten the attaching bolts to the specified torque.
11. TRAINING
For an information about training, contact a dealer or agent.
12. GENERAL SCAN TOOL
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, air conditioner and other electrically controlled parts.