NOTES AND EXAMPLES OF SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
1. When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions **, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 5,000 km or 3 months.
2. When the vehicle is used in extremely cold or hot weather areas, contamination of the filter may occur and filter replacement should be performed more often.
3. When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe driving conditions **, replacement should be performed every 20,000 km or 15 months, whichever occurs first.
4. When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe driving conditions **, ATF fluid replacement( if applicable) should be performed every 40,000 km.
5. When the vehicle is used in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas, change the brake fluid every 20,000 km or 15 months, whichever occurs first.
6. When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions **, inspection should be performed every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
7. This inspection / replacement is not required to maintain emission warranty eligibility.
8. When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be inspected more often.
9. A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread; this occurs when the remaining tread has worn to 1.6 mm( 0.063 in) or less.
10. To prevent cooling system leaks, always add Genuine Subaru Long Life Coolant whenever the coolant is replaced.
** EXAMPLES OF SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS:
a. Repeated short distance driving.( Maintenance Items 1 and 2 only)
b. Driving on rough and / or muddy roads.( Maintenance Item 12) c. Driving in dusty conditions.( Maintenance Item 8 only)
d. Driving in extremely cold weather.( Maintenance Items 1, 2, 14, and 15)
e. Driving in areas where road salts or other corrosive materials are used.( Maintenance Items 6, 12, and 13)
f. Living in coastal areas.( Maintenance Item 6)
g. Repeated trailer towing.( Maintenance Items 1, 2, 12, 13, and 14)
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