7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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NOTICE
n Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves, transmitters and tire valve caps
lWhen removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters, contact your SUBARU retailer as the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled correctly.
lMake sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps
are not installed, water could enter the tire pressure warning valves and the tire pressure warning valves could be bound.
lWhen replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than those specified. The cap may become stuck.
n To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your
SUBARU retailer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire.
Registering the position of each wheel
n When to register the position of each wheel
It is necessary to register the position of each wheel after performing a tire rotation.
Wheel position registration can be performed by oneself. Wheel position registration is performed by driving forward with moderate left and right turns. However, depending on the driving conditions and driving environment, registration may take some time to complete.
n Registering the position of each wheel
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the power switch off and wait 15 minutes or more.
2 Start the EV system.
The wheel position registration procedure cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
3 Select on the multimedia display.
4 Select“ Vehicle customize”. 5 Select“ Tire pressure”. 6 Select“ Tire rotation”. 7 Select“ Continue”.
A message indicating that wheel
position registration is being performed will be displayed on the
multi-information display.“---” will be displayed for the tire inflation pressure of each tire and wheel
position registration will begin.
8 Drive straight( with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph( 40 km / h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes.
When wheel position registration is complete, a message indicating
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