7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections.
Maintenance
Items
12-volt battery condition( �P. 561)
Brake fluid level( �P. 560)
Parts and tools
• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench( for terminal clamp bolts)
• FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel( used only for adding brake fluid)
Items
Power control unit coolant level( �P. 560)
Parts and tools
• In order to ensure maximum performance of the traction battery cooling system and limit risks of battery short circuit and other damage to your vehicle, SUBARU recommends using“ Genuine Traction Battery Coolant” or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based, low electric conductivity coolant, non-amine and non-borate coolant with azole additives.
• Funnel( used only for adding coolant)
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Maintenance and care