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unexpected injury.
. Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down completely. Doing so may result in a burn or other injury. Note that the oil filter becomes very hot when the engine is running and remains hot for some time after the engine has stopped.
& When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
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WARNING
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A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, drive belt and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable. |
11-3. Engine hood
CAUTION
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. Be extremely careful not to catch fingers or other objects when closing the engine hood.
. Do not push the hood forcibly to close it. It could deform the metal.
. Be extremely careful opening the engine hood when the wind is strong. The engine hood could close suddenly, possibly causing injuries from slamming.
. Do not install accessories other than genuine SUBARU parts to the engine hood. If the engine hood becomes too heavy, the stay may not be able to support holding it open.
. Check that the end of the hood prop is inserted into the slot. If it is not inserted properly, the hood may drop and cause injury.
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To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original position.
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2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel. |
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