Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2017 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 489

Maintenance and service/Cooling system diluted with another brand or type, the maintenance interval is shortened to that of the mixing coolant. . Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface. 11-11 sary, there may be a leak in the engine cooling system. It is recommended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks, damage, or looseness. & Engine coolant ! Checking the coolant level WARNING & Cooling fan, hose and connections Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to ope rate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. If the radiator cooling fan does not operate even when the coolant temperature high warning light blinks or illuminates in RED, the cooling fan circuit may be defective. Refer to “Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light” F3-17. Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed. 1) 2) “FULL” level mark “LOW” level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. 1. Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool. 2. If the level is close to or lower than the “LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is empty, remove the radiator cap and refill coolant up to just below the filler neck as shown in the following illustration. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. Refer to “Fuses” F11-34 and “Fuse panel located in the engine compartment” F1211. If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If frequent addition of coolant is neces– CONTINUED –