Maintenance and service / Hill start assist system 11-19
& Checking the clutch pedal free play
S11AS02
1 ) 0.16 – 0.43 in ( 4.0 – 11.0 mm )
Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance , and check the free play .
If the free play is not within proper specification , contact your SUBARU dealer .
Hill start assist system
S11BF
Ensure that the Hill start assist system operates properly under the following circumstances .
1 . Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal ( all models ) and clutch pedal ( MT models only ), with the engine running .
2 . Make sure that the vehicle does not move backward for several seconds after the brake pedal is released .
3 . Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the grade by following the normal starting procedures .
If the Hill start assist system does not operate as described above , contact your SUBARU dealer .
Replacement of brake pad and lining
S11AT
The disc brakes have audible wear indicators on the brake pads . If the brake pads wear close to their service limit , the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied .
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal , have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .
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