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11-1 . Maintenance schedule
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U . S . models
The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. For details , read the separate “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in the “ Warranty and Service Booklet ”. For details , read the separate “ Warranty and Service Booklet ”.
Except for U . S . and Canada models
Some items of your vehicle are required to be serviced at scheduled intervals . For details about your maintenance schedule , read the separate “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
NOTE
For models with a multi-function display ( color LCD ), you can set a reminder to be displayed when a scheduled maintenance item is almost due . For details , refer to “ Maintenance settings ” FP223 .
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11-2 . Maintenance precautions
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When maintenance and service are required , it is recommended that all work be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer .
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself , you should familiarize yourself with the information provided in this section on general maintenance and service for your SUBARU .
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Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or unsafe vehicle operation . Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by you are not eligible for warranty coverage .
WARNING
. Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on your vehicle .
. Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the vehicle . Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled , for example , battery acid .
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. Your vehicle should only be serviced by persons fully competent to do so . Serious personal injury may result to persons not experienced in servicing vehicles .
. Always use the proper tools and make certain that they are well maintained .
. Never get under the vehicle supported only by a jack . Always use safety stands to support the vehicle .
. Never keep the engine running in a poorly ventilated area , such as a garage or other closed areas .
. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery . This will cause a fire .
. Because the fuel system is under pressure , replacement of the fuel filter should be performed only by your SUBARU dealer .
. Wear adequate eye protection to guard against getting oil or fluids in your eyes . If something does get in your eyes , thoroughly wash them out with clean water .
. Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS airbag system or seatbelt pretensioner system , or at-
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