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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 .
& Cooling fan , hose and connections
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Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate 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 ” FP171 .
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SUBARU dealer to check for leaks , damage , or looseness .
& Engine coolant
! Checking the coolant level
WARNING
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Never 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 .
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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 .
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Maintenance and service |
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Check the fuse and replace it if necessary . Refer to “ Fuses ” FP481 . If the fuse is not blown , have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer . |
1 Fill up to this level . |
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If the frequent addition of coolant is necessary between vehicle service visits , it is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized |
1 “ FULL ” level mark 2 “ LOW ” level mark |
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