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Maintenance Precautions
. 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 attempt to take its connectors apart , as that may activate the system or it can render it inoperative . NEVER use a circuit tester for these wiring . If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner needs service , consult your nearest SUBARU dealer .
. Check the inside of the engine compartment to see if there are any cloths and tools left . If they are left inside , they may be a cause of malfunction and fire .
NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of non-SUBARU approved flushing systems and strongly advises against performing these services on a SUBARU vehicle . Non-SUBARU approved flushing systems use chemicals and / or solvents which have not been tested or approved by SUBARU .
SUBARU warranties do not cover any part of the vehicle which is damaged by adding or applying chemicals and / or solvents other than those approved or recommended by SUBARU .
& Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
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WARNING
. Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving .
. Always let the engine cool down . Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine is stopped .
. Do not spill engine oil , engine coolant , brake fluid or any other fluid on hot engine components . This may cause a fire .
. When the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position , the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when the engine is stopped . If your body or clothes come into contact with a rotating fan , that could result in serious injury . To avoid risk of injury , perform the following precautions .
– Models with push-button start system : Always turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ OFF ” position and confirm that the operation indicator on the switch is turned off . Then take the access key fob out from the vehicle .
– Models without push-button start system : Always remove the key from the ignition switch .
. Before performing any servicing on a vehicle equipped with a remote engine start system temporarily place that system in the service mode to prevent it from unexpectedly starting the engine .