Subaru Outback Manuals 2016 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 488

11-20 Maintenance and service/Brake fluid Alcohol contained in the brake fluid may damage them. . Be careful not to spill brake fluid when adding it. If brake fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If brake fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. The reservoir has two chambers, one for clutch fluid and the other for brake fluid. Each fluid level must therefore be checked in the appropriate chamber. Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir monthly. 3.6 1) 2) A) L models “MAX” level line “MIN” level line The brake fluid level must be checked in this area. For 3.6 L models, be sure to check the brake fluid level on the outboard side of the reservoir (shaded area in the illustra- tion). It cannot be checked on the inboard side of the reservoir. If the fluid level is below “MIN”, add the recommended brake fluid to “MAX”. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container. 2.5 1) 2) A) L models “MAX” level line “MIN” level line The brake fluid level must be checked in this area. For 2.5 L models, be sure to check the brake fluid level at the front part of the reservoir (shaded area in the illustration). If the fluid level is below “MIN”, add the recommended brake fluid to “MAX”. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container.