7-2 . Maintenance
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Maintenance requirements
7-2 . Maintenance
To ensure safe and economical driving , day-to-day care and regular maintenance are essential . It is the owner ’ s responsibility to perform regular checks . SUBARU recommends the following maintenance :
■ Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine SUBARU parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system . If non-SUBARU parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than a SUBARU dealer performs repairs , confirm the warranty coverage .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a SUBARU dealer
● SUBARU technicians are welltrained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information . They are well
informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle .
●Keep a copy of the repair order . It proves that the maintenance that
has been performed is under warranty coverage . If any problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty , your SUBARU dealer will promptly take care of it .
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could
result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible death or serious injury .
■ Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Oils , fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm . Avoid exposure and wash any affected area immediately .
●12-volt battery posts , terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage . Wash your hands after handling . ( �P . 470 )
General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis . This can be done by yourself or by a SUBARU dealer .
Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule .
For details about maintenance items and schedules , refer to the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” or “ Warranty and Service Booklet ”.
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Maintenance and care