Subaru Solterra Manuals 2023 Solterra Owner's Manual | Page 461

7-2 . Maintenance
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Items
Check points
Items
Check points
Radiator / condenser
Washer fluid
Vehicle interior
Items
Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
The radiator and condenser should be free from foreign objects . ( �P . 468 )
Is there sufficient washer fluid ? ( �P . 473 )
Check points
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly ( without uneven pedal effort or catching ).
• When parked on a slope and the shift position is in P , is the vehicle securely stopped ?
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly ?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance from the floor ?
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play ?
Brakes
Head restraints
Transmission “ Park ” mechanism
Indicators / buzzers
Lights
Parking brake
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the brakes are applied .
• The brakes should work effectively .
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy .
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied .
• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely ?
• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly ?
• Do all the lights come on ?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly ?
• Does the parking brake operate normally ?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on , is the vehicle securely stopped ?
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Maintenance and care