Subaru 2006 Impreza, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and service
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Brake fluid
Checking the fluid level
1) “ MAX ” level mark
2) “ MIN ” level mark
Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. If the level is below “ MIN ” , add
the recommended brake fluid to “ MAX ” .
Use only brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Recommended brake fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake flu-
id
1
2
B00473
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with clean
water. For safety, when perform-
ing this work, wearing eye protec-
tion is advisable.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air. Any absorbed moisture
can cause a dangerous loss of
braking performance.
If the vehicle requires frequent re-
filling, there may be a leak. If you
suspect a problem, have the vehi-
cle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
Never use different brands of
brake fluid together. Also, avoid
mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake flu-
ids even if they are of the same
brand.
When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.
Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the brake flu-
id 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 ex-
haust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.