Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Owner'S Manual

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Recommended fluid
Use one of the following types of auto-
matic transmission fluid.
Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid Type-HP
“
Dexron III
”
Type Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
Brake fluid
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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
container.
WARNING
.
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.
.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.
.
If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
.
Never use different brands of
brake fluid together. Also, avoid
mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake
fluids 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
fluid may damage them.
.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
Maintenance and service
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