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Black plate (21,1)

Model "A1140BE-A" EDITED: 2012/ 6/ 20

Maintenance schedule .......................................

11-3

Maintenance precautions...................................

11-3

Before checking or servicing in the engine

compartment....................................................

11-4

When checking or servicing in the engine

compartment while the engine is running..........

11-4

Engine hood .......................................................

11-5

Engine compartment overview..........................

11-6

Engine oil............................................................

11-7

Checking the oil level .........................................

11-7

Changing the oil and oil filter..............................

11-8

Recommended grade and viscosity ....................

11-9

Synthetic oil.....................................................

11-10

Cooling system ................................................

11-10

Cooling fan, hose and connections ...................

11-10

Engine coolant .................................................

11-11

Air cleaner element ..........................................

11-12

Replacing the air cleaner element .....................

11-12

Spark plugs ......................................................

11-13

Recommended spark plugs ..............................

11-13

Drive belts ........................................................

11-14

Manual transmission oil ..................................

11-14

Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-14

Continuously variable transmission fluid.......

11-14

Front differential gear oil (CVT models) .........

11-15

Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-15

Rear differential gear oil ..................................

11-15

Recommended grade and viscosity ..................

11-15

Brake fluid ........................................................

11-15

Checking the fluid level ....................................

11-15

Recommended brake fluid ...............................

11-16

Clutch fluid (MT models) .................................

11-16

Checking the fluid level....................................

11-16

Recommended clutch fluid...............................

11-17

Brake booster ..................................................

11-17

Brake pedal ......................................................

11-18

Checking the brake pedal free play ..................

11-18

Checking the brake pedal reserve distance.......

11-18

Clutch pedal (MT models) ...............................

11-19

Checking the clutch function............................

11-19

Checking the clutch pedal free play..................

11-19

Hill start assist system....................................

11-19

Replacement of brake pad and lining ............

11-20

Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .......

11-20

Parking brake stroke .......................................

11-21

Tires and wheels..............................................

11-21

Types of tires...................................................

11-21

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped) ..................................................

11-21

Tire inspection.................................................

11-23

Tire pressures and wear ..................................

11-23

Wheel balance .................................................

11-25

Wear indicators ...............................................

11-25

Tire rotation direction mark ..............................

11-26

Tire rotation.....................................................

11-26

Tire replacement ..............................................

11-27

Wheel replacement ..........................................

11-27

Aluminum wheels ............................................

11-28

Windshield washer fluid..................................

11-28

Maintenance and service

11

Summary of Contents for 2013 Impreza

Page 1: ...grade and viscosity 11 15 Rear differential gear oil 11 15 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 15 Brake fluid 11 15 Checking the fluid level 11 15 Recommended brake fluid 11 16 Clutch fluid MT models...

Page 2: ...ber 11 33 Battery 11 34 Fuses 11 35 Main fuse 11 36 Installation of accessories 11 37 Replacing bulbs 11 37 Headlights models with HID headlights 11 37 Headlights models without HID headlights 11 37 F...

Page 3: ...maintenance on your vehicle Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the vehi cle Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled for ex...

Page 4: ...ddenly even when the engine is stopped Before performing any servicing on a vehicle equipped with a remote engine start system a dealer option temporarily place that system in the service mode to prev...

Page 5: ...hood 1 Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer 2 Lower the hood to a height of approxi mately 5 9 in 15 cm above its closed positi...

Page 6: ...ew 1 Brake fluid reservoir Clutch fluid reservoir MT page 11 15 2 Fuse box page 11 35 3 Battery page 11 34 4 Windshield washer tank page 11 28 5 Engine oil filler cap page 11 7 6 Engine coolant reserv...

Page 7: ...0 kilometers contact your SUBARU deal er Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine If you check the oil level just a...

Page 8: ...ore disposal Do not dispose of used engine oil by placing it in the trash or by pouring it onto the ground into sewers or into any body of water Check with your local government office for the proper...

Page 9: ...ity guideline refer to Engine oil F12 4 The oil quantity indicated above is only guideline The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity of oil that has been drained The quantity of drained oi...

Page 10: ...nt that does not require the first change for 11 years 137 500 miles 11 years 220 000 km This coolant should not be mixed with any other brand or type of coolant during this period Mixing with a diffe...

Page 11: ...L level mark 2 LOW level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop 1 Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool 2 If the level is close to or lower than the...

Page 12: ...lso stops flames if the engine backfires If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires you could be burned CAUTION When replacing the air cleaner ele ment use a genuine SUBARU...

Page 13: ...air cleaner case insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover 8 Install in the reverse order of removal Spark plugs It may be difficult to replace...

Page 14: ...l Check that there are no cracks damage or leakage However the oil inspection should be performed ac cording to the maintenance schedule in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Consult your SUBARU dea...

Page 15: ...nance Booklet Consult your SUBARU dealer for details Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives Never use different brands together For details refer to...

Page 16: ...add the recommended brake fluid to MAX Use only brake fluid from a sealed container Recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids F12 7 CAUTION Never use different brands of brake fluid together Also avoid...

Page 17: ...ch fluid Refer to Fluids F12 7 CAUTION Never use different brands of clutch fluid together Also avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand Brake booster If the brake boo...

Page 18: ...enance Booklet Checking the brake pedal free play 1 0 02 0 08 in 0 5 2 0 mm Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check th...

Page 19: ...play 1 0 16 0 43 in 4 0 11 0 mm Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance and check the free play If the free play is not within proper specification contact yo...

Page 20: ...st be broken in as follows Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph 50 to 65 km h step on the brake pedal lightly Repeat this five or more times Parking brake lining 1 Drive the...

Page 21: ...y roads If you drive your vehicle on snow covered or icy roads we strongly recommend the use of winter snow tires When installing winter tires be sure to replace all four tires Winter snow tires Winte...

Page 22: ...se the low tire pressure warning light to turn off System resetting is necessary when the wheels are changed for example a switch to snow tires and new TPMS valves are installed on the newly fitted wh...

Page 23: ...f doing so is unavoidable keep the vehicle s speed down to a walking pace or less and approach the curbs as squarely as possible Also make sure the tires are not pressed against the curb when you park...

Page 24: ...s than one mile 1 6 km WARNING Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pressure Doing so will result in low tire pressure Incorrect tire pressures detract from con trollability and ride comfort and...

Page 25: ...vibrate slightly at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle s straight line stability It can also cause steering and suspension sys tem problems and abnormal tire wear If you suspect tha...

Page 26: ...to an accident NOTE For safety inspect tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible Tire rotation direction mark Example of tire rotation direction mar...

Page 27: ...me in terms of manufacturer brand tread pattern con struction and size You are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equip ment For safe vehicle ope...

Page 28: ...amaged easily Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance performance and safety When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire always check the tigh...

Page 29: ...reservoir tank with a fluid with a different concentration from the one used previously purge the old fluid from the piping between the reservoir tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a...

Page 30: ...n of the wiper blades While removing the wiper blades from the wiper arms do not return the wiper arms to the original positions Otherwise the windshield surface may be scratched When returning the ra...

Page 31: ...e rub ber type A and type B NOTE The following illustrations show the replacement procedures of the blade rubber for a type A wiper blade assem bly however the replacement proce dures are the same for...

Page 32: ...n the stoppers on the rubber as shown If the rubber is not retained properly the wiper blade may scratch the windshield Rear window wiper blade assembly 1 Raise the wiper arm off the rear window 2 Tur...

Page 33: ...1 Metal spines 3 If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber 4 Align the claws of the plas...

Page 34: ...orrosive acid If battery fluid gets on your skin or in your eyes immediately flush the area with water thor oughly Seek medical help imme diately if acid has entered the eyes If battery fluid is accid...

Page 35: ...lace a fuse with one hav ing a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the...

Page 36: ...puller 5 Inspect the fuse If it has blown replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating 6 If the same fuse blows again this indicates that its system has a problem Contact your SUBARU dealer for re...

Page 37: ...lights models with HID headlights WARNING High intensity discharge HID bulbs are used for the low beams of the headlights These HID bulbs use an extremely high voltage To avoid the risk of an electric...

Page 38: ...screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank To make it easy to access the bulb turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe as illustrated left hand side 1 Low beam bulb 2 High beam bul...

Page 39: ...the clips from the trunk trim with a flat head screwdriver 2 Open the rear portion of the trunk trim panel as illustrated NOTE Make sure that the part of the trunk trim in the illustration does not c...

Page 40: ...assembly 2 Slide the rear combination light as sembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle 1 Rear side marker light 2 Rear turn signal light 3 Backup light 4 Stop light Tail light 3 Remove the bulb...

Page 41: ...ssem bly into place while aligning the 2 guide pins and a catch with the guide holes and a clip on the vehicle 7 Tighten the upper and lower screws License plate light 4 door models 1 Open the trunk a...

Page 42: ...models 1 Insert a finger into the right side of the license plate light cover then press once to the left and pull out to remove the cover 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the sock...

Page 43: ...bulb out of the socket 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens Dome light and cargo area light Dome light Cargo area light 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdri...

Page 44: ...to the illustration 2 Disconnect the electrical connector by unlocking its retainer using a flat head screwdriver Then enter the rear cabin 1 Mount assembly 3 While pushing the mount assembly rearwar...

Page 45: ...move the lens 6 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one 7 Reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal Other bulbs It may be difficult to replace the bulbs Ha...

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