Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and service
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Recommended clutch fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake flu-
id
Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, we recommend
that you have it checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake
pedal several times, applying the same
pedal force each time. The distance the
pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. The pedal should move slight-
ly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop
the engine and keep the pedal depressed
for 30 seconds. The pedal height should
not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for ap-
proximately one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake boost-
er operates properly if the pedal stroke de-
creases with each depression.
Never let clutch fluid contact your
eyes because clutch fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is ad-
visable.
y
Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause improper clutch
operation.
y
If the vehicle requires frequent re-
filling, there may be a leak. If you
suspect a problem, we recom-
mend that you have the vehicle
checked at your SUBARU dealer.
y
Never use different brands of
clutch fluid together.
y
When clutch fluid is added, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the tank.
y
Never splash the clutch fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the clutch
fluid may damage them.
Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4
brake fluids even if they are of the
same brand.