Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and service
Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service
by yourself, you should familiarize your-
self with the information provided in this
section on general maintenance and ser-
vice for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
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Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
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Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
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Always be very careful to avoid in-
jury when working on the vehicle.
Remember that some of the mate-
rials in the vehicle may be hazard-
ous if improperly used or handled,
for example, battery acid.
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Your vehicle should only be ser-
viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.
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Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
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Never get under the vehicle sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use
a safety stands to support the ve-
hicle.
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Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as a
garage or other closed areas.
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Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
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Because the fuel system is under
pressure, we recommend that you
have your SUBARU dealer per-
form the replacement of the fuel
filter.
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Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly wash
them out with clean water.
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Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt
to take its connectors apart, as
that may activate the system or it
can render it inoperative when it
should be operative. The wiring
and connectors of these systems
are yellow for easy identification.
NEVER use a circuit tester for
these wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs ser-
vice, we recommend that you con-
sult your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
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Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine is stopped.