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Maintenance and service
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Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that all
work be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiar-
ize yourself with the information provided in this section on general main-
tenance and service for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or unsafe vehicle
operation. Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service
performed by you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
D Testing of a Full-Time All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be
performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer or similar appara-
tus nor should you install FWD fuse in the engine compartment.
Attempting to do so will result in transmission damage and in
uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or
injuries to persons nearby.
D Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on
your vehicle.
D Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the ve-
hicle. Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or handled, for example, battery
acid.
D Your vehicle should only be serviced by persons fully compe-
tent to do so. Serious personal injury may result to persons not
experienced in servicing vehicles.
D Always use the proper tools and make certain that they are
well maintained.
D Never get under the vehicle supported only by jack. Always
use a safety stands to support the vehicle.
D Never keep the engine running in a poorly ventilated area,
such as a garage or other closed areas.
D Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.