Subaru Legacy: Checking the fluid level
WARNING
● Never let brake fluid contact your eyes because brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes. If brake fluid gets in your eyes, immediately 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 moisture 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
● When adding brake fluid, be careful 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 cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If brake fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
Check the fluid level monthly.
1) “MAX” level mark
2) “MIN” level mark
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.
Brake fluid
...Recommended brake fluid
CAUTION Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand. ...See also:
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk/cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always ...
Checking engine coolant level
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level (B)- , add coolant to the MAX level (A) . If the reservoir
is empty, check the coola ...
Upper half
Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the
upper half of the console box. The mat may be
removed for cleaning.
The upper half of the console box may be used for
storage of cellular phones. ...