Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instru- ment panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use organic solvents.)
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe using a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a commercially-available fabric cleaner. Use the cleaner on a hidden place and
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make sure it does not affect the fabric adversely. Use the cleaner according to its instructions.
The leather used by SUBARU is a high quality natural product which will retain its distinctive appearance and feel for many years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the surface can cause the material to become brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber cloth should be performed monthly, taking care not to soak the leather or allow water to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long time in bright sunlight, it is recommended that the seats and head restraints be
covered, or the windows shaded, to pre- vent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches may be treated with a commercial leather spray lacquer. You will discover that each leather seat section will develop soft folds or wrinkles, which is characteristic of genuine leather.
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuum- ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic leather materials may be used when necessary.
The water repellency of the seat fabric will decrease over time. Do not apply addi- tional water repellent coating.
For details about how to clean the seatbelt, refer to “Seatbelt maintenance” P58.
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instru- ment panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches.
& Monitor
To clean the audio/navigation/multi-func- tion display monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.
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Maintenance and service
11-1. Maintenance schedule 457
11-2. Maintenance precautions 457
11-3. Maintenance tips 459
11-4. Engine hood 461
11-5. Engine compartment overview 463
11-6. Engine oil. 464
11-7. Cooling system 466
11-11. Continuously variable transmission
fluid 470
11-12. Front differential gear oil and rear
differential gear oil 471
11-13. Brake fluid 471
11-14. Brake booster 472
11-15. Brake pedal 472
11-16. Replacement of brake pad 473
11-17. Tires and wheels. 473
11-8. Air cleaner element 468
11-9. Spark plugs 470
11-10. Drive belts 470
11-18. Alloy wheels 481
11-19. Windshield washer fluid 481
Maintenance and service
11-20. Replacement of wiper blades. 483
11-21. Battery 488
11-22. Fuses 489
11-23. Installation of accessories 491
11-24. Replacing bulbs 491
11-25. Replacing key battery 497
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