Ensure that the Hill start assist system operates properly under the following circumstances.
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal (all models) and clutch pedal (MT models only), with the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not move backward for several seconds after the brake pedal is released.
3. Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the grade by following the normal starting procedures.
If the Hill start assist system does not operate as described above, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Inspection
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > Leak Check Valve AssemblyINSPECTION1. CHECK SWITCHING VALVE1. Check the resistance between switching valve terminals.Terminal No.Standard1 and 527+3 −2 ? (when 20°C (68°F))31±4 ? (60°C (140° ...
Windshield washer fluid
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tempera ...
Vdc warning light and vdc indicator light do not go off
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Warning Light Illumination PatternVDC WARNING LIGHT AND VDC INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFFDetecting condition:• Defective combination meter• Defective engine• Defective CAN communicationTrouble symptom:VDC warning light and VDC indic ...