PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Lever
INSPECTION
1. LEVER ASSY
1. Operate the lever assembly - hand brake 3 to 4 times and fully return the lever assembly - hand brake.
2. While slowly pulling up the lever assembly - hand brake, count the notches.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf)
If it is not within the specified value, adjust the parking brake. Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake) > ADJUSTMENT">
2. SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Measure the resistance between the switch assembly - hand brake and chassis ground.
Preparation tool:
Circuit tester

Switch position | Standard | |
A | When shaft is free (ON) | Less than 1 ? |
B | When shaft is pressed in (OFF) | 10 k? or more |
If it is not within the specified value, replace the switch assembly - hand brake.
InstallationRemoval
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Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray of boiling
hot coolant when the cap is
removed.
"FULL" level mark
"LOW" level mark
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Maintenance precautions
When maintenance or servicing is required for your Subaru Ascent, it is strongly
recommended that all work be performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer. This ensures
that procedures are carried out correctly using approved tools and genuine parts.
If you choose to perform maintenance on your Sub ...