engine coolant SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G User Guide

Maintenance and service/Cooling system
Cooling system
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor 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 boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap is
removed.
CAUTION
.Vehicles are filled at the factory
with SUBARU Super Coolant that
does not require the first change
for 11 years/137,500 miles (11
years/220,000 km). This coolant
should not be mixed with any
other brand or type of coolant
during this period. Mixing with a
different coolant will reduce the
life of the coolant. Should it be
necessary to top off the coolant
for any reason, use only
SUBARU Super Coolant.
If the SUBARU Super Coolant is
diluted with another brand ortype, the maintenance interval is
shortened to that of the mixing
coolant.
.Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
&Cooling fan, hose and con-
nections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling
fan which is thermostatically controlled to
operate when the engine coolant reaches
a specific temperature.
If the radiator cooling fan does not operate
even when the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge exceeds the normal operating
range, the cooling fan circuit may be
defective. Refer to“Temperature gauge”
F3-11.
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
Refer to“Fuses”F11-38 and“Fuses and
circuits”F12-10. If the fuse is not blown,
have the cooling system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
If frequent addition of coolant is neces-
sary, there may be a leak in the engine
cooling system. It is recommended that
the cooling system and connections bechecked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
&Engine coolant
!Checking the coolant level
1)“FULL”level mark
2)“LOW”level mark
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.
1. Check the coolant level on the outside
of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
“LOW”level mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL”level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
as required.
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the caps and check that
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
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CAUTION
.Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
.Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
!Changing the coolant
It may be difficult to change the coolant.
Have the coolant changed by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
The coolant should be changed according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Air cleaner element
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters
intake air but also stops flames if
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner element is not installed
when the engine backfires, you
could be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, use a genuine SUBARU air
cleaner element. If it is not used,
there is the possibility of causing a
negative effect to the engine.
The air cleaner element functions as a
filter screen. When the element is perfo-
rated or removed, engine wear will be
excessive and engine life shortened.
The air cleaner element is a dry type. It is
unnecessary to clean or wash the ele-
ment.
&Replacing the air cleaner
element
Replace the air cleaner element according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-
der extremely dusty conditions, replace it
more frequently. It is recommended that
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
!2.5 L models
1) Clip
1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element
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Maintenance and service/Windshield washer fluid
Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning indicator will appear.
When this occurs, refill the washer fluid as
follows.
1)“FULL”mark
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add fluid until it reaches the“FULL”mark
on the tank.
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 tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the following
table.
Washer Fluid
ConcentrationFreezing
Temperature
30%
10.48F(−128C)
50%−48F(−208C)
100%−498F(−458C)
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.
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Specifications..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions........................................................ 12-2
Engine............................................................... 12-3
Fuel................................................................... 12-3
Engine oil.......................................................... 12-4
Manual transmission, front differential and rear
differential gear oil........................................... 12-7
Fluids................................................................ 12-8
Engine coolant................................................... 12-8
Electrical system................................................ 12-9
Tires.................................................................. 12-9Brake disc......................................................... 12-9Fuses and circuits........................................... 12-10
Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment................................................. 12-10
Fuse panel located in the engine
compartment................................................. 12-12
Bulb chart......................................................... 12-14Safety precautions........................................... 12-14
Bulb chart....................................................... 12-15
Vehicle identification....................................... 12-18
Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
&Fluids
Fluid
Fluid type*1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)Consult your SUBARU dealer.2.5 L models: 12.0 US qt (11.4 liters,
10.0 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 13.4 US qt (12.7
liters, 11.2 Imp qt)“Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid”F11-19
Brake fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Brake fluid”F11-19
Clutch fluid (MT models)
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Clutch fluid (MT models)”F11 -
21
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
&Engine coolant
Vehicle model Coolant capacity Coolant type
2.5 L models
MT models 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant CVT models 8.2 US qt (7.8 liters, 6.9 Imp qt)
3.6 L models7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to“Cooling system”F11-14.
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
.Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire.
.Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.
.Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material.
.Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
.Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standard
tire.
.Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs.
.Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire.
.Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass.
.Intended outboard sidewall
(1)The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(2)The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
ing on a vehicle.
.Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles.
.Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure.
.Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
.Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a)Curb weight
(b)Accessory weight
(c)Vehicle capacity weight
(d)Production options weight.Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements.
.Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section.
.Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
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Booster seat.............................................................. 1-34
Bottle holder................................................................ 6-9
Brake
Assist................................................................... 7-32
Booster........................................................ 7-32, 11-22
Disc..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Pad ..................................................................... 11-24
Parking................................................................. 7-42
Pedal.................................................................. 11-22
System................................................................. 7-32
Brake pedal
Free play............................................................. 11-22
Reserve distance.................................................. 11-23
Brake system............................................................ 7-32
Warning light......................................................... 3-18
Braking..................................................................... 7-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads................................... 11-24
BSD/RCTA................................................................ 7-53
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer.................... 7-56
OFF indicator........................................ 3-31, 3-38, 7-56
OFF switch........................................................... 7-59
Warning indicator................................... 3-31, 3-38, 7-58
Warning volume..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart.................................................................. 12-14
Replacing............................................................. 11-40C
Cargo area
Cover.................................................................... 6-16
Light............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Tie-down hooks...................................................... 6-19
Catalytic converter....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant............................................................... 11-15
Flat tire.................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter..................................................... 11-13
Charge warning light................................................... 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light....................................................................... 3-15
Checking
Brake pedal free play............................................ 11-22
Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-23
Clutch function..................................................... 11-23
Clutch pedal free play........................................... 11-23
Coolant level........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (brake fluid).......................................... 11-19
Fluid level (clutch fluid).......................................... 11-21
Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil).............................................. 11-11
Child restraint systems................................................ 1-27
Installation of a booster seat.................................... 1-34
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages
................................... 1-35
Top tether anchorages............................................ 1-38
Child safety................................................................... 4
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Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge............................................................... 3-11
Electrical system........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system.......... 7-34
Warning................................................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake.............................................. 7-42
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal......... 7-44
Hill Holder............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light......................................................... 3-20
Warning........................................................ 3-20, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview........................................... 11-9
Coolant........................................................ 11-14, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 5, 8-2
Hood.................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator................................. 3-16
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating.......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder......................................................... 8
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat.................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level
Brake.................................................................. 11-19
Clutch.................................................................. 11-21Continuously variable transmission......................... 11-19
Fog light
Bulb.......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights system....................... 3-49
Switch................................................................... 3-49
Front
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-24
Side marker light.................................................. 11-42
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-42
Front seats................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-8
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power seat............................................................. 1-5
Reclining................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)........................ 1-4
Fuel........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator............................................. 3-36
Economy hints........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-4
Gauge................................................................... 3-10
Requirements................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses
..................................................................... 11-38
Fuses and circuits.................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-14
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