Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 343)

SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-

ture

Power steering fluid

& Checking the fluid level

WARNING

Be careful not to burn yourself

because the fluid may be hot.

CAUTION

. When power steering fluid is

being added, use only clean fluid,

and be careful not to allow any

dirt into the tank. And never use

different brands together.

. Avoid spilling fluid when adding

it in the tank.

. Be care ful not to spill power

steering fluid when adding it. If

power steering fluid touches the

exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad

smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If

power steering fluid gets on the

exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it

off.

The power steering fluid expands greatly

as its temperature rises; the fluid level

differs acc ording t o flui d tem pera ture.

Therefore, the reservoir tank has two

different checking ranges for hot and cold

fluids.

Check the power steering fluid level

monthly.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,

and stop the engine.

2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir

tank.

When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has

been run: Check that the oil level is

between “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on

the surface of the reservoir tank.

When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is

run: Check that the oil level is between

“COLD MIN” and “COLD MAX” on the

surface of the reservoir tank.

3. If the fluid level is lower than the

applicable “MIN” line, add the recom-

Maintenance and service 11-19

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