Aluminum Wheels; Windshield Washer Fluid; Adding The Windshield Washer Fluid - Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual

Aluminum wheels

Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
. When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately
1,000 km (600 miles). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
. Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
. Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
. Be sure to fit tire chains uniformly and
completely around the tire, otherwise the
chains may scratch the wheel.
. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, we recommend
that you replace them with genuine
SUBARU parts designed for aluminum
wheels.

Windshield washer fluid

& Adding the windshield
washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
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.
Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add windshield washer fluid until it
reaches the FULL mark on the tank.
& 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 tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the following
table.
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