Attempting to do so will result in transmission damage and in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.

• Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on your vehicle.

• Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the vehicle.

Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled, for example, battery acid.

• Your vehicle should only be serviced by persons fully competent to do so. Serious personal injury may result to persons not experienced in servicing vehicles.

• Always use the proper tools and make certain that they are well maintained.

• Never get under the vehicle supported only by a jack. Always use safety stands to support the vehicle.

• Never keep the engine running in a poorly ventilated area, such as a garage or other closed areas.

• Do not smoke or allow open flames around the fuel or battery.

This will cause a fire.

• Because the fuel system is under pressure, replacement of the fuel filter should be performed only by your SUBARU dealer.

• Wear adequate eye protection to guard against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If something does get in your eyes, thoroughly wash them out with clean water.

• Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS airbag system or seatbelt pretensioner system, or attempt to take its connectors apart, as that may activate the system or it can render it inoperative.

NEVER use a circuit tester for this wiring.