Subaru Impreza 2.2L MT - Manual (Page 271)

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)
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Maintenance and service
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Changing the coolant
WARNING
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Never let engine coolant contact your eyes because engine
coolant can be harmful to your eyes. If engine coolant gets in
your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.
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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 by a spray of
boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed.
CAUTION
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The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a high-
quality, corrosion-inhibiting, year-around coolant which provides
protection against freezing down to –33
°
F (–36
°
C). Use the rec-
ommended coolant only. Use of improper coolants may result in
corrosion in the cooling system. It is important to maintain
protection against freezing and corrosion, even if freezing tem-
peratures are not expected. Never mix different kinds of coolant.
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Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. The alco-
hol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint sur-
face.
Change the engine coolant in the following procedures according to the
maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet.
1. Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen the drain
plug.