Subaru 2006 Baja - Manual (Page 408)

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Maintenance and service
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tact your SUBARU dealer.
„ Checking the brake pedal reserve dis-
tance
„
Checking
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Brake pedal reserve distance
„
Brake pedal
„
Reserve distance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbs
(294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the
upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specifica-
tion, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly,
contact with your SUBARU dealer.
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission
vehicles)
Clutch pedal
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
„ Checking the clutch function
„
Checking
„
Clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no ab-
normal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed,
and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to
check that the engine and transmission smoothly cou-
ple without any sign of slippage.
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