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Subaru: New Car Information Manual
I-CAR · March 5, 2020 · Subaru
Summary
Subaru provides a 'New Car Information' manual as a supplement to its standard service manuals to document updates or additions to vehicle systems and features on existing models. This manual is essential for understanding mid-cycle changes, such as modifications to the lane departure prevention system's deactivation conditions on 2020 models.
What to do on the job
Consult the Subaru New Car Information manual in addition to the standard service manual to identify any mid-cycle system updates or changes that affect diagnostics and repairs.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the time spent researching and referencing the 'New Car Information' manual during the estimating and blueprinting phase. It proves that standard service manuals may lack critical, updated system specifications (like ADAS behavior changes) necessary for accurate diagnostics and safe repairs.
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