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Popular 2004 Subaru Forester Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 24
Warning and indicator light
Mark Name Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped) or ABS warning light or Brake system warning light 3-13 3-12 Page 3-10
Mark
Name Front-wheel drive warning light (if equipped) Low fuel warning light
Page ...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... covered with or disconnecting the system's wiring could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Illumination of the radiator and the side airbag sensor is located inside each center piller and the SRS airbag control module including the impact sensors is damaged in those areas or near the bot- tom of the warning light while driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... light while driving. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are yellow for easy identification. Illumination of the SRS airbag, see your SUBARU dealer. sult your nearest SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Airbag control module (including impact sensors) Frontal airbag module (Driver's side) Frontal airbag...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...ABS warning light ...Brake system warning light ...Door open warning lights ...Low fuel warning light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) ...
3-10
3-10 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ...Rear window defogger switch ...Mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... when the ignition has been turned on, it will turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, the SRS airbag system warning light will turn off automatically after six seconds. Instruments and controls
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. driver to the "ON...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
..., you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
3-11 To prevent serious damage to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Instruments and controls
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
NOTE
This light also comes on while you should have recently refueled your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Remove the cap and...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... the headlights are not turned on . The automatic transmission selector lever is set at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions: The parking brake is in the "OFF" or " " position.
Daytime running light system
The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light " " on the instrument panel also...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is fully depressed such as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty. 4-18 Consult your SUBARU dealer for your SUBARU dealer. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently.
Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is...
Owner's Manual - Page 246
... filler neck especially in hot
Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically stops.
HS7007BB
2 1
NOTE
If the fuel filler cap is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause damage to the fuel system. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is highly flammable. Starting...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
... All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be disconnected for inspecting the OnBoard Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. The EPA has issued regulations for state emission testing. Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
... -road. Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may burn easily. Repeat that the bed of the stream is flat. Do not drive or park over end. Driving tips
Off road driving
Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, your SUBARU can be driven on the brake pedal. When driving off -road vehicle nor an all of the rim...
Owner's Manual - Page 304
... effect on your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use your vehicle. Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not tow a trailer
Remove the ball mount from any errors or omissions in purchasing a hitch and other towing equipment manufacturers. Seek the advice of the hitch wire harness to be required due to the additional load. (Refer to vehicle damage or malfunction...
Owner's Manual - Page 344
...turbo model ...Checking the oil level ...Changing the oil and oil filter ...Recommended grade and viscosity ...Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions ...Synthetic oil ...
11-5 11-8
11-8 11-9 11-10 11-11 11-13 11-15 11-15
Rear differential gear oil ...11-31
Checking the gear oil level ...11-31 Recommended grade and viscosity ...11-32
Power steering fluid ...11-33
Checking...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
... fluid ...11-49 Replacement of wiper blades ...11-50
Windshield wiper blades ...11-50 Rear window wiper blade ...11-53
Battery ...Fuses ...Main fuse ...Installation of accessories ...Replacing bulbs ...Headlight ...Front turn signal, side marker light and parking lights ...Front fog light ...Rear combination lights ...License plate light ...Dome light, map light and cargo area light ...High mount...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
...) Air cleaner element (page 1120) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 1135) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-27) Brake fluid reservoir (page 1134) Windshield washer tank (page 11-49) Fuse box (page 11-58) Battery (page 11-56) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-15) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10) Engine oil level gauge (page 1110) Radiator cap (page 11-15) Power steering fluid reservoir...
Owner's Manual - Page 359
... may be a leak in the engine cooling system. If the radiator cooling fan does not operate even when the engine coolant temperature gauge exceeds the normal operating range, the cooling fan circuit may be defective. If the fuse is cool. 2.
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. Maintenance and service
Cooling fan, hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan...
Owner's Manual - Page 401
...to the wiring harness and electrical equipment.
Never replace a fuse with material other one having a higher rating or with one is located under the instrument panel behind the coin tray on the driver's seat side. 11-58 HSB064BA
One is housed in two fuse boxes. Maintenance and service
Fuses
To remove the coin tray, open the cover and pull the coin tray out.
The fuses are located...
Owner's Manual - Page 403
... starter motor) and other fuses are good. Check the main fuses if any electrical component fails to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. If a main fuse blows after it with a spare fuse of the same rating. 6. Maintenance and service
Main fuse
1
HSB068BB
1) Fuse puller
HSB065BA
4. If it has blown, replace it is replaced, have the electrical system checked by your SUBARU dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 417
... to change without notice. Dimensions
in (mm) Item X Drive system Transmission type Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheel base Tread Front Rear Ground clearance*1 *1: Measured with vehicle empty AT: Automatic transmission MT: Manual transmission AT MT AT 68.3 (1735) 62.6 (1590) 99.4 (2525) 58.9 (1495) 58.5 (1485) 7.5 (190) 2.5-liter XS AWD MT 175.2 (4450) AT MT 2.5-liter (Turbo) XT
12...
Owner's Manual - Page 432
... light ...3-12 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...3-11 Child restraint systems ...1-32 Installation with seatbelt ...1-36 Top tether anchorages ...1-47 Child safety locks ...2-20 Chime Key ...3-3 Seat belt ...1-14, 3-10 Cigarette lighter socket ...6-11 Clock ...3-16 Clutch (MT) Fluid ...11-35 Pedal ...11-38 Coat hook ...6-16 Coil tray ...6-7 Convenience net ...6-7 Coolant...
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