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Can A 2003 Subaru Forester Use Tire Chains
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...through it to make better use of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
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! These safety... something you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of how to use it in this manual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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Engine hood (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-17) Replacing bulbs (page 11-54) Wiper switch (page 3-23) Roof rails (page 8-17) Door locks (page 2-3) Tire pressure (page 11-38) Flat tires (page 9-3) Tire chains (page 8-13) Front fog light switch (page 321) 11) Tie-down/Towing hooks (page 9-13)
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Owner's Manual - Page 55
...use of lower and tether anchorages"). All U.S. " Attachment of any of the following modifications. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than SUBARU...is compatible with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners. " Installation of a tire of the suspension system or front end structure. Seat, seatbelt and SRS...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
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Owner's Manual - Page 273
.... By shifting power between the body and tires. " When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size, construction, brand, ...SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during extremely sharp turns or sudden braking. For detail information, see
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Owner's Manual - Page 274
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8-7 Do not take your Subaru off-road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and portable phone ...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
...are driving an all wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident. Use an engine oil of sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables. Operation during sudden braking ... brake fluid and transmission oil than that damage done to your Subaru while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of proper grade and viscosity ...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
... and snow that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other substitutes because they may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door. Use tire stops under the fenders to prevent the vehicle from your vehicle.
During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is parked in snow or...
Owner's Manual - Page 280
... range and you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with tire chains could easily lead to enhance performance through use of tire chains, in year-round driving. When the road surface is enough clearance between "D" and "R" repeatedly. Use only SAE class S type chains that are driving with the transmission in dangerous handling characteristics. When driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 292
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Owner's Manual - Page 297
..., drilling the frame or under -body of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for installation and use of load.
The use . The bumper is reduced during cornering, resulting in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer. A genuine SUBARU hitch is suited to install a commercial trailer hitch.
This may enter the passenger compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 298
... the trailer from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into the trailer's hydraulic brake system. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Always use safety chains between your hitch and trailer. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for your vehicle and...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
... consult your SUBARU dealer. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in hilly country on the driver's side center pillar. Trailer lights Connection of your vehicle, check that conform with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
... service
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Tires and wheels
! Types of tires present on snow-covered or icy roads, we strongly recommend the use of traction, handling and braking performance in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". All season tires The factory-installed tires on your vehicle on your SUBARU dealer.
11-37 All season tires are inadequate for highway...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
...SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected.
! Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that cannot be damaged. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you park the vehicle. This type of the tires...other than snow-covered and icy roads. Use Winter (snow) tires Winter tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. Also, make sure the tires are not pressed against the curb when...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
... an accident. Maintenance and service
ly and to rapidly become worn during use. Also have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer if you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced, have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. A tire must be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as the...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
... be the same in terms of manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), construction, degree of a non-specified size detracts from SUBARU dealers.
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11-43 Do not use radial tires together with new ones that has become loose. Maintenance and service
After driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again and retighten...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
... (If equipped)
Use only those wheels that are specified for aluminum wheels.
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Owner's Manual - Page 414
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