2011 Subaru Forester Support Question
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When To Add Coolant To 2011 Subaru Forester
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Owner's Manual - Page 124
spec.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
& Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is ...by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime. Instruments and controls
3-13
: Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped) : Charge warning light : Oil pressure warning light : AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
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NOTE
This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
& Coolant temperature
If the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by an authorized...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
...the engine is warmed up of the engine For the system check, this is low, add oil immediately. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off when the ...in RED indicates overheating condition of the engine . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer. This coolant temperature low indicator light/coolant temperature high warning light has the following three functions. . Instruments ...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
...adjusted in the or " " position, the fan does not operate during engine warm-up until the engine coolant temperature exceeds approximately 1228F (508C).
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial ... of the others. Fan speed control dial: AUTO position ! To use as follows. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. The fan speed control dial is used to select the AUTO...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
...keep the air cleaner. Fuel should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel system. Because
- CONTINUED - SUBARU approves the use a high quality fuel with detergent additives... use of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to your SUBARU. fuel may be unleaded and have
been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. Paint ...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... control system may damage the paint, be sure to catch the tether under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. . NOTE
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Never add any spilled fuel quickly. Do not let fuel spill on , turn the cap...The addition of the vehicle. . Immediately put fuel in the fuel gauge. If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you spill any more fuel. 5. When refueling, insert the fuel nozzle securely ...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... vehicle operator should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before starting the
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NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other purposes). Fasten your passengers have fastened their SUBARU Dealer for an emission re-inspection. . Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Starting and operating
7-7
trouble codes, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 319
... engine revolution. . Avoid sudden braking because it to overheating. - Temperature gauge (if equipped) - Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped) - AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) . When .... When turning back, grip the bottom of the added weight and length caused by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
! Driving on a trip. Crosswinds can be taken to "If you park your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
... the pressure from the engine compartment NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer to "Engine coolant" F11-14. 1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to "Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light" F3-16. 4. Refer to "Temperature gauge (models with...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
...SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner needs service, consult your eyes. Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid or any servicing on hot engine components. Note that the oil filter becomes very.... . 11-4
Maintenance and service
guard against getting oil or fluids in your nearest SUBARU dealer.
& Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the...
Owner's Manual - Page 360
... the paint surface.
& Cooling fan, hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. Mixing with SUBARU Super Coolant that does not require the first change for 11 years/137,500 miles (11 years/220,000 km). If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
... in the engine compartment" F1213. Change the engine coolant and add genuine SUBARU cooling system conditioner using the following procedures according to spill engine coolant when adding it. over painted parts. Be careful not to the maintenance schedule. 1. It is under cover.
& Engine coolant
! Changing the coolant
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until...
Owner's Manual - Page 362
... to this level
5. Install the under drain plug and loosen the drain plug. 3. Maintenance and service
11-15
room to add genuine SUBARU cooling system conditioner in resorvoir tank), refer to "Engine coolant" F12-9. 2.
Loosen the radiator cap to insufficient air bleeding and trapped air in the system. Turbo models 1) Fill up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 363
... "FULL" level mark.
7. CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner element, use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner element. If coolant touches the exhaust pipe, it is not used, there is perforated or removed, engine wear...and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly. When the element is the possibility of coolant, add coolant to the radiator's filler neck and to clean or wash the element. Put the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
...not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it is below the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper ...Maintenance Booklet". However, replacement of the drive belt periodically because your engine is loose, cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer for replacement. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it may cause a bad ...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
Rear differential gear oil
There is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. To check the rear differential gear oil level, consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection.
& Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. For details, refer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 371
... steering fluid when adding it may indicate possible leakage. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable "MIN" line, add the recommended fluid as its temperature rises; Consult your SUBARU dealer for hot and cold fluids.
And never use only clean fluid, and be sure to wipe it may be hot...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
... the air. For safety, when performing this work, wearing eye protection is below "MIN", add the recommended brake fluid to allow any dirt into the reservoir. . Brake fluid absorbs moisture from... of braking performance. . Check the fluid level on the exhaust pipe, be harmful to your SUBARU dealer.
& Recommended brake fluid
Refer to spill brake fluid when adding it off. Be careful ...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
... have the vehicle checked at your eyes. When clutch fluid is below "MIN" level mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to spill clutch fluid when adding it off. Be careful not to ... brands of the reservoir.
If clutch fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may be careful not to your SUBARU dealer. . Use only clutch fluid from the air. For safety, when performing this work, wearing eye ...
Owner's Manual - Page 386
... above when adjusting the fluid concentration to the outside temperature. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant... table. If the level is near the "Low" mark, add fluid until it reaches the "Hi" level on the In ...for the outside temperature, it may freeze in winter, use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage. Washer Fluid...
