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Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited Speedometer Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 6
Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited Speedometer Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 6
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Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring Temperature Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Fuel Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning High beam indicator light SRS airbag system Automatic headlight beam leveler warning AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Security indicator light Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 8
Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring Temperature Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Fuel Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning High beam indicator light SRS airbag system Automatic headlight beam leveler warning AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Security indicator light Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 8
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... Get ttin ti g Started Fuel t -%0)$/POUVSCPNPEFMTVTFSFHVMBSVOMFBEFEHBTPMJOF with an octane rating of Emergency Information Information Engine Oil Capacity t-%0)$/POUVSCPNPEFMT64RU MJUFST MNQRU t-%0)$5VSCPNPEFMT64RU MJUFST MNQRU 33 Instrument I...or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be tightened until a click is heard). Personalize P sonali Per lize Engine Oil Use only the following oils: t *-4"$('PS(' XIJDIDBOCFJEFOUJýFEXJUIUIF ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). t 0S"1*...
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Owner's Manual
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... Mark Name Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Engine hood Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Engine oil Turn signal Washer Illumination brightness Door lock (Transmitter) Fan speed Door unlock (Transmitter) Rear gate (Transmitter) Wiper intermittent Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and...
... Mark Name Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Engine hood Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Engine oil Turn signal Washer Illumination brightness Door lock (Transmitter) Fan speed Door unlock (Transmitter) Rear gate (Transmitter) Wiper intermittent Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and...
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... ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped) Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) Page 3-13 / 3-13 Door open warning light 3-15 AWD warning light (AT models) Hill start assist warning light...
... ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped) Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) Page 3-13 / 3-13 Door open warning light 3-15 AWD warning light (AT models) Hill start assist warning light...
Owner's Manual
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... sensor are neatly stored. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. If a sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid. Never attempt to take up the slack so that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly. The seatbelt pretensioners for...
... sensor are neatly stored. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. If a sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid. Never attempt to take up the slack so that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly. The seatbelt pretensioners for...
Owner's Manual
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Do not let dust, oil or water get weak, transmitter range will begin to damage the printed circuit ...audible signal operation Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer. Be careful not to decrease. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of explosion if an incorrect ... and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after step 2. 4. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any removed parts; However, the turn signal lights will sound ...
Do not let dust, oil or water get weak, transmitter range will begin to damage the printed circuit ...audible signal operation Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer. Be careful not to decrease. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of explosion if an incorrect ... and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after step 2. 4. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any removed parts; However, the turn signal lights will sound ...
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... light... 3-12 3-13 3-15 3-15 3-16 Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped)...Charge warning light...Oil pressure warning light ...AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)...Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. Instruments and controls Ignition switch ...LOCK...Acc...ON...START ...Key reminder chime...
... light... 3-12 3-13 3-15 3-15 3-16 Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped)...Charge warning light...Oil pressure warning light ...AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)...Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. Instruments and controls Ignition switch ...LOCK...Acc...ON...START ...Key reminder chime...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger 's seat, as required by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime. Consult your SUBARU dealer for repair. & Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with HID headlights) : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics ... warning light (type B) - CONTINUED - spec. 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 models) : Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-
... passenger 's seat, as required by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime. Consult your SUBARU dealer for repair. & Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with HID headlights) : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics ... warning light (type B) - CONTINUED - spec. 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 models) : Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-
Owner's Manual
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...after the engine starts, stop the engine at the proper level but the light remains on , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. & Oil pressure warning light If this indicator light/warning light changes to BLUE and maintains illumina- Afterward, have the system checked ... not a malfunction if the Afterward, have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. indicator light/warning light turns off when the engine is low, add oil immediately. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer. At this is close to overheating. Illumination in BLUE. This ...
...after the engine starts, stop the engine at the proper level but the light remains on , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. & Oil pressure warning light If this indicator light/warning light changes to BLUE and maintains illumina- Afterward, have the system checked ... not a malfunction if the Afterward, have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. indicator light/warning light turns off when the engine is low, add oil immediately. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer. At this is close to overheating. Illumination in BLUE. This ...
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models) & AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) If this light flashes after replacing The TPMS malfunction indicator ...the engine idle until the warning light turns off . If the light illuminates while driving, immediately stop and check your nearest SUBARU dealer for approximately 2 seconds to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Please note that the TPMS is turned to ... is functioning properly. 3-18 Instruments and controls CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
models) & AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) If this light flashes after replacing The TPMS malfunction indicator ...the engine idle until the warning light turns off . If the light illuminates while driving, immediately stop and check your nearest SUBARU dealer for approximately 2 seconds to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Please note that the TPMS is turned to ... is functioning properly. 3-18 Instruments and controls CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Owner's Manual
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... Ventilator control...Center ventilators...Side ventilators ... 4-2 4-2 4-2 Defrosting...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Cleaning ventilation grille...Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ...Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit...Checking air conditioning system before summer season ...Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions ...Air conditioner...
... Ventilator control...Center ventilators...Side ventilators ... 4-2 4-2 4-2 Defrosting...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Cleaning ventilation grille...Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ...Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit...Checking air conditioning system before summer season ...Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions ...Air conditioner...
Owner's Manual
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... filter should be replaced more frequently. This condition is not yet time to circulate its oil. & Checking air conditioning system before summer season Check the air conditioner unit for CFC12 (freon). For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. Air filtration system Replace the filter element according to maintain the filter...
... filter should be replaced more frequently. This condition is not yet time to circulate its oil. & Checking air conditioning system before summer season Check the air conditioner unit for CFC12 (freon). For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. Air filtration system Replace the filter element according to maintain the filter...
Owner's Manual
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...to start after starting the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. & MT models 1. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other purposes). When properly used, this equipment should perform the following checks and adjustments ...10 seconds before trying again. Check the adjustment of leaks. 4. Fasten your passengers have fastened their emission testing program have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ...
...to start after starting the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. & MT models 1. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other purposes). When properly used, this equipment should perform the following checks and adjustments ...10 seconds before trying again. Check the adjustment of leaks. 4. Fasten your passengers have fastened their emission testing program have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ...
Owner's Manual
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... in your remote control operates). children could swallow them. . tery. . Changing the remote control batteries CAUTION . There is a danger of bat- 1. Do not let dust, oil or water get on usage. 7-12 Starting and operating Pressing the brake pedal repeatedly will notice a decrease in range (distance from the ignition switch and...
... in your remote control operates). children could swallow them. . tery. . Changing the remote control batteries CAUTION . There is a danger of bat- 1. Do not let dust, oil or water get on usage. 7-12 Starting and operating Pressing the brake pedal repeatedly will notice a decrease in range (distance from the ignition switch and...
Owner's Manual
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Starting and operating 7-19 & Selection of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 4th gear will not be emitted to the "D" position from the manual gate. If you attempt to ...
Starting and operating 7-19 & Selection of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 4th gear will not be emitted to the "D" position from the manual gate. If you attempt to ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the road and allowing you a better view of this vehicle is significantly more likely to maintain control of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than ordinary passenger cars. . Therefore, when driving down sufficiently to be affected by crosswinds than that you take your...your utility vehicle is not designed for highspeed cornering comparable to ordinary passenger cars and that your vehicle could easily lead to reduce your SUBARU off -road driving WARNING . Utility vehicles feature a higher ground clearance which is more likely to "Towing" F9-14. There is...
... of the road and allowing you a better view of this vehicle is significantly more likely to maintain control of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than ordinary passenger cars. . Therefore, when driving down sufficiently to be affected by crosswinds than that you take your...your utility vehicle is not designed for highspeed cornering comparable to ordinary passenger cars and that your vehicle could easily lead to reduce your SUBARU off -road driving WARNING . Utility vehicles feature a higher ground clearance which is more likely to "Towing" F9-14. There is...
Owner's Manual
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...battery and cables. If you fill the washer tank with a fluid with deicer or glycerin. Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it is frozen, use engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door.... SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by In order to provide enough power for cold weather. Heavy summer oil will necessitate more frequent replacement of a suitable grade and viscosity for ...
...battery and cables. If you fill the washer tank with a fluid with deicer or glycerin. Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it is frozen, use engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door.... SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by In order to provide enough power for cold weather. Heavy summer oil will necessitate more frequent replacement of a suitable grade and viscosity for ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Refer to "If you should not park on an uphill slope instead of using the accelerator pedal to overheat. . Refer to "AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)" F318. . Refer to "Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light" F3-16. - ... overheating" F9-13. - Press the brake pedal fully and then apply the parking brake; AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) . Coolant temperature high warning light illuminates (if equipped). AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates (AT models). Uphill slopes: "D" position Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear...
.... Refer to "If you should not park on an uphill slope instead of using the accelerator pedal to overheat. . Refer to "AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)" F318. . Refer to "Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light" F3-16. - ... overheating" F9-13. - Press the brake pedal fully and then apply the parking brake; AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) . Coolant temperature high warning light illuminates (if equipped). AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates (AT models). Uphill slopes: "D" position Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear...
Owner's Manual
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... the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 12. Never use oil or grease on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Before putting the spare tire on the spare tire. Use the wheel nut...
... the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 12. Never use oil or grease on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Before putting the spare tire on the spare tire. Use the wheel nut...