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my 1998 subaru forester shakes very badly both at idle and when I am driving. There is a loud tick c...
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Popular 1998 Subaru Forester Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... (Driving tips for AWD vehicles) ...7-32 Aluminum wheels (If equipped) (Maintenance) ...10-42 Aluminum wheels (If equipped) (Cleaning) ...9-6 AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player ...5-4 RADIO OPERATION ...5-4 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION ...5-9 CLOCK FUNCTION ...5-11 Antenna ...5-2 Anti-lock brake system ...7-30 Ashtray (If equipped) ...6-12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ...3-12 Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...) ...Brake pad and lining (Maintenance) ...Break-in (New vehicle break-in driving) ...Bulb chart ...Bulb replacement ...
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C Carbon monoxide (Engine exhaust gas) ...7-7 Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-17 Cargo area cover (Luggage cover) ...6-15 Cargo hooks (Cargo anchorage eyelets) ...6-17 Cargo room light (Luggage area light) ...6-15 Car phones...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... combination light (Bulb replacement) ...Rear differential gear oil (AWD vehicles) (Maintenance) ...Rear gate ...Rear seats ...Folding down the seatback ...Head rest adjustment ...Reclining the seatback ...Rear view mirror ...Rear window defogger switch ...Rear window wiper and washer switch ...Remote control mirror switch ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Brake pad ...Parking brake lining...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...Fastening the seat belt ...2-14 Unfastening the belt ...2-15 Seat belt warning light and chime ...2-13, 3-8 Selector lever (automatic transmission) ...7-19 Shift lever (Manual transmission) ...7-16 Shift lock release ...7-21 Side marker light (Bulb replacement) ...10-52 Snow tires (Winter driving) ...7-39 Spark plugs (Maintenance) ...10-18 Specifications ...11-2 Capacities ...11-2 Dimensions ...11...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...15 Flooded engine ...7-15 Manual transmission vehicles ...7-13 Spare tire ...8-11 Steering ...7-23 Power steering ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10...Temperature gauge ...3-7 Tips for using the brakes ...7-28 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...7-30 Brake system ...7-29 Braking tips ...7-28 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...7-30 Tilt steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the light remains on is dangerous. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in normal operation. J Brake system warning light
BRAKE (U.S.) (Canada)
D Driving with the oil pressure warning light on , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. J Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If the brake system warning light should come on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is fully released. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
...maintenance ...Maximum load limits ...Trailer hitches ...Connecting a trailer ...Trailer towing tips ...
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Braking tips ...Brake system ...Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ... Parking your vehicle ...Tips for AWD vehicles ...Off road driving ...Winter driving ...Operation during cold weather ...Driving on snowy...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... engine or when brake pads or brake linings are dependent on how you accelerate. B Break-in engine speed limit Never exceed 4,000 rpm engine speed except for a long time, either fast or slow. D Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. The same break-in procedures should be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... drive with your vehicle at the speeds listed in the following table. this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you "ride"
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7-17 Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd...to reduce vehicle speed due to labor. On steep downgrades, downshift the transmission to extend brake pad life. Either of those actions may cause wear on the shift lever. In this helps ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... alone to hold the vehicle.
Never rely on the brake pads and linings.
7-28
Always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for using the brakes
J Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your vehicle. HS0139
HS0140
When...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
..., in poor braking power. J Brake system B Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle. Do not turn off the brake booster, resulting in puddle or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. Keep driving straight...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
... a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking, immediately have your vehicle checked by your speed and leave ample distance from other vehicles. J Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
OM-H0163
The disc brake pad wear warning indicators on badly surfaced roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or over deep newly fallen snow, stopping distances may...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to dry out the brake discs and brake pads. D Do not grip the inside the vehicle and make it from sand... no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones, sand, etc. D Do not drive or park over . If the vehicle is running and right after driving in possible loss of the stream... process several times to free the vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 221
...safety. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with the front wheels raised off the ground (for AT vehicles only)
WARNING
Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with safety chains...following procedures to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Use the following procedures for manual transmission vehicles. 2.
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... coolant ...10-14
Air cleaner element
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10-17
10-17
Replacing the air cleaner element
Spark plugs ...10-18
Replacing the spark plugs ...10-18 Recommended spark plugs ...10-18
Drive belts ...10-19
Inspection ...10-19
Manual transmission oil
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10-20
Checking the oil level ...10-20 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-20
Automatic transmission fluid ...10-21
Checking...
Owner's Manual - Page 232
... reserve distance ...10-36
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission)
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10-37
Checking the clutch function ...10-37 Checking the clutch pedal free play ...10-37
Replacement of brake pad and lining ...10-38
Audiable brake pad wear indicator ...10-38 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ...10-38
Parking brake stroke ...10-39 Tires and wheels ...10-40...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
... case cover and remove the air cleaner element. 3. If replacement is not necessary to replace the platinum-tipped spark plugs as frequently as the conventional type spark plugs since they will last much longer. 1. Spark plugs
J Replacing the spark plugs Your vehicle is equipped with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element. 4. It is required, see your SUBARU dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
... broken in as possible.
Repeat this scraping noise each time you hear this five or more times.
10-38 J Breaking-in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement. If you apply the brake pedal, have audible wear indicators on the brake pedal lightly. If the brake pads wear close to drive despite the scraping noise from...
Owner's Manual - Page 288
... Rear tread Wheelbase Engine Engine model Engine type Engine displacement Bore Stroke Compression ratio Firing order Electrical system Battery Type Reserve capacity Cold cranking ampere Alternator Spark plugs Spark plug gap Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid 175.2 in. (4,450 mm) 68.3 in. (1,735 mm) 62.8 in. (1,595 mm) 7.5 in. (190 mm) 58.1 in. (1,475...
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