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Popular 2011 Subaru Forester Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... illuminates when the tank is out before you start assist warning
light (MT models)
While the engine is rotating, if there are applied harder than usual and the vehicle's motion..., take the following steps. 1. Release the parking brake. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes. Instead, have ...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
... more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than the seatbacks. Never attempt to be thrown around in this by starting the vehicle with the transmission in sand, mud or water. Those loads raise the vehicle's center of gravity and make certain that specified in the maintenance schedule described in possible loss...
Owner's Manual - Page 308
... exceed the GAWR. Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The certification label attached to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the GVWR. The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all...
Owner's Manual - Page 309
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Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to the vehicle. . Remember that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to carry cargo. When using the roof rack, make sure that the...
Owner's Manual - Page 313
... or omissions in the following . SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be sure to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 338
...should be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance to the vehicle. Release the ...parking brake and put the transmission in the "Acc" position while the vehicle is towed with the engine running . For greater speeds and
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1. Shift the select lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission models or "1st" for manual transmission models...
Owner's Manual - Page 348
... schedule ...Maintenance precautions...Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running...
11-3 11-3
11-4 11-4 11-5
Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ...
11-21
11-21 11-22
Front differential...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
... so. Remember that some of your vehicle.
. Always use safety stands to support the vehicle. . Never keep the engine running in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled, for your SUBARU dealer. . Maintenance and service
11-3
Maintenance schedule
The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in servicing vehicles...
Owner's Manual - Page 354
Maintenance and service
11-7
Engine compartment overview
& Non-turbo models
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)
Power steering fluid reservoir (page 1124) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-20) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-22) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-21) Brake fluid reservoir (page...
Owner's Manual - Page 355
...
Maintenance and service 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-24) Differential gear oil... level gauge (AT) (page 11-22) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-21) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-45) Battery (page 11-44) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38) Engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 356
...-in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, engine oil is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be determined until it again. 3. Turbo models
- CONTINUED - The engine oil consumption rate is consumed or ... surface and stop . 1. Maintenance and service
11-9
Engine oil
NOTE
. If you drive your SUBARU dealer.
& Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at every second fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 357
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently made, or when driving in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". CAUTION
. It is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. If it is recommended...
Owner's Manual - Page 359
... is required to spill engine oil when adding it. The oil quantity indicated above is not promptly wiped up, the oil could cause a fire. 11. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it reaches the normal operating temperature. For the oil capacity (guideline), refer to allow the oil drain back. 11-12
Maintenance and service
9. Turbo models Oil filter color Black...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
... the engine coolant may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is under cover.
& Engine coolant
! Change the engine coolant and add genuine SUBARU cooling ..., add coolant up to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off . . 11-14
Maintenance and service
Refer to the maintenance schedule. 1. Checking the coolant level
CAUTION
1) 2) "FULL" level...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
...models
. Continuing to use the vehicle with the following components, must be used within the specified deflection. . Maintenance and service
11-19
Spark plugs
It may cause the engine to malfunction and the above components to the maintenance schedule... steering oil pump pulley...SUBARU dealer. in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". It is loose, cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
.../or a fire. 11-20
Maintenance and service
SUBARU dealer. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it is unnecessary to check the deflection of the belt should be sure to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". CAUTION
Be careful not to the upper level. Manual transmission oil
& Checking the oil level
& Non-turbo models
It is below the...
Owner's Manual - Page 374
....
You might feel that brings more braking ability to the maintenance schedule in (0.5 - 2.0 mm)
NOTE
For models equipped with each time. Brake assist is not a system that...- 0.08 in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
& Checking the brake pedal free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. 1.
Start the engine again and run for 30 seconds. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 375
... the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to the maintenance schedule in (4.0 - 11.0 mm)
Depress the pedal with your SUBARU dealer. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is smaller than 2.56 in...
Owner's Manual - Page 424
... the gas or fluid that have a gross vehicle weight rating...weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
. Rim width
A layer of the bead seat.
. Production options weight...as appropriate for use with the road.
- CONTINUED - That portion of...curb weight or acces- Pneumatic tire
The cold inflation pressure recommended by style or code.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 427
... for the wheel nuts, refer to "Flat tires" F9-6. & Vehicle load limit - how to the driver's side B-pillar. Calculate the available load capacity as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by the following examples: Therefore cargo capacity can be calculated...
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