Subaru Forester: Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety.
- When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque.
- Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel.
- Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs.
- When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels.
Installing the wheel cover
Installing the wheel cover
Align the valve with the valve hole in the
cover, then fit the cover on the wheel by
tapping your hand evenly around the
circumference of the cover. ...
Windshield washer fluid
If you spray washer fluid on the windshield
but the supply of washer fluid appears to
diminish, check the level of washer fluid in
the tank.
Washer fluid level gauge
Remove the washer ta ...
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Manual transaxle
Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press
the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. A special safety
feature prevents inadvertent sh ...
Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
Push and follow the prompts to speak
to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle. The Advisor will
update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options ...
Tire designations
Information on the sidewall
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).
The following information is listed ...
