Subaru Forester: Engine overheating - In case of emergency - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Engine overheating

Never attempt to remove the radiator

Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecess ...

If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. ...

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Arming the system
In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 b ...

Settings
To view the settings menu, press the SETTINGS button (2). When Park Assist is specified, the icon is changed and the button will turn Park Assist on and off. The Settings menu is then accessed via ...

Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommen ...