Subaru Forester: Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.
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This manual describes the following vehicle types.*
* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
Warranties
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Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle, the
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For cold and snow weather
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be brushed clear after
heavy snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will
not be impaired.
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Suggestions for economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles)
you can get from liter (a gal ...