Subaru Forester: Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or suggestions
how to make better use of your
vehicle.
Using your Owner’s Manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully
read this manual. To protect yourself and
extend the service life of your vehicle,
follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these in ...
Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it
in this manual. This symbol means“Do not”, “Do not do this”, or“Do not let this
happen”, depending upon the context. ...
See also:
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine
power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but
t ...
Tpms inflation pressure compensation
If your vehicle is fitted with 18, 19 or 20 inch
wheels with TPMS, they can be replaced with
17 inch wheels with TPMS, so enabling the use
of snow chains or traction devices.
Tyre pressures of veh ...
Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for a following component.
12 V: Accessories that use less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W.
■ 12 V
Type A
Type B
Type C
σ ...
