Subaru Forester: On-road and off-road driving
This vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance and higher center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over than ordinary passenger cars. It also handles and maneuvers differently from other passenger cars. For this reason, please read carefully the following section and follow the instructions and precautions in order to prevent serious injury or death due to loss of control, rollover and other accidents. Refer to “On-road and off-road driving”.
California Perchlorate Advisory
Certain vehicle components such as airbag
modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
keyless entry transmitter batteries may
contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or ve ...
General information
Noise from under the vehicle
NOTE
You may hear a noise from under the
vehicle approximately 5 hours after the
engine is turned off. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction. This noise
...
See also:
Electrical power outlet
Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument
panel, below the climate controls. It has power
available when the ignition sw ...
Convertible seats
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front passenger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 47 and 48 for information
on securing a child restraint using ...
Airbag System Components
Airbag System Components
Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the fr ...
