Subaru Forester: Safety warnings - How to use this Owner’s Manual - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru 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

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

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
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    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. ...

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