Subaru Forester: Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety.
- When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque.
- Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel.
- Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs.
- When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels.
Installing the wheel cover
Installing the wheel cover
Align the valve with the valve hole in the
cover, then fit the cover on the wheel by
tapping your hand evenly around the
circumference of the cover. ...
Windshield washer fluid
If you spray washer fluid on the windshield
but the supply of washer fluid appears to
diminish, check the level of washer fluid in
the tank.
Washer fluid level gauge
Remove the washer ta ...
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Adjusting the cross rail positions
Turn the knobs counterclockwise
to release the cross rails.
Slide the cross rails to the appropriate
position for loading luggage
and turn the knobs
clockwise to tighten the cross
rails secu ...
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
- The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on to ...
Electric parking brake (EPD)
The parking brake operates on
the rear
wheels. Therefore, secure parking of
the vehicle is dependent on being on a
hard and stable surface.
Do not rely on the parking brake to
operate effectiv ...
