Subaru Forester: 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.
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 safe ...Abbreviation list
You will find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbreviations are shown in the following list. ...See also:
Underbody maintenance
Regularly flush the underbody with plain water,
and pay particular attention to areas where
mud and debris collect.
If damage or corrosion are detected, have the
vehicle checked by your Dealer/Aut ...
Choosing a language
You can interact with the Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System using English, Spanish or
French.
To change the language, perform the following.
1. Push and hold the button for
more than
5 s ...
Draining Fluid
First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2).
Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill
plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m).
CAUTION!
Do not over-tighten the plugs. You ...