Subaru Forester: Using a warm water washer
- Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle.
- Do not wash the same area continuously.
- If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers are of the high temperature, high pressure type, and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings, or cause water to leak into the vehicle.
Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody
components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake ...
Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and
apply them according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax or polish when
the painted su ...
See also:
Checking the battery
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the following
precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution
...
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
To open
To open
To close
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press or pull the switch
in the corresponding direction.
If you press ...
Trailer towing
When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if
the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears.
Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the ...
