Subaru Forester: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is
running
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models)
- Do not contact the belt cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the belt cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
- D ...
Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.
3. Release the se ...
See also:
Closing the hood
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. Be
careful that you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving of ...
Tire rotation
Models equipped with 4 non-unidirectional tires
1) Front
Models equipped with unidirectional tires
1) Front
Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To
maximize the life of each tire and ensure ...
Recirculation
- Press briefly to activate timed
recirculation. The button indicator
illuminates when recirculation is on.
- Press and hold the button to activate
latched recirculation. The button indicator
wil ...
