Subaru Forester: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is 
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A running engine can be dangerous.

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 ...

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    MAX COOL maximum cooling
    The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running. When you activate MAX COOL, climate control switches to the following functi ...

    Replacing the sealing compound container
    The sealing compound container must be replaced if: • the tire sealing system has been used to repair a tire. • the container’s expiration date has passed (see the date on decal). NOTE ...

    Head Restraints
    See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect yo ...