Subaru Forester: Winter driving
- Operation during cold weather
- Driving on snowy and icy roads
- Corrosion protection
- Snow tires
- Tire chains
- Rocking the vehicle
On-road and off-road driving
- In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. You the driver and
all your passengers should fasten
the seatbelts before ...
Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The ...
See also:
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn if there is a ...
Before driving off-road
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely
essential that inexperienced drivers become
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls. In
particular Hill Descent Control (HDC) and the
Terrain Respons ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...