Subaru Forester: Engine compartment overview
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 ...Non-turbo models
Non-turbo models 1) Power steering fluid reservoir 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) 3) Clutch fluid reservoir 4) Automatic transmission ...See also:
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the
rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's
automatic ant ...
Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch Starting the engine Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle Four
wheel drive (4WD) Brake system Steering wheel Cruise control system Electronic stability
control Instrument cluster Ga ...
Driving tips for AWD models
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD models
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, dirt and ...