Subaru Forester: 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.
- Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down completely.
Doing so may result in a burn or other injury. Note that the oil filter becomes very hot when the engine is running and remains hot for some time after the engine has stopped.
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
- Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
- Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and ...
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 ...
See also:
Changing voice tag
1. Select the “CHANGE NAME” menu.
2. Select the phone number by operating
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial/by pressing
the talk switch and saying the voice
tag.
3. Select the “CONFIRM” me ...
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension
assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety ...
Removing the temporary spare wheel
Remove the spare wheel prior
to
jacking the vehicle, to avoid
destabilising the vehicle when raised.
Do not use power tools to
loosen the
spare wheel. Doing so may damage the
mechanism.
1. ...
