2001 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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Stopper HS0190 3. Grasp the locked end of the blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the stoppers on the rubber are free of the metal support. 11-34 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service Metal support HS0191 4. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber. Metal spines HS0192 5. Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks. Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade may scratch the windshield. 11 – CONTINUED – 11-35 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Stopper HS0193 HS0194 6. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm. 11-36 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. B Checking the brake pedal free play 0.04 — 0.12 in (1.0 — 3.0 mm) OM-H0224 Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 10 N (2 lb, 1 kg). If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. B Checking the brake pedal reserve distance More than 2.56 in (65 mm) 11 Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 294 N (66 lb, 30 kg) OM-H0225 – CONTINUED – 11-37 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor. When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. B Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement. 1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or re- verse feels smooth. 2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the en- gine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage. B Checking the clutch pedal free play 0.16 — 0.51 in (4.0 — 13.0 mm) OM-H0224 Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel re- sistance, and check the free play. If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. 11-38 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service Replacement of brake pad and lining CAUTION If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audi- ble brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement. OM-H0163 The front disc brakes and the right side rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied. If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. B Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows: n Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times. 11 – CONTINUED – 11-39 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n Parking brake lining WARNING A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv- ing. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly and gently. 1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a force of approxi- mately 147 N [33 lb, 15 kg].) 3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition. 4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this procedure. 5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the parking brake stroke is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever. Parking brake stroke: 7 — 8 notches / 196 N (44 lb, 20 kg) Parking brake stroke Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up seven to eight notches gently but firmly (about 196 N, 44 lb, 20 kg). If the parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer. 11-40 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service 7 to 8 notches HS0199 Tires and wheels WARNING D When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size, circumferece, construction, brand, and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other sizes, circumfereces or construction may result in severe mechanical damage to the drivetrain of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling, braking, speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of ve- hicle control. D Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident. D Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pressure. Doing so will result in low tire pressure. The tires should be checked frequently for proper tire pressure, wear, and cuts. J Tire pressure For the best balance between fuel economy, tire life, ride comfort, and handling, tire pressure should be maintained in accordance with specifi- – CONTINUED – 11-41 11 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B cations. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means that the vehicle has been parked for three hours or has been driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). HS0251 The recommended tire pressure and sizes are provided on the tire plac- ard, which is located under the door latch on the driver’s side. B Adjusting the tire pressure The tire placard shows the recommended tire pressures at light load, at full load and when towing a trailer. If the vehicle is loaded with three occupants or less, adjust the tire pressure to the level recommended for light load. If the vehicle is more loaded, adjust it to the level recom- mended for full load. When towing a trailer, adjust it to the level rec- ommended for that operation. J Tire rotation Tire wear will vary with each wheel. To increase the life of tires and keep wear uniform, it is best to rotate them every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). When rotating tires, replace any unevenly worn or damaged tire. After rotating the tires, adjust tire pressure and be sure to check wheel nut tightness. 11-42 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service New tread Worn tread Tread wear indicator HS0201 OM-H0231 A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. The indicators appear when the remaining tread has been worn to 0.063 in (1.6 mm) or less. NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque. Aluminum wheels (If equipped) Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. D When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximatly 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque. D Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel. D Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs. D Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely around the tire, otherwise the chains may scratch the wheel. D When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap are replaced, – CONTINUED – 11-43 11 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for alumi- num wheels. Fuses HS0202 HS0203 The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse boxes. If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, in- spect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it. Good Blown HS0204 11-44 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with mate- rial other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could re- sult. B Fuse box (behind the coin tray) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and turn off all elec- trical accessories. HS0202 2. Open the coin tray and pull it horizontally to remove it. 3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side of the coin tray and the “Fuse and circuits” section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for each fuse. Fuse puller Fuse puller 11 HS0207 Spare fuses HS0208 4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is stored in the – CONTINUED – 11-45 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B main fuse box cover in the engine compartment. 5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment. 6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. B Main fuse box (in the engine compartment) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and turn off all elec- trical accessories. 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the main fuse box cover. 4. Determine which fuse may be blown. The fuse box cover and “Fuse and circuits” section in chapter 12 in this manual show the cir- cuit for each fuse. Fuse puller Fuse puller HS0207 Spare fuses HS0208 5. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller provided in the main fuse box cover. 6. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment. 7. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. 11-46 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service Main fuse and fusible link HS0203 The main fuses and fusible link are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. Check the main fuses and fusible link if any electrical component fails to operate (except the starter motor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse or fusible link must be replaced. Use only replacements with the same specified rating as the melted main fuse or fusible link. If a main fuse or fusible link blows after it is replaced, have the electrical sys- tem checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle. 11 – CONTINUED – 11-47 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Replacing bulbs 1 2 4 3 Wattate (12V-8W) (12V-8W) (12V-27/8W Amber) (12V-51W) (12V-60/55W) (12V-13W) (12V-18W) (12V-21W Amber) (12V-21/5W) (12V-5W) (12V-5W) HSF014CB Bulb No. — — 1157NA 9006 HB2 (H4) 912 921 — 7443 168 168 1 Spot light 2 Room light 3 Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light 4 Fog light 5 Headlight 6 High mount stop light 7 Backup light 8 Rear turn signal light 9 Brake/tail light Q Tail light W License plate light 11-48 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service J Headlight CAUTION Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, caus- ing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with al- cohol. NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. Top mark Rubber cover Bulb Electrical connector HS0328 Retainer spring HS0327 1. Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove the rubber cover. 2. Remove the retainer spring. 3. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring securely. 4. Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up, then reconnect the electrical connector. 11 – CONTINUED – 11-49 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B J Fog light (if equipped) CAUTION Halogen light bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb sur- face, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. B To remove and install the fog light protector HS0213 HS0214 1. Unhook the lower part of the fog light protector by pulling the hook down. 2. Pull the protector to remove it. 3. To install the protector, first insert the upper part of the protector into the gap between the fog light and body, then push the lower part of the protector until it clicks. 4. Make sure that the protector is locked in place by pulling it lightly. 11-50 B Bulb replacement FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service Bulb HS0215 HS0216 1. Remove the fog light protector. 2. Remove the fog light assembly by removing the two screws. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Remove the fog light bulb by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal. J Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light 11 HS0217 1. Remove the front turn signal light assembly mounting screw located at the top of the headlight assembly using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Move the front turn signal light assembly forward until it pops out from – CONTINUED – 11-51 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B the fender. 3. Remove the bulb holder from the front turn signal light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 5. Set the bulb holder into the front turn signal light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 6. Set the front turn signal light assembly into the fender. Tighten the mounting screw. J Rear combination lights B Brake/tail and rear turn signal light HS0218 HS0219 1. Unlatch the rear combination light cover by pulling the knob. Open the cover up. 2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun- terclockwise. Install a new bulb. 4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 5. Close the cover and latch the lock. 11-52 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service B Back-up light (in the rear gate) HSB002BB HSA020BA 1. Remove the rear combination light cover by prying the edge of the cover with screwdriver. 2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out of socket. Install a new bulb. 4. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light and turn it clock- wise untill it locks. J License plate light 11 HS0220 1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the cover and lens. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. – CONTINUED – 11-53 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B 4. Reinstall the lens and cover. 5. Tighten the mounting screws. J Interior light and luggage compartment light HS0221 HSA005BA HS0223 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a regular screw- driver. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 3. Reinstall the lens. 11-54 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Maintenance and service J Spot light HSA006BA 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a regular screw- driver. 2. Remove the plate by removing a mounting screw. 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the plate and the lens. J High mount stop light 11 OM-H0355 1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying on the edge with a screwdriver. 2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop light cover. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. – CONTINUED – 11-55 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B 4. Reinstall the cover. 5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the covers. NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary. 11-56 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Specifications Specifications Dimensions Engine Electrical system Capacities Tires Wheel alignment Fuses and circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse panel located behind the coin tray Fuse panel located in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb chart Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-3 12-3 12-3 12-4 12-4 12-6 12-7 12-8 12 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. J Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Ground clearance Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase J Engine Engine model Engine type Engine displacement Bore Stroke Compression ratio Firing order J Electrical system Battery Type Reserve capacity Cold cranking ampere Alternator Spark plugs Spark plug gap 12-2 175.6 in. (4,460 mm) 68.3 in. (1,735 mm) 62.8 in. (1,595 mm) 7.5 in. (190 mm) 58.1 in. (1,475 mm) 57.7 in. (1,465 mm) 99.4 in. (2,525 mm) EJ251 Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine 149.9 cu in. (2,457 cc) 3.92 in. (99.5 mm) 3.11 in. (79.0 mm) 10.0 : 1 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 MT: 55D23L, AT: 75D23L MT: 99 min., AT: 118 min. MT: 356 amp., AT: 520 amp. 12V - 75A RC10YC4 (Champion), RC8YC4 (Champion), BKR6E-11 (NGK), K20PR-U11 (NIPPONDENSO) 0.039 to 0.043 in. (1.0 to 1.1 mm) FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Specifications J Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid AT differential gear oil AWD rear differential gear oil Power steering fluid Engine coolant 15.9 US gal (60 liter, 13.2 Imp gal) 4.2 US qt (4.0 liter, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.7 US qt (3.5 liter, 3.1 Imp qt) 9.8 US qt (9.3 liter, 8.2 Imp qt) 1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt) 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt) 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt) 6.6 US qt (6.2 liter, 5.5 Imp qt) J Tires Type Size Pressure Front (light load) (full load) Rear (light load) (full load) Trailer towing Front Rear Wheel size J Wheel alignment Toe Camber Front Rear Front Rear Steel belted radial, Tubeless P205/70 R15 95S P215/60 R16 94H 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm2) 28 psi (190 kPa, 1.9 kg/cm2) 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kg/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm2) 41 psi (280 kPa, 2.8 kg/cm2) 15 x 6J, 16 x 61/2 JJ 0 " 0.12 in. (0 " 3 mm) 0.04 – 0.16 in. (1 – 4 mm) –0°15’ –0°35’ 12 – CONTINUED – 12-3 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Fuses and circuits J Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Q W E T Y U I O P Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit HS0224 D Heater fan D Heater fan D Power door lock D Cigarette lighter D Remote controlled rear view mirrors D Tail light D Parking light D SRS airbag D Fog light D ABS solenoid D Radio D Clock 15A 15A 15A 20A 10A 15A 15A 20A 15A 10 Empty 12-4 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Specifications Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15A 10A 15A Empty 20A 20A 15A 15A 20A D Engine ignition system D SRS airbag D Illumination brightness control D Wiper deicer D Windshield wiper and washer D Rear window wiper and washer D Brake light D Air conditioner D Backup light D Cruise control D ABS control D Rear accessory power socket D Seat heater 12 – CONTINUED – 12-5 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B J Fuse panel located in the engine compartment FWD socket D F Fusible link HS0225 Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 20A 20A 20A 15A 15A 10A 10A 15A 15A 20A 15A D Radiator cooling fan (Main) D Radiator cooling fan (Sub) D Rear window defogger D Hazard warning flasher D Horn D Meter D SRS airbag system warning light D Automatic transmission control unit D Alternator D Headlight (right side) D Headlight (left side) D Lighting switch D Clock D Interior light 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12-6 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Specifications Wattage 12V-8W 12V-8W 12V-27/8W Amber 12V-51W 12V-60/55W 12V-21/5W 12V-21W Amber 12V-18W 12V-13W 12V-5W 12V-5W Bulb No. — — 1157NA 9006 HB2 (H4) 7443 — 921 912 168 168 Bulb chart Description Spot light Room light Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light Fog light Headlight Brake/tail light Rear turn signal light Backup light High mount stop light License plate light Tail light 12 – CONTINUED – 12-7 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Vehicle identification Emission control label Vacuum hose piping label Vehicle identification number plate Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number Model number plate Certification plate Bar cord label HS0226 12-8 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading standards Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reporting safety defects (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 13-2 13-2 13-3 13-4 13 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B For U.S.A. The following information has been compiled according to Code of Fed- eral Regulations “Title 49, Part 575”. Uniform tire quality grading standards This information indicates the relative performance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. This is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice in the purchase of tires. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall be- tween the tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. However, they do not apply to deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diame- ters of 12 inches or less, or to some limited production tires. DOT quality grades – All passenger car tires must confirm to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. J Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified govern- ment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rela- tive performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia- tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. J Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of as- 13-2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Consumer information and Reporting safety defects phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, corner- ing, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. J Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor- mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher lev- els of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re- quired by law. WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina- tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 13 – CONTINUED – 13-3 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Reporting safety defects (USA) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve- hicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. the Auto Safety Hotline 13-4 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manu- al are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS- TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equip- ment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, there- fore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN  copyright 1999 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) Accessory power socket Air cleaner element Air conditioner operation Air filtration system (if equipped) Aluminum wheels (If equipped) Antenna system Ashtray AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) Audio set Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Automatic transmission Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Brake booster Brake fluid Brake pedal Brake system Brake system warning light Braking Braking tips Bulb chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacities Cargo anchorage eyelets Cargo area light Catalytic converter CD player (if equipped) Center console Charge warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 7-23 3-13 6-8 11-18 4-10 4-12 11-43 5-2 6-13 3-13 5-3 1-12 7-14 11-22 11-31 11-31 11-28 11-37 7-22 3-14 7-22 7-22 12-7 12-3 6-18 6-16 8-4 5-32 6-3 3-12 3-11 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child restraint systems Child safety locks Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Cleaning aluminum wheels Cleaning fog light lens Cleaning the interior Clock Clutch fluid Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) Coat hook Coin tray Cooling system Corrosion protection Cruise control (if equipped) Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 2-19 6-11 10-3 10-4 10-6 6-8 11-30 11-38 6-14 6-5 11-14 8-14, 10-4 7-28 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dashboard storage compartment (if equipped) Dimensions Disc brake pad wear warning indicators Door locks Door open warning lights Door storage compartment Drive belts Driving in foreign countries Driving tips for AWD vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical system Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Engine Engine compartment overview Engine coolant Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) Engine hood Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 12-2 7-23 2-3 3-15 6-5 11-20 8-5 8-6 12-2 1-12 12-2 11-8 11-15 8-3 11-6 11-9 14-3 14 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Engine overheating Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fastening the seatbelt Flat tires Fog light (if equipped) Fog light switch (if equipped) Front differential gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Automatic transmission vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front seats Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) Fuel Fuel economy hints Fuel filler lid and cap Fuel gauge Fuel requirements Fuse panel located behind the coin tray Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuses Fuses and circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauges Glove compartment GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 10-2 1-13 9-2 11-50 3-20 11-24 1-2 11-51 3-15 7-2 8-2 7-4 3-8 7-2 12-4 12-6 11-44 12-4 3-6 6-3 8-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard warning flasher Headlight Heater operation Heating and air conditioning control system High beam indicator High mount stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 9-2 11-49 4-6 4-4 3-15 11-55 14-4 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition switch Illumination brightness control In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) Inside mirror Installation of accessories Interior light Interior light and luggage compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-18 5-34 3-28 5-2, 11-47 6-14 11-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) Keyless entry system (if equipped) Key number Key reminder chime Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . License plate light Light control switch Loading your vehicle Luggage cover (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main fuse and fusible link Maintenance precautions Maintenance schedule Maintenance tools Manual transmission Manual transmission oil Master, submaster and valet key Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 3-4 2-6 2-2 3-4 2-2 11-53 3-16 8-15 6-16 11-47 11-3 11-3 9-16 7-11 11-21 2-2 3-28 14-5 14 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Moonroof (if equipped) Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 9-15 New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Odometer/Trip meter Off road driving Oil pressure warning light Operating tips for heater and air conditioner Outside mirrors Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake stroke Parking light switch Parking your vehicle Periodic inspections Power door locking switches Power steering Power steering fluid Power windows Precautions against vehicle modification Precautions to observe when handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a compact disc (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing to drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear combination lights Rear differential gear oil Rear gate Rear seats Rear viscous limited slip differential (S models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6 3-6 8-7 3-12 4-11 3-31 3-7 6-4 11-40 3-19 7-26 8-5 2-5 7-21 11-27 2-20 1-49 5-37 7-7 11-52 11-25 2-23 1-8 7-21 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window defogger switch Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) Replacement of brake pad and lining Replacement of windshield wiper blades Replacing bulbs Reporting safety defects (USA) Rocking the vehicle Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index 3-26 3-24 11-39 11-34 11-48 13-4 8-14 8-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seatbelt maintenance Seatbelts Seatbelt safety tips Seatbelt warning light and chime Seat heater (if equipped) Security system (if equipped) Security system status indicator light (if equipped) Selector lever Shift lock release Shopping bag hook Snow tires Spark plugs Specifications Speedometer Spotlight SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) SRS airbag system monitors SRS airbag system servicing SRS airbag system warning light SRS frontal airbag SRS side airbag (if equipped) Starting a flooded engine Starting the engine Starting the engine during cold weather below – 4°F (– 20°C) Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 1-10 1-10 1-12, 3-10 1-7 2-12 3-15 7-15 7-19 6-18 8-13 11-19 12-2 3-6 6-15, 11-55 1-28 1-47 1-48 3-10 1-33 1-40 7-10 7-8 7-9 7-8 7-9 14-7 14 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B State emission testing (U.S. only) Stopping the engine Storage compartment Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer Temperature A, B, C Temperature gauge Tilt steering wheel Tire chains Tire changing tools Tire pressure Tire rotation Tires Tires and wheels Top strap anchors Towing Traction AA, A, B, C Trailer towing Treadwear Turn signal indicator lights Turn signals lever Type A audio set (if equipped) Type B audio set (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Under floor storage tray Uniform tire quality grading standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanity mirror (if equipped) Vehicle capacity weight Vehicle identification Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lap/shoulder restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-8 7-6 7-10 6-2 6-2 3-7 13-3 3-9 3-27 8-14 9-16 11-41 11-42 12-3 11-41 1-27 9-11 13-2 8-22 13-2 3-15 3-18 5-5 5-16 6-19 13-2 6-2 8-16 12-8 1-28 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning and indicator lights Washing Waxing and polishing Wheel alignment Windshield washer fluid Windshield wiper and washer switches Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) Winter driving Wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index 4-2 3-9 10-2 10-3 12-3 11-33 3-22 3-25 8-10 3-20 14 14-9 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B How to use this owner’s manual J Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of thirteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chap- ter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbag This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag. Chapter 2: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica- tors and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various condi- tions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service ii FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU.

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2001 Subaru Forester Owners Manual