2011 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

Security

Alarm system ........................................................ 2-15
ID plate................................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-2
Indicator light......................................................... 3-23
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-16
Position indicator ................................................... 3-24
Shift lock function................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Snow tires........................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-19, 12-3
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer............................................................... 3-8
SPORT mode............................................................ 7-20
Indicator light......................................................... 3-24

SRS

Curtain airbag........................................................ 1-47

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Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-37
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-47
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 5, 1-33
SRS airbag system

Monitors ................................................................ 1-57
Servicing ............................................................... 1-58
Warning light.......................................................... 3-15
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel

Power ................................................................... 7-21
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-47
Stopping the engine..................................................... 7-9
Storage compartment................................................... 6-5
Sun shade................................................................. 2-26
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-33
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6

Tachometer................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light

AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-18
Coolant ................................................................. 3-16
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-31
Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-14
Tire

Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection............................................................ 11-32

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Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
Rotation............................................................... 11-36
Size and pressure................................................ 12-10
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)....... 7-28, 9-9, 11-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-30
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-31
Towing...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Hooks................................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-18

Trailer

Connecting............................................................ 8-16
Hitch ............................................................ 8-16, 8-21
Towing.................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips............................................................ 8-23
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-8
Turn signal

Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-25
Lever.................................................................... 3-31

Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
USB storage device operations.................................... 5-33

Valet mode................................................................ 2-18

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Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-5
Vehicle

Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3

Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-27
Operation indicator light........................................... 3-23
System.................................................................. 7-25
Warning light.......................................................... 3-22
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2

Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-12
Warning chimes

Seatbelt................................................................. 3-13

Warning light

ABS...................................................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-21
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-18
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-22
Brake system......................................................... 3-20
Charge.................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-21
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-21
Low fuel ........................................................ 3-11, 3-21
Low tire pressure.................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-17

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Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-22
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-18
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-35
Wheel

Alignment............................................................ 12-10
Aluminum............................................................. 11-38
Balance ............................................................... 11-35
Covers................................................................. 11-37
Nut tightening torque ...................................... 9-6, 12-10
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Windows................................................................... 2-20
Windshield

Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-38
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-40
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-45

Winter

Driving.................................................................... 8-8
Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-45

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GAS STATION REFERENCE

& Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher. ! Turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI (95 RON) or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine perfor- mance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95
RON) or higher. & Fuel octane rating: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel octane rating” F7-2.

& Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil: Use SUBARU approved motor oil or equivalent. For the details, refer to “Engine oil” F12-5. & Engine oil capacity: Non-turbo models: 5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 Imp qt) Turbo models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt) & Cold tire pressure: Refer to “Tires” F12-10.

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