Engine Hood - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
NOTE
After that maintenance and inspection
have been performed, remove the
spare fuse from the FWD connector in
order to reactivate All-Wheel Drive.
Make sure to restore the removed
spare fuse in the spare fuse holder
located in the engine compartment.

Engine hood

To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
positions.
2. Pull the hood lock release knob under
the instrument panel.
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3. Release the secondary hood latch by
moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.
4. Lift up the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-
mately 15 cm (5.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
2. After closing the hood, be sure the
hood is securely locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it
from a slightly higher position. Do not push
the hood forcibly to close it. It could
deform the metal.