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Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual (322 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.83 MB

Table of Contents

10
- Climate Control
  2
- Doors and Locks
  2
- Instruments and Controls
  2
- Interior Equipment
  2
  - Specifications
    3
- Index
  3
  - Table of Contents
    10
Doors and Locks

20
- Keys
  21
  - Master, Submaster and Valet Key
    21
  - Key Number
    21
- Doors and Locks
  22
  - Door Locks
    22
  - Power Door Locking Switches (if Equipped)
    25
    
    Child Safety Locks
    26
    
    Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
    27
    
    Security System (if Equipped)
    31
    
    Power Windows
    41
    
    Rear Gate
    44
    
    Fuel Filler Door and Cap
    45
    
    Engine Hood
    47
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    48
  - Installing Carrying Attachments on the Cross Bars
    49
  - When Luggage Is Put on the Slats (Vehicles with Roof)
    49
    
    Slats Only)
    49
  - Removal and Installation of the Crossbars
    50
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

53
Instruments and Controls

93
- Gauges
  94
  - Speedometer
    94
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    94
- Instruments and Controls
  95
  - Fuel Gauge
    95
    
    Tachometer
    95
  - Temperature Gauge
    96
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    97
    
    Charge Warning Light
    97
    
    CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    97
    
    Oil Pressure Warning Light
    97
    
    Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
    97
    
    SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    97
    
    Warning and Indicator Lights
    97
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    98
    
    Charge Warning Light
    98
    
    Oil Pressure Warning Light
    98
    
    CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    99
  - ABS Warning Light (for Vehicles with ABS)
    100
  - AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (for at Vehicles)
    101
    
    Door Open Warning Lights
    102
    
    Front-Wheel Drive Warning Light (for at Vehicles)
    102
    
    High Beam Indicator
    102
    
    Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    102
    
    Hazard Warning Flasher
    103
    
    Light Control Switch
    103
    
    Illumination Brightness Control
    106
    
    Turn Signals Lever
    106
    
    Parking Light Switch
    107
    
    Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    108
    
    Wiper and Washer
    108
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    110
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (if Equipped)
    111
  - If Equipped
    111
    
    Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    112
    
    Rear Window Defogger Switch
    113
    
    Horn
    114
  - Inside Mirror
    115
    
    Mirrors
    115
Climate Control

119
- Ventilator
  120
- Climate Control
  121
  - Heating and Air Conditioning
    121
    
    Heater Operation
    122
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    126
  - Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
    127
  - Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
    129
Audio

131
- Radio
  
  132
  - Antenna
    132
- Audio
  
  133
- AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player
  
  134
  - FM Reception
    134
    
    Radio Operation
    134
    
    Stereo Indicator
    138
    
    How to Preset Stations
    139
    
    Selecting Preset Stations
    139
    
    Cassette Player Operation
    140
    
    Rewind Button
    141
    
    Clock Function
    142
    
    Setting the Time
    143
- Installation of Accessories
  
  144
Interior Equipment

145
- Storage Compartment
  146
- Sun Visors
  146
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
    146
- Interior Equipment
  147
  - Glove Compartment
    147
  - Center Console
    147
    
    Dashboard Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
    148
    
    Overhead Console
    148
    
    Coin Tray
    149
    
    Door Storage Compartment
    149
    
    Cup Holder
    150
    
    Clock
    152
    
    Gauge Pack (if Equipped)
    152
    
    Accessory Power Socket
    162
    
    Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    164
    
    Ashtray
    166
    
    Coat Hook
    167
    
    Interior Light
    167
    
    Spotlight
    168
    
    Cargo Area Light
    169
    
    Luggage Cover (if Equipped)
    169
    
    Shopping Bag Hook
    171
    
    Cargo Anchorage Eyelets
    172
    
    Under Floor Storage Tray
    173
    
    Maintenance Tools
    175
Starting and Operating

176
- Starting and Operating
  178
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    178
  - Fuel Requirements
    178
  - State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
    180
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    182
  - Catalytic Converter
    183
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    184
  - Preparing to Drive
    184
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    185
  - Periodic Inspections
    185
  - Ignition Switch
    185
  - Key Reminder Chime
    187
    
    Starting the Engine
    188
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    188
    
    Automatic Transmission Vehicles
    189
    
    Stopping the Engine
    190
    
    Manual Transmission
    191
    
    Driving Tips
    193
    
    Automatic Transmission
    194
    
    Selector Lever
    195
  - Shift Lock Release
    199
    
    Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (for S Models)
    201
    
    Steering
    201
    
    Power Steering
    202
    
    Cruise Control (if Equipped)
    203
    
    Parking Your Vehicle
    205
    
    Braking
    207
    
    Braking Tips
    207
  - Brake System
    208
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    209
    
    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
    209
    
    Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    212
    
    Off Road Driving
    213
    
    Winter Driving
    216
    
    Snow Tires
    219
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    220
    
    Tire Chains
    220
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    221
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    222
  - GVWR and GAWR
    223
  - Trailer Towing
    224
In Case of Emergency

236
- Engine Overheating
  237
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  237
- In Case of Emergency
  238
  - Jump Starting
    238
  - Flat Tires
    241
  - Tire Changing Tools
    245
    
    Towing
    247
  - Towing Eyelets
    249
Appearance Care

251
- Exterior Care
  252
- Washing
  252
- Waxing and Polishing
  253
  - Corrosion Protection
    254
  - Cleaning the Interior
    255
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    256
  - Cleaning Fog Light Lens
    256
Maintenance and Service

257
- Maintenance and Service
  
  259
  - Maintenance Schedule
    259
  - Maintenance Precautions
    259
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    262
  - Engine Oil
    263
  - Cooling System
    268
  - Engine Coolant
    269
  - Air Cleaner Element
    272
  - Spark Plugs
    273
  - Drive Belts
    274
  - Manual Transmission Oil
    275
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    276
  - Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission Vehicles)
    278
  - Rear Differential Gear Oil
    279
  - Power Steering Fluid
    281
  - Brake Fluid
    282
  - Clutch Fluid
    284
  - Brake Booster
    285
  - Battery
    285
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    287
  - Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
    288
  - Brake Pedal
    291
  - Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
    292
  - Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
    293
  - Parking Brake Stroke
    294
  - Tire Pressure
    295
    
    Tires and Wheels
    295
  - Tire Rotation
    296
  - Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
    297
  - Fuses
    298
  - Main Fuse and Fusible Link
    301
  - Installation of Accessories
    301
  - Replacing Bulbs
    302
  - Headlight
    302
  - Headlight
    303
  - Fog Light (if Equipped)
    304
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
    305
  - Rear Combination Lights
    306
  - License Plate Light
    307
  - Interior Light and Luggage Compartment Light
    308
  - High Mount Stop Light
    309
    
    Spot Light
    309
    
    Specifications
    312
  - Dimensions
    312
    
    Engine
    312
  - Electrical System
    312
- Specifications
  
  313
  - Tires
    313
  - Wheel Alignment
    313
  - Fuse Panel Located Behind the Coin Tray
    314
    
    Fuses and Circuits
    314
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    316
    
    Bulb Chart
    317
    
    Vehicle Identification
    318
- Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
  
  319
  - Traction A, B, C
    320
  - Treadwear
    320
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    320
  - Temperature A, B, C
    321
  - Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
    322

Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual (322 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 1.82 MB

Climate Control

2
Audio

14
- Radio
  
  15
  - Antenna
    15
  - FM Reception
    17
- AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player
  
  17
  - Radio Operation
    17
    
    Stereo Indicator
    21
    
    Selecting Preset Stations
    22
    
    How to Preset Stations
    22
  - Cassette Player Operation
    23
  - Rewind Button
    24
  - Clock Function
    25
    
    Display Mode
    26
    
    Setting the Time
    26
- Installation of Accessories
  
  27
Interior Equipment

28
- Storage Compartment
  29
  - Glove Compartment
    30
  - Center Console
    30
  - Overhead Console
    31
  - Dashboard Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
    31
  - Door Storage Compartment
    32
  - Coin Tray
    32
- Sun Visors
  29
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
    29
- Cup Holder
  33
- Clock
  35
- Gauge Pack (if Equipped)
  35
- Accessory Power Socket
  45
- Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
  47
- Ashtray
  49
- Coat Hook
  50
- Interior Light
  50
- Spotlight
  51
- Cargo Area Light
  52
- Luggage Cover (if Equipped)
  52
- Shopping Bag Hook
  54
- Cargo Anchorage Eyelets
  55
- Under Floor Storage Tray
  56
- Maintenance Tools
  58
Starting and Operating

59
- Fuel Requirements
  61
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  61
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  63
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  65
- Catalytic Converter
  66
- Fuel Economy Hints
  67
- Preparing to Drive
  67
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  68
- Ignition Switch
  68
  - Key Reminder Chime
    70
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    71
- Periodic Inspections
  68
- Starting the Engine
  71
- Stopping the Engine
  73
- Manual Transmission
  74
- Automatic Transmission
  77
  - Selector Lever
    78
  - Shift Lock Release
    82
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (for S Models)
  84
- Steering
  84
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    84
  - Power Steering
    85
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  86
- Parking Your Vehicle
  88
- Braking
  90
  - Braking Tips
    90
  - Brake System
    91
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    92
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
  92
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  95
- Off Road Driving
  96
- Winter Driving
  99
  - Snow Tires
    102
  - Tire Chains
    103
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    103
  - Corrosion Protection
    103
- Loading Your Vehicle
  104
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    105
  - GVWR and GAWR
    107
- Trailer Towing
  107
In Case of Emergency

119
- Engine Overheating
  120
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  120
- Jump Starting
  121
- Flat Tires
  124
  - Tire Changing Tools
    128
- Towing
  130
  - Towing Eyelets
    132
Appearance Care

134
- Exterior Care
  135
  - Washing
    135
  - Waxing and Polishing
    136
- Corrosion Protection
  137
- Cleaning the Interior
  138
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
  139
- Cleaning Fog Light Lens
  139
Maintenance and Service

140
- Maintenance Precautions
  142
- Maintenance Schedule
  142
- Engine Compartment Overview
  145
- Engine Oil
  146
- Cooling System
  151
  - Engine Coolant
    152
- Air Cleaner Element
  155
- Spark Plugs
  156
- Drive Belts
  157
- Manual Transmission Oil
  158
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  159
- Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission Vehicles)
  161
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  162
- Power Steering Fluid
  164
- Brake Fluid
  165
- Clutch Fluid
  167
- Battery
  168
- Brake Booster
  168
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  170
- Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
  171
- Brake Pedal
  174
- Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
  175
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  176
- Parking Brake Stroke
  177
- Tires and Wheels
  178
  - Tire Pressure
    178
  - Tire Rotation
    179
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  180
- Fuses
  181
- Installation of Accessories
  184
- Main Fuse and Fusible Link
  184
- Replacing Bulbs
  185
  - Headlight
    185
    
    Rear Combination Lights
    189
    
    License Plate Light
    190
    
    Interior Light and Luggage Compartment Light
    191
    
    Spot Light
    192
    
    High Mount Stop Light
    192
Specifications

194
- Specifications
  
  195
  - Dimensions
    195
  - Engine
    195
  - Electrical System
    195
  - Capacities
    196
  - Tires
    196
  - Wheel Alignment
    196
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  197
  - Fuse Panel Located Behind the Coin Tray
    197
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    199
- Bulb Chart
  
  200
- Vehicle Identification
  
  201
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    203
  - Safety Warnings
    207
Doors and Locks

224
- Key Number
  225
- Keys
  225
- Door Locks
  226
  - Child Safety Locks
    230
- Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  231
- Security System (if Equipped)
  235
- Power Windows
  245
- Rear Gate
  248
- Fuel Filler Door and Cap
  249
- Engine Hood
  251
- Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
  252
- Slats Only)
  253
  - Installing Carrying Attachments on the Cross Bars
    253
  - Removal and Installation of the Crossbars
    254
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

257
- Front Seats
  
  258
  - Fore and Aft Adjustment
    260
  - Reclining the Seatback
    260
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    261
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  263
- Rear Seats
  
  264
- Seatbelts
  
  268
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  276
  - Top Strap Anchors
    280
- SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  283
Instruments and Controls

297
- Gauges
  298
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    298
    
    Fuel Gauge
    299
    
    Temperature Gauge
    300
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  301
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    301
  - Charge Warning Light
    301
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    301
  - Brake System Warning Light
    301
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    301
    
    Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
    301
    
    Check Engine Warning Light
    303
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    303
    
    At Oil Temperature Warning Light
    305
    
    For at Vehicles
    305
    
    Door Open Warning Lights
    306
    
    Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    306
    
    High Beam Indicator
    306
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  307
- Light Control Switch
  307
- Illumination Brightness Control
  310
- Turn Signals Lever
  310
- Parking Light Switch
  311
- Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  312
- Wiper and Washer
  312
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    314
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    315
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  316
- Rear Window Defogger Switch
  317
- Horn
  318
- Mirrors
  319
  - Inside Mirror
    319
  - Outside Mirrors
    319

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Table of Contents

Doors and Locks

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Front Seats

Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbag

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Audio

Radio

Audio

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player

Installation of Accessories

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

Appearance Care

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Service

Specifications

Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual (322 pages)

Table of Contents

Climate Control

Audio

Radio

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player

Installation of Accessories

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

Appearance Care

Maintenance and Service

Specifications

Specifications

Fuses and Circuits

Bulb Chart

Vehicle Identification

Doors and Locks

Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Instruments and Controls

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