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Subaru 2010 FORESTER Manual (400 pages)
Brand:
Subaru
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 8.07 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
3
Keys and Doors
3
Instruments and Controls
3
Models with Hid Headlights
3
Climate Control
4
Audio
4
Driving Tips
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Child Safety
7
Drinking and Driving
8
Driving with Pets
9
Tire Pressures
10
California Proposition 65
10
Table of Contents
11
Interior Equipment
4
Starting and Operating
4
Table of Contents
23
Front Seats
24
Manual Seat
25
Power Seat (Driver's Seat - if Equipped)
26
Active Head Restraint
27
Head Restraint Adjustment
27
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
28
Rear Seats
29
Armrest
29
Head Restraint Adjustment
30
Reclining the Seatback (if Equipped)
31
Folding down the Rear Seatback
32
Seatbelts
33
Seatbelt Safety Tips
33
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
34
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
34
Fastening the Seatbelt
36
Seatbelt Maintenance
42
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
42
System Monitors
43
System Servicing
44
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
45
Child Restraint Systems
45
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
46
Choosing a Child Restraint System
47
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
48
Installing a Booster Seat
51
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
52
Top Tether Anchorages
55
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
56
Vehicles with SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints for Driver, Front Passenger, and Window-Side Rear Passengers
56
SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System
60
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
71
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
77
SRS Airbag System Monitors
81
SRS Airbag System Servicing
81
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
82
Keys and Doors
85
Keys
86
Keys and Doors
86
Immobilizer
86
Security ID Plate
87
Security Indicator Light
87
Key Replacement
88
Key Number Plate
86
Door Locks
88
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
88
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
89
Power Door Locking Switches
90
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
91
Remote Keyless Entry System
91
Locking the Doors
92
Unlocking the Doors
93
Unlocking the Rear Gate
93
Illuminated Entry
93
Vehicle Finder Function
93
Sounding a Panic Alarm
94
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
94
Replacing the Battery
94
Replacing Lost Transmitters
95
Alarm System
98
System Operation
98
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
99
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
99
Arming the System
99
Disarming the System
101
Valet Mode
101
Passive Arming
101
Tripped Sensor Identification
102
Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
103
Child Safety Locks
103
Windows
104
Power Windows
104
Rear Gate
106
Moonroof (if Equipped)
107
To Open the Moonroof
108
To Close the Moonroof
108
Anti-Entrapment Function
108
Sun Shade
109
Instruments and Controls
111
Ignition Switch
113
Lock
113
Acc
114
Start
114
Meters and Gauges
115
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
116
Speedometer
116
Odometer/Trip Meter
116
Tachometer
118
Fuel Gauge
118
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Warning Light
119
SRS Airbag System
119
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
120
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
121
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
122
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
122
Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant
123
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models)
124
Charge Warning Light
124
Oil Pressure Warning Light
124
Models)
125
Hazard Warning Flasher
115
Ignition Switch Light
115
Key Reminder Chime
115
Warning and Indicator Lights
119
Low Tire Pressure
125
ABS Warning Light
126
Brake System Warning Light
126
Low Fuel Warning Light
128
AWD Warning Light
128
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
128
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
128
Door Open Warning Light
128
Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Models)
128
Light
128
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
129
Security Indicator Light
130
SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Models)
130
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
131
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
131
Selector Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Models)
131
Clock
132
Information Display
132
Outside Temperature Indicator
133
Current Fuel Consumption (if Equipped)
134
Average Fuel Consumption
134
To Turn off Fuel Consumption Indicator Display
134
Light Control Switch
135
Headlights
136
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
136
Headlight Flasher
136
Daytime Running Light System (if Equipped)
137
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
137
Turn Signal Lever
137
Illumination Brightness Control
138
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
138
Wiper and Washer
139
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
140
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
142
Mirrors
142
Inside Mirror
142
Outside Mirrors
144
Defogger and Deicer
145
Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
147
Horn
148
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
148
Climate Control
149
Ventilator
150
Air Flow Selection
150
Climate Control
150
Center and Side Ventilators
151
Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
151
Control Panel
151
Heater Operation
153
Air Conditioner Operation
155
Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
156
Control Panel
156
To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
156
To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
156
Fan Speed Control Dial
157
Temperature Control Dial
157
Air Flow Control Dial
157
Air Inlet Selection Button
158
Air Conditioner Button
158
Temperature Sensors
159
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
160
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
160
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
160
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
160
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
160
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Conditions
160
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
160
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
160
Air Filtration System
161
Replacing an Air Filter
161
Audio
165
Antenna System
166
FM Reception
166
Roof Antenna
166
XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
166
Installation of Accessories
168
Audio Set
169
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
169
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
170
Power and Sound Controls
171
Power Switch and Volume Control
171
Sound Control
171
Adjustable Level of each Mode
173
FM/AM Radio Operation
174
FM/AM Selection
174
Tuning
174
Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
176
Station Preset
176
Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
177
XM TM Satellite Radio
177
Sirius Satellite Radio
177
Satellite Radio Reception
177
Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
177
Band Selection
178
Channel and Category Selection
178
Channel Preset
180
Display Selection
180
CD Player Operation
181
How to Insert a CD (Type A)
181
How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
181
How to Play Back a CD
183
Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
184
Repeating
185
Random Playback
185
Scan
186
Display Selection
186
Folder Selection
187
How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
187
How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
188
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
189
AUX Unit Operation
189
Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
190
MODE Button
190
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
192
Interior Equipment
195
Interior Equipment
196
Interior Lights
196
Dome Light
196
Cargo Area Light
197
Map Light
197
Sun Visors
198
Glove Box
199
Vanity Mirror
199
Storage Compartment
199
Center Console
199
Coin Tray
201
Overhead Console
201
Rear Seat Center Table (if Equipped)
201
Cup Holders
202
Front Passenger Cup Holder
202
Rear Passenger Cup Holder (if Equipped)
202
Bottle Holders
203
Accessory Power Outlets
203
Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Dealer Option)
205
Ashtray (if Equipped)
205
Floor Mat
206
Shopping Bag Hook
206
Coat Hook
207
Cargo Area Cover (Dealer Option)
207
Using the Cover
207
To Install the Cover Housing
208
To Remove the Cover
208
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
209
Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
210
Starting and Operating
211
Starting and Operating
212
Fuel
213
Fuel Requirements
213
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
214
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
217
Preparing to Drive
218
Starting the Engine
218
Manual Transmission Model
218
Automatic Transmission
219
Stopping the Engine
220
Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
221
Remote Start Safety Features
221
Starting Your Vehicle
221
Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
222
Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
222
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
222
Remote Transmitter Programming and
222
Service Mode
222
System Maintenance
223
Manual Transmission
225
Shifting Speeds
225
Driving Tips
226
Automatic Transmission
226
Selector Lever
227
Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
228
Selection of Manual Mode
229
Maximum Speeds
230
Driving Tips
231
SPORT Mode
231
Shift Lock Release
232
Power Steering
233
Braking
233
Brake System
233
Braking Tips
233
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
234
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
234
ABS System Self-Check
235
ABS Warning Light
235
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
236
Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
236
Vehicle Dynamics Control System
237
Vehicle Dynamics con Trol Operation Indicator
238
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
239
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
241
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
242
Parking Your Vehicle
243
Parking Brake
243
Parking Tips
243
Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles)
245
Hill Start Assist Warning Light
246
Cruise Control
246
To Set Cruise Control
246
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
247
To Change the Cruising Speed
248
To Turn off the Cruise Control
248
Driving Tips
251
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
252
Fuel Economy Hints
252
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
252
Catalytic Converter
253
Driving in Foreign Countries
254
Periodic Inspections
254
Driving Tips for AWD Models
255
On-Pavement and Off-Road Driving
256
Winter Driving
258
Operation During Cold Weather
258
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
259
Corrosion Protection
260
Snow Tires
260
Tire Chains
261
Rocking the Vehicle
261
Loading Your Vehicle
261
Vehicle Capacity Weight
262
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
263
Roof Rail (if Equipped)
263
Roof Molding and Crossbar (if Equipped)
264
Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
265
Connecting a Trailer
266
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
267
Trailer Towing
267
Warranties and Maintenance
267
Maximum Load Limits
268
Trailer Hitches
271
Connecting a Trailer
271
Trailer Towing Tips
273
In Case of Emergency
275
Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
276
Precautions for AWD Models with Automatic Transmission
277
If You Park Your Vehi Cle in Case of an
276
Maintenance Tools
278
Tool Bag
278
Under the Cargo Area
279
Flat Tires
280
Changing a Flat Tire
280
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
283
Jump Starting
284
How to Jump Start
284
Engine Overheating
286
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
286
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
286
Towing
286
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
287
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
289
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
290
Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Opened
291
Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
291
Appearance Care
293
Exterior Care
294
Washing
294
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
295
Waxing and Polishing
295
Corrosion Protection
296
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
296
To Help Prevent Corrosion
296
Cleaning the Interior
297
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, and Switches
297
Leather Seat Materials
297
Seat Fabric
297
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
297
Navigation Monitor (if Equipped)
298
Maintenance and Service
299
Maintenance Precautions
301
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
302
When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
302
Maintenance Schedule
301
Engine Hood
303
Engine Compartment Overview
304
Non-Turbo Models
304
Turbo Models
305
Fuse Box (Page
304
Engine Oil
306
Checking the Oil Level
306
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
307
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
309
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
310
Synthetic Oil
310
Cooling System
310
Engine Coolant
311
Air Cleaner Element
313
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
314
Drive Belts
316
Spark Plugs
316
Recommended Spark Plugs
316
Manual Transmission Oil
317
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
318
Automatic Transmission Fluid
318
Checking the Fluid Level
318
Recommended Fluid
319
Front Differential Gear Oil (at Models)
319
Checking the Oil Level
319
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
320
Rear Differential Gear Oil
320
Checking the Gear Oil Level
320
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
321
Power Steering Fluid
322
Checking the Fluid Level
322
Recommended Fluid
323
Brake Fluid
323
Checking the Fluid Level
323
Recommended Brake Fluid
324
Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
324
Checking the Fluid Level
324
Brake Booster
325
Recommended Clutch Fluid
325
Brake Pedal
326
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
326
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
326
Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
326
Checking the Clutch Function
326
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
327
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
327
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
328
Hill Start Assist System (MT Models)
327
Parking Brake Stroke
328
Tires and Wheels
329
Types of Tires
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
329
Tire Inspection
331
Tire Pressures and Wear
331
Wheel Balance
333
Wear Indicators
333
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
334
Tire Rotation
334
Tire Replacement
335
Wheel Replacement
335
Wheel Covers (if Equipped)
336
Aluminum Wheels
336
Windshield Washer Fluid
337
Replacement of Wiper Blades
338
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
339
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
339
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
340
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
341
Battery
342
Main Fuse
344
Installation of Accessories
345
Replacing Bulbs
345
Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
345
Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
345
Position Light
348
Front Turn Signal Light
348
Rear Combination Lights
348
License Plate Light
349
Dome Light, Map Light, Cargo Area Light and Door Step Light
349
Other Bulbs
350
Specifications
351
Specifications
353
Electrical System
353
Engine
353
Capacities
354
Tires
355
Wheel Alignment
355
Fuses and Circuits
356
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
356
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
358
Specifications
360
Bulb Chart
360
Vehicle Identification
363
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
366
Tire Information
366
Tire Labeling
366
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
369
Glossary of Tire Terminology
371
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
375
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
378
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
378
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
379
Temperature A, B, C
380
Traction AA, A, B, C
380
Treadwear
380
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
381
Index
383
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Subaru 2010 FORESTER Owner's Manual (44 pages)
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| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 6.64 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Ignition Switch
3
Lock
3
Acc
4
Start
4
Key Reminder Chime
5
Ignition Switch Light
5
Hazard Warning Flasher
5
Meters and Gauges
5
Combination Meter Illumination
5
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
6
Speedometer
6
Odometer/Trip Meter
6
Tachometer
8
Fuel Gauge
8
Warning and Indicator Lights
9
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
10
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
11
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
12
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
12
Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light
13
Charge Warning Light
14
Oil Pressure Warning Light
14
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models)
14
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
15
ABS Warning Light
16
Brake System Warning Light
17
Low Fuel Warning Light
18
Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Models)
18
Door Open Warning Light
18
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
18
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
18
Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
19
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
19
Security Indicator Light
20
SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Models)
20
Select Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Models)
21
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
21
High Beam Indicator Light
21
Cruise Control Indicator Light
21
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
21
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
21
Headlight Indicator Light
21
Clock
22
Information Display
22
Outside Temperature Indicator
23
Average Fuel Consumption
24
To Turn off Fuel Consumption Indicator Display
24
Light Control Switch
25
Headlights
25
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
26
Instruments and Controls
26
Headlight Flasher
26
Daytime Running Light System (if Equipped)
26
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
27
Turn Signal Lever
27
Illumination Brightness Control
27
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
28
Wiper and Washer
29
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
30
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
31
Mirrors
32
Inside Mirror
32
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
32
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with Homelink (if Equipped)
34
Outside Mirrors
39
Defogger and Deicer
40
Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
42
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
42
Horn
43
Subaru 2010 FORESTER Owner Reference Manual (10 pages)
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Subaru
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 1.31 MB
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel
3
Additional Features
4
Safety Features
5
Audio Controls
7
Climate Controls
9
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Subaru 2010 FORESTER Service Bulletin (1 page)
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