Preparing To Drive; Starting And Stopping Engine (Vehicle Without Push-Button Start System); Starting Engine - Subaru FORESTER Manual

Preparing to drive

You should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that the hood and rear gate are
fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting and Stopping engine
(vehicle without push-button
start system)
& Starting engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
! MT vehicles
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and
shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the
engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to the
"Warning and indicator lights" section in
chapter 3.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START"
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
Starting and operating
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the "START" position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch back to the "LOCK"
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the "START" position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the "LOCK"
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
(4) If the engine still does not start, we
recommend that you contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assis-
tance.
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