Checking The Brake Pedal Reserve Distance; Clutch Pedal (Mt Models); Checking The Clutch Function; Checking The Clutch Pedal Free Play - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

& Checking the brake pedal
reserve distance
1) Left-hand drive models:
More than 65 mm (2.56 in)
Right-hand drive models:
More than 85 mm (3.35 in)
Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than
the specification, or when the pedal does
not operate smoothly, we recommend that
you contact your SUBARU dealer.

Clutch pedal (MT models)

S11AR02 Check the clutch pedal free play according
to the maintenance schedule.
& Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disen-
gagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there
are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into
1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage.
Maintenance and service
& Checking the clutch pedal
free play
S11AS
S11AS01
4.0 – 11.0 mm (0.16 – 0.43 in)
1)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, we recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer.
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