User Manuals: Subaru 1998 Forester Crossover SUV

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Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual (298 pages)

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Table of Contents

12
- Audio
  4
  - Specifications
    5
- Climate Control
  4
- Doors and Locks
  4
- Instruments and Controls
  4
- Interior Equipment
  4
- Index
  5
  - Safety Precautions When Driving
    6
  - Table of Contents
    12
Table of Contents

16
Table of Contents

22
- Keys
  28
- Master, Submaster and Valet Key
  28
  - Key Number
    28
- Doors and Locks
  29
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    29
  - Door Locks
    29
    
    Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    31
    
    Power Door Locking Switches (if Equipped)
    32
    
    Child Safety Locks
    33
    
    Door Open Warning Lights
    34
  - Power Windows
    34
    
    Power Window Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    35
    
    Power Windows Switch Cluster (Driver's Side)
    35
    
    Front Passenger's Switch
    36
    
    Rear Passenger's Switches
    37
    
    To Open and Close the Rear Gate
    38
  - Rear Gate
    38
    
    To Open and Close the Fuel Filler Door
    39
  - Fuel Filler Door and Cap
    39
    
    Fuel Filler Cap
    40
    
    Refueling
    40
  - Engine Hood
    41
  - Roof Rail
    42
    
    Installing Carrying Attachments on the Cross Bars
    43
Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

44
Instruments and Controls

83
- Instrument Panel Overview
  84
- Instruments and Controls
  85
- Combination Meter Overview
  
  86
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    86
- Tachometer
  
  86
  - Fuel Gauge
    86
  - Speedometer
    86
  - SRS AIRBAG Warning Light
    86
  - Temperature Gauge
    86
  - Odometer
    87
    
    Odometer/Tripmeter
    87
    
    Speedometer
    87
    
    Fuel Gauge
    88
    
    Tachometer
    88
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    89
    
    Temperature Gauge
    89
  - AIRBAG Warning Light
    90
    
    Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
    90
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  86
- Gauges
  
  87
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  90
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  96
- Light Controls
  
  96
  - Light Switch
    96
  - Turn Signal Lever
    97
    
    Illumination Brightness Control
    99
    
    Fog Light Switch
    100
    
    Parking Light Switch
    100
- Wiper Controls
  
  101
- Rear Window Defogger Switch
  
  106
- Mirrors
  
  107
  - Inside Mirror
    107
  - Outside Mirrors
    108
  - Outside Mirror Defogger
    109
  - Remote Control Mirror Switch
    109
- Horn
  
  107
Climate Control

111
- Ventilator
  112
- Ventilator
  
  113
  - Climate Control
    113
- Heating and Air Conditioning
  
  113
  - Air Conditioner Button (if Equipped)
    113
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    113
  - Fan Speed Control Lever
    113
  - Temperature Control Dial
    113
  - Air Conditioner Button (if Equipped)
    114
  - Air Inlet Selection Lever
    114
  - Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    114
  - Heater Operation
    114
  - Heating and Defrosting
    115
    
    Bi.level Heating
    116
    
    Ventilation
    117
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    118
    
    Cooling or Dehumidifying
    118
    
    Defrosting or Defogging
    118
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  119
- Air Filtration System (Option)
  
  120
  - Replacement Procedure
    121
Audio

123
- Radio
  
  124
  - Antenna
    124
  - Audio
    125
    
    FM Reception
    125
    
    Power Switch and Volume Control (On/Vol)
    126
- AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player
  
  126
  - FM/AM Selection Switch
    126
  - Radio Operation
    126
  - Stereo Indicator
    126
  - Automatic Tuning (SCN)
    130
  - Selecting Preset Stations
    130
  - Cassette Player Operation
    131
  - Cassette Slot
    131
  - Metal Tape Button (MTL)
    131
  - Rewind Button
    131
  - Stop and Eject Button
    131
  - Tape Program Sensor Button (TPS)
    131
  - Tape Travel Indicators
    131
  - Clock Function
    133
  - Display Mode
    133
- Installation of Accessories
  
  134
  - Setting the Time
    134
Interior Equipment

135
- Sun Visors
  136
- Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
  136
- Interior Equipment
  137
  - Storage Compartment
    137
    
    Glove Compartment
    137
    
    Center Console
    138
    
    Sunglasses Storage Compartment
    138
    
    Dashboard Storage Compartment
    139
    
    Door Storage Compartment
    139
    
    Coin Tray
    140
  - Cup Holder
    140
    
    Driver's Cup Holder
    141
    
    Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    141
    
    Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    142
    
    Setting the Clock
    142
  - Clock
    142
  - Accessory Power Socket
    143
  - Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    145
  - Ashtray (if Equipped)
    146
    
    Front Ashtray
    146
    
    Rear Ashtray
    146
  - Coat Hook
    147
  - Interior Light
    147
  - Spotlight
    148
  - Luggage Area Light
    149
  - Luggage Cover (if Equipped)
    149
    
    To Remove the Cover
    150
    
    Using the Cover
    150
    
    To Install the Cover
    151
  - Cargo Anchorage Eyelets
    151
  - Luggage Floor Storage Tray
    152
    
    Center Storage Tray
    152
  - Maintenance Tools
    154
Starting and Operating

155
- Starting and Operating
  157
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving
    157
  - Fuel Requirements
    157
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    157
    
    Gasoline for California-Certified TLEV
    158
    
    Gasoline for Cleaner Air
    158
    
    Unleaded Gasoline
    158
  - State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
    159
  - Exhaust Gas (Engine Exhaust Gas)
    161
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    161
  - Catalytic Converter
    162
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    163
  - Preparing to Drive
    163
  - Lock
    164
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    164
  - Periodic Inspections
    164
  - Ignition Switch
    164
    
    Start
    166
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    167
    
    Key Reminder Chime
    167
  - Starting the Engine
    167
  - Manual Transmission Vehicles
    168
    
    Automatic Transmission Vehicles
    168
    
    During Cold Weather below –4 F (–20 C)
    169
    
    Flooded Engine
    169
  - Stopping the Engine
    170
  - Manual Transmission
    170
    
    Driving Tips
    171
    
    Maximum Speeds
    171
    
    Shifting Speed for Fuel Economy
    171
  - Automatic Transmission
    172
    
    Selector Lever
    173
    
    Driving Tips
    175
    
    Maximum Speeds
    175
    
    Shift Lock Release
    175
  - Steering
    177
    
    Power Steering
    177
    
    Tilt Steering Wheel
    177
  - Cruise Control (if Equipped)
    178
    
    To Set Cruise Control
    178
    
    Manual Transmission Vehicles
    179
    
    To Change the Cruising Speed
    179
    
    To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    179
    
    To Turn off the Cruise Control
    179
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    180
    
    Parking Brake
    180
    
    Parking Tips
    181
  - Tips for Using the Brakes
    182
    
    Braking Tips
    182
    
    Brake System
    183
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  184
- Anti-Lock Brake System
  184
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if Equipped)
    184
    
    Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    184
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    186
  - Off Road Driving
    188
  - Winter Driving
    190
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    190
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    192
    
    Snow Tires
    193
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    194
    
    Tire Chains
    194
    
    Corrosion Protection
    195
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    195
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    196
    
    GVWR and GAWR
    197
  - Trailer Towing
    198
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    198
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    199
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    203
    
    Trailer Hitches
    203
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    206
In Case of Emergency

210
- Engine Overheating
  211
- If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
  211
- Jump Starting
  
  212
  - In Case of Emergency
    212
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    212
- Flat Tires
  
  215
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    215
  - Tire Changing Tools
    219
  - Spare Tire
    220
- Towing
  
  221
Appearance Care

225
- Exterior Care
  
  226
  - Washing
    226
  - Waxing and Polishing
    227
- Corrosion Protection
  
  228
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    228
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    228
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  229
  - Seat Fabric
    229
  - Synthetic Leather Upholstery
    230
- Cleaning Fog Light Lens
  
  230
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
  
  230
Maintenance and Service

231
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  233
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  235
- Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks
  
  236
- Engine Oil
  
  236
- Cooling System, Hoses and Connections
  
  241
- Engine Coolant
  
  242
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    242
  - Changing the Coolant
    244
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  247
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    247
- Spark Plugs
  
  248
  - Replacing the Spark Plugs
    248
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    248
- Drive Belts
  
  249
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  250
  - Checking the Oil Level
    250
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    250
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  
  251
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
    252
  - Recommended Fluid
    252
- Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)
  
  253
  - Checking the Oil Level
    253
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    253
- Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)
  
  254
  - Checking the Oil Level
    254
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    255
- Power Steering Fluid
  
  256
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Hot
    256
  - Checking the Fluid Level When the Fluid Is Cold
    257
- Brake Fluid
  
  258
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    258
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    259
- Clutch Fluid
  
  259
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    260
- Brake Booster
  
  260
  - Checking Brake Booster Operation
    260
- Battery
  
  261
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    262
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  262
- Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades
  
  263
- Brake Pedal
  
  266
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    266
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    266
- Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)
  
  267
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    267
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    267
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  268
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    268
- Parking Brake Stroke
  
  269
- Tires and Wheels
  
  270
  - Inspection and Rotation
    270
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  
  272
- Fuses
  
  273
  - Replacing a Fuse
    274
- Main Fuse and Fusible Link
  
  276
  - Headlight
    279
    
    Fog Light (if Equipped)
    279
- Installation of Accessories
  
  276
- Checking the Headlight Aim
  
  276
  - To Check the Headlight Aim
    277
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  279
  - Bulb Replacement
    282
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
    282
    
    Rear Combination Lights
    283
    
    License Plate Light
    284
    
    Interior Light, Spot Light and Luggage Compartment Light
    285
    
    High Mount Stop Light
    286
  - Specifications
    287
    
    Engine Compartment
    287
    
    Capacities
    288
    
    Dimensions
    288
    
    Electrical System
    288
    
    Engine
    288
    
    Specifications
    288
    
    Tires
    289
    
    Wheel Alignment
    289
    
    Fog Light
    290
    
    Fuse Panel Located Behind the Coin Tray
    290
    
    Fuses and Circuits
    290
    
    Rear View Mirror
    290
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    292
    
    Bulb Chart
    293
    
    Front Turn Signal, Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light
    293
    
    Headlight
    293
    
    High Mount Stop Light
    293
    
    License Plate Light
    293
    
    Vehicle Identification
    294
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    295
    
    Temperature A, B, C
    295
    
    Traction A, B, C
    295
    
    Treadwear
    295
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    296
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    297
    
    Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)
    298

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Table of Contents

Seat, Seat Belt and Srs Airbag

Front Seats

Rear Seats

3-Point Type Seat Belts (Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts)

2-Point Type Seat Belts (Lap Only Belts)

Seat Belt Safety Tips

Child Restraint Systems

SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Instruments and Controls

Combination Meter Overview

Tachometer

Instrument Panel Overview

Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

Hazard Warning Flasher

Light Controls

Wiper Controls

Rear Window Defogger Switch

Mirrors

Horn

Climate Control

Ventilator

Heating and Air Conditioning

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (Option)

Audio

Radio

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player

Installation of Accessories

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

Jump Starting

Flat Tires

Towing

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the Interior

Cleaning Fog Light Lens

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance Precautions

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine, Transmission, and Differential Gear Oil Leaks

Engine Oil

Cooling System, Hoses and Connections

Engine Coolant

Air Cleaner Element

Spark Plugs

Drive Belts

Manual Transmission Oil

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission)

Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles)

Power Steering Fluid

Brake Fluid

Clutch Fluid

Brake Booster

Battery

Windshield Washer Fluid

Replacement of Windshield Wiper Blades

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission)

Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining

Parking Brake Stroke

Tires and Wheels

Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)

Fuses

Main Fuse and Fusible Link

Installation of Accessories

Checking the Headlight Aim

Replacing Bulbs

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