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Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual (477 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

16
- Warranties for U.S.A
  4
- Safety Symbol
  6
- Safety Warnings
  6
- Vehicle Symbols
  7
- Safety Precautions When Driving
  9
- Child Safety
  10
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  11
- Drinking and Driving
  12
- Driving with Pets
  13
- Modification of Your Vehicle
  13
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  14
- Tire Pressures
  14
- Instrument Panel
  21
- Combination Meter
  23
- Warning and Indicator Light
  31
- Tire Changing Tools
  32
- Cargo Area Cover
  33
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

34
- Front Seats
  
  35
  - Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
    35
  - Manual Seat
    36
  - Power Seat (if Equipped)
    38
  - Lumbar Support
    40
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    41
  - Active Head Restraint
    42
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  43
- Rear Seats
  
  44
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    45
  - Folding down the Rear Seatback
    46
- Seatbelts
  
  47
  - Seatbelt Safety Tips
    47
  - Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
    48
  - Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
    49
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    49
  - Fastening the Seatbelt
    49
    
    Front Seatbelts
    51
    
    Unfastening the Seatbelt
    53
  - Seatbelt Maintenance
    62
- Seatbelt Extender
  
  62
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  64
  - System Monitors
    65
  - System Servicing
    66
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    67
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  68
  - Where to Place a Child Restraint System
    70
- Choosing a Child Restraint System
  
  71
Keys and Doors

112
- Keys
  
  113
  - Keys and Doors
    113
- Immobilizer (if Equipped)
  
  114
  - Security ID Plate
    115
  - Security Indicator Light
    116
  - Key Replacement
    116
  - Key Number
    114
- Door Locks
  
  117
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    117
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    118
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  119
- Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
  
  120
  - Locking the Doors
    121
  - Unlocking the Doors
    121
  - Illuminated Entry
    122
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    122
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    122
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    122
  - Replacing the Battery
    122
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    124
- Security System (if Equipped)
  
  128
  - System Operation
    128
  - Arming the System
    128
  - Disarming the System
    130
  - Valet Mode
    131
  - Passive Arming
    131
- Child Safety Locks
  
  134
- Windows
  
  135
  - Power Windows
    135
- Rear Gate
  
  138
  - Moonroof (if Equipped)
    139
  - To Open the Moonroof
    139
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    140
  - To Close the Moonroof
    140
Instruments and Controls

142
- Ignition Switch
  
  144
  - Instruments and Controls
    144
  - Lock
    144
  - Acc
    145
  - Start
    145
  - Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
    146
  - Key Reminder Chime
    146
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    147
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  148
- Meters and Gauges
  
  148
  - Speedometer
    148
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    148
  - Tachometer
    149
  - Fuel Gauge
    150
  - Temperature Gauge
    151
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    152
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  153
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    154
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    154
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  
  154
  - Charge Warning Light
    155
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    156
  - AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Vehicles)
    156
  - ABS Warning Light
    156
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light (if Equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    157
  - Brake System Warning Light
    159
  - Door Open Warning Lights
    160
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    160
  - All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
    160
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    161
  - Shift Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
    161
  - Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    162
  - High Beam Indicator Light
    162
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    162
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    162
  - Clock
    163
  - Light Control Switch
    164
    
    Headlights
    164
    
    Headlight Flasher
    165
    
    High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    165
    
    Daytime Running Light System
    166
  - Turn Signal Lever
    166
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    167
  - Fog Light Button (if Equipped)
    168
  - Parking Light Switch
    168
  - Wiper and Washer
    169
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    170
    
    Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    172
  - Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    173
  - Rear Window Defogger Button
    174
  - Mirrors
    176
    
    Inside Mirror
    176
    
    Compass Calibration
    177
    
    Outside Mirrors
    178
    
    Outside Mirror Defogger
    179
    
    Remote Control Mirror Switch
    179
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    180
Climate Control

182
- Ventilator
  
  183
  - Air Flow Selection
    183
  - Climate Control
    184
    
    Center and Side Ventilators
    184
- Manual Climate Control System
  
  185
  - Control Panel
    185
    
    Temperature Control Dial
    185
    
    Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    187
  - Heater Operation
    187
    
    Bi-Level Heating
    189
    
    Air Conditioner Operation (if Equipped)
    190
    
    Defrosting or Defogging
    191
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  192
  - Control Panel
    192
  - System
    192
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    193
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    193
  - Temperature Control Dial
    194
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    194
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    195
  - Air Conditioner Button
    196
  - Temperature Sensors
    197
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  198
- Replacing an Air Filter
  
  200
- Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When
  
  200
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  200
- Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
  
  200
Audio

204
- Antenna System
  
  205
  - FM Reception
    205
  - Audio
    206
- Audio Set
  
  206
  - Type a Audio Set
    206
  - Type B Audio Set
    207
- Installation of Accessories
  
  206
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (Optional Audio Unit - if Equipped)
  
  207
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  208
  - Radio Operation
    208
    
    Automatic Tuning (SCAN)
    211
    
    Stereo Indicator
    211
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    213
  - CD Changer Control (if Optional In-Dash CD Changer Is Connected)
    216
  - Fast-Forwarding
    217
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  219
  - Radio Operation
    219
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    225
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
  
  230
  - Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
    230
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  233
Interior Equipment

236
- Interior Lights
  
  237
  - Dome Light
    237
  - Cargo Area Light
    237
  - Interior Equipment
    238
- Sun Visors
  
  238
  - Vanity Mirror
    239
- Map Lights
  
  238
- Storage Compartments
  
  239
  - Glove Box
    240
  - Center Console
    240
  - Overhead Console
    241
  - Dashboard Storage Compartment
    241
  - Convenience Net
    242
  - Coin Tray
    242
- Cup Holders
  
  243
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    243
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    243
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  244
- Cigarette Lighter Socket
  
  246
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter
    247
  - Using as an Accessory Power Outlet
    248
- Ashtray
  
  249
- Floor Mat
  
  250
- Coat Hook
  
  251
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  251
  - Using the Cover
    251
  - To Remove the Cover
    252
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    252
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  
  253
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  253
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  254
Starting and Operating

258
- Fuel
  
  259
  - Fuel Requirements
    259
  - Starting and Operating
    260
    
    Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    261
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  264
- Starting the Engine
  
  266
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    266
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    267
- Preparing to Drive
  
  266
- Stopping the Engine
  
  269
- Manual Transmission
  
  269
  - Shifting Speeds
    270
  - Driving Tips
    271
- Automatic Transmission
  
  272
  - Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission
    273
  - Shift Lock Release
    277
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  278
- Power Steering
  
  278
- Braking
  
  279
  - Braking Tips
    279
  - Brake System
    279
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    280
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  280
  - ABS System Self-Check
    281
  - ABS Warning Light
    281
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System (if Equipped)
  
  283
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    283
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  285
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    287
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    290
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  291
  - Parking Brake
    291
  - Parking Tips
    291
- Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
  
  293
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  295
  - To Set Cruise Control
    295
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    297
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    298
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    298
- Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)
  
  300
Driving Tips

302
- Fuel Economy Hints
  303
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First
  303
- Driving Tips
  304
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    304
  - Catalytic Converter
    305
  - Periodic Inspections
    306
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    307
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    307
  - Off Road Driving
    309
  - Winter Driving
    311
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    311
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    312
    
    Corrosion Protection
    313
    
    Snow Tires
    314
    
    Tire Chains
    314
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    315
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    315
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    317
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    317
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    318
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    323
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    324
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    326
  - Trailer Towing
    326
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    326
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    327
    
    Trailer Hitches
    331
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    332
    
    Side Mirrors
    333
    
    Trailer Lights
    333
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    334
In Case of Emergency

338
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
  
  339
  - In Case of Emergency
    339
- Flat Tires
  
  340
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    340
- Jump Starting
  
  346
  - How to Jump Start
    347
- Engine Overheating
  
  349
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    349
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    349
- If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine
  
  350
- Towing
  
  350
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    350
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    352
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    352
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  354
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  355
- Maintenance Tools
  
  356
  - Jack and Jack Handle
    356
Appearance Care

358
- Exterior Care
  
  359
  - Washing
    359
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    360
  - Waxing and Polishing
    360
- Corrosion Protection
  
  361
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    361
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    362
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  363
Maintenance and Service

366
- Maintenance Precautions
  368
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    369
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    370
- Maintenance Schedule
  368
- Engine Hood
  370
- Engine Compartment Overview
  373
  - Non-Turbo Models
    373
  - Turbo Models
    374
- Engine Oil
  375
- Cooling System
  381
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    381
  - Engine Coolant
    382
- Air Cleaner Element
  386
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    386
  - Non-Turbo Models
    387
- Spark Plugs
  390
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    391
- Drive Belts
  391
- Manual Transmission Oil
  392
  - Checking the Oil Level
    392
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    393
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  394
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    394
  - Recommended Fluid
    396
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  396
  - Checking the Oil Level
    396
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    397
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  398
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    398
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    399
- Power Steering Fluid
  399
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    399
  - Recommended Fluid
    400
- Brake Fluid
  401
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    401
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    401
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  402
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    402
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    402
- Brake Booster
  403
- Brake Pedal
  403
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    403
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    404
- Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
  404
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    404
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    405
- Hill Holder (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  405
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  406
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    406
- Parking Brake Stroke
  407
- Tires and Wheels
  408
  - Types of Tires
    408
  - Tire Inspection
    408
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    409
  - Wheel Balance
    411
  - Wear Indicators
    412
  - Tire Rotation
    413
  - Tire Replacement
    413
  - Wheel Replacement
    414
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  415
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  415
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  416
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    417
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    419
- Battery
  423
- Fuses
  425
- Main Fuse
  427
- Installation of Accessories
  428
- Replacing Bulbs
  428
  - Headlight
    429
  - Front Turn Signal, Side Marker Light and Parking Lights
    431
  - Front Fog Light
    435
  - Rear Combination Lights
    435
  - License Plate Light
    437
  - Dome Light, Map Light and Cargo Area Light
    437
  - High Mount Stop Light
    439
- Specifications
  440
- Specifications
  441
  - Engine
    442
    
    Electrical System
    442
    
    Capacities
    443
    
    Tires
    444
    
    Wheel Alignment
    444
  - Fuses and Circuits
    445
    
    Fuse Panel Located Behind the Coin Tray
    445
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    447
  - Bulb Chart
    448
  - Vehicle Identification
    449
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

450
- Tire Information
  
  451
  - Tire Labeling
    451
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    452
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    454
    
    Glossary of Tire Terminology
    456
    
    Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
    457
    
    Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
    458
    
    Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
    462
    
    Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
    463
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    463
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  464
  - Treadwear
    464
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    464
  - Temperature A, B, C
    465
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  466
  - Index
    468
    
    Cold Tire Pressure
    477
    
    Engine Oil Capacity
    477
    
    Fuel Capacity
    477
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    477
    
    Gas Station Reference
    477

Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual (42 pages)

2005

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 1 MB

Safety Warnings
6
Safety Symbol
6
Vehicle Symbols
7
Safety Precautions When Driving
9
Seatbelt and SRS Airbag
9
Child Safety
10
Engine Exhaust Gas
11
Drinking and Driving
12
Drugs and Driving
12
Driving When Tired or Sleepy
13
Modification of Your Vehicle
13
Car Phone/Cell Phone and Driving
13
Driving with Pets
13
Tire Pressures
14
California Proposition 65 Warning
14
Table of Contents
15
Illustrated Index
16
Exterior
16
Interior
18
Passenger Compartment Area
18
Instrument Panel
20
Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/Switches
21
Combination Meter
22
AT Vehicles
22
MT Vehicles
24
Canada-Spec. Models
26
Warning and Indicator Light
30
Tire Changing Tools
31
Cargo Area Cover
32
Index
33
Gas Station Reference
41
Fuel Octane Rating
41
Fuel Capacity
41
Engine Oil
41
Cold Tire Pressure
41

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Extender

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

Choosing a Child Restraint System

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer (if Equipped)

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Security System (if Equipped)

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Rear Gate

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Replacing an Air Filter

Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System

Audio

Antenna System

Audio Set

Installation of Accessories

In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (Optional Audio Unit - if Equipped)

Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Interior Lights

Sun Visors

Map Lights

Storage Compartments

Cup Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Ashtray

Floor Mat

Coat Hook

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

Shopping Bag Hook

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Starting the Engine

Preparing to Drive

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System (if Equipped)

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission - if Equipped)

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)