Subaru 2006 Forester Manuals

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Subaru 2006 Forester Owner's Manual (355 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

12
- Vehicle Symbols
  6
- Child Safety
  8
  - Drinking and Driving
    9
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    9
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    11
  - Table of Contents
    12
  - Illustrated Index
    13
  - Tie-Down/Towing Hooks (Page
    14
  - Instrument Panel
    17
  - Combination Meter
    19
  - Tire Changing Tools
    28
  - Cargo Area Cover
    29
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

30
Keys and Doors

92
- Keys
  
  93
  - Key Number
    93
- Immobilizer (if Equipped)
  
  94
  - Security ID Plate
    94
  - Security Indicator Light
    94
  - Key Replacement
    95
- Door Locks
  
  95
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    95
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    96
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  97
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    97
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  97
  - Locking the Doors
    98
  - Unlocking the Doors
    98
  - Illuminated Entry
    99
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    99
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    99
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    99
  - Replacing the Battery
    99
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    100
- Alarm System
  
  103
  - System Operation
    103
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    104
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    104
  - Arming the System
    104
  - Disarming the System
    105
  - Valet Mode
    106
  - Passive Arming
    106
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    107
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    107
  - Child Safety Locks
    108
- Windows
  
  109
- Child Safety Locks
  
  109
  - Power Windows
    109
- Rear Gate
  
  111
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  112
  - To Open the Moonroof
    112
  - To Close the Moonroof
    112
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    112
Instruments and Controls

114
- Ignition Switch
  116
  - Lock
    116
  - Acc
    117
  - Start
    117
  - Key Reminder Chime
    118
  - Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
    118
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    118
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  119
- Meters and Gauges
  119
  - Speedometer
    119
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    119
  - Tachometer
    120
  - Fuel Gauge
    120
  - Temperature Gauge
    121
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    121
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  122
- Clock
  130
- Light Control Switch
  131
  - Headlights
    131
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    131
  - Headlight Flasher
    132
  - Daytime Running Light System
    132
- Illumination Brightness Control
  133
- Turn Signal Lever
  133
- Front Fog Light Button
  134
- Headlight Beam Leveler (Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
  134
- Parking Light Switch
  134
- Wiper and Washer
  135
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    136
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    137
  - Climate Control
    138
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  138
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  138
- Mirrors
  139
  - Inside Mirror
    139
  - Outside Mirrors
    141
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  142
- Horn
  143
Climate Control

144
- Ventilator
  
  145
  - Air Flow Selection
    145
  - Climate Control
    145
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    146
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  146
  - Control Panel
    146
  - Heater Operation
    148
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    150
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  151
  - Control Panel
    151
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    151
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    151
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    152
  - Temperature Control Dial
    152
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    152
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    153
  - Air Conditioner Button
    153
  - Temperature Sensors
    154
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  154
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  155
  - Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
    155
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    156
Audio

158
- Antenna System
  
  159
  - FM Reception
    159
- Installation of Accessories
  
  159
- Audio Set
  
  160
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  161
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  169
  - Radio Operation
    169
  - Built-In CD Changer Operation
    173
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
  
  176
  - Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
    176
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  178
Interior Equipment

180
- Interior Lights
  
  181
  - Cargo Area Light
    181
  - Dome Light
    181
- Map Lights
  
  182
- Sun Visors
  
  182
  - Vanity Mirror
    182
- Storage Compartments
  
  183
  - Glove Box
    183
  - Center Console
    183
  - Overhead Console
    185
  - Dashboard Storage Compartment
    185
  - Convenience Net
    185
- Cup Holders
  
  186
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    186
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    186
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  187
- Cigarette Lighter Socket
  
  188
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    189
  - Using as an Accessory Power Outlet
    189
- Ashtray
  
  190
- Floor Mat
  
  190
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  191
  - Using the Cover
    191
  - To Remove the Cover
    192
  - Stowage of the Cover
    192
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    192
- Coat Hook
  
  191
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  192
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  
  193
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  193
- Cargo Area Bars
  
  193
Starting and Operating

196
- Driving Tips
  196
- Fuel
  
  197
  - Fuel Requirements
    197
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    198
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  200
- Preparing to Drive
  
  201
- Starting the Engine
  
  202
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    202
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    202
- Stopping the Engine
  
  203
- Manual Transmission
  
  204
  - Shifting Speeds
    204
  - Driving Tips
    205
- Automatic Transmission
  
  205
  - Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission
    206
  - Shift Lock Release
    209
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  209
- Power Steering
  
  210
- Braking
  
  210
  - Braking Tips
    210
  - Brake System
    210
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    211
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  211
  - ABS System Self-Check
    211
  - ABS Warning Light
    212
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System (if Equipped)
  
  213
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    213
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  214
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    216
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    218
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  219
  - Parking Brake
    219
  - Parking Tips
    219
- Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
  
  220
- Cruise Control
  
  221
  - To Set Cruise Control
    221
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    222
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    222
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    223
- Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)
  
  224
Driving Tips

226
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  227
- Fuel Economy Hints
  227
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  227
- Catalytic Converter
  228
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  229
- Periodic Inspections
  229
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  230
- Off Road Driving
  231
- Winter Driving
  232
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    232
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    234
  - Corrosion Protection
    235
  - Snow Tires
    235
  - Tire Chains
    235
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    236
- Loading Your Vehicle
  236
- Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
  241
  - Connecting a Trailer
    241
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    242
- Trailer Towing
  243
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    243
  - Maximum Load Limits
    243
- Trailer Hitches
  246
- Trailer Towing Tips
  248
- Driving Tips
  250
In Case of Emergency

252
- Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
  
  253
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
  
  253
- Flat Tires
  
  254
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    254
- Jump Starting
  
  258
  - How to Jump Start
    259
- Towing
  
  261
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    262
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    263
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    263
- Engine Overheating
  
  261
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    261
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    261
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  264
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  265
- Maintenance Tools
  
  265
  - Jack and Jack Handle
    266
Appearance Care

268
- Exterior Care
  
  269
  - Washing
    269
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    270
- Corrosion Protection
  
  270
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    270
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    271
  - Waxing and Polishing
    270
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  271
Maintenance and Service

274
- Maintenance Precautions
  276
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    277
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    277
- Maintenance Schedule
  276
- Engine Hood
  277
- Engine Compartment Overview
  279
  - Non-Turbo Models
    279
  - Turbo Models
    280
- Engine Oil
  281
- Cooling System
  284
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    285
  - Engine Coolant
    285
- Air Cleaner Element
  288
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    288
- Drive Belts
  290
- Spark Plugs
  290
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    290
- Manual Transmission Oil
  291
  - Checking the Oil Level
    291
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    292
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  292
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    292
  - Recommended Fluid
    293
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  294
  - Checking the Oil Level
    294
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    295
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  295
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    295
- Power Steering Fluid
  296
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    296
  - Recommended Fluid
    297
- Brake Fluid
  297
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    297
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    298
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  298
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    298
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    299
- Brake Booster
  299
- Brake Pedal
  299
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    299
  - Specifications
    300
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    300
- Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
  300
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    300
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    300
- Hill Holder (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  301
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  301
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    301
- Parking Brake Stroke
  302
- Tires and Wheels
  302
  - Types of Tires
    302
  - Tire Inspection
    303
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    303
  - Wheel Balance
    305
  - Wear Indicators
    305
  - Tire Rotation
    305
  - Tire Replacement
    306
  - Wheel Replacement
    306
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  307
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  307
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  309
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    309
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    310
- Battery
  312
- Fuses
  313
- Main Fuse
  314
- Installation of Accessories
  315
- Replacing Bulbs
  316
  - Headlights (Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
    317
  - Headlights (Except Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
    318
  - Rear Combination Lights
    319
  - License Plate Light
    320
  - Dome Light and Map Light
    320
  - High Mount Stop Light
    321
- Specifications
  322
  - Specifications
    323
  - Specifications
    324
    
    Engine
    324
    
    Electrical System
    324
    
    Capacities
    325
    
    Tires
    326
    
    Wheel Alignment
    326
  - Fuses and Circuits
    327
    
    Fuse Panel Located Behind the Instrument Panel
    327
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    328
  - Bulb Chart
    330
  - Vehicle Identification
    331
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

332
- Tire Information
  
  333
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  343
  - Treadwear
    343
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    343
  - Temperature A, B, C
    343
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  344
  - Index
    346
    
    Gas Station Reference
    355
    
    Fuel Capacity
    355
    
    Engine Oil Capacity
    355
    
    Cold Tire Pressure
    355

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Armrest (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Extender

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer (if Equipped)

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Windows

Child Safety Locks

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Audio

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

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

Map Lights

Sun Visors

Storage Compartments

Cup Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Ashtray

Floor Mat

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Coat Hook

Shopping Bag Hook

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Cargo Area Bars

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

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 (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)

Cruise Control

Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)

If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency

Flat Tires

Jump Starting