Subaru 2007 Forester 2.5X Manuals

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Subaru 2007 Forester 2.5X Owner's Manual (357 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 11 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
  - Door Locks (Page
    17
  - Instrument Panel
    17
  - Combination Meter
    19
  - Tire Changing Tools
    28
  - Cargo Area Cover
    29
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

30
Keys and Doors

90
- Keys
  
  91
  - Key Number
    91
- Immobilizer (if Equipped)
  
  92
  - Security ID Plate
    92
  - Security Indicator Light
    92
  - Key Replacement
    93
- Door Locks
  
  93
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    93
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    94
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  95
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    95
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  95
  - Locking the Doors
    96
  - Unlocking the Doors
    96
  - Illuminated Entry
    97
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    97
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    97
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
- Alarm System
  
  101
  - System Operation
    101
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    102
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    102
  - Arming the System
    102
  - Disarming the System
    103
  - Valet Mode
    104
  - Passive Arming
    104
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    105
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    105
- Child Safety Locks
  
  106
- Windows
  
  107
  - Power Windows
    107
- Rear Gate
  
  109
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  110
  - To Open the Moonroof
    110
  - To Close the Moonroof
    110
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    110
Instruments and Controls

112
- Ignition Switch
  114
  - Lock
    114
  - Acc
    115
  - Start
    115
  - Key Reminder Chime
    116
  - Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
    116
  - Key Interlock Release (at Vehicles Only)
    116
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  117
- Meters and Gauges
  117
  - Speedometer
    117
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    117
  - Tachometer
    118
  - Fuel Gauge
    118
  - Temperature Gauge
    119
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    119
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  120
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    120
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    121
  - Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
    122
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    122
  - Charge Warning Light
    123
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    123
  - AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Vehicles)
    123
  - ABS Warning Light
    124
  - Brake System Warning Light
    124
  - Door Open Warning Lights
    125
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    125
  - All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
    126
  - Shift Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
    126
  - Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    126
  - High Beam Indicator Light
    126
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    126
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    127
- Clock
  127
- Light Control Switch
  128
  - Headlights
    128
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    128
  - Headlight Flasher
    129
  - Daytime Running Light System
    129
- Illumination Brightness Control
  130
- Turn Signal Lever
  130
- Front Fog Light Button
  131
- Headlight Beam Leveler (Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
  131
- Parking Light Switch
  131
- Wiper and Washer
  132
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    133
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    134
  - Climate Control
    135
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  135
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  135
- Mirrors
  136
  - Inside Mirror
    136
  - Outside Mirrors
    138
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  139
Climate Control

142
- Ventilator
  
  143
  - Air Flow Selection
    143
  - Climate Control
    143
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    144
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  144
  - Control Panel
    144
  - Heater Operation
    146
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    148
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  149
  - Control Panel
    149
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    149
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    149
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    150
  - Temperature Control Dial
    150
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    150
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    151
  - Air Conditioner Button
    151
  - Temperature Sensors
    152
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  152
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  153
Audio

156
- Installation of Accessories
  
  157
- Antenna System
  
  157
  - FM Reception
    157
- Audio Set
  
  158
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  159
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  166
  - Radio Operation
    166
  - Built-In CD Changer Control
    170
  - Auxiliary Unit Operation
    175
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
  
  178
  - Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
    178
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  180
Interior Equipment

182
- Interior Lights
  
  183
  - Cargo Area Light
    183
  - Dome Light
    183
- Sun Visors
  
  184
- Map Lights
  
  184
  - Vanity Mirror
    184
  - Center Console
    185
  - Glove Box
    185
    
    Storage Compartments
    185
    
    Convenience Net
    187
    
    Dashboard Storage Compartment
    187
- Storage Compartments
  
  187
  - Overhead Console
    187
    
    Pocket (if Equipped)
    188
- Cup Holders
  
  188
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    189
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    189
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  189
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Canada Only, if Equipped)
    191
- Ashtray (Canada Only, if Equipped)
  
  192
- Floor Mat
  
  193
- Coat Hook
  
  193
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  194
  - Using the Cover
    194
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    194
  - Stowage of the Cover
    194
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    194
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  195
  - Under-Floor Storage Compartment
    196
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  
  195
  - Cargo Area Bars
    195
Starting and Operating

200
- Fuel
  
  201
  - Fuel Requirements
    201
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    202
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  204
- Preparing to Drive
  
  205
- Starting the Engine
  
  206
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    206
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    206
- Stopping the Engine
  
  207
- Manual Transmission
  
  208
  - Shifting Speeds
    208
  - Driving Tips
    209
- Automatic Transmission
  
  209
  - Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission
    210
  - Driving Tips
    212
    
    Shift Lock Release
    213
- Braking
  
  214
  - Braking Tips
    214
  - Brake System
    215
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    215
- Power Steering
  
  214
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  214
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  215
  - ABS System Self-Check
    216
  - ABS Warning Light
    216
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  217
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    217
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  218
  - 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
    222
- Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)
  
  224
Driving Tips

226
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First
  227
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    227
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    227
  - 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
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    237
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    237
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    238
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    241
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    241
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    242
  - Trailer Towing
    243
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    243
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    243
    
    Trailer Hitches
    246
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    248
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
  - In Case of Emergency
    256
- 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
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  264
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  264
- Maintenance Tools
  
  265
  - Jack and Jack Handle
    265
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
- Spark Plugs
  290
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    290
- Drive Belts
  291
- Manual Transmission Oil
  291
  - Checking the Oil Level
    291
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    292
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  293
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    293
  - Recommended Fluid
    294
- 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
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    296
- Power Steering Fluid
  296
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    296
  - Recommended Fluid
    297
- Brake Fluid
  298
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    298
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    298
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  299
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    299
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    299
  - Specifications
    300
- Brake Booster
  300
- Brake Pedal
  300
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    300
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    300
- Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
  301
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    301
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    301
- Hill Holder (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  301
- Maintenance and Service
  301
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  302
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    302
- Parking Brake Stroke
  303
- Tires and Wheels
  303
  - Types of Tires
    303
  - Tire Inspection
    303
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    304
  - Wheel Balance
    305
  - Wear Indicators
    306
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    306
  - Tire Rotation
    307
  - Tire Replacement
    307
  - Wheel Replacement
    308
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  308
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  308
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  310
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    310
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    311
- Battery
  313
- Fuses
  314
- Main Fuse
  315
- Installation of Accessories
  316
- Replacing Bulbs
  317
  - Headlights (Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
    318
  - Headlights (Except Canada-Spec. 2.5XT)
    319
  - Rear Combination Lights
    320
  - License Plate Light
    321
  - Dome Light and Map Light
    321
  - High Mount Stop Light
    322
  - Specifications
    324
- Specifications
  326
  - Engine
    326
  - Electrical System
    326
  - Capacities
    327
  - Tires
    328
  - Wheel Alignment
    328
- Fuses and Circuits
  329
  - Fuse Panel Located Behind the Instrument Panel
    329
- Specifications
  330
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    331
  - Bulb Chart
    332
  - Vehicle Identification
    333
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

334
- Tire Information
  
  335
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  345
  - Treadwear
    345
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    345
  - Temperature A, B, C
    345
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  346
  - Index
    348
    
    Cold Tire Pressure
    357
    
    Engine Oil Capacity
    357
    
    Fuel Capacity
    357
    
    Gas Station Reference
    357

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Armrest (if Equipped)

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

Child Safety Locks

Windows

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

Installation of Accessories

Antenna System

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

Sun Visors

Map Lights

Storage Compartments

Cup Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray (Canada Only, if Equipped)

Floor Mat

Coat Hook

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Shopping Bag Hook

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Braking

Power Steering

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

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

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

Towing

Engine Overheating

Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed

Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked