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Subaru 2008 FORESTER Owner's Manual (371 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

12
- Instruments and Controls
  4
- Keys and Doors
  4
  - Climate Control
    5
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  4
- Audio
  5
  - Starting and Operating
    5
  - Driving Tips
    5
    
    Vehicle Symbols
    6
    
    Child Safety
    8
    
    Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    8
    
    Drinking and Driving
    9
    
    Driving with Pets
    10
    
    Modification of Your Vehicle
    10
    
    Tire Pressures
    10
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    11
    
    Table of Contents
    12
    
    Instrument Panel
    17
    
    Combination Meter
    19
    
    Warning and Indicator Light
    27
    
    Tire Changing Tools
    28
    
    Cargo Area Cover
    29
- Interior Equipment
  5
26 & Cargo Area Cover

30
- Front Seats
  
  31
  - Manual Seat
    32
  - Power Seat (if Equipped)
    33
  - Seat Height Adjustment
    33
    
    Lumbar Support (Driver's Seat)
    34
    
    Active Head Restraint
    35
    
    Head Restraint Adjustment
    35
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  36
- Rear Seats
  
  36
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    37
  - Folding down the Rear Seatback
    38
- Armrest (if Equipped)
  
  39
  - Seatbelt Safety Tips
    39
  - Expectant Mothers
    40
  - Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
    40
  - Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
    40
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    41
  - Fastening the Seatbelt
    41
    
    Front Seatbelts
    42
    
    Rear Center Seatbelt
    45
  - Seatbelt Maintenance
    48
- Seatbelts
  
  39
- Seatbelt Extender
  
  48
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  49
  - System Monitors
    51
  - System Servicing
    52
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    52
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  53
- SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  64
Keys and Doors

90
- Keys
  
  91
  - Key Number
    91
  - Keys and Doors
    91
- Immobilizer (if Equipped)
  
  92
  - Security ID Plate
    92
  - Security Indicator Light
    93
  - 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
  
  96
  - Locking the Doors
    96
  - Unlocking the Doors
    97
  - Illuminated Entry
    97
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    97
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    98
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
- Alarm System
  
  102
  - System Operation
    102
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    102
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    102
  - Arming the System
    102
  - Disarming the System
    104
  - Valet Mode
    104
  - Passive Arming
    104
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    105
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    106
- Child Safety Locks
  
  106
- Windows
  
  107
  - Power Windows
    107
- Rear Gate
  
  109
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  110
  - To Open the Moonroof
    111
  - To Close the Moonroof
    111
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    111
  - Sun Shade
    111
Instruments and Controls

112
- AT Vehicles
  112
- Ignition Switch
  114
  - Lock
    114
  - Manual Transmission Vehicles
    115
  - 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
  - Double Trip Meter
    117
  - Tachometer
    118
  - Fuel Gauge
    118
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    119
  - Temperature Gauge
    119
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    120
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  120
- Clock
  130
- Light Control Switch
  131
  - Headlights
    131
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    132
  - Headlight Flasher
    132
  - Daytime Running Light System
    132
- Turn Signal Lever
  133
- Headlight Beam Leveler (Vehicle with HID Headlights)
  134
- Illumination Brightness Control
  134
- Parking Light Switch
  134
- Front Fog Light Button
  135
- Wiper and Washer
  135
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    136
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    137
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  138
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  139
- Mirrors
  140
  - Inside Mirror
    140
  - Compass Calibration
    141
  - Outside Mirrors
    141
- Horn
  143
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  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
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    147
  - Heater Operation
    148
  - Bi-Level Heating
    149
  - 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
  - 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
  - Radio Operation
    161
  - Seek Tuning
    163
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    164
  - CD Changer Control (if Optional In-Dash CD Changer Is Connected)
    166
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  168
  - Radio Operation
    168
    
    Sound Control
    169
    
    Stereo Indicator
    170
  - Built-In CD Changer Control
    172
  - Auxiliary Unit and Satellite Radio Operation
    177
- In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
  
  180
  - Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
    180
  - Function Control
    182
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  182
Interior Equipment

184
- Interior Lights
  
  185
  - Cargo Area Light
    185
  - Dome Light
    185
  - Interior Equipment
    185
- Sun Visors
  
  186
  - Vanity Mirror
    186
- Map Lights
  
  186
- Storage Compartments
  
  187
  - Glove Box
    187
  - Center Console
    187
  - Overhead Console
    189
  - Dashboard Storage Compartment
    189
  - Convenience Net
    189
  - Pocket (if Equipped)
    190
- Cup Holders
  
  190
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    190
  - In Center Console
    191
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    191
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  191
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Canada Only, if Equipped)
    193
- Ashtray (Canada Only, if Equipped)
  
  194
- Coat Hook
  
  195
- Floor Mat
  
  195
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  196
  - Using the Cover
    196
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    196
  - Stowage of the Cover
    196
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    196
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  
  197
- Cargo Area Bars
  
  197
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  197
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  198
  - Front, Left and Right Side Storage Compartment
    199
  - Center Storage Compartment (Storage Bucket)
    199
Starting and Operating

202
- Fuel
  
  203
  - Fuel Requirements
    203
  - Starting and Operating
    203
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    204
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  207
- Preparing to Drive
  
  208
- Starting the Engine
  
  208
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    208
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    209
- Stopping the Engine
  
  210
- Manual Transmission
  
  210
  - Recommended Shifting Speeds
    211
  - Maximum Allowable Speeds
    211
  - Driving Tips
    211
- Automatic Transmission
  
  212
  - Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission
    213
  - Maximum Speeds
    215
  - Shift Lock Release
    215
- Power Steering
  
  216
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  
  216
  - Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
    216
- Braking
  
  217
  - Braking Tips
    217
  - Brake System
    217
  - Brake Booster
    217
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    217
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  218
  - ABS System Self-Check
    218
  - ABS Warning Light
    218
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  219
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    220
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  221
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    222
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    224
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  
  225
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  226
  - Parking Brake
    227
  - Parking Tips
    227
- Hill Holder (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
  
  228
- Cruise Control
  
  229
  - To Set Cruise Control
    229
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    230
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    230
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    230
- Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)
  
  232
Driving Tips

234
- Driving Tips
  235
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    235
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    235
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    235
  - Catalytic Converter
    236
  - Periodic Inspections
    237
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    237
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    238
  - Off Road Driving
    239
  - Winter Driving
    240
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    240
    
    Before Driving Your Vehicle
    241
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    242
    
    Corrosion Protection
    243
    
    Snow Tires
    243
    
    Tire Chains
    243
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    244
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    244
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    245
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    245
    
    Roof Rail and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    246
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    249
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    249
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    250
  - Trailer Towing
    251
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    251
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    251
    
    Trailer Hitches
    254
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    255
    
    Side Mirrors
    255
    
    Trailer Lights
    255
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    256
    
    Driving on Grades
    257
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    257
  - Forester Sports 2.5XT Front Lip Spoiler (U.S. Only)
    258
In Case of Emergency

260
- If You Park Your Vehi Cle in an Emergency
  
  261
  - If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
    261
- Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
  
  261
- Flat Tires
  
  263
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    263
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    266
- Jump Starting
  
  267
  - How to Jump Start
    268
  - In Case of Emergency
    269
- Towing
  
  270
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    271
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    272
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    272
- Engine Overheating
  
  270
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    270
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    270
- Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  273
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  273
- Maintenance Tools
  
  274
  - Jack and Jack Handle
    274
Appearance Care

276
- Exterior Care
  
  277
  - Washing
    277
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    278
  - Waxing and Polishing
    278
- Corrosion Protection
  
  279
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    279
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    279
  - Ashtray (Canada Only, if Equipped)
    280
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  280
Maintenance and Service

282
- Maintenance Precautions
  284
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    285
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    285
- Maintenance Schedule
  284
- Engine Hood
  285
- Engine Compartment Overview
  287
  - Non-Turbo Models
    287
  - Turbo Models
    288
- Engine Oil
  289
- Cooling System
  293
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    293
  - Engine Coolant
    293
- Air Cleaner Element
  296
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    296
  - Non-Turbo Models
    297
- Spark Plugs
  298
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    299
- Drive Belts
  299
- Manual Transmission Oil
  300
  - Checking the Oil Level
    300
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    301
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  301
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    301
  - Recommended Fluid
    302
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  302
  - Checking the Oil Level
    302
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    303
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  303
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    303
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    304
- Power Steering Fluid
  305
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    305
  - Recommended Fluid
    306
- Brake Fluid
  306
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    306
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    307
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  307
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    307
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    308
- Brake Booster
  308
- Brake Pedal
  308
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  310
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    310
- Parking Brake Stroke
  311
- Tires and Wheels
  311
  - Types of Tires
    311
    
    All-Season Tires
    311
    
    Summer Tires
    311
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    312
  - Tire Inspection
    313
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    314
  - Wheel Balance
    315
  - Wear Indicators
    316
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    316
  - Tire Rotation
    316
  - Tire Replacement
    317
  - Wheel Replacement
    317
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  318
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  318
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  320
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    320
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    321
- Battery
  323
- Fuses
  324
- Main Fuse
  325
- Installation of Accessories
  326
- Replacing Bulbs
  327
  - Headlights (Vehicle with HID Headlights)
    329
  - Headlights (Vehicle Without HID Headlights)
    329
  - Rear Combination Lights
    331
  - License Plate Light
    331
  - Dome Light and Map Light
    332
  - High Mount Stop Light
    332
- Specifications
  335
- Electrical System
  336
- Engine
  336
- Capacities
  337
- Tires
  338
- Wheel Alignment
  338
- Fuses and Circuits
  339
  - Fuse Panel Located Behind the Instrument Panel
    339
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    341
- Bulb Chart
  342
- Specifications
  343
  - Vehicle Identification
    343
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

344
- For U.S.A
  
  345
- Tire Information
  
  345
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  355
  - Treadwear
    355
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    355
  - Temperature A, B, C
    356
- Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
  
  357
  - Index
    358
    
    Gas Station Reference
    370

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

26 & Cargo Area Cover

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

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

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

Sun Visors

Map Lights

Storage Compartments

Cup Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray (Canada Only, if Equipped)

Coat Hook

Floor Mat

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

Cargo Area Bars

Shopping Bag Hook

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Power Steering

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (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

If You Park Your Vehi Cle in an Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)

Flat Tires

Jump Starting