Subaru Forester: Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-covered and icy roads. However winter tires do not perform as well as summer tires and all season tires on roads other than snow-covered and icy roads.
Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving
on slippery roads such as on snowcovered
or icy road ...
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with a warning message
by sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low. The tire pr ...
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Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
- A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
- A sturdy, ...
Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
When the parking brake is properly
adjusted, braking power is fully applied ...
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
○ A frontal airbag for the driver.
○ A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
○ A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.
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