Subaru Forester: Brake pedal - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Brake pedal

Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described in the following, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer. 1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal several times, applying the same pe ...

Checking the brake pedal free play
1) 0.02 – 0.08 in (0.5 – 2.0 mm) Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of l ...

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Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Accelerating and Braking
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serio ...