Subaru Forester: 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 less than 2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”. ...
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately
66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When th ...
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Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 3 (4-speed models), or D or 4 (5-speed models).
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
& ...
Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by
tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission. ...
Safety information
Some tyre damage may only be
partially sealed, or may not seal at
all, depending on the amount and type
of damage. Any loss of tyre pressure
can seriously affect vehicle safety.
Do not use the t ...
