Subaru Forester: Engine overheating - In case of emergency - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Engine overheating

Never attempt to remove the radiator

Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecess ...

If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. ...

See also:

Air inlet selection button
Air inlet selection button ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position. The indicator light will illu ...

Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate cruise control (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then shown in parentheses. The previously set speed and time interval are resum ...

Temperature
WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately o ...