Subaru Forester: If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Engine overheating
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 en ...
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant”.
1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engi ...
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Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the
tailgate.
Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped
the tailgate in an inte ...
Engine oil check
Check the engine oil weekly.
If any
significant or sudden drop in oil level is
noted, seek qualified assistance.
Never allow the oil level to fall below the
lower mark or notch on the dipstick. ...
Unlocking the Tailgate
If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.
Place a cloth on the top side of the
cover to prevent scratches, then use
a small flat-tip screwdriver to rem ...
