Subaru Forester: Models without HID headlights
NOTE
This vehicle does not contain mercury
devices or parts.
Models with HID headlights
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle disposal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispos ...See also:
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear are equipped with ETDs
and seat belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against the
body. ...
Remote fuel-filter lid release
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the vehicle.
NOTE:
If the fuel-fill ...
TOW/HAUL
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheating,
press the TOW/HAUL button when driving in hilly
areas or select the 2 range on more severe grades. Refer
to “Automatic Transmissionâ ...