Subaru Forester: Precautions against vehicle modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.
- Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
- Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.
- Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.
System servicing
- When discarding a seatbelt retractor
assembly or scrapping
the entire vehicle damaged by a
collision, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
- Tampering with or disconnecting
the system’s wiri ...
Child restraint systems
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the
vehicle. You should use an infant or child
restraint system tha ...
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
con ...
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if:
an air bag is deployed.
the vehicle is slowed down severely from a speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h)
and comes to a halt.
To switch on the ...
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning
light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your ...
