Subaru Forester: Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or suggestions
how to make better use of your
vehicle.
Using your Owner’s Manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these in ...Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means“Do not”, “Do not do this”, or“Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. ...See also:
Xenon headlights (if so equipped)
HIGH VOLTAGE
- When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent
an electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced ...
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the ...
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked.
The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is available
on all passenger-seating ...