Subaru Forester: Starting and operating
- Fuel
- State emission testing (U.S. only)
- Preparing to drive
- Starting the engine
- Stopping the engine
- Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Braking
- ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
- Vehicle Dynamics Control system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
- Parking your vehicle
- Hill start assist system (MT models)
- Cruise control
Feature of distance marker
1) 3 feet (1 m) line 2) 6.5 feet (2 m) line 3) 10 feet (3 m) line The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object close behind, distance cannot be co ...Fuel
Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause engine damage. ...See also:
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and fil ...
Check Fuel Cap Message
Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message ...
FM reception
Although FM is normally static free,
reception can be affected by the surrounding
area, atmospheric conditions, station
strength and transmitter distance. Buildings
or other obstructions may c ...