Subaru Forester: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is 
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A running engine can be dangerous.

A running engine can be dangerous.

Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.

    When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models)
    - Do not contact the belt cover while checking the components in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the belt cover and result in an unexpected injury. - D ...

    Engine hood
    To open the hood: 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original position. 2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel. 3. Release the se ...

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    Displaying and selecting preset stations (type D audio)
    1. Press the button for 1.5 seconds or longer during satellite radio reception to display the radio screen. 2. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial to select the stations. ...

    Deactivation
    Cruise control is disengaged by pressing or by switching off the engine. The set speed is cleared. WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slipp ...

    Removing the temporary spare wheel
    Remove the spare wheel prior to jacking the vehicle, to avoid destabilising the vehicle when raised. Do not use power tools to loosen the spare wheel. Doing so may damage the mechanism. 1. ...