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Subaru 2006 Forester User Manual

Subaru 2006 Forester
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Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest
SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this man-
ual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-
TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and de-
signs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any ob-
ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous-
ly sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all
equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations,
therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

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Subaru 2006 Forester Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSubaru
Model2006 Forester
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

How to use this owner’s manual

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Covers seat, seatbelt, and SRS airbag system information.

Chapter 2: Keys and doors

Instructions on operating vehicle keys, locks, and doors.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

Explains instrument panel indicators and controls.

Chapter 4: Climate Control

Details on operating the vehicle's climate control system.

Chapter 5: Audio

Information on operating the vehicle's audio system.

Chapter 6: Interior equipment

Guide to operating various interior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operating

Instructions on starting and operating the SUBARU vehicle.

Chapter 8: Driving tips

Advice and tips for driving the SUBARU in various conditions.

Chapter 9: In case of emergency

Procedures to follow in various emergency situations.

Chapter 11: Maintenance and service

Information on routine maintenance and service for the vehicle.

Safety warnings

Safety precautions when driving

Seatbelt and SRS airbag

Crucial safety information regarding seatbelts and SRS airbags.

Child safety

Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

Driving when tired or sleepy

Instrument panel

Light control and wiper control levers/switches

Combination meter

Warning and indicator light

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats

Adjustments and safety for front seats, including airbags.

Rear seats

Information on rear seat adjustments, folding, and armrest.

Seatbelts

Safety tips, types, warning light, fastening, maintenance, and extenders.

Front seatbelt pretensioners

System operation, activation, and precautions for driver/passenger pretensioners.

System monitors

Monitoring of seatbelt pretensioners and SRS airbag system readiness.

System servicing

Precautions for servicing SRS airbag system and seatbelt pretensioners.

Child restraint systems

Information on choosing, placing, and installing child restraint systems.

Installing a booster seat

Steps for installing a booster seat for child safety.

Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

How to install child restraint systems using LATCH anchors.

Top tether anchorages

Location and use of top tether anchorages for child restraint systems.

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

Explanation of SRS airbag system, its function, and components.

Manual seat

Reclining the seatback

Detailed steps for reclining the seatback safely.

Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)

Power seat (if equipped)

Instructions for adjusting power seats, including fore/aft and cushion angle.

Seat cushion angle adjustment

How to adjust the angle of the seat cushion.

Seat height adjustment

How to adjust seat height using the control switch.

Reclining the seatback

Active head restraint

Rear seats

Head restraint adjustment

Proper adjustment of rear seat head restraints.

Rear windows side seating position

Folding down the rear seat back

How to fold down the rear seat back and associated safety.

Seatbelts

Seatbelt safety tips

Essential tips for safe and effective seatbelt use.

Expectant mothers

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Explanation of the ELR function in seatbelts.

Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)

How A/ELR retractors work and their use with child restraints.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

Fastening the seatbelt

Proper techniques and warnings for fastening seatbelts.

Front seatbelts

Seatbelt and SRS airbags

Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height

How to adjust the front seat shoulder belt anchor height.

Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt)

Instructions for fastening rear seatbelts, excluding the center one.

Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)

Rear center seatbelt

Front seatbelt pretensioners

System monitors

System servicing

Child restraint systems

Where to place a child restraint system

Choosing a child restraint system

Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt

Installing forward facing child restraint

Installing a booster seat

Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

Top tether anchorages

To hook the top tether

Steps for correctly hooking the top tether to the anchorage.

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints

Details on SRS airbags and restraint systems for front occupants.

Components

Subaru advanced frontal airbag system

Driver’s SRS frontal airbag

Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

Details on the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag, its operation, and precautions.

Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators

Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not activated

Operation

SRS side airbag (if equipped)

SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system servicing

Keys and doors

Keys

Details on different types of keys and their usage.

Door locks

How to lock and unlock doors from inside and outside.

Key

Details on different types of keys and their usage.

Immobilizer (if equipped)

How the immobilizer system prevents unauthorized starting.

Locking and unlocking from the outside

How to lock and unlock doors using the key from outside.

Locking and unlocking from the inside

How to lock and unlock doors from the inside.

Remote keyless entry system

Operation of the remote keyless entry system.

Locking the doors

How to lock doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Unlocking the doors

How to unlock doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Alarm system

How the alarm system protects the vehicle from theft.

System operation

How the alarm system operates when triggered.

Arming the system

How to arm the system using the remote transmitter or power door locks.

Disarming the system

How to disarm the alarm system using the remote transmitter.

Child safety locks

How to use child safety locks to prevent accidental door opening.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including driver and passenger controls.

Power windows

Operation of power windows, including driver and passenger controls.

Operating the passengers’ windows

How to open and close passenger windows.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Operation of the moonroof, sun shade, and anti-entrapment function.

To open the moonroof

Steps to open the moonroof and sun shade.

To close the moonroof

Steps to close the moonroof and sun shade.

Instruments and controls

Ignition switch

Explanation of ignition switch positions and related features.

Hazard warning flasher

How to operate the hazard warning flasher.

Meters and gauges

Explains various meters and gauges on the instrument panel.

Speedometer

Function of the speedometer.

Odometer/Trip meter

How to read and reset the odometer and trip meters.

Tachometer

Function of the tachometer.

Fuel gauge

How to read the fuel gauge and low fuel warning light.

Temperature gauge

Function of the engine coolant temperature gauge.

Warning and indicator lights

Explains various warning and indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

How the seatbelt warning system operates.

SRS airbag system warning light

Function of the SRS airbag system warning light.

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators

Explains the indicators for the front passenger airbag status.

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp

What the CHECK ENGINE light indicates.

Charge warning light

Indicates a problem with the charging system.

Oil pressure warning light

Indicates low engine oil pressure.

AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles)

Warns of high automatic transmission fluid temperature.

Brake system warning light

Indicates a problem with the brake system.

Climate control

Manual climate control system (if equipped)

Operation of the manual climate control system and its control panel.

Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

Operation of the automatic climate control system.

Manual climate control system (if equipped)

Fan speed control dial

Air conditioner button

Heater operation

Defrosting or defogging the windshield

How to direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows.

Heating and defrosting

How to direct warm air toward the floor and windshield.

Heating

Air conditioner operation

Cooling or dehumidifying

Steps for cooling and dehumidifying the passenger compartment.

Defrosting or defogging

Steps to direct warm air to windshield and front door windows.

Audio

Radio operation

Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/balance control (PWR/VOL)

Tone control

Fader and balance control

Compact disc player operation

To play back a compact disc

How to play back a CD, including inserting and initial playback.

Built-in CD changer operation

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Fuel

Information on fuel requirements, octane rating, and capacity.

Starting the engine

Procedures for starting the engine for manual and automatic transmissions.

Selector lever for automatic transmission

Explanation of selector lever positions and shift lock release.

Braking

Braking tips, system description, and warnings.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

How the ABS system prevents wheel lock-up during braking.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system (if equipped)

How the EBD system maximizes brake effectiveness and steps if it fails.

Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped)

Information on the VDC system, its operation, and precautions.

Cruise control

How to set, cancel, and operate the cruise control system.

To set cruise control

Steps to activate and set the cruise control.

Driving tips

Driving tips for AWD vehicles

Specific tips and precautions for driving AWD vehicles.

Winter driving

Advice and precautions for driving in cold weather conditions.

Driving on snowy and icy roads

Precautions for driving on snowy or icy roads to prevent skidding.

Trailer towing tips

Tips for safe trailer towing, including pre-trip checks.

Maximum load limits

Guidelines for maximum load limits for towing.

In case of emergency

Flat tires

What to do if you get a flat tire while driving.

Changing a flat tire

Step-by-step guide to changing a flat tire.

Jump starting

Safety precautions and procedure for jump starting a vehicle.

How to jump start

Step-by-step instructions for jump starting a vehicle.

Engine overheating

What to do if the engine overheats.

Towing

Recommendations for safe towing procedures.

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Maintenance precautions

General precautions to follow when performing maintenance.

Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment

Safety precautions before working in the engine compartment.

Engine oil

How to check and change engine oil and filter.

Cooling system

Information on the cooling system, coolant, and precautions.

Engine coolant

How to check and add engine coolant.

Automatic transmission fluid

How to check and recommended fluid for automatic transmission.

Brake fluid

How to check the brake fluid level and recommended fluid.

Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)

How to check the clutch fluid level and recommended fluid.

Replacement of brake pad and lining

How to replace brake pads and linings, including break-in procedure.

Tires and wheels

Information on tire types, pressures, wear, and replacement.

Tire inspection

How to inspect tires for damage, wear, and proper inflation.

Tire pressures and wear

Importance of correct tire pressure for performance and safety.

Battery

Safety precautions and information about the vehicle battery.

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Tire information

Explanation of tire labeling, size, load, and speed ratings.

Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires

How overloading affects vehicle handling, stopping, and tire wear.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

Method to calculate the correct load limit for occupants and cargo.

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