Subaru Forester 2007

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This manual describes the following vehicle types.

* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.

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Warranties4
Safety Warnings5
Safety Symbol5
Vehicle Symbols6
Safety Precautions When Driving7
Seatbelt and SRS Airbag7
Child Safety8
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)9
Drinking and Driving9
Drugs and Driving9
Driving When Tired10
Modification of Your Vehicle10
Car Phone/Cell Phone and Driving10
Tire Pressures10
California Proposition 65 Warning11
Table of Contents12
Illustrated Index13
Exterior13
Interior15
Passenger Compartment Area15
Instrument Panel17
Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/Switches18
Combination Meter19
Tire Changing Tools28
Cargo Area Cover29
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags30
Front Seats31
Manual Seat32
Fore and Aft Adjustment32
Reclining the Seatback32
Power Seat33
Seat Height Adjustment33
Seat Cushion Angle Adjustment33
Lumbar Support34
Head Restraint Adjustment35
Active Head Restraint35
Seat Heater36
Rear Seats36
Rear Windows Side Seating Position37
Rear Center Seating Position37
Folding down the Rear Seatback38
Armrest39
Seatbelt Safety Tips39
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELP)40
Infants or Small Children40
Expectant Mothers40
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor41
Seatbelt Warming Light and Chime41
Fastening the Seatbelt42
Rear Center Seatbelt45
Seatbelt Maintenance48
Seatbelt Extender49
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners50
System Monitors51
System Servicing52
Precautions against Vehicle Modification52
Child Restraint Systems53
Where to Place a Child Restraint System54
Choosing a Child Restraint System55
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt56
Installing a Booster Seat59
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)61
Top Tether Anchorages63
Anchorage Location64
To Hook the Top Tether64
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)65
Vehicle with Driver's and Front Passenger's SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints65
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System69
Operation77
SRS Side Airbag81
SRS Airbag System Servicing87
Keys and Doors90
Keys91
Key Number91
Immobilizer92
Security ID Plate92
Security Indicator Light92
Door Locks93
Key Replacement93
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside93
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside94
Power Door Locking Switches95
Remote Keyless Entry System95
Key Lock-In Prevention Function95
Locking the Doors96
Unlocking the Doors96
Illuminated Entry97
Vehicle Finder Function97
Sounding a Panic Alarm97
Replacing the Battery97
Replacing Lost Transmitters98
Programming the Transmitters98
Alarm System Operation101
Deleting Old Transmitter Codes101
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System102
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System102
Arming the System102
Disarming the System103
Valet Mode104
Passive Arming104
Emergency Disarming104
To Enter the Passive Mode104
Tripped Sensor Identification105
Shock Sensors105
Child Safety Locks106
Power Windows107
Driver's Side Switches107
Operating the Driver's Window107
Operating the Passenger's Windows108
Locking the Passenger's Windows108
Passenger's Side Switches108
Rear Gate109
To Open the Moonroof110
To Close the Moonroof110
Anti-Equipment Function110
Sun Shade111
Instruments and Controls112
Ignition Switch114
Lock114
Automatic Transmission Vehicles114
Manual Transmission Vehicles115
Key Reminder Chime116
Ignition Switch Light116
Key Interlock Release116
Hazard Warning Flasher117
Speedometer117
Odometer/Trip Meter117
Tachometer118
Fuel Gauge118
Low Fuel Warning Light118
Temperature Gauge119
Outside Temperature Indicator119
Warning and Indicator Lights120
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime120
SRS Airbag System Warning Light121
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators122
Check Engine Warning Light/Function Indicator Lamp122
If the Light Comes on Steadily122
Charge Warning Light123
Oil Pressure Warning Light123
AT Oil Temperature Warning Light123
ABS Warning Light124
Brake System Warning Light124
Door Open Warning Lights125
Parking Brake Warning125
Brake Fluid Level Warning125
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light126
Shift Position Indicator126
Turn Signal Indicator Lights126
High Beam Indicator Light126
Clock127
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light127
Light Control Switch128
Headlights128
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)128
Headlight Flasher129
Daytime Running Light System129
Turn Signal Lever130
Illumination Brightness Control130
Headlight Beam Leveler131
Parking Light Switch131
Front Fog Light Button131
Wiper and Washer132
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches133
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch134
Windshield Wiper Deicer135
Rear Window Defogger Button135
Inside Mirrors136
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass137
Photosensors137
Compass Calibration137
Outside Mirrors138
Compass Zone Adjustment138
Convex Mirror138
Remote Control Mirror Switch138
Tilt Steering Wheel139
Outside Mirror Defogger139
Horn140
Climate Control142
Ventilator143
Air Flow Selection143
Manual Climate Control System144
Center and Side Ventilators144
Control Panel144
Fan Speed Control Dial145
Air Flow Control Dial145
Air Conditioner Button145
Air Inlet Selection Button145
Heater Operation146
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield146
Heating and Defrosting146
Heating147
Bi-Level Heating147
Ventilation147
Air Conditioner Operation148
Cooling or Dehumidifying148
Defrosting or Defogging148
Automatic Climate Control System149
Temperature Control Dial150
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner152
Temperature Sensors152
Cleaning Ventilation Grille152
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight152
Air Filtration System153
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit153
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season153
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System153
Replacing an Air Filter154
Audio156
Antenna System157
Installation of Accessories157
FM Reception157
Audio Set158
Type a Audio Set158
Type B Audio Set158
In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer Audio Unit158
Radio Operation159
Compact Disc Player Operation162
CD Changer Control164
Built-In CD Changer Operation170
Auxiliary Unit Operation175
AUX Terminal176
Satellite Radio Mode176
Loading and Unloading Compact Discs178
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc180
Interior Equipment182
Interior Lights183
Dome Light183
Cargo Area Light183
Map Lights184
Sun Visors184
Vanity Mirror184
Storage Compartments185
Glove Box185
Center Console185
Overhead Console187
Dashboard Storage Compartment187
Convenience Net187
Cup Holders188
Pocket188
Accessory Power Outlets189
Front Passenger's Cup Holder189
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder189
Use with a Cigarette Lighter191
Ashtray192
Floor Mat193
Coat Hook193
Using the Cover194
Stowage of the Cover194
To Install the Cover Housing194
Shopping Bag Hook195
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks195
Cargo Area Bars195
Under-Floor Storage Compartment196
Front, Left and Right Side Storage Compartment197
Center Storage Compartment197
Starting and Operating200
Fuel Requirements201
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap202
Gasoline for Cleaner Air202
Refueling202
State Emission Testing204
Preparing to Drive205
Starting the Engine206
Manual Transmission Vehicle206
Automatic Transmission Vehicle206
Stopping the Engine207
Manual Transmission208
Shifting Speeds208
Automatic Transmission209
Driving Tips209
Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission210
Shift Lock Release213
Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD)214
Power Steering214
Braking Tips214
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)215
Brake System215
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators215
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System217
Parking Your Vehicle218
Parking Brake219
Parking Tips219
Hill Holder220
Cruise Control221
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control222
To Turn off the Cruise Control222
To Change the Cruising Speed222
Self-Leveling Rear Suspension224
New Vehicle Break-In Driving227
Fuel Economy Hints227
Engine Exhaust Gas227
Catalytic Converter228
Periodic Inspections229
Driving in Foreign Countries229
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles230
Off Road Driving231
Winter Driving232
Operation During Cold Weather232
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads234
Refueling in Cold Weather234
Wiper Operation When Snowing234
Corrosion Protection235
Snow Tires235
Tire Chains235
Loading Your Vehicle236
Rocking the Vehicle236
Vehicle Capacity Weight237
GVWR and GAWR237
Roof Tail and Crossbar238
Trailer Hitch241
Connecting a Trailer241
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer242
Trailer Towing243
Warranties and Maintenance243
Maximum Load Limits243
Trailer Hitches246
Trailer Towing Tips248
In Case of Emergency252
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency253
Temporary Spare Tire253
Flat Tires254
Changing a Flat Tire254
Jump Starting258
How to Jump Start259
Engine Overheating261
Towing261
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment261
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment261
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks262
Using a Flat-Bed Truck263
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground263
Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked264
Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed264
Maintenance Tools265
Jack and Jack Handle265
Appearance Care268
Exterior Care269
Washing269
Waxing and Polishing270
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels270
Most Common Causes of Corrosion270
Cleaning the Interior271
To Help Prevent Corrosion271
Seat Fabric271
Leather Seat Materials272
Maintenance and Service274
Maintenance Schedule276
Maintenance Precautions276
Engine Hood277
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment277
When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running277
Engine Compartment Overview279
Non-Turbo Models279
Turbo Models280
Checking the Engine Oil Level281
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter281
Recommended Grade and Viscosity283
Cooling System284
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions284
Synthetic Oil284
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections285
Engine Coolant285
Checking the Coolant Level285
Changing the Coolant286
Air Cleaner Element288
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element288
Spark Plugs290
Drive Belts291
Manual Transmission Oil291
Checking the Oil Level291
Automatic Transmission Fluid293
Front Differential Gear Oil294
Recommended Fluid294
Rear Differential Gear Oil295
Checking the Gear Oil Level295
Power Steering Fluid296
Brake Fluid298
Checking the Fluid Level298
Clutch Fluid299
Brake Booster300
Brake Pedal300
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play300
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance300
Checking the Clutch Function301
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining302
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings302
Parking Brake Stroke303
Tires and Wheels303
Types of Tires303
Tire Inspection303
Tire Pressures and Wear304
Wheel Balance305
Wear Indicators306
Tire Rotation Direction Mark306
Tire Rotation307
Tire Replacement307
Aluminum Wheels308
Windshield Washer Fluid308
Wheel Replacement308
Replacement of Wiper Blades310
Windshield Wiper Blades310
Rear Window Wiper Blade311
Battery313
Fuses314
Main Fuse315
Replacing Bulbs317
Rear Combination Lights320
License Plate Light321
Dome Light and Map Light321
High Mount Stop Light322
Specifications324
Dimensions325
Capacities327
Wheel Alignment328
Fuses and Circuits329
Fuse Panel Located Behind the Instrument Panel329
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment331
Bulb Chart332
Vehicle Identification333
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects334
Tire Information335
Tire Labeling335
Load and Speed Rating Descriptions335
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure338
Vehicle Placard339
Glossary of Tire Terminology339
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices340
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine341
Available Load Capacity342
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities343
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires344
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards345
Treadwear345
Traction AA, A, B, C345
Reporting Safety Defects346
Index349
U.S. Compass Calibration Zones356
Gas Station Reference357
Fuel357
Fuel Capacity357
Cold Tire Pressure357

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