2001 SUBARU FORESTER fog light

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-2
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Key reminder chime 3-4
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-5
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Gauges 3-6
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Speedometer 3-6
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-6
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Tachometer 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-8
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Temperature gauge 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11 . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-12
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 3-14
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Door open warning lights 3-15
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-15
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High beam indicator 3-15
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Light control switch 3-16
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Turn signals lever 3-18
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Illumination brightness control 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-19
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-20
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Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-27
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Horn 3-28
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Mirrors 3-28
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Inside mirror 3-28
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Outside mirrors 3-31
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3-20Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam.
Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
HB2025BB
The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog
lights are on.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the
windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se-
conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.

3-26Rear window defogger switch
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing
abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the window. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position.
HS0063
Indicator light
To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear windowdefogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win-
dow clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If
defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you
have to push the switch to turn it on again.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the out-
side mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is

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Photosensors
HB6020BA
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back
sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes
the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of
the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this
reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other simi-
lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft
cotton cloth or an applicator. nCompass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac-
cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system,
spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or
structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and thecompass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be
displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display
(about two or three circles).
5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration is not required.
The compass will automatically calibrate from this point forward.

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Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the
defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
The outside mirror defogger shares the switch with rear window
defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
HS0063
Indicator light
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
The indicator light located on the switch is on while the outside mirror
defogger is operation. The defogger will automatically shut off after
about 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the switch
to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when
you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it onagain.
NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates

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Appearance care Exterior care10-2
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Washing 10-2
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Waxing and polishing 10-3
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Cleaning aluminum wheels 10-3
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Cleaning fog light lens 10-4
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Corrosion protection 10-4
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Cleaning the interior 10-6
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Do not use soap c ontaining g rit to c lean the wheels . Be sure to use a
neutral c leaning ag ent, and later rinse thoroug hly with water. Do not
c lean the wheels with a stiff b rush or exp ose them to a hig h-sp eed wash-
ing d evic e. Clean the vehic le (inc lud ing the aluminum wheels) w ith water as soon
as p ossib le when it has b een sp lashed with sea wate r, exp osed to sea
b reezes, or d riven on road s treated with salt or ot her ag ents.
Cleaning fog light lens
If the fog lig ht p rotec tor oug ht to b e removed for c leaning the fog lig ht
lens, follow then the instruc tion g iven in “Fog lig ht ” sec tion (Rep lac ing
b ulb s) und er Chap ter 11.
When c leaning the fog lig ht lens, p ark the vehic le on a safe p lac e, stop
the eng ine and c onfirm that the fog lig ht lens is n ot hot b efore p roc eed -
ing with the work.
Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has b een d esig ned and b uilt to resist c orrosion. Sp ec ial
materials and p rotec tive finishes have b een used on most p arts of the
vehic le to help maintain fine ap p earanc e, streng th, and reliab le op era-
tion.
Most common causes of corrosion
The most c ommon c auses of c orrosion are:
1. The ac c umulation of moisture retaining d irt and d eb ris in b od y
p anel sec tions, c avities, and other areas.
2. Damag e to p aint and other p rotec tive c oating s c au sed b y g ravel
and stone c hip s or minor ac c id ents.
Corrosion is ac c elerated on the vehic le when:
1. It is exp osed to road salt or d ust c ontrol c hemic als, or used in
c oastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where
there is c onsid erab le ind ustrial p ollution.
2. It is d riven in areas of hig h humid ity, esp ec iall y when temp eratures
rang e just ab ove freezing .

11-2Headlight
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Fog light (if equipped) 11-50
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Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light 11-51 . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-52
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License plate light 11-53
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Interior light and luggage compartment light 11-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spot light 11-55
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High mount stop light 11-55
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