2003 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-8
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or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored 
in vehicle’s computer with the
“CHECK ENGINE”
warning light/MIL illuminated. � A state emission inspection may

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SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-9
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Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously 
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for f

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half way down. 
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec- 
tion system automatically lowers the idle spee

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Stopping the engine 
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the 
engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is mov- 
ing. This w

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SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-12
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Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disen- 
gaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) 
or with the shift lever in the neutral position. 
Engine braking has no e

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When shifting down a gear, ensure that the ve- 
hicle is not traveling at a speed exceeding the 
Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which 
is about to be

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Automatic transmission 
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled 
with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed.
NOTE 
Immediately after a disconnected battery i

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�Selector lever for automatic transmis- sion
: With the brake pedal depressed, move the leveralong the gate.
: Move the lever along the gate.
The selector