2009 SUBARU FORESTER airbag

11-4Maintenance and service
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
. Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
tempt to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connec-
tors of these systems are yellow
for easy identification. NEVER
use a circuit tester for this wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt
pretensioner needs service, con-
sult your nearest SUBARU deal-
er. &
Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine is stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. Always remove the key from the
ignition switch. When the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”position,
thecoolingfanmayoperate
suddenly even when the engine
is stopped.
. Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system (a
dealer option) temporarily place
that system in the service mode
to prevent it from unexpectedly
starting the engine. &
When you do checking or
servicing in the engine com-
partment while the engine is running
WARNING
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.

Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
16 10A .Illumination
17 15A .Seat heaters
18 10A .Back-up light
19 Empty
20 10A .Accessory power outlet
(instrument panel)
21 7.5A .Starter relay
22 15A .Air conditioner
. Rear window defogger
relay coil
23 15A .Rear wiper
. Rear window washer
24 15A .Audio unit
. Clock
25 15A .SRS airbag system
26 7.5A .Power window relay
. Radiator main fan relay
. Tail and illumination re-
lay
27 15A .Blower fan
28 15A .Blower fan
29 15A .Fog light
30 30A .Front wiper
31 7.5A .Auto air conditioner unit
. Integrated unit Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
32 Empty
33 7.5A .ABS/Vehicle dynamics
control unit Specifications
12-7
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14-8Index
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Seat height adjustment ................................................. 1-4
Seatbelt ......................................................................... 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-19
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-19
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-10
Warning light and chime ................................... 1-12, 3-9
Seatbelts .................................................................. 1-10
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light. .......................................... 2-3, 3-19
Selector lever ............................................................ 7-15
Position indicator ................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ....................................................... 7-20
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-18
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-11
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ................................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-18
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-6
SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-20
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-20 SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-49
Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-38
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-49
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-34
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-59
Servicing ............................................................... 1-59
Warning light .......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-21
Tilt ........................................................................ 3-36
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-37
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-9
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-23
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-34
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-7
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-14
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-32
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-12
Tilt steering wheel. ...................................................... 3-36

14-10Index
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-13
Seatbelt .......................................................... 1-12, 3-9
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-18, 7-28
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-16
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-35
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ............................................................. 11-38
Balance ............................................................... 11-35
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Windows ................................................................... 2-19
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-38
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-40
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-32
Winter Driving .................................................................... 8-8
Tires ............................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Winter tire ........................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-28