2009 SUBARU FORESTER mirror

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A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-23
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-23
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-45
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner ..................................................... 4-7, 4-10
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-17
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-38
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-23
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-7
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-14
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-34
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-26
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-15
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-20
MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-18
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-15
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-20
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-20 Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)
................. 3-14
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-25
B Battery .................................................................... 11-43
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-9
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-8
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-22
Booster ....................................................... 7-22, 11-27
Fluid ................................................................... 11-25
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30
Parking ....................................................... 7-31, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
System .................................................................. 7-22
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-28
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................. 7-22
Warning light .......................................................... 3-16
Braking ..................................................................... 7-21
Tips ...................................................................... 7-21
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-46

Fuel........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-44
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-13
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rearseat ................................................................. 1-7
Headlight
Beam lever ........................................................... 3-26
Flasher ................................................................. 3-25
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlights ........................................................ 3-24, 11-47
Heater operation (manual climate control system) ............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-25
Hill start assist (MT vehicles) .............................. 7-33, 11-29
Hill start assist warning light ................................ 3-17, 7-34
Horn ......................................................................... 3-38
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-12 I
Ignition switch
............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-26
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-3, 3-19
Indicator light Coolant temperature low .......................................... 3-13
Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-37
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-38
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlight ............................................................... 3-21
High beam ............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Security .......................................................... 2-3, 3-19
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-20
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Traction control system OFF .................................... 3-18
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-19, 7-28
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .................. 3-18, 7-27
Information display ...................................................... 3-22
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-33
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-17
Jump starting .............................................................. 9-9 Index
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K Key Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-51
Light Cargo area .............................................................. 6-3
Control switch ........................................................ 3-24
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog ............................................................... 3-27
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-5
License plate ........................................................ 11-51
Map ....................................................................... 6-3
Rear combination .................................................. 11-50
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-11
Low fuel warning light ........................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-14
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-29
M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-45
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-19 Tools
..................................................................... 9-17
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-12 Manual
Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-13
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-19
Map light .................................................................... 6-3
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-16
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-33
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-22
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-21
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-19
Rear differential .................................................... 11-22
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-pavement and off-road driving .................................. 8-6
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-35
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-22
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-6
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-11

TireChains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-33
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Rotation ............................................................... 11-36
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .......................................... 3-14, 7-30, 9-8, 11-31
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 9-12
Weight.................................................................. 8-16
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-18
Trailer
Connecting ............................................................ 8-14
Hitch .................................................................... 8-14
Hitches ................................................................. 8-19
Towing .................................................................. 8-16
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-21
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-26 U
Under-floor storage compartment
.................................. 6-14
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-10
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 7-28
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-29
Operation indicator light ................................... 3-18, 7-27
System .................................................................. 7-26
Warning light .................................................. 3-18, 7-28
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning light
ABS.............................................................. 3-15, 7-23
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-17
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-15
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-14
Brake system ......................................................... 3-16
Charge .................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-12
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-13
Door open ............................................................. 3-17
Hill start assist ............................................... 3-17, 7-33 Index
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