2010 SUBARU FORESTER warning light

Low fuel warning light........................................... 3-8, 3-18
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-15
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-30
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Main fuse ................................................................. 11-45
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-20
Tools ...................................................................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light) ..................................... 3-12
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-14
Transmission oil .................................................... 11-19
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-50
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-18
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-40
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-32
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-23, 9-17
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New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
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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 gear ............................................ 11-22
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-14
On-pavement and off-road driving .................................. 8-6
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-40
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-39
Temperature indicator .............................................. 3-23
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-12
PParking Brake .................................................................... 7-31
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-29
Tips ...................................................................... 7-32
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-40
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-21
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-23
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-23, 1-61
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7 Index
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14-8Index
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-49
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-22
Gate ............................................................. 2-22, 9-17
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-49
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Center table ............................................................ 6-7
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Reclining ................................................................. 1-9
Rear window Defogger ............................................................... 3-40
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-31
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-41
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-21
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-25
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-26
Engine oil ................................................... 11-11, 11-12
Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-22
Manual transmission oil ......................................... 11-20
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-24
Rear differential gear oil ......................................... 11-22
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-18
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-28
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39 Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-16
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-46
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-50
Dome light ........................................................... 11-50
Door step light ..................................................... 11-50
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-49
Headlight ............................................................. 11-46
License plate light ................................................. 11-50
Map light ............................................................. 11-50
Position light ........................................................ 11-49
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-14
Roof rails ................................................................... 8-14
SSafety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-4
Rear ...................................................................... 1-7

Seatbelt................................................................. 4, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-14
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11
Warning light and chime ................................. 1-13, 3-10
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-14
ID plate ................................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-2
Indicator light ................................................... 2-3, 3-20
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-16
Position indicator ................................................... 3-21
Shift lock function ....................................................... 7-17
Shift lock release ....................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-12
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-10, 11-30
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-18
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-6
SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-20
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-20
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-50
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-39
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-50
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-35 SRS airbag system
Monitors ................................................................ 1-60
Servicing ............................................................... 1-60
Warning light .......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-21
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-42
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-9
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-25
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
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Tachometer ................................................................. 3-8
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-14
Coolant ................................................................. 3-13
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-30, 1-33
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-13
Tire Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-32
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-32
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-36
Rotation .............................................................. 11-35
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-5 Index
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14-10Index
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-30, 9-9, 11-30
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-30
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-30, 1-33
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-16
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Hooks ................................................................... 9-13
Weight.................................................................. 8-18
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-16
Hitch ............................................................ 8-16, 8-21
Towing .................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-23
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-6
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-21
Lever .................................................................... 3-27
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Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
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Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-5
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-13
Symbols .................................................................... 3 Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-19
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-29
Operation indicator light ................................... 3-19, 7-27
System .................................................................. 7-26
Warning light .................................................. 3-19, 7-28
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
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Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning chimes
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-13, 3-10
Warning light
ABS.............................................................. 3-16, 7-23
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-14
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-18
Brake system ......................................................... 3-17
Charge .................................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-12
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-13
Door open ............................................................. 3-18
Hill start assist ............................................... 3-18, 7-34
Low fuel ......................................................... 3-8, 3-18
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-14
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-13, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 3-19, 7-28
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-18