2010 SUBARU FORESTER coolant

Pad and lining...................................................... 11-29
Parking ........................................................ 7-31, 11-29
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
System ................................................................. 7-22
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-27
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-27
Brake system ............................................................ 7-22
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Braking ..................................................................... 7-21
Tips...................................................................... 7-21
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-29
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-10
Replacing ............................................................. 11-46
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area
Cover ................................................................... 6-13
Light ............................................................. 6-3, 11-50
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-15
Cargo tray ................................................................. 10-6
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Coolant ................................................................ 11-13
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6 Oil and oil filter
....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-27
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-27
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-28
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-13
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-20
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-24
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-23
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-21
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-19
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-23
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-29
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-26
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-30
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-33
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-5 Light ..................................................................... 3-25
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-13, 3-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3 Index
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14-4Index
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-12
Climate control system
Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-22
Clutch Fluid .................................................................... 11-25
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Coin tray ..................................................................... 6-7
Compass .......................................................... 3-32, 3-34
Coolant .................................................................... 11-13
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-13
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-13
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-34
Indicator light ................................................. 3-21, 7-37
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-21, 7-38
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-26
Defogger ................................................................... 3-40
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-40
Differential gear oil Front ................................................................... 11-21
Rear .................................................................... 11-22 Dimensions
................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-22
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-50
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-18
Step light ............................................................. 11-50
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-18
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ......................................................... 7-15, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-17, 7-24
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ............................................................... 11-13
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5

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Hill start assist warning light ................................ 3-18, 7-34
HomeLink
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Hook
Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-15
Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-12
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-13
Horn ......................................................................... 3-43
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-12
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-27
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-3, 3-20
Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-13
Cruise control ................................................ 3-21, 7-37
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-38
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-21
Headlight .............................................................. 3-21
High beam ............................................................ 3-21
Immobilizer. ..................................................... 2-3, 3-20
Security .......................................................... 2-3, 3-20
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-21
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-21
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ........................ 3-19, 7-29
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-19, 7-27Information display
...................................................... 3-22
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-32
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-50
Light
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-50
Control switch ........................................................ 3-25
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-50
Door step ............................................................ 11-50
Front fog ............................................................... 3-28
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-50
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-50
Rear combination ................................................. 11-49
Turn signal .................................................. 3-27, 11-49
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-12

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
T
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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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
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
V
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
W
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