2013 SUBARU FORESTER warning light

14-4Index
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-10
Climate control system ................................................. 4-2
Automatic ................................................................ 4-6
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ........................................................................ 3-25
Clutch
Fluid ............................................................ 11-24, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Coin tray ..................................................................... 6-7
Compass .......................................................... 3-36, 3-38
Console ...................................................................... 6-5
Continuously variable transmission
Fluid ..................................................................... 12-9
Coolant ............................................................ 11-14, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-16
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-16
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-24
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-25, 7-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-30
Defogger ................................................................... 3-44
Defrosting ................................................................. 4-10
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-44 Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-21, 12-8
Rear ........................................................... 11-22, 12-8
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-23
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-50
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-21
Step light ............................................................. 11-50
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-21
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking. .................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ......................................................... 7-14, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-11
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-20, 7-24
Warning ................................................................ 3-20
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13

EngineCompartment overview ........................................... 11-7
Coolant ........................................................ 11-14, 12-9
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil................................................................ 11-9, 12-5 Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting ................................................................... 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-20
Brake .................................................................. 11-23
Clutch .................................................................. 11-24
Power steering ..................................................... 11-22
Fog light Bulb ................................................................... 12-15
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
Switch .................................................................. 3-32
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-44
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-21, 12-8
Fog light ..................................................... 3-32, 12-15
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-25
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2 Forward and backward adjustment
............................ 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-4
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-26
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge ................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-2, 12-4
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-44
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-11
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-42
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight
Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-31
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-45
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-15
Control switch ........................................................ 3-29
Flasher .................................................................. 3-30 Index
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14-6Index
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
HID headlights ...................................................... 1, 11-45
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-24
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-30
Hill start assist (MT models) ............................... 7-31, 11-27
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
HomeLink
®................................................................ 3-38
Hook Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-15
Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ......................................................................... 3-47
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-31
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-23
Indicator light
Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-16
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-24
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-25
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-25
Headlight .............................................................. 3-25
High beam ............................................................ 3-24
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-23
Security ................................................................ 3-23 Select lever/Gear position
........................................ 3-24
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-24
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-22
Information display ...................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
iPod
®operations ........................................................ 5-32
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. .......................................................... 2-3
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-49
Light Backup ............................................................... 11-48
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-50
Control switch ........................................................ 3-29
Daytime running ..................................................... 3-30
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-50

Door step............................................................. 11-50
Front fog ............................................................... 3-32
Front side marker ................................................. 12-15
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-5
License plate ........................................................ 11-49
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-50 Parking ................................................................ 11-48
Rear combination .................................................. 11-48
Stop light ............................................................. 11-48
Tail light ............................................................... 11-48
Turn signal ................................................... 3-31, 11-48
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-21
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-18
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-29
M Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-19
Tools ...................................................................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) ... 3-15 Manual
Climate control system ............................................. 4-8
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-13
Transmission oil ............................................ 11-19, 12-8
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-50
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-18
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-6 Mirror defogger
.......................................................... 3-44
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-36
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................... 3-8
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-11
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-21
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-19
Rear differential gear ............................................ 11-22
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-17
On-road and off-road driving ...................................... 9, 8-6
Outside
Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-44
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-43
Temperature indicator .............................................. 3-27
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-6
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
PParking Brake .................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-29
Light ................................................................... 11-48
Tips ...................................................................... 7-29
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4 Index
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Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-12
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-15
Roof rails .................................................................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 5
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Satellite radio ............................................................ 5-18
Screensaver .............................................................. 5-55
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power ..................................................................... 1-4
Rear ....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 5, 1-12
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-19
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-12
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-14
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-16
Position indicator ................................................... 3-24 Shift lock function
................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-11, 11-29
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-17, 12-3
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-8
SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-20
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-24
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-47
Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-37
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-47
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 5, 1-33
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-57
Servicing ............................................................... 1-58
Warning light .......................................................... 3-14
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-21
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-46
Stop light ................................................................. 11-48
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-9
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-26
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-33Index
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14-10Index
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ............................................................... 3-10
Temperature gauge .................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-17
Coolant ................................................................. 3-16
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-32
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tire Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-31
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-31
Replacement ........................................................ 11-35
Rotation ............................................................... 11-35
Size and pressure ................................................ 12-10
Types .................................................................. 11-29
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-27, 9-9, 11-29
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-29
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-18
Trailer
Connecting ............................................................ 8-16 Hitch
............................................................. 8-16, 8-21
Towing .................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-23
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-8
Turn signal Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-24
Lever .................................................................... 3-31
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-16
USB storage device operations .................................... 5-32
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-27
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-22
System .................................................................. 7-25
Warning light .......................................................... 3-22
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-12
Warning chimes Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13

Warning lightABS ..................................................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-21
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-17
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-21
Brake system ........................................................ 3-20
Charge ................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-15
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-21
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-21
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-21
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-14
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-22
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-18
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-34
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-37
Balance ............................................................... 11-33
Covers ................................................................. 11-36
Nut tightening torque ...................................... 9-6, 12-10
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
Windows ................................................................... 2-20
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-37 Wiper and washer switches
..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-44
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-11, 11-29
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-44 Index
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