2013 SUBARU FORESTER brake fluid

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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14-8Index
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outlets .................................................................... 6-9
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-43
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-21
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-22, 12-9
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-22, 1-59
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-48
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-22, 12-8
Gate ............................................................. 2-23, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Center table ............................................................ 6-7
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Reclining ............................................................... 1-10
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-17
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-44
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-35
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-41
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .................................... 12-9
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-9
Clutch fluid ................................................... 11-24, 12-9
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-5 Front differential gear oil
.......................................... 12-8
Manual transmission oil ........................................... 12-8
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-9
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-8
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-3
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-9
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-28
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-15
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................. 11-45, 12-15
Backup light ......................................................... 11-48
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-50
Dome light ........................................................... 11-50
Door step light ..................................................... 11-50
Front position light ................................................ 11-48
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-48
Headlight ............................................................. 11-45
License plate light ................................................. 11-49
Map light ............................................................. 11-50
Parking light ......................................................... 11-48
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-48
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-48
Stop light ............................................................. 11-48
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-48

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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