2017 SUBARU FORESTER Front differential

14-4Index
Seatbelt................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ......................................................... 6-11
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-12
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ........................................................ 3-38, 3-59, 3-73
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
Compass ....................................................... 3- 108, 3-109
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-24
Fluid ............................................................ 11-17, 12-9
Coolant ............................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-7
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-98
Defogger .................................................................. 3-116 Defrosting
.................................................................. 4-11
Deicer ..................................................................... 3-116
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-29
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-36
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-16
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ..............................................
8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ...................................................... 12-10
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-38

Warning................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-8
Coolant ........................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil............................................................... 11-10, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Clutch .................................................................. 11-19
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ................ 11-17
Fog light ................................................................. 3-102
Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................ 3-102
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-25
Side marker light ................................................... 11-41
Turn signal/Parking and front side marker light ......... 11-41
Front fog light ................................................. 3- 102, 11-42Bulb
.......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................. 3-102
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Front side marker ..................................................... 11-41
Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker ............ 11-41
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................ 3-34, 3-41, 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-37
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-12
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box ...................................................................
6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-70
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
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14-8Index
Mirror defogger......................................................... 3-116
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-107
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-45
Multi function display .................................................. 3-44
Multi information display .............................................. 3-39
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-10
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-11
Oil level
Engine ................................................................. 11-10
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-17
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-17
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-17
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
On-road and off-road driving ...................................... 8, 8-6
Outside Mirror defogger ..................................................... 3-116
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-115
Temperature indicator ..................................... 3-34, 3-49
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-12
P
Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-47
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-23 Tips ...................................................................... 7-48
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-19
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets ................................................................... 6-9
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-115
Rear gate ...................................................... 2-39, 9-19
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-34
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-23
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-29, 1-72
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine .................................... 7-12
R
RCTA........................................................................\
7-59
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-42
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-7
Gate ............................................................. 2-38, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-42
Rear seat .................................................................. 1-11
Folding down ......................................................... 1-13
Head restraint adjustment ........................................ 1-12
Heater ................................................................... 1-10
Reclining ............................................................... 1-15
Rear view camera ......................................................
6-17

How to adjust the rear view image........................... 5-24
Rear window Defogger .............................................................. 3-116
Wiper and washer switch ...................................... 3-106
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-34
Recommended Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-9
Clutch fluid ................................................... 11-19, 12-9
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-9
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs ......................................................... 12-10
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-21
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-22
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Replacing Access key battery ................................................ 11-45
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-14
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-24
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery .................. 11-46
Replacing bulbs .............................................. 11-39, 12-16
Backup light ......................................................... 11-42
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-42
Halogen headlight ................................................. 11-39
Headlight ............................................................. 11-39
License plate light ................................................. 11-44 Parking light
......................................................... 11-41
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-42
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-42
Stop light ............................................................. 11-42
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-42
Reverse Automatic Braking System . ............................. 7-66
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-15
Roof rack .................................................................. 8-14
S
Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Power .................................................................... 1-5
Rear ..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 4, 1-16
Fastening ..............................................................
1-18
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-25
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime .......................................... 3-14
Security
Alarm system ......................................................... 2-25
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