maintenance schedule SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G User Guide

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Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Checking the brake pedal free play
OM-H0224
0.04 —
0.12 in
(1.0 — 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times.
Lightly press the brake pedal down with one finger to check the free
play with a force of less than 2 lb (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your
SUBARU dealer. Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
OM-H0225
More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lb (294 N, 30 kg)

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and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal
pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the
pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer.
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises
when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or re-
verse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the en-gine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage. Checking the clutch pedal free play
OM-H0224
0.16 —
0.51 in
(4.0 — 13.0 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel re-
sistance, and check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

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nParking brake lining
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv- ing.
CAUTION
Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly
and gently.
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking
brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a force of approxi-mately 33 lb [147 N, 15 kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat
this procedure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the parking brake stroke is out
of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located
on the parking brake lever.Parking brake stroke: 7 — 8 notches / 44 lb (196 N, 20 kg)
Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. When the parking brake is
properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up
seven to eight notches gently but firmly (about 44 lb, 196 N, 20 kg). If the
parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the
brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.

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M Main fuse11-54
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Maintenance precautions 11-3
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Maintenance schedule 11-3
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Maintenance tools 9-26
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Manual heating and air conditioning system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 7-11
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Manual transmission oil 11-23
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McIntosh audio set (if equipped) 5-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-7
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Mirrors 3-31
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Moonroof (if equipped) 2-30
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Moonroof — if the moonroof cannot be closed 9-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-2 . . . . . .
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Off road driving 8-7
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Oil pressure warning light 3-13
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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-34
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overhead console (if equipped) 6-7
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Parking brake stroke 11-37
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Parking light switch 3-23
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Parking your vehicle 7-32
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Periodic inspections 8-5
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Power door locking switches (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 7-21
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Power steering fluid 11-29
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Power windows 2-21
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Precautions against vehicle modification 1-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .