check engine light SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Driving tips
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could create a fire hazard. yAfter driving through tall grass, mud, rocks, sand,
rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stones, sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with these materials
trapped or adhering to the underbody, a mechanical
breakdown or fire could occur.y Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make
certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks.
During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could
be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. Do
not pile heavy loads on the roof. Those loads raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity and make it more prone to
tip over. y If you must rock the vehicle to free it from sand or
mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move
the selector lever back and forth between “D” and “R”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best pos-
sible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can
obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the
transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). y Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those
specified in this manual. y Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard-driv- ing conditions such as rough roads or off roads will ne-
cessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil,
brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in
the maintenance schedule described in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while
operating it off-road and not using common sense pre-
cautions such as those listed above is not eligible forwarranty coverage. y
Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-road driving.
Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt
buildup, so they need to be washed thoroughly.
y Always maintain a safe driving speed accord-
ing to the road and weather conditions in order
to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn,
during sudden braking or under other similar
conditions.y Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
confidence because you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.

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Maintenance and service
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Never over tighten the oil filter because that can
result in an oil leak.
11.Close the access cover by turning it clockwise and
reinstall the six clips in their original positions.
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Oil quantity (guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline.
The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity
of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After pouring oil
into the engine, therefore, you must use the dipstick to
confirm that the level is correct.
13.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks ap- pear around the filter’s rubber seal.
14.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat-
ing temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few
minutes to allow the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine oil. „
Recommended grade and viscosity
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new
API certification mark (Starburst mark)
or API classification SL with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING” (if you cannot obtain the oil with
SL grade, you may use SJ grade “ENERGY CON-
SERVING” oil).
These recommended oil grades can be identified by
looking for either or both of the following marks dis-
played on the oil container.
Oil filter color Part number Amount of rotation
Black 15208AA080 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A 2/3 – 3/4 rotation

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Maintenance and service
Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described be-
low, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever-
al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The
distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine.
The pedal should move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The
pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one minute
then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several times
to check the brake booster. Brake booster operates
properly if the pedal stroke decreases with each de-pression.Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „
Checking the brake pedal free play
A) 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 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
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Maintenance and service
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Checking the clutch pedal free play
A) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 –13.0 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger
until you feel resistance, and check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.Hill holder (MT vehicles – if equipped)
Ensure that the hill holder operates properly under the following circumstances:
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing
the brake pedal and clutch pedal, with the engine run-
ning.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not move back-
ward even after the brake pedal is released.
3. Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the
grade by following the normal starting procedures.
If the hill holder does not operate as described above,
contact with your SUBARU dealer.
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Index
Center console .................................................... 6-5
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-14CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ................................................ 3-13
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-35
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-39
Top tether anchorages ................................. 1-50
Child safety locks .............................................. 2-23
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-16, 3-13
Cigarette lighter socket ...................................... 6-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-22
Clutch (MT)
Fluid ............................................................ 11-37
Pedal .......................................................... 11-39
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-16
Coin tray .............................................................. 6-7
Convenience net ................................................. 6-7
Coolant ............................................................ 11-17
Cooling system ................................................ 11-16
Corrosion protection ................................. 8-12, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................... 7-38
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-21
Cup holders ......................................................... 6-8 D
Dashboard storage compartment ........................ 6-6
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-25
Differential gear oil
Front (AT vehicles) ..................................... 11-31
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-23
Dome light ........................................................... 6-2
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-19
Drive belt ......................................................... 11-26
Driving in foreign country ..................................... 8-6
Driving tips .................................................. 7-14, 8-6 E
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 7-26
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. 1-15
Engine Compartment overview ................................. 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-17
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................... 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-10
Overheating .................................................. 9-12

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Index
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Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-12
Warning lights
ABS .............................................................. 3-15
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. 3-19
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-15
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-15
Brake system ................................................ 3-18
Charge .......................................................... 3-14
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-13
Door open ..................................................... 3-19
Low fuel ........................................................ 3-19
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-15
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-16, 3-13
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-13
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................ 3-16
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-25
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-47
Wheel
Alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Aluminum .................................................... 11-50
Balance ...................................................... 11-46
Replacement .............................................. 11-49
Windows ............................................................ 2-24 Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................... 11-50
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-29
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-32
Windshield wiper blades Replacement .............................................. 11-51
Winter driving .................................................... 8-10
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-28