warning SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Owners Manual

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Jack and jack handle.................................................... 9-4
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting. .............................................................. 9-9
K
Key ........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number plate ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless access entry function ...................................... 2-13
Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............... 2-9
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-17
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-13
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-15
Warning chimes and warning light ............................ 3-25
When access key does not operate properly ............. 9-17
Keyless entry system ................................................. 2-21
L
Lap belt pretensioner .................................................. 1-26
LCA ........................................................................\
. 7-59
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-44
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-42
Cargo area .............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-93
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-98
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog .................................................... 3- 102, 11-42Front side marker
....................................... 11-41, 12-16
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
License plate ....................................................... 11-44
Map ....................................................................... 6-3
Rear combination ................................................. 11-42
Stop .................................................................... 11-42
Tail ..................................................................... 11-42
Turn signal ....................................... 3- 100, 11-41, 11-42
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-37
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Climate control ........................................................ 4-7
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Transmission ......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil ........................................... 11-17, 12-7
Map light .................................................................... 6-3
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-19
Meters and gauges ......................................................
3-9
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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
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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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14-10Index
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-31
Select lever Position indicator ................................................... 3-31
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-30
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-31
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-25
SI-DRIVE .................................................................. 7-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-11, 11-23
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-24
Spark plugs .................................................... 11-16, 12-10
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................. 3-10
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-61
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-51
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-61
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-42
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-69
Servicing ............................................................... 1-71
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ......................... 3-103
OFF indicator ........................................................ 3-33
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-33 Steering Responsive Headlight
..................................... 3-99
Steering switches for audio .......................................... 5-62
Steering wheel
Heated Steering Wheel system .............................. 3-119
Power ................................................................... 7-34
Tilt/telescopic ....................................................... 3-118
Stop light ................................................................. 11-42
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-47
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-42
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-19
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-37, 1-40
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-13
Tire Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-25
Replacement. .......................................................

11-29
Rotation .............................................................. 11-28
Size and pressure ................................................ 12-10
Types .................................................................. 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....... 7-46, 9-8, 11-23
Warning light .......................................................... 3-19

Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-23
Tools ........................................................................\
.. 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-37, 1-40
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-16
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Hooks ................................................................... 9-13
Weight.................................................................. 8-19
Trailer
Connecting ............................................................ 8-17
Hitch ............................................................ 8-16, 8-22
Towing .................................................................. 8-19
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-23
Trip meter ................................................................. 3-10
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-32
Lever .................................................................. 3-100
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-17
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-29
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 6-5, 6-5
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-19
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-41 Operation indicator light
........................................... 3-25
System .................................................................. 7-39
Warning light .......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command system operation ... ............................. 5-80
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Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS...................................................................... 3-21
Access key ............................................................ 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-32
Brake system ......................................................... 3-21
Charge .................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-23
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-18
Power steering .......................................................
3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
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14-12Index
Steering responsive fog lights system....................... 3-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-24
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-19
Warning volume BSD/RCTA ............................................................ 3-43
EyeSight system .................................................... 3-43
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-19
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-27
Welcome lighting function ........................................... 3-94
What to do if (hands-free system or a Bluetooth device)... ................................................................ 5-88
Troubleshooting (hands-free system or a Bluetooth device) ............................................................... 5-88
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-30
Balance ............................................................... 11-27
Nut tightening torque ............................................ 12-10
Replacement ........................................................ 11-30
Windows ................................................................... 2-32
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-30
Wiper and washer switches ................................... 3-105
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Wiper deicer ......................................................... 3-116
Winter Driving .................................................................... 8-8
Tires ............................................................ 8-11, 11-23
Wiper and washer .................................................... 3-104 Wiper deicer
............................................................ 3-116
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X-mode ..................................................................... 7-42
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33