Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.
When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal when the
ABS operates.
The ABS will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h).
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the ABS
could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
- The ABS does not always decrease
stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe
following distance from other
vehicles.
- When driving on badly surfaced
roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
over newly fallen snow, stopping
distances may be longer for a
vehicle with the ABS than one
without. Therefore, when driving
under these conditions, reduce
your speed and leave ample distance
from other vehicles.
- When tire chains are installed,
stopping distances may be longer
for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. Be sure to reduce
your speed and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front.
- When you feel the ABS operating,
you should maintain constant
brake pedal pressure. Do not
pump the brake pedal since
doing so may defeat the operation
of the ABS.
ABS self-check
Just after the vehicle is started, you may
feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar
to when the ABS operates, and you may
also hear the sound of the ABS working
from the engine compartment. This is
caused by an automatic functional test of
the ABS being carried out and does not
indicate a malfunction.
The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness
of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of the
braking force. It functions by adjusting the
distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed...
Other information:
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle
(GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear
GAWs can be adjusted by relocating
passengers and luggage inside the vehicle.
The front and rear GAWR of your
vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also
shown on the certification label located at
the bottom of driver’s side door pillar...
Replacing lost transmitters.
If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmitters
should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system...