Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels can be scratched and damaged
easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
- When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change a
flat tire, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
- Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
- Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
- When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap are replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for alloy wheels.
- When stacking and storing removed
tires, place shock-absorbing material between
the tires to protect the wheels from
becoming scratched.
Type A combination meter
Type B combination meter
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning light will illuminate...
Other information:
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures
reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts...
CAUTION
Do not expose the remote transmitter
to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
Do not take the remote transmitter
apart except when replacing
the battery.
Do not get the remote transmitter
wet...