Subaru Forester: Maintenance precautions / Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
- Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
- Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine has stopped.
- Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
- When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even when
the engine is stopped. If your
body or clothes come into contact
with a rotating fan, that could
result in serious injury. To avoid
risk of injury, perform the following
precautions.
- Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and confirm that the
operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key fob out from
the vehicle.
- Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
- Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system (a
dealer option), temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.
When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that a..
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury...
Other information:
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking...
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever.
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light on the
combination meter also illuminates...