Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Cooling system

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Safety precautions

WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Windshield wiper blade rubber

Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure. Slit   Pull the wiper blade rubber from the right side in the order of (1), (2) and (3) until the slit on the wiper blade can be seen position. Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber through the slit to remove it...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

Cleaning ventilation grille Front ventilation inlet grille Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser...