Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Engine compartment overview

- Brake fluid reservoir
- Fuse box
- Battery
- Windshield washer tank
- Engine oil filler cap
- Engine coolant reservoir
- Radiator cap
- Engine oil filter
- Engine oil level gauge
- Air cleaner case
CAUTION
If the level gauge cannot be
pulled out easily, twist the level
gauge right and left, then gently
pull it out. Otherwise, you may be
injured accidentally straining
yourself...
Other information:
Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise...
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are not designed to
deploy
in most of the following cases.
If the vehicle is struck from the side or
from behind.
If the vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.
If the vehicle is involved in a low-speed
frontal collision...