Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this section
on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle operation.
Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
- Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
- Always be very careful to avoid
injury when working on the vehicle.
Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.
- Your vehicle should only be serviced
by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experienced
in servicing vehicles.
- Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
- Never get under the vehicle supported
only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support the
vehicle.
- Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
a garage or other closed areas.
- Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
- Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only
by your SUBARU dealer.
- Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
- Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt to take its connectors
apart, as this may activate the
system or render it inoperative.
NEVER use a circuit tester for
this wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs service,
consult your nearest
SUBARU dealer.
- Check the inside of the engine
compartment to see if there are
any cloths and tools left. If they
are left inside, they may be a
cause of malfunction and fire.
NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing systems
and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU approved
flushing systems use chemicals
and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.
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...
Other information:
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P”
position.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched off.
WARNING
Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows,
the engine will stop...
Two separate circuits
Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake
systems. Each circuit works diagonally
across the vehicle. If one circuit of the
brake system should fail, the other half of
the system still works. If one circuit fails,
the brake pedal will go down much closer
to the floor than usual and you will need to
press it down much harder...