Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Periodic inspections
To keep your vehicle in the best condition
at all times, always have the recommended
maintenance services listed in
the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet” performed
at the specified time or mileage
intervals.
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic co..
When planning to use your vehicle in
another country:
Confirm the availability of the correct
fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements”.
Comply with all regulations and requirements
of each country...
Other information:
The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle...
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
Press any button on the access key fob/
remote transmitter.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”)...