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:
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...
When the outside temperature is 378F
(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning
will illuminate to inform the driver that the
road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor...