Subaru Forester: Tires and wheels / Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately
if you find any problems.
NOTE
- When the wheels and tires
strike curbs or are subjected to
harsh treatment as when the
vehicle is driven on a rough
surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the
naked eye. This type of damage
does not become evident until
time has passed. Try not to drive
over curbs, potholes or on other
rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s
speed down to a walking pace or
less, and approach the curbs as
squarely as possible. Also, make
sure the tires are not pressed
against the curb when you park
the vehicle.
- If you feel unusual vibration
while driving or find it difficult to
steer the vehicle in a straight line,
one of the tires and/or wheels
may be damaged. Drive slowly to
the nearest authorized SUBARU
dealer and have the vehicle inspected.
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires’
service lives and is essential for
good running performance. Check
and, if necessary, adjust the pressure
of each tire and the spare (if
equipped) at least once a month
and before any long journey...
Other information:
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steering
and braking more difficult...
WARNING
Use only the jack and the jack
handle provided with your vehicle.
The jack supplied with the
vehicle is designed only for changing
a tire. Never get under the
vehicle while supporting the vehicle
with this jack.
Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface...