Subaru Forester: Maintenance precautions / When checking or servicing in the engine compartment

Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment

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. Do not spill engine oil, engine ..

When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running

WARNING A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, drive belt and any other moving engine parts...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Fuses

CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Registration of the reverse tiltdown mirror angle with button “1” or “2”

CAUTION Depress the brake pedal when registering the reverse tilt-down mirror angle. Move the select lever to the “R” position, then the outside mirror angle will move to the reverse tilt-down position. Adjust the outside mirror angle. For details about the settings, refer to “Remote control mirror switch”...