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

CAUTION
- Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.
- Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down completely.
Doing so may result in a burn
or other injury. Note that the oil
filter becomes very hot when the
engine is running and remains
hot for some time after the engine
has stopped.
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
..
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...
Other information:
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system”.
RAB OFF indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system is
turned OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system is suspended
temporarily...
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
*2: Models with roof rails
*3: Models without roof rails
Engine
Fuel
Engine oil
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be
performed by a properly-trained expert...