Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1999 Subaru
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TOKYO, JAP AN 1999 Wear Seat Belts at All T imes for Y our Own Safety . Issued: May 1998 A Printed in USA A8020BE 1999 OWNER’S MANUAL GAS ST A TION REFERENCE Fuel: Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher .
FORESTER NA. (E) and are r egistered trademarks of FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES, L TD. copyright 1998 FUJI HEA VY INDUSTRIES L TD. Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle.
FORESTER NA. (E) i – CONTINUED – W arranties J W arranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the continental U.
FORESTER NA. (E) ii How to use this owner ’ s manual J Using your Owner ’ s manual Before you operate your vehicle, car efully read this manual. T o protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
FORESTER NA. (E) iii – CONTINUED – Chapter 1 1: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 12: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Unifor m tire quality grading standar ds and Reporting safety defects.
FORESTER NA. (E) iv J Safety symbol HS0008 Y ou will find a circle with a slash thr ough it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
FORESTER NA. (E) v – CONTINUED – AIRBAG needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer- ing wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as pos- sible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
FORESTER NA. (E) vi THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE T O THE SRS AIRBAG. D Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the Door Lock section in chapter 1.
FORESTER NA. (E) vii – CONTINUED – D If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as pos- sible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.
FORESTER NA. (E) viii If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability .
FORESTER NA. (E) ix – CONTINUED – MODIFICA TION OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Y our vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability , and may even violate govern- mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.
FORESTER NA. (E) Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG Instruments and controls Climate control 2 3 4 Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency 5 6 7 8 Appearance ca.
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-2 A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABS warning light 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-3 Brake (Tips for using brakes) 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake booster (Maintenance) 10-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-4 Clock function (built in cassette stereo) 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch fluid (Maintenance) 10-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-5 E Emission test (State emission testing) 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine compartment 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-6 Fuel filler cap 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T o open and close the fuel filler door 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-7 H Hazard warning flasher 3-14, 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater (Heating and air conditioning) 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-8 ST ART 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illumination brightness contr ol 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-9 Luggage floor storage tray 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading your vehicle 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-10 O Odometer 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil (Engine oil) 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-1 1 Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) 10-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear differ ential gear oil (A WD vehicles) (Maintenance) 10-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear gate 1-25 .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-12 Seat heater 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seatback (Reclining the seatback) 2-4, 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-13 V ehicle with driver’ s and fr ont passenger’ s SRS AIRBAGs and lap/shoulder restraints 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS AIRBAG warning light 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13-14 Tire r otation (Tires and wheels) 10-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires and wheels 10-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORESTER NA. (E) 13 Index 13-15 T emperature A, B, C 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W W arning and indicator lights 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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