Subaru Forester 1999 User Manual Page 1

TOKYO, JAPAN1999Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.Issued: May 1998 APrinted in USAA8020BE1999OWNER’SMANUALGAS STATION REFERENCEFuel:Use

FORESTER NA. (E)viiiIf you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or readthe literature that accompanies the medication to determi

FORESTER NA. (E)ix– CONTINUED –MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLECAUTIONYour vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect itsperformance, safet

FORESTER NA. (E)Doors and locksSeat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAGInstruments and controlsClimate control234AudioInterior equipmentStarting and operatingIn

FORESTER NA. (E)13-2AABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) 7-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-3Brake (Tips for using brakes) 7-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13-4Clock function (built in cassette stereo) 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch fluid (Maintenance)

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-5EEmission test (State emission testing) 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eng

FORESTER NA. (E)13-6Fuel filler cap 1-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-7HHazard warning flasher 3-14, 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13-8START 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 1998 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.ForewordCongratulations on choo

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-9Luggage floor storage tray 6-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13-10OOdometer 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-11Rear combination light (Bulb replacement) 10-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear differe

FORESTER NA. (E)13-12Seat heater 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-13Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS AIRBAGsand lap/shoulder restraints 2-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13-14Tire rotation (Tires and wheels) 10-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)13 Index13-15Temperature A, B, C 12-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER NA. (E)i– CONTINUED –WarrantiesJ Warranties for U.S.A.All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold atretail by an auth

FORESTER NA. (E)iiHow to use this owner’s manualJ Using your Owner’s manualBefore you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protectyour

FORESTER NA. (E)iii– CONTINUED –Chapter 11: SpecificationsThis chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of yourSUBARU.Chapter 12: Consumer i

FORESTER NA. (E)ivJ Safety symbolHS0008You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbolmeans “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or

FORESTER NA. (E)v– CONTINUED –AIRBAG needs enough space for deployment, the driver shouldalways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the

FORESTER NA. (E)viTHE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TOTHE SRS AIRBAG.D Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in there

FORESTER NA. (E)vii– CONTINUED –D If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering thevehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soo