2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 400
2012 Subaru Forester Manual
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9-4 In case of emergency Maintenance tools Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools: . Jack . Jack handle . Screwdriver . Towing hook (eye bolt) . Wheel nut wrench . Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers) 1) 2) Spare fuse FWD connector & Tool bag 3. Put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector located in the cabin and confirm that the All-Wheel Drive warning light " " illuminates. The All-Wheel-Drive capability of the vehicle has now been deactivated. 1) 2) 3) 4) Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench Tool bag Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers) The screwdriver and wheel nut wrench are stored in the tool bag. NOTE After reinstalling the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in order to reactivate AllWheel Drive. Make sure to restore the removed spare fuse in the spare fuse holder located on the back side of the main fuse box cover.