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B Changing the coolant WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed. Change the engine coolant in the following procedures according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". 1. Remove the under cover. 2. Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen the drain plug. HSA001BB HSA002BB 3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the coolant from the radiator. Then drain the coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the drain plug securely. 4. Install the under cover. 10-14

Section	Page
forester_index.pdf	1
Forester 2000 Owner's Manual Cover	1
How to use this owner’s manual	2
Using your Owner’s manual	2
Safety warnings	3
Safety symbol	4
Safety precautions when driving	4
SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG	4
CHILD SAFETY	5
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)	6
DRINKING AND DRIVING	7
DRUGS AND DRIVING	7
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY	8
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING	8
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE	9
DRIVING WITH PETS	9
Table of Contents	10
Index	11
A to C	11
C to E	12
E to H	13
H to M	14
M to R	15
R to S	16
T to W	17
Warranties	19
for_sect_1	20
Section 1 - Doors and Locks	20
Keys	21
Master, submaster and valet key	21
Key number	21
Door locks	22
Power door locking switches (if equipped)	25
Child safety locks	26
Keyless entry system (if equipped)	27
System operation	28
Locking the doors	28
Unlocking the doors	28
Adding or deleting remote transmitters	29
System maintenance	30
Security system (if equipped)	31
How the security system protects your vehicle	31
Security system components	32
Security system operation	34
Arming the system	35
Disarming the system	36
The alarm cycle	36
Personal protection alarm (Panic)	37
Disarming the security system in the event of a lost or broken transmitter	37
Valet mode	38
Trip identification	38
Starter interrupt	39
System maintenance	40
Trouble shooting guide	40
Power windows	41
Power window switch cluster (driver’s side)	41
Front passenger’s switch	43
Rear passenger’s switches	43
Rear gate	44
Fuel filler door and cap	45
To open and close the fuel filler door	45
Fuel filler cap	46
Refueling	46
Engine hood	47
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped)	48
When luggage is put on the slats (Vehicles with roof slats only)	49
Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars	49
Removal and installation of the crossbars	50
To remove the crossbar	50
To install the crossbar	50
for_sect_2	53
Section 2 - Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag	53
Front seats	54
Reclining the seatback	56
Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (driver’s seat)	57
Head restraint adjustment	57
Lumbar support	58
Seat heater (if equipped)	59
Rear seats	60
Reclining the seat back	61
Folding down the seatback	62
Head rest adjustment	62
Seatbelts	64
Seatbelt safety tips	64
Infants or small children	65
Children	65
Expectant mothers	65
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt)	65
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function (except driver’s and 2-point type seatbelt)	66
Seatbelt warning light and chime	66
Fastening the seatbelt	66
Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height	69
Unfastening the seatbelt	70
Seatbelt maintenance	72
Child restraint systems	72
Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type seat belt position (Rear center seating position)	75
Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type seat belt position	75
Top strap anchors	77
Anchorage location	77
To hook the top strap	77
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	79
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder restraint	79
Components	84
SRS airbag operation	84
Examples of accident in which the SRS airbag will most likely deploy.	86
Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS airbag will deploy.	87
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS airbag is unlikely to deploy.	87
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS airbag will basically not deploy.	88
SRS airbag system monitors	89
SRS airbag system servicing	90
Precautions against vehicle modification	91
for_sect_3	93
Section 3 - Instruments and controls	93
Gauges	94
Speedometer	94
Odometer/Trip meter	94
Tachometer	95
Fuel gauge	95
Low fuel warning light	96
Temperature gauge	96
Warning and indicator lights	97
Seat belt warning light and chime	97
SRS airbag system warning light	97
Charge warning light	98
Oil pressure warning light	98
Brake system warning light	98
Parking brake warning	99
Brake fluid level warning	99
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp	99
If the light comes on steadily:	99
If the light is blinking:	100
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS)	100
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	101
Automatic transmission control system warning	101
Door open warning lights	102
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles)	102
Turn signal indicator lights	102
High beam indicator	102
Hazard warning flasher	103
Light control switch	103
Headlights	104
High/low beam change (dimmer)	104
Headlight flasher	104
Daytime running light system (for CANADA models)	105
Turn signals lever	106
Illumination brightness control	106
Parking light switch	107
Fog light switch (if equipped)	108
Wiper and washer	108
Windshield wiper and washer switches	110
Windshield wipers	110
Mist (for a single wipe)	111
Washer	111
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)	111
Rear wiper	112
Washer	112
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)	112
Rear window defogger switch	113
Horn	114
Mirrors	115
Inside mirror	115
Outside mirrors	115
Adjusting mirrors	116
Remote control mirror switch (if equipped)	117
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)	117
for_sect_4	119
Section 4 - Climate control	119
Ventilator	120
Heating and air conditioning	121
Air outlet control dial	121
Temperature control dial	121
Fan speed control lever	121
Air inlet selection lever	122
Air conditioner button (if equipped)	122
Heater operation	122
Defrosting or defogging the windshield	122
Heating and defrosting	123
Heating	124
Bi-level heating	124
Ventilation	125
Air conditioner operation	126
Cooling or dehumidifying	126
Defrosting or defogging	126
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	127
Cleaning ventilator grille	127
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	128
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	128
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	128
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tempera-ture weather condition	128
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	128
Refrigerant for your climate control system	128
Air filtration system (if equipped)	129
Replacement procedure	129
for_sect_5	131
Section 5 - Audio	131
Radio	132
Antenna	132
Printed antenna	132
Fixed mast antenna	132
FM reception	134
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player	134
Radio operation	134
Power switch and volume control (ON/VOL)	135
Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL)	135
Bass control	136
Treble control	137
Fader control	137
Balance control	138
FM/AM selection switch	138
Stereo indicator	138
Manual tuning (TUNING)	138
Automatic tuning (SCN)	139
Selecting preset stations	139
How to preset stations	139
Cassette player operation	140
Cassette slot	140
Tape travel indicators	140
Program switching buttons (PROG)	141
Fast-forward button	141
Rewind button	141
Stop and eject button	141
Tape program sensor button (TPS)	141
Dolby NR button (BNR)	142
Metal tape button (MTL)	142
Clock function	142
Display mode	143
Time display mode	143
Function display mode	143
Setting the time	143
Installation of accessories	144
for_sect_6	145
Section 6 - Interior equipment	145
Sun visors	146
Vanity mirror	146
Storage compartments	146
Glove compartment	147
Center console	147
Overhead console	148
Dashboard storage compartment	148
Door storage compartment	149
Coin tray	149
Cup holder	150
Clock	152
Gauge pack	152
Display	153
Compass	155
Relative elevation mode	161
Outside temperature gauge	161
Accessory power socket	162
Cigarette lighter	164
Ashtray	166
Coat hook	167
Spotlight	168
Cargo area light	169
Luggage cover	169
Using the cover	170
Removing the cover	170
To install the cover	171
Shopping bag hook	171
Cargo anchorage eyelets	172
Under floor storage tray	173
Front, left and right side storage tray	174
Center storage tray	175
Maintenance tools	175
for_sect_7	176
Section 7 - Starting and operating	176
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	178
Break-in engine speed limit	178
Fuel requirements	178
Fuel Octane Rating	178
Unleaded gasoline	179
Gasoline for California-certified LEV	179
Gasoline for cleaner air	179
State emission testing (U.S. only)	180
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	182
Catalytic converter	183
Fuel economy hints	184
Preparing to drive	184
Driving in foreign countries	185
Periodic inspections	185
Ignition switch	185
LOCK	186
ACC	187
ON	187
START	187
Key reminder chime	187
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	188
Starting the engine	188
Manual transmission vehicles	188
Automatic transmission vehicles	189
During cold weather below –4F (–20C)	190
Flooded engine	190
Stopping the engine	190
Manual transmission	191
Shifting speed	192
Driving tips	193
Automatic transmission	194
Selector lever	195
P (Park)	195
R (Reverse)	196
N (Neutral)	196
D (Drive)	196
Maximum speeds	198
Driving tips	199
Shift lock release	199
Rear viscous limited slip differential (for S models)	201
Steering.	201
Tilt steering wheel	201
Tilt adjustment	202
Power steering	202
Cruise control (if equipped)	203
To set cruise control	203
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	204
To turn off the cruise control	204
To change the cruising speed	204
Parking your vehicle	205
Braking	207
Braking tips	207
When the brakes get wet	207
Use of engine braking	207
Braking when a tire is punctured	208
Brake system	208
Two separate circuits	208
Brake booster	208
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	209
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped)	209
ABS system self-checking	210
ABS warning light	210
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	212
Off road driving	213
Winter driving	216
Driving on snowy and icy roads	218
Snow tires	219
Tire chains	220
Rocking the vehicle	220
Corrosion protection	220
Loading your vehicle	221
Vehicle capacity weight	222
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	223
Trailer towing	224
Warranties and maintenance	224
Maximum load limits	225
Trailer hitches	229
Connecting a trailer	230
Trailer towing tips	232
for_sect_8	236
Section 8 - In case of emergency	236
Hazard warning flasher	237
Engine overheating	237
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	238
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	238
Jump starting	238
How to jump start	239
Flat tires	241
Tire changing tools	245
Spare tire	246
Jack and jack handle	246
Towing	247
Transporting your vehicle using a flat-bed truck	247
Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground	247
Towing with all wheels on the ground	248
Towing eyelets	249
for_sect_9	251
Section 9 - Appearance care	251
Exterior care	252
Washing	252
Washing the underbody	252
Using a warm water washer	253
Waxing and polishing	253
Corrosion protection	254
Most common causes of corrosion	254
To help prevent corrosion	254
Cleaning the interior	255
Seat fabric	255
Synthetic leather upholstery	256
Cleaning aluminum wheels	256
Cleaning fog light lens	256
for_sect_10	257
Section 10 - Maintenance and service	257
Maintenance schedule	259
Maintenance precautions	259
Engine compartment overview	262
Engine oil	263
Checking the oil level	263
Changing the oil and oil filter	264
Recommended grade and viscosity	266
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	267
Cooling system	268
Hose and connections	268
Engine coolant	269
Checking the coolant level	269
Changing the coolant	270
Air cleaner element	272
Replacing the air cleaner element	272
Spark plugs	273
Recommended spark plugs	274
Drive belts	274
Manual transmission oil	275
Checking the oil level	275
Recommended grade and viscosity	275
Automatic transmission fluid	276
Checking the fluid level	276
Recommended fluid	277
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles)	278
Checking the oil level	278
Recommended grade and viscosity	278
Rear differential gear oil	279
Checking the oil level	279
Recommended grade and viscosity	280
Power steering fluid	281
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot	281
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold	282
Recommended fluid	282
Brake fluid	282
Checking the fluid level	282
Recommended brake fluid	283
Clutch fluid	284
Recommended clutch fluid	285
Brake booster	285
Battery	285
Checking the fluid level	286
Windshield washer fluid	287
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	288
Brake pedal	291
Checking the brake pedal free play	291
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	291
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	292
Checking the clutch function	292
Checking the clutch pedal free play	292
Replacement of brake pad and lining	293
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	293
Parking brake stroke	294
Tires and wheels	295
Tire pressure	295
Adjusting the tire pressure	296
Tire rotation	296
Aluminum wheels (If equipped)	297
Fuses	298
Fuse box (behind the coin tray)	299
Main fuse box (in the engine compartment)	300
Main fuse and fusible link	301
Installation of accessories	301
Replacing bulbs	302
Headlight	303
Fog light (if equipped)	304
To remove and install the fog light protector	304
Bulb replacement	305
Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light	305
Rear combination lights	306
License plate light	307
Interior light and luggage compartment light	308
Spot light	309
High mount stop light	309
for_sect_11	311
Section 11 - Specifications	311
Specifications	312
Dimensions	312
Engine	312
Electrical system	312
Capacities	313
Tires	313
Wheel alignment	313
Fuses and circuits	314
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	314
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	316
Bulb chart	317
Vehicle identification	318
for_sect_12	319
Section 12 - Consumer information and Reporting saftey defects	319
Uniform tire quality grading standards	320
Treadwear	320
Traction A, B, C	320
Temperature A, B, C	321