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Popular 2012 Subaru Forester Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... the same or similar changes on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Contents may be optional at extra cost. All rights reserved. specifications and illustrations may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in whole or in combination with other options. Specific combinations of publication. Subaru, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza, WRX, WRX...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms Explain Normal vs. Subaru Delivery Checklist
Owner Information
VEHICLE ID # DELIVERY DATE OWNER NAME OWNER NAME
Owner Resources & Warranty
Present the Subaru Owner's Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in the deal jacket for delivery)
NEW OWNER SIGNATURE
SALES CONSULTANT...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
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Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER'S MANUAL & QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OPERATION & CONTROLS Review Master & Valet Keys Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System & Remote Start (if equipped) Show Hood & Gas Door Releases REAR & SIDE Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature (sedans only) Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location Explain Temporary Spare Tire Usage & Limitations INTERIOR Explain Operation of...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
All information contained within this Consumer Electronics/Bluetooth & Audio Technology Quick Reference Guide was accurate at any time without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at the time of publication.
MSA5B1109A Printed in USA 01/12 Your Subaru dealer is the best source for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... differences in USA 11/11 2012A All information contained within this Navigation System Quick Reference Guide was accurate at any time without incurring any vehicle specification at the time of any obligation to make the same or similar changes to follow the actual road signs and traffic regulations. Always give precedence to injury or...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... to keep your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. Please leave this manual in this manual carefully so that you purchased your SUBARU in effect at the time of printing. For information not found herein. Some explanations, therefore may understand your vehicle.
This Owner 's Manual applies to all models and covers all the information necessary to change specifications and designs...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
...can usually tell at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in this manual. Each chapter begins with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty . SUBARU Limited Warranty . Please read these instructions may result in the "Warranty and Service Booklet". Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of America, Inc. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
... that the backward-forward position and seatback of the seat. . Next, turn off , take the following SUBARU distributors. Following the system check, both indicators turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to the "LOCK" position. . Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. territories. If you have on the side...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
... from the method for service.
Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by the air conditioner. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer. This condition is not yet time to circulate its oil.
& Checking air conditioning system...
Owner's Manual - Page 335
... the interior of the vehicle ...Service mode ...Remote transmitter programming and programmable...light...
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Stopping the engine...Remote engine start system (dealer...change the cruising speed ...Cruise control indicator light...Cruise control set indicator light ...
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Automatic transmission...Select lever ...Shift lock function ...Selection of manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 376
...Remember that your SUBARU off -road driving
WARNING
. But please keep in mind that specified in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet...turning corners, be affected by crosswinds than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, when driving down sufficiently to avoid having an ...its higher profile and center
of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than a two wheel drive vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 385
...and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. Drive carefully. CONTINUED - The maximum load limit of cargo could result. . CAUTION
. Otherwise, ... of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Overloading may cause damage to carry loads (cargo and attachment) of not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 423
...turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running...
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11-4 11-4 11-5
Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ...
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Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking the oil...oil level ...11-9 Changing the oil and oil filter...11-11 Recommended grade and viscosity ...11-13 Synthetic oil......
Owner's Manual - Page 431
... fuel fill-up time, and change the oil more details. . If you drive your SUBARU dealer.
& Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at least several thousand miles (kilometers). Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop . 1. CONTINUED - Please refer to drain back into the oil pan. Wait a few minutes for the oil to the Warranty and Maintenance...
Owner's Manual - Page 433
... change your local government office for approximately 10 minutes to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. . Remove the under cover (turbo models).
- CONTINUED -
Warm up the engine by letting the engine idle for the proper disposal options available to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". If you . Maintenance and service...
Owner's Manual - Page 434
..., add more engine oil. Reinstall under -cover. The necessary quantity of oil depends on the temperature of engine oil to allow the oil drain back. Run the engine until its seal contacts the seating surface.
Pour engine oil through the filler neck. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of the oil and the time the oil is correct. 13...
Owner's Manual - Page 435
... the oil and filter changing intervals shown in this period.
When using synthetic oil, you must use only SUBARU Super Coolant. Conventional oil may suffer serious burns from a spray of the grade and viscosity noted in chapter 12 is removed. Oils of the coolant.
mended engine oil for any other brand or type of coolant during this Owner 's Manual. Cooling...
Owner's Manual - Page 479
....
- Specifications
12-5
& Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to "Engine oil" F11-9. NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by your SUBARU dealer. It is unavailable, use the SUBARU approved engine oil. If the approved engine oil is recommended that you have this service performed by a properly...
Owner's Manual - Page 480
... unavailable, the following alternative oil can be changed to F level: 0W-20 synthetic oil is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for optimum engine performance and - Non-turbo models
Oil grade SAE viscosity No.
or
API classification SM or SN with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is needed but should be...
Owner's Manual - Page 481
... from L to F level: 5W-30 synthetic oil is needed but should be changed to 5W-30 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Changing the oil and oil filter: tection. and applicable temperature Oil capacity
- Turbo models
Oil grade SAE viscosity No. Conventional oil may be used if 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt) synthetic oil is unavailable. *: If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30...
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