1998 Subaru Forester Support Question
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Power Steering Fluid Check Where Subaru Forester 1998
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Owner's Manual - Page 17
...Fuel octane rating ...Unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline for California-certified TELV ...Gasoline for cleaner air ...Fuel tank capacity (Specifications) ...Fluid (Automatic transmission fluid) ...Fluid (Brake fluid) ...Fluid (Clutch fluid) ...Fluid (Power steering fluid) ...Fuses (Replacing a fuse) ...Fuses and circuits ...Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...Fuse panel located behind the...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...18 Parking light (Bulb replacement) ...10-52 Periodic inspections ...7-10 Pets and driving ...ix Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power socket (Accessory power socket) ...6-9 Power steering ...7-23 Power steering fluid (Maintenance) ...10-26 Power windows ...1-8 Power windows switch cluster (Driver's side) ...1-9 Front passenger's switch ...1-10 Rear passenger's switches ...1-11...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... transmission vehicles ...7-14 During cold weather below -4°F (-20°C) ...7-15 Flooded engine ...7-15 Manual transmission vehicles ...7-13 Spare tire ...8-11 Steering ...7-23 Power steering ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10-55 Stopping the engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-3 Center console ...6-4 Coin tray ...6-6 Dashboard storage compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...(for AT vehicles) ...3-12 Brake system warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-10 Checking bulbs ...3-8 Door open warning lights ...3-13 Front-wheel drive......3-8 Washing (Exterior care) ...9-2 Waxing (Exterior care) ...9-3 Windows ...1-8 Power window ...1-8 Windshield washer fluid ...10-32 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...3-21 Winter driving ...7-36 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. Have your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of brake fluid or worn brake pads. J CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on steadily or blinks while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... the rear wiper. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See Windshield Washer Fluid section in a safe place, turn on the rear window, the ...stops during operation because of the wiper control lever. If the wiper blade is empty. Check washer fluid level frequently, such as at the end of ice or some other obstruction on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
State emission testing (U.S. Steering
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7-23
7-23 7-23
Tilt steering wheel ...Power steering ...
Starting and operating
New vehicle break-in foreign countries ...Periodic inspections ...Ignition switch ...LOCK ...ACC ...ON ...START ...Key reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles ...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
... in the maintenance schedule in this chapter.) D Comply with all regulations and requirements of the correct fuel. (Refer to steer. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at the specified time or mileage intervals.
Periodic inspections
To keep your vehicle in another country...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmission to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult.
When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return the shift...speed transmission. HS0128
The shift pattern is shown on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to the neutral position then
7-16
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... locked position left or right for more than five seconds. Adjust the seat position. J Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering tilt position while driving. This may damage the power steering pump.
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7-23 Starting and operating
Steering. Refer to the desired level. 4. Push the lever up and down . 3. Make sure that the...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
...Push the control lever downward in heavy traffic Cruise control enables you to function, you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to maintain a constant vehicle speed without... holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it will take much more . The power steering system operates only when the engine is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more effort. J To...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
...be in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). Use an engine oil of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting .
... D Never equip your vehicle with the transmission in good condition to your Subaru while operating if off roads will cause harder starting the vehicle with tires larger than that damage ...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
... if necessary. 2. The ignition switch should be locked. D Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the engine is turned off, it to the vehicle. HS0162
1.
In ... vehicle on the ground
D Never turn the ignition switch to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it will be in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... is a neutral detergent. As a result, the brake stopping distance will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively. Do not wash the vehicle with a chamois or soft cloth. All cleaning agents should be... CAUTION
9-2 If water enters electrical parts or the power steering fluid reservoir, it is frequent washing. Exterior care
J Washing
D When washing the vehicle, the brakes may ...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... viscosity ...10-20
Automatic transmission fluid ...10-21
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold ...10-22 Recommended fluid ...10-22
10
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission) Rear differential gear oil (AWD vehicles) Power steering fluid
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10-23 10-24 10-26
Checking the oil level ...10-23...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
...) Fuse box (page 10-43)
8 Battery (page 10-31) 9 Engine oil filler cap Q Radiator cap (page 10-12) W Engine coolant reservoir E Engine oil level gauge R Power steering fluid reservoir T Air vent plug (Page 10-14) Y Air cleaner (page 10-17)
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(page 10-6)
2 3 4 5 6 7
(page 10-12) (page 10-6)
(page 10-26)
10...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
...contact your SUBARU dealer.
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10-19
Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension be the amount specified. Power steering pump ...pulley Air conditioner compressor pulley
2
1
Crank pulley
HS0183
in. (mm) Deflection New belt Used belt 0.35 - 0.43 (9.0 - 11.0) 0.35 - 0.40 (9.0 - 10.0)
1 2
0.28 - 0.35 (7.0 - 9.0) 0.30 - 0.33 (7.5 - 8.5)
To check...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... not to allow any dirt into the tank. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. 1. Power steering fluid
WARNING
Never let power steering fluid contact your eyes because power steering fluid can be harmful to your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. If power steering fluid gets in the tank.
D Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in your eyes. Park...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... range of the dipstick. Consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on it is below the lower level of the "HOT" range, add the recommended steering fluid up to be checked without warming up the power steering system (approximately 70°F [21°C]), read the fluid level on the "COLD" range...
Owner's Manual - Page 289
Specifications
AT differential gear oil AWD rear differential gear oil Power steering fluid Engine coolant Tires Type Size Front (light load) (full load) Rear (light load) (full load) Trailer towing Front Rear Wheel size Wheel alignment Toe Front ...
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