Subaru 1998 Forester Manuale utente

TOKYO, JAPAN

1998

Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.

Issued: April 1997A

Printed in USA

A8010BE

1998

OWNER’S

MANUAL

GAS STATION REFERENCE

Fuel:

Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87

AKI or higher. This octane rating is the average of the Re-

search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is com-

monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).

Refer to Fuel Requirement Section in this manual.

Fuel capacity:

15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)

Engine oil:

Use only API classification SJ or SH with the words

“ENERGY CONSERVING II”

or the new API certification mark (Starbrust mark) dis-

played on the container.

Engine oil capacity:

4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt)

Cold tire pressure:

See the label located under the driver’s door latch.

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and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s

Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in

excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control

system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this

manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its

operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such

as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the

dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest

SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manu-

al are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-

TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs

at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation

to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold.

This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equip-

ment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, there-

fore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The

next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

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Warranties

JWarranties for U.S.A.

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at

retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the continental U.S., Alaska

and Hawaii come with the following warranties:

DSUBARU Limited Warranty

DEmission Control Systems Warranty

DEmissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is

in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet. Please read these warranties

carefully.

JWarranties for Canada

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at re-

tail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following

warranties:

DSUBARU Limited Warranty

DAnti-Corrosion Warranty

DEmission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is

in the Warranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties care-

fully.

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How to use this owner’s manual

JUsing your Owner’s manual

Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect

yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions

in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious

injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of thirteen chapters. Each chapter begins with

a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chap-

ter contains the information you want.

Chapter 1: Doors and Locks

This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 2: Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG

This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat belt and contains

precautions for the SRS AIRBAG.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica-

tors and how to use the instruments and other switches.

Chapter 4: Climate Control

This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.

Chapter 5: Audio

This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.

Chapter 6: Interior equipment

This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operating

This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.

Chapter 8: In case of emergency

This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving,

such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Chapter 9: Appearance care

This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Chapter 10: Maintenance and service

This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

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Chapter 11: Specifications

This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your

SUBARU.

Chapter 12: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards

and Reporting safety defects.

Chapter 13: Index

This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to

quickly find something you want to read.

JSafety warnings

You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this

manual.

These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in

injury to you or others.

Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this

manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use

your SUBARU vehicle safely.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death

could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to

your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your

vehicle.

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JSafety symbol

HS0008

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol

means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Safety precautions when driving

SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG

WARNING

DAll persons in the vehicle should fasten their seat belts BE-

FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se-

rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac-

cident.

DTo obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the

driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat

belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental

Restraint System) AIRBAG does not do away with the need to

fasten seat belts. In combination with the seat belts, it offers the

best combined protection in case of a serious accident.

Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or

death in a crash even when the car has the SRS AIRBAG.

DThe SRS AIRBAGs deploy with considerable speed and force.

Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS AIRBAG

deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS

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AIRBAG needs much space for deployment, the driver should al-

ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering

wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and

the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible

and sit upright and well back in the seat.

Be sure to carefully read the sections 3-point Type Seat Belts, 2-point

Type Seat Belts and SRS AIRBAG in chapter 2 of this owner’s manual for

instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system and SRS

AIRBAG system.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING

DNever hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the ve-

hicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from in-

jury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the

passenger and objects inside the vehicle.

DWhile riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should

always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the

REAR seat which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and

weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child

should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seat

belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front

seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the

seat.

DBe sure to put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat

properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a

seat belt. The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable speed and

force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12

years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re-

strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults,

their risk being injured from deployment is greater.

DNEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE

FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO

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THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO

THE SRS AIRBAG.

DAlways use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the

rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally

opened the door and fell out. Refer to the Door Lock section in

chapter 1.

DAlways lock the passenger’s windows using the lock switch

when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this pro-

cedure could result in injury to a child operating the power win-

dow. Refer to the Power Window section in chapter 1.

DNever leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could ac-

cidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera-

tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a

closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause se-

vere or possibly fatal injuries to them.

Be sure to carefully read the sections Child Restraint System, SRS AIR-

BAG, 3-point Type Seat Belts and 2-point Type Seat Belts in chapter 2 of

this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child

restraint system, seat belt system and SRS AIRBAG system.

ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)

WARNING

DNever inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains

carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is danger-

ous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

DAlways properly maintain the engine exhaust system to pre-

vent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

DNever run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, ex-

cept for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.

DAvoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while

the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventila-

tion fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.

DAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow,

leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system

always works properly.

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DIf at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the

vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as pos-

sible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all

windows fully open.

DKeep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent

exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

DRINKING AND DRIVING

WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the

bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception,

judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if

you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in

a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your pas-

sengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident,

alcohol may increase the severity of that injury.

Please don’t drink and drive.

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since

alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much

alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below

the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. How-

ever if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up com-

pletely before getting behind the wheel.

DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that

can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judg-

ment and attentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may in-

crease your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being

involved in a serious or fatal accident.

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If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read

the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug

you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking

any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your abil-

ity to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that

requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering

drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take ille-

gal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to

those drugs.

DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY

WARNING

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and

your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If

you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other

persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may in-

crease.

Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you

are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to

refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you

should share the driving with others.

CAR PHONES AND DRIVING

CAUTION

A driver’s use of a car phone can be distracting and if special

care is not taken, can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone

while driving, make an extra effort to pay attention to the road

and to traffic at all times.

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