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1999
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
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FORESTER NA. (E) 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
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FORESTER NA. (E) Warranties Warranties 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: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully. Warrant
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FORESTER NA. (E) How to use this owner’s manual Using 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 th
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FORESTER NA. (E) 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. Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this ma
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FORESTER NA. (E) Safety 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 All 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. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an ac
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FORESTER NA. (E) AIRBAG needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer- ing wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as pos- sible and sit upright and well back in the seat. 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 instruc- tions and precautions concerning
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FORESTER NA. (E) THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Always 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. Always 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
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FORESTER NA. (E) If 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. Keep 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
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FORESTER NA. (E) 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 illi
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FORESTER NA. (E) MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern- mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties. DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your atten- tion from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown ar
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FORESTER NA. (E) Table of contents Doors and locks 1 Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG 2 Instruments and controls 3 Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 In case of emergency 8 Appearance care 9 Maintenance and service 10 Specifications 11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 12 Index 13 – CONTINUED – xi
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FORESTER NA. (E) A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30 ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Accessary power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 AIRBAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Index Brake (Tips for using brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28 Brake booster (Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Brake fluid (Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Brake system warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Clock function (built in cassette stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Clutch fluid (Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission) (Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Coin tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Index E Emission test (State emission testing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Engine coolant (Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 To open and close the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Index H Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14, 8-2 Heater (Heating and air conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Heater (Seat heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Heater (Mirror heater = Outside mirror defogger) . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Illumination brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 I/M test (Inspection Maintenance test ) (State emission testing) . . . . . 7-5 Interior (Cleaning the interior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORESTER NA. (E) Index Luggage floor storage tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Loading your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Vehicle capacity weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 GVWR and GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
