Page 2 - Foreword
FORESTER NA. (E) and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 1998 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’sManual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU inexcellent condition and to properly maintain the...
Page 3 - Warranties; Warranties for Canada
FORESTER NA. (E) i – CONTINUED – Warranties J Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold atretail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the continental U.S., Alaskaand Hawaii come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control S...
Page 4 - How to use this owner’s manual
FORESTER NA. (E) ii How to use this owner’s manual J Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protectyourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructionsin this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serio...
Page 5 - iii; Chapter 11: Specifications; WARNING; NOTE
FORESTER NA. (E) iii – CONTINUED – Chapter 11: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of yourSUBARU. Chapter 12: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standardsand Reporting safety defects. Chapte...
Page 6 - Safety precautions when driving
FORESTER NA. (E) iv J Safety symbol HS0008 You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbolmeans “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”. Safety precautions when driving SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG WARNING D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seat b...
Page 10 - CAR PHONES AND DRIVING; CAUTION
FORESTER NA. (E) viii If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or readthe literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drugyou are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after takingany medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect ...
Page 11 - ix; MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE; DRIVING WITH PETS
FORESTER NA. (E) ix – CONTINUED – MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern-mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problemsresulting from modification may not b...
Page 12 - Table of contents
FORESTER NA. (E) Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG Instruments and controls Climate control 2 3 4 Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency 5 6 7 8 Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 12 Index...