Subaru 1999 - Manual

This Subaru Forester Owner’s Manual serves as an essential guide covering the vehicle’s operation, maintenance, and safety features across all models and factory-installed systems. The manual emphasizes critical topics like seat belt use, airbag deployment, child safety protocols, and proper driving precautions–such as avoiding impairment from alcohol or fatigue–to ensure safe vehicle handling. It also includes detailed sections on vehicle specifications, emission control systems, and troubleshooting common issues related to mechanical components, electrical systems, and maintenance routines.

Page 1 – Product Identification and Cover Information
Page 2 – Introduction and Manual Scope
Page 3 – Warranty Coverage Details
Page 4 – Manual Structure and Contents Overview
Page 5 – Manual Organization and Safety Notations
Page 6 – Seat Belt and Airbag Safety Precautions
Page 7 – Child Safety Instructions
Page 8 – Exhaust Gas and Driving Safety Warnings
Page 9 – Impairment Risks While Driving
Page 10 – Driving Impairment and Device Usage
Page 11 – Vehicle Modification and Pet Transportation
Page 12 – Vehicle System Table of Contents
Page 13 – System Specific Topics
Page 14 – Index for Safety and Interior Care
Page 15 – Component and Driving Conditions Index
Page 16 – Engine Maintenance and Exterior Procedures
Page 17 – Fluid, Fuse, and Gauge Index
Page 18 – HVAC and Lighting System Index
Page 19 – Illumination and Locking Systems Index
Page 20 – Loading, Maintenance, and Vehicle Condition Index
Page 21 – Mechanical and System Procedures Index
Page 22 – Rear Components and Safety Features Index
Page 23 – Vehicle Specifications and Safety Systems
Page 24 – Dynamic Operation Index
Page 25 – Tire Maintenance and Towing Procedures
Page 26 – Exterior Maintenance Index

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TOKYO, JAPAN

1999

Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.

Issued:

May 1998

Printed in USA

A8020BE

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O W N E R ’ S
M A N U A L

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:

MT: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
AT: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt)

Cold tire pressure:

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

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About this manual

Brand: Subaru
Model: 1999
Document type: Manual
Language(s): English
Pages: 26
File size: 470.1 KB
Format: PDF

Summary

Page 1 - Product Identification and Cover Information

Identification details, model reference, support resources, registration information, and recycling guidance.

Page 2 - Introduction and Manual Scope

Welcome to the owner's manual, outlining essential information for vehicle maintenance and emission control systems, applicable to all models, and copyright disclaimers.

Page 3 - Warranty Coverage Details

Specific warranty coverage details for Subaru vehicles in the U.S.A. and Canada, including Limited Warranty, Emission Control Systems Warranty, and Anti-Corrosion Warranty.