Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs.

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Ride & Handling
The original Forester was one of the first SUVs to adopt a four-wheel-independent suspension, and this year's model has a new double-wishbone rear setup. Several journalists on the media drive com ...

Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31) 2) Mist (page 3-32) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-33) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-34) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-33) 6) ...

Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive ...