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Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Consumer information and Reporting safety defects / Tire information / Recommended tire inflation pressure / Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation

Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to flex severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped)
The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with a warning message by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low. The tire pressu ...

System alarm operation
The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: ● The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds. ● If any door (or the rear gate/tr ...

Manual transmission – 6 speeds (STI)
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. • Do not drive the vehicle with the clu ...