Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage.
See also:
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil”. ...
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
1) Models without Hands-free system
2) Models with Hands-free system
By connecting a commercial audio product
to the vehicle, such as a portable
audio player, you can hear its sound via
the ...
Safety & Reliability
In crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Forester
earned the top score, Good, in front and side impacts. The SUV was awarded an
IIHS Top Safety Pick designation. Because ...