Subaru 2004 Forester X - Manual (Page 242)

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Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2
Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-6
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-8
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-9
Manual transmission vehicle ........................... 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... 7-9
Starting the engine during cold weather
below –4 ° F (–20° C) ........................................ 7-10
Starting a flooded engine ................................. 7-10
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-11
Manual transmission .................................... 7-11
Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-12
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-13
Automatic transmission ............................... 7-14
Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... 7-15
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-19
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD)
(if equipped) .............................................. 7-20
Power steering .............................................. 7-21
Braking .......................................................... 7-21
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-21
Brake system ..................................................... 7-22
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-22
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 7-23
ABS system self-check .................................... 7-23
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-24
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system (if equipped) ................................. 7-25
Steps to take if EBD system fails .................... 7-26
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-27
Parking brake .................................................... 7-27
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-28
Hill holder (for manual transmission — if
equipped) ................................................... 7-30
Cruise control (if equipped) ......................... 7-31
To set cruise control ........................................ 7-32
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-32
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-33
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-34
Self-leveling rear suspension (if equipped) 7-36