Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Battery
WARNING
- Before beginning work on or near any battery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks. Batteries give off a gas which is highly flammable and explosive.
- For safety, in case an explosion does occur, wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Never lean over a battery.
- Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint because
battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thoroughly.
Seek medical help immediately
if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a large amount of milk or water, and seek medical attention immediately.
- To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehicle because a short circuit will result.
- Keep everyone including children away from the battery.
- Charge the battery in a wellventilated area.
- Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
- Cap
- Upper level
- Lower level
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with distilled water.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 A when charging the battery because it will shorten battery life.
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water.
For “STARLINK Safety and Security without navigation system”:
When the vehicle battery is discharged or replaced, the audio unit needs to be paired with a smartphone via bluetooth for some settings. For details about how to pair, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual.
Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating or with material other
than a fuse because serious damage
or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty, at approximately 2.5 US gal (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. CAUTION Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates...
Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Delete User
Select “Delete User” from the 2nd menu in the settings screen. Refer to “Setting screen”. Select from the list the number that you want to register. Select “Yes” to delete the number. Select “No” to return to the previous screen...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.