Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have the
spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
CAUTION
Make sure the cables are replaced in
the correct order.
Recommended spark plugs
For the recommended spark plugs, refer to
“Electrical system”.
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
the drive belt periodically because your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”...
Other information:
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters intake
air but also stops flames if the
engine backfires. If the air cleaner
element is not installed when the
engine backfires, you could be
burned...
Seat position memory switch
Power rear gate button
Steering Responsive Headlight OFF
switch
Memory switch
Illumination brightness control dial
Combination meter
Type A multi-function display (black and
white) (page 202)/Type B multi-function
display (color LCD)
Audio*
Hazard warning flasher switch
Climate control panel
Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel
Driver Monitoring System OFF switch
Fuse box
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 362)
Auto Start Stop OFF switch
Hood release knob
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
*: For details about how to use the audio and
navigation system (if equipped), refer to the
separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual...