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:
   
	Roof rails
Cargo can be carried on the roof after 
securing the crossbars to the roof rails and 
installing an appropriate carrying attachment. 
When installing crossbars and a 
carrying attachment, follow the manufacturer’s 
instructions. The roof rail system is 
designed to carry loads (cargo, crossbars 
and carrying attachment) of no more than 
176 lbs (80 kg)...
   
   WARNING
Always use safety chains between 
your vehicle and the trailer. Towing 
trailer without safety chains could 
create a traffic safety hazard if the 
trailer separates from the hitch due 
to coupling damage or hitch ball 
damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch 
ball should break or become disconnected, 
the trailer could get loose and 
create a traffic safety hazard...