Subaru 2013 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
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Maintenance and service/Clutch pedal (MT models)
Clutch pedal (MT models)
Check the clutch pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule.
&
Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disen-
gagement.
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.
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Checking the clutch pedal
free play
1) 4.0
–
11.0 mm (0.16
–
0.43 in)
Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, we recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer.
Hill start assist system
Ensure that the Hill start assist system
operates properly under the following
circumstances.
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by
depressing the brake pedal (all models)
and clutch pedal (MT models only), with
the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move backward for several seconds after
the brake pedal is released.
3. Then make sure the vehicle starts
climbing the grade by following the normal
starting procedures.
If the Hill start assist system does not
operate as described above, we recom-
mend that you contact your SUBARU
dealer.