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EnglishMaintenance and service -> Battery for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Battery 485
and install them in the new blade
rubber.
11-20. Battery
WARNING
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Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.
.
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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.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic support
ends. If the rubber is not retained
properly, the wiper may scratch the rear
window glass.
4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.
Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in
place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.
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Battery
486
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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 any-
thing connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact
with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short cir-
cuit will result.
NOTE
To avoid battery drain, do not use
electric power (e.g., lights, wipers,
climate control, seat heaters, etc.) for
longer than necessary when the engine
is off. If using the radio, room lights or
other electrical equipment with the
engine off, even in the ignition switch
is in the “ACC” position, the battery will
drain.
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Keep everyone including children
away from the battery.
It is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.
Charge the battery in a well-
ventilated area.
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2
3
Cap
Upper level
Lower level
For “STARLINK Safety and Security
without navigation system”:
Battery posts, terminals and re-
lated 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 can-
cer. Wash hands after handling.
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.
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.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 A when
charging the battery because it will
shorten battery life.
