The thermostat of a 2001 Subaru Forester can be found under the hood of the vehicle. The radiator valve cap must be opened to reveal the thermostat.
Under the hood on the right (passenger) side on the firewall near the hood hinge. It is black with white lettering "FWD". Subaru does not recommend that you place the vehicle in FWD mode for every day driving. It is for use only as a test mode because it does change the handling characteristics of your Forester. --Ken
In the 2011 Forester, it's at the bottom edge of the plastic housing for the dashboard, on the far left, right next to the driver's door. It can't be seen, but it can be felt. Nor is it mentioned in the owner's manual, which is more interested in the proper use of the cupholders.
Stand at the front of the car with the hood open and have a helper press the center of the steering wheel repeatedly. You'll find it.
On the lower part of the dash, to the left of the steering wheel, about where your left shin would hit the dash if you were sitting in the drivers seat. It is a plastic lever integrated into the dash, not one of those "T" shaped handles.
Welcome to the Hood - 2012 was released on: USA: April 2012
There is none... But Ask the firemen how they open the hood when the engine is on fire & the car is locked...
To check the brake fluid level on a 99 Subaru Forester, you need to open the hood and locate the brake fluid reservoir. This is located on the master cylinder. There will either be a dipstick in the reservoir, or a line embossed on the side that says 'full.' If needed, add DOT 3 brake fluid.
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The hood release is located on the left hand side, under the dash, below the fuse access cover.
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Assuming that you mean the air conditioning system, all vehicles built in the last 15 years or so use R134a refrigerant. Your Subaru is no exception and there is, or was, a sticker under the hood of your car confirming that information. --Ken