How do you jump start a Subaru Forester?
(2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery. (4) Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
How do you connect jumper cables to a forester?
Check to see if you left your headlights or an interior light on and turn the switch off. Assuming that you have a pair of jumper cables, a pair of safety glasses and a friend to give you a jumpstart, the video above will show you where to connect the cables (and in what order!) for your Forester.
Can a dead battery start a Subaru Forester?
This video shows you how to jump start a dead battery in your 2009 Subaru Forester. If you get into your Forester, turn the key, and your car doesn’t start (you may hear nothing or a clicking sound from the engine bay), you have a dead battery and need a jump-start.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
Subaru Forester Model Package Model code Engine Transmission SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT EYE SIGHT DBA-SJG 1998cc CVT SUBARU FORESTER S-LIMITED DBA-SJ5 1995cc CVT SUBARU FORESTER X-BREAK DBA-SJ5 1995cc CVT SUBARU FORESTER 2.0I DBA-SJ5 1995cc 6MT
What should I expect when I jump start my Subaru?
Once you jump start the car you should have the battery fully charged. Don’t expect the alternator alone to fully charge the battery. Something you can do to minimize such battery drain in the future is to replace your incandescent interior lights with LED bulbs which draw less battery power.
How to jump start a Subaru with dead battery?
Press unlock on your Subaru key to ensure the car is powered up and the alarm system is disabled. Start the car. Don’t turn off the engine immediately. Allow the alternator to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes. Why won’t my Subaru start with jump-start?
Where is the jump start terminal on a Subaru Outback?
Do not insert the key in the ignition yet. Pull the hood release under the dashboard the hood of the Subaru. Locate the battery in the engine bay. Note the positive jump starting terminal. Connect the positive (red) clamp to the + post.