Maintenance and service -> Battery for Your Subaru Forester SUV 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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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.