Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Continuously variable transmission fluid

Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodi..

Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil

It is not necessary to check the gear oil level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However, the oil inspection should be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lights

Seatbelt warning light / Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light Rear seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light Coolant temperature low indicator light / Coolant temperature high warning light Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light Engine low oil level warning light AT OIL TEMP warning light ABS warning light Brake system warning light (red) Electronic parking brake indicator light Door open warning light Engine hood open warning light AWD warning light Power steering warning light Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light Depress brake indicator light (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light Turn signal indicator lights LED headlight warning light High beam indicator light High beam assist indicator light (if equipped) Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light Steering Responsive Headlight warning light/Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Access key warning indicator light (if equipped) Security indicator light Sport (S) mode indicator (if equipped) Intelligent (I) mode indicator (if equipped) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator (if equipped) Headlight indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) X-MODE indicator light (if equipped) Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped) Low fuel warning light Low tire pressure warning light (U...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: To install the front part of the cover

CAUTION For models with a reclining rear seatback, when reclining, move the front part of the cover back so that it is not damaged. Align the right side of the front cover with the triangle mark before fixing the cover in place. Align the left side of the front cover with the triangle mark before fixing the cover in place...