Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Driving in foreign countries
When planning to use your vehicle in
another country:
- Confirm the availability of the correct
fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements”.
- Comply with all regulations and requirements
of each country.
WARNING
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other similar conditions...
Other information:
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil plays a vital role in keeping your vehicle running smoothly—it lubricates moving internal components, reduces friction, cools critical parts, and operates various hydraulic systems inside the powertrain. Because a natural degree of engine oil consumption occurs during normal driving, checking and refilling the lubricant level on a routine basis is essential...
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable, use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use
an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time...