Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving tips
Subaru Forester: Driving tips
- New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
- Fuel economy hints
- Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
- Catalytic converter
- Periodic inspections
- Driving in foreign countries
- Driving tips for AWD models
- On-road and off-road driving
- Winter driving
- Loading your vehicle
- Vehicle capacity weight
- GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- Roof rails (if equipped)
- Roof tent (models with roof rails)
- Trailer hitch (dealer option)
- Trailer towing
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
Do not race the engine...
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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Safety precautions
WARNING Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system could easily lead to a serious accident. CAUTION Even if your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, winter tires should be used when driving on snowcovered or icy roads; in addition, vehicle speed should be reduced considerably...
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers. These markings can provide you with useful information on the tire. Tire size Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire size...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.
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