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...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine oil”...
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Front seat heater
Front seats HI – Rapid heating LO – Normal heating Off Left-hand side Right-hand side To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker...
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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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