Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Engine oil

Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Engine oil

CAUTION

If the level gauge cannot be pulled out easily, twist the level gauge right and left, then gently pull it out. Otherwise, you may be injured accidentally straining yourself.
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

Engine oil consumption

Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. The rate of consumption can be affected by such factors as transmission type, driving style, terrain and temperature...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt pretensioners

NOTE This section is applicable to the front seatbelt. Seatbelt retractor assembly (shoulder belt pretensioner and adaptive force limiter) Lap belt pretensioner The shoulder belt pretensioner is supplemented by a lap belt pretensioner, which is located at the base of the center pillar...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Telltale screen

Telltale screen When the corresponding situation occurs, the following telltales will be displayed on the telltale screen. NOTE When there is warning information to display, it will be displayed in five warning indicators, starting on the left in ascending order of severity...

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.