Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil

Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / 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”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Recommended grade and viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Front differential and rear differential gear oil”.

CAUTION

Using a differential gear oil other than the specified oil may cause a decline in vehicle performance.

    Continuously variable transmission fluid

    It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However, the fluid inspection should be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details...

    Brake fluid

    Checking the fluid level WARNING Never let brake fluid contact your eyes because brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes. If brake fluid gets in your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Components


    SRS frontal airbag SRS side airbag SRS curtain airbag SRS knee airbag The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver’s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel A “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the pad of the airbag...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Bypass screen setting


    Select “Bypass Screen” from the 2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the display of items on or off by using the control switches. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go Back” to return to the previous screen without applying the setting changes...

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    Average fuel consumption

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

    This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

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