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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    The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the following conditions are met. The ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The BSD/RCTA warning light and BSD/ RCTA OFF indicator light are turned off. The EyeSight warning indicator is off. The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7 mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing)...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Handling of the sonar sensors


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    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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