Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service
U.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items required
to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”. For details, read the
separate “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”...
Other information:
TRIP RESET switch
Type A combination meter
Type B combination meter
This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero...
Replacing the air cleaner filter
Replace the air cleaner filter whenever it accumulates significant debris or reaches scheduled intervals, and avoid washing or submerging it in liquids to preserve structural integrity.
You can clear loose surface dust from the filter media while inspecting the air cleaner compartment by using moderate compressed air to blow out trapped particles from the clean side outward...