Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Periodic inspections

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust. To avoid damage to the catalytic converter: Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small amount of leaded fuel will damage the catalytic co..

Driving in foreign countries

When planning to use your vehicle in another country: Confirm the availability of the correct fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements”. Comply with all regulations and requirements of each country...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Retrieval of the memory position registered with access key fob

Hold the registered access key fob. Unlock the driver’s door by pressing the button or touching the sensor behind the door handle. Open the driver’s door. A chirp will sound and the seat and angle of the outside mirrors moves to the registered position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Glove box

Rotate the key clockwise to lock. Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock. To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. NOTE The emergency key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted, change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it again...