Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Periodic inspections

To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times, always have the recommended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet” performed at the specified time or mileage intervals.

    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: Engine restart operational conditions


    In any one of the following cases, the engine will be automatically restarted even if the brake pedal is kept depressed. When slightly releasing the brake pedal on road with a steep slope and the vehicle begins rolling When further depressing the brake pedal When depressing the accelerator pedal When you move the select lever to the “R” position...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Setting audible signal operation (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)


    Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. Perform the following steps to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function...

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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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