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: To increase the speed (by the “RES/SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then, release the switch. The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized and treated as the new set speed. When setting the displayed unit as “MPH”: The set speed can be increased 1 mph (1...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Safety precautions

WARNING If you wear an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, stay at least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the transmitting antennas installed on the vehicle. The radio waves from the transmitting antennas on the vehicle could adversely affect the operation of implanted pacemakers and implanted defibrillators...