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: Wear indicators

New tread Worn tread Tread wear indicator Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or stationary). The vehicle is struck from behind. The vehicle pitches end over end. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases...