Subaru Forester: Engine oil / Recommended grade and viscosity

Changing the oil and oil filter

Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads, when short trips are frequently made, or when d..

Synthetic oil

You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2021 Owners Manual: Non-operational conditions

In any of the following cases, the Auto Start Stop system will not operate. When the Auto Start Stop warning light/ Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) is illuminating or flashing. When the malfunction indicator light (Check Engine light) is illuminating...

Subaru Forester 2019-2021 Owners Manual: High beam assist function (if equipped)

NOTE The high beam assist function utilizes the stereo camera installed at the position of the front map lights. For details on how to handle the stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system. The high beam assist function automatically changes the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa)...