Subaru Forester: Engine oil / Recommended grade and viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
Refer to “Engine oil”.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity
provide better fuel economy. However,
in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is
required to properly lubricate the engine.
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..
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...
Other information:
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the windshield
is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 10 seconds,
or when the washer fluid
tank is empty...
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.
TRIP RESET switch
Press the TRIP RESET switch to switch
between the displays for the average fuel
consumption that corresponds to the A trip
meter mileage and the average fuel consumption
that corresponds to the B trip
meter mileage...