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.

    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...

    Other information:

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Type B


    Driver’s side temperature control dial (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation” and/or “Temperature control”) AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air inlet selection”) MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C mode (for type B and C)”) Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”) Rear window defogger button and outside mirror defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”) Passenger’s side temperature control dial (Refer to “Temperature control”) SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode (type B)”) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan speed control”) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to “Airflow mode selection”) ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) NOTE The climate control screen is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD)...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: How to operate the power door locking switches


    All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can be locked and unlocked using the power door locking switches located on the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors. Example Press to lock. Press to unlock. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using the power door locking switches...

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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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