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 2019-2022 Owners Manual: To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function

Perform any of the following operations to release the Auto Vehicle Hold function. Depress the accelerator pedal. Depress the brake pedal again. Apply the electronic parking brake. Shift the select lever to the “P” position with the brake pedal pressed...

Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: To decrease the speed (by the “RES/SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” 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 decreased 1 mph (1...