Subaru Forester: Maintenance precautions / When checking or servicing in the engine compartment

Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment

WARNING Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine has stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine ..

When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running

WARNING A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, drive belt and any other moving engine parts...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Selection of manual mode (if equipped)

Type A Type B With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. Select lever/gear position indicator (type A) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator Select lever/gear position indicator (type B) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic illumination function. Dome light Map light Cargo area light Rear gate light (if equipped) When the interior light switch is set to the “DOOR” position, the light will automatically turn on and turn off depending on the locking and unlocking of the doors, the opening and closing of the doors including the rear gate, as well as the position of the ignition switch...