Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Continuously variable transmission fluid

Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodi..

Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil

It is not necessary to check the gear oil level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However, the oil inspection should be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Ignition switch light (if equipped)

For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Where to place a child restraint system

The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle. WARNING Several types of child restraint systems may conceal the buckle of the neighboring seat. If the occupant of the neighboring seat cannot correctly fasten the seatbelt, that person must move to a different seat...