Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Engine oil

Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Engine oil

CAUTION

If the level gauge cannot be pulled out easily, twist the level gauge right and left, then gently pull it out. Otherwise, you may be injured accidentally straining yourself.
Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

Engine oil consumption

Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. The rate of consumption can be affected by such factors as transmission type, driving style, terrain and temperature...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Auto Start Stop OFF switch

Auto Start Stop OFF switch Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type A) Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type B) If the Auto Start Stop OFF switch is pressed, operation of the Auto Start Stop system will be disabled. The Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light on the combination meter will then illuminate in yellow...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Front fog light indicator light / Headlight indicator light(if equipped)

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates while the front fog lights are illuminated. Headlight indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates under the following conditions. The light control switch is in the position and the following conditions are fulfilled...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.