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: Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch upward to the position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch downward to the position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Driving range on remaining fuel

When setting the displayed unit as MPH When setting the displayed unit as km/h The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When setting the displayed unit as MPH When setting the displayed unit as km/h If the driving range is shown as , there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank...

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.