Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.

The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

CAUTION

Make sure the cables are replaced in the correct order.

Recommended spark plugs

For the recommended spark plugs, refer to “Electrical system”.

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    Drive belts

    It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement of the belt should be done according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Air cleaner element


    WARNING Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed. The air cleaner element not only filters intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Instrument panel


    Seat position memory switch Power rear gate button Steering Responsive Headlight OFF switch Memory switch Illumination brightness control dial Combination meter Type A multi-function display (black and white) (page 202)/Type B multi-function display (color LCD) Audio* Hazard warning flasher switch Climate control panel Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel Driver Monitoring System OFF switch Fuse box BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 362) Auto Start Stop OFF switch Hood release knob Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch *: For details about how to use the audio and navigation system (if equipped), refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual...

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    Driving information display

    NOTE

    You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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