Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.
Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again. 1) Upper level 2) Lower level 3. Pull out th ...Rear differential gear oil
There is no rear differential gear oil level gauge. To check the rear differential gear oil level, consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. ...See also:
Ride Control System Messages
ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays when
the rear drive system is overheating. This message turns off when the rear drive
system cools ...
Cruise control set indicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle speed
has been set. ...
Activating/deactivating TPMS (Canadian models only)
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Put the ignition in mode I or II (see page
82 for additional information).
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center console
control panel and select Settings
Car se ...