Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity - Front differential gear oil (AT models) - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru 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. ...

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    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 ...