Subaru Forester: Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil”. NOTE The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-tra ...Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ sl ...See also:
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
1 Brighter
2 Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the
control dial is tu ...
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected
to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tur ...
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel sl ...