Subaru Forester: Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine oil”. Also, you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
NOTE
Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity
noted in chapter 12 is the required
engine oil for optimum engine performance.
Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
Recommended grade and viscosity
Use only engine oil with the recommended
grade and viscosity.
Refer to “Engine oil”.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity
provide bette ...
Cooling system
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray ...
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Adjusting the ringtone volume when receiving a call
Change the ringtone volume using
.
To decrease the volume: Turn
counterclockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn
clockwise.
■When talking on the phone
●Do not talk simultaneousl ...
Manually opening the fuel filler door
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened
manually:
1. Open the side hatch in the cargo compartment
(on the same side as the fuel filler
door).
2. Grasp the green cord with a handle.
...
Cleaning the wiper blades
WARNING
Before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades, switch off the windshield wipers
and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press
the Start/Stop but ...
