Subaru Forester: Engine coolant
Cooling fan, hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. If the radiator cooling fan does not operate ...Checking the coolant level
Checking the coolant level 1) “FULL” level mark 2) “LOW” level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. 1. Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the eng ...See also:
Warning and information messages
Do not ignore warning
messages.Take
appropriate action and, when
necessary, seek qualified assistance
before driving the vehicle.
If more than one message is active, each is
displayed in turn ...
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 ...
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. M ...