Subaru Forester: Periodic inspections
To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times, always have the recommended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet” performed at the specified time or mileage intervals.
Catalytic converter
Turbo models Non-turbo models The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exha ...Driving in foreign countries
When planning to use your vehicle in another country: - Confirm the availability of the correct fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements”. - Comply with all regulations and requirements of each ...See also:
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific
diffe ...
Exhaust Emissions Controls
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combusti ...
Using four-wheel drive
Driving on snow- or Ice-covered roads (“4WD LOCK” for full-time 4WD operation)
• Use snow tires. See “Tires” in this section for more information. • Keep an adequate
distance between y ...