Subaru 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. ...See also:
Information Display
The information display consists of
three segments. The upper segment
displays current fuel mileage, the
second segment displays the
odometer, average fuel mileage,
range (estimated dist ...
Steering wheel icons
Connect. Press and release to
send or accept a call or to
access the last 10 dialled list.
Press and hold to access the
phonebook.
Disconnect. Use to end or reject
a call.
Voice control t ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...