Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service
- Maintenance schedule
- Maintenance precautions
- Engine hood
- Engine compartment overview
- Engine oil
- Cooling system
- Air cleaner element
- Spark plugs
- Drive belts
- Manual transmission oil
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Front differential gear oil (AT models)
- Rear differential gear oil
- Power steering fluid
- Brake fluid
- Clutch fluid (MT models)
- Brake booster
- Brake pedal
- Clutch pedal (MT models)
- Hill start assist system (MT models)
- Replacement of brake pad and lining
- Parking brake stroke
- Tires and wheels
- Aluminum wheels
- Windshield washer fluid
- Replacement of wiper blades
- Battery
- Fuses
- Main fuse
- Installation of accessories
- Replacing bulbs
Cargo tray (if equipped)
The cargo tray is provided to protect the
cargo area carpet. This cargo tray is
removable to facilitate easy clean up.
Clean with a cloth when necessary using
mild soap and water. It is importa ...
Maintenance schedule
The scheduled maintenance items required
to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
For details of your maintenance schedule,
read the separa ...
See also:
Aiming the headlamps
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Verti ...
Changing the oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter ...
Guidelines
The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle
when backing into a parking spot.
To turn the guidelines on or off:
1. Shift into P (Park).
2. Press the CONFIG b ...
