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EnglishMaintenance and service -> Maintenance precautions for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Maintenance schedule 455
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Your vehicle should only be ser-
viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.
11-1. Maintenance schedule
11-2. Maintenance precau-
tions
U.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. For details, read the
separate “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
When maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
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Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this sec-
tion on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU.
Never get under the vehicle sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support the
vehicle.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Service
Booklet”. For details, read the separate
“Warranty and Service Booklet”.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
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Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
a garage or other closed areas.
Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
Except for U.S. and Canada models
Some items of your vehicle are required to
be serviced at scheduled intervals. For
details about your maintenance schedule,
read the separate “Warranty and Main-
tenance Booklet”.
WARNING
Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only
by your SUBARU dealer.
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Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
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Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
NOTE
Always be very careful to avoid
injury when working on the vehi-
cle. Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.
For models with a multi-function dis-
play (color LCD), you can set a remin-
der to be displayed when a scheduled
maintenance item is almost due. For
details, refer to “Maintenance settings”
�P226.
Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
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tempt to take its connectors
apart, as this may activate the
system or render it inoperative.
NEVER use a circuit tester for
this wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs ser-
vice, consult your nearest
SUBARU dealer.
operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key fob out from
the vehicle.
& Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
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Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
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Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
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Check the inside of the engine
compartment to see if there are
any cloths and tools left. If they
are left inside, they may be a
cause of malfunction and fire.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine has stopped.
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Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system (a
dealer option), temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.
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Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-
proved flushing systems use chemi-
cals and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.
When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even when
the engine is stopped. If your
body or clothes come into con-
tact with a rotating fan, that could
result in serious injury. To avoid
risk of injury, perform the follow-
ing precautions.
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Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and confirm that the
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11-3. Maintenance tips
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Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a burn
or other injury. Note that the oil
filter becomes very hot when the
engine is running and remains
hot for some time after the engine
has stopped.
& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
& Removing and reinstalling
clips
! Removing clips
& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
! Type A clips
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.
CAUTION
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Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.
1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the clips with a flat-head
screwdriver using leverage.
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