Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2020 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Multi-Function Display (Diagnostics): Customize: List
| Item | Initial setting value | Setting value | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Customizing | Periodic Inspection Update | - | Non-update/Update | Set the periodic inspection update value (distance/time) to the updated value. | This is performed when the value being shown in the MFD display is updated.
NOTE:
It is not possible to simultaneously update this value and the setting inside the MFD.
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| Tire Check Update | - | Non-update/Update | Set the tire inspection update value (distance/time) to the updated value. | ||
| Oil Filter Update | - | Non-update/Update | Set the oil filter update value (distance/time) to the updated value. | ||
| Engine Oil Update | - | Non-update/Update | Set the engine oil update value (distance/time) to the updated value. | ||
| All Maintenance Item Update | - | Non-update/Update | Set all maintenance item values (distance•time) to the updated values. | ||
| Periodic Inspection Update Level Change (Distance) | For U5:6000 For C5:10000 For C4: 15000 | 1000 - 50000 | Set the values to be updated when periodic inspection update time comes. | It is performed when setting values inside MFD are changed.
NOTE:
It is not possible to simultaneously update those values and the values being displayed in MFD.
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| Tire Check Update Level Change (Distance) | For U5:6000 For C5:10000 For C4: 10000 |
1000 - 50000 | Set the values to be updated when tire inspection update time comes. | ||
| Oil Filter Update Level Change (Distance) | For U5:6000 For C5:10000 For C4: 15000 |
1000 - 50000 | Set the values to be updated when oil filter update time comes. | ||
| Engine Oil Update Level Change (Distance) | For U5:6000 For C5:10000 For C4: 15000 |
1000 - 50000 | Set the values to be updated when engine oil update time comes. | ||
| Periodic Inspection Update Level Change (Time) | For U5:6 Months For C5:6 Months For C4: 12 Months |
0 Months - 60 Months | Set the values to be updated when periodic inspection update time comes. | ||
| Tire Check Update Level Change (Time) | - | 0 Months - 60 Months | Set the values to be updated when tire inspection update time comes. | ||
| Oil Filter Update Level Change (Time) | For U5:6 Months For C5:6 Months For C4: 12 Months |
0 Months - 60 Months | Set the values to be updated when oil filter check update time comes. | ||
| Engine Oil Update Level Change (Time) | For U5:6 Months For C5:6 Months For C4: 12 Months |
0 Months - 60 Months | Set the values to be updated when engine oil check update time comes. | ||
| Brightness Customization | - | -10%-+10% | Adjust the target brightness level. | ||
| Contrast Customization | - | -5%-+5% | Adjust the display setting. | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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