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2014 Subaru Forester Change Engine Oil Reset Instructions

2014 Subaru Forester
2014 Subaru Forester

To reset the 2014 Subaru Forester change oil light, this can be done once the oil change service has been performed.  This reminder light comes on when the vehicle is either 15 days or 311 miles (500km) out from the next service date.   To reset the 2014 Subaru Forester change oil light, follow these instructions:

2014 Subaru Forester Information Display
2014 Subaru Forester Information Display
2014 Subaru Forester Change Oil Light
2014 Subaru Forester Change Oil Light

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting the engine).
2. Using the controls on the left-hand side of the steering wheel. Pull the i/Set button towards you to bring up the selection screen.
3. Use the Up or Down arrow to highlight the MAINTENANCE menu and pull the i/Set switch towards you.
4. Select the maintenance item (i.e. Engine Oil, Oil Filter) and pull the i/SET switch towards you.
5. Change the next service date and interval with the Up and Down arrow and confirm by highlighting SET and pulling the i/SET switch towards you. The reset is complete when the screen shows Setting Complete.
6. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
*Reset only available on models with the multi-information display

2014 Subaru Forester Oil Change Light Reset
2014 Subaru Forester Oil Change Light Reset Instructions

Oil Specifications

Further to this information, here is an image showing visual cues of the step-by-step oil light reset information.  The time to service and mileage to service can be set to the desired value.  To perform the oil change on the 2014 Subaru Forester is fairly straightforward.  For quick reference, here is a table showing the FRAM filters this vehicle will use and a lubricants guide showing oil type and quantity for turbo and non-turbo vehicles.  Both engines recommend synthetic oil.

Oil specifications:

2014 Subaru Oil Specs (Non-Turbo)
2014 Subaru Oil Specs (Non-Turbo)
2014 Subaru Forester Oil Specs (Turbo)
2014 Subaru Forester Oil Specs (Turbo)

Filter Specs

The following FRAM filters are used for this vehicle:

Filter TypePart Number (2.0L)Part Number (2.5L)
Oil Filter73177317
Air Filter99979997
Cabin Filter1093010930

For further specifications on oil, torques, and wheel information the owner’s manual is a valuable resource. You can find you owner’s manual on Subaru’s website.

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