Reset Guide: Subaru Forester Oil Change Maintenance Light (2014-2021)

Last Updated on December 17, 2020 by Christ

Reset Guide: Subaru Forester Oil Change Maintenance Light (2014-2021) – The Subaru Forester is a medium SUV produced by Subaru since 1997. It has now reached its 5th generation with the new model presented in March 2018.

Motorized with a boxer engine like almost all Subaru, it has a low weight for this size machine. There are currently three engine versions on the market: the 2.0i petrol version with automatic or manual gearbox, the 2.0i Bi-Fuel version with the engine capable of running on petrol or LPG, and the 2.0D diesel version.

Reset Guide: Subaru Forester Oil Change Maintenance Light (2014-2021)

When the preset maintenance period arrives, a notification screen will be displayed. You must change the corresponding maintenance item’s setting after performing an oil change or maintenance on your vehicle. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the maintenance light on the 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Subaru Forester:

4th Generation (SJ)

For this fourth generation model, you can reset the maintenance light through the multi function display. There are 2 ways to do this, depending on your vehicle model year, here’s how to reset it:

2014-2016 Model Years

2017-2018 Model Years

• Place the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine
• Go to the SETTINGS screen by using the ▲ or ▼ button
• Hold down the ENTER button to enter the menu

• Select MAINTENANCE
• Select MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE or ENGINE OIL
• Select SET when you finish setting up

5th Generation (SK; 2019-2021)

This is the latest generation of the Subaru Impreza. Just like the previous generation, you can set the maintenance minder at a specific interval through multi function display. Here’s how to do it:

• Place the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine
• Go to the SELECTION screen by pressing the INFO button repeatedly
• Pull and hold the ⓘ/SET button to enter the menu

• Select MAINTENANCE by using the ▲or▼ button to scroll and pull the ⓘ/SET button to select
• Select MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE or ENGINE OIL
• Select SET when you finish setting up

 Repeat this guide to reset Oil Filter or Tires if needed.

These instructions are based on the Subaru Forester owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the fourth and fifth generations of the Subaru Forester (2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Reset Guide: Subaru Forester Oil Change Maintenance Light (2014-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!