These instructions apply to the Subaru Forester Mk5 (SK) 2019-Present. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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After an oil change or service on your Subaru Forester (2019–present) — the SK — you can clear the maintenance reminder yourself through the instrument-cluster INFO menu. No diagnostic tool needed.
Before You Start
Only reset after the service is done. You’ll use the ‘INFO’ button and the scroll/SET buttons on the steering wheel or wiper stalk.
Resetting the Maintenance Reminder
- Press the START/STOP button twice (without the brake) to switch the ignition on — don’t start the engine.
- Press the ‘INFO’ button repeatedly until the display prompts ‘Push and hold the INFO button for selection screen’.
- Press and hold ‘INFO’ — the menu settings appear.
- Scroll to ‘MAINTENANCE’ and press ‘SET’.
- Select ‘Maintenance schedule’, then ‘Clear all settings’ (confirm) — the reminder is reset.
If the Reminder Won’t Clear
- Stay in ignition-on, engine off.
- Hold INFO at the prompt to reach the selection screen.
- Confirm the clear when asked.
- A separate warning light? A fault stores a code — look it up on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the maintenance light on a Subaru Forester?
Ignition on (engine off), press INFO to the selection prompt, hold INFO, then MAINTENANCE > Maintenance schedule > Clear all settings.
Do I need a diagnostic tool?
No — it’s an owner menu reset.
Where are the buttons?
The INFO and scroll/SET buttons are on the steering wheel or wiper stalk, depending on trim.
It came back — why?
The clear wasn’t confirmed; repeat and accept the prompt.
If another warning light appeared with the service message, our sister site autodtcs.com can help you decode it.
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