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How to Reset the Service Light on a Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester MK 4, SJ - Years 2012-2019
Part: Service warning light

Below is a quick guide that will allow you to quickly and correctly reset the service light on your Subaru Forester. First, insert the key and turn on the ignition. Next, using the steering wheel indicators, scroll through the menu until you find the "Set" option. At this point, press and hold the "Set" button located at the bottom left of the steering wheel. Release it as soon as the new menu appears. Select the "Maintenance" option and then "Maintenance Schedule". Finally, press and hold the "Set" button again until the reset is complete.

Updated on 9 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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