The service and repair manual for the 2014 Subaru Forester — 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 12 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L H4 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | 2.0XT Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · X Sport Utility 4-Door · XS Sport Utility 4-Door · 2.5i Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · 2.5i Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · 2.0XT Touring Sport Utility 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 575 complaints · 481 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2014 Forester manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 189
- General Information 2,200
- Accessories & Equipment 2,219
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 263
- Body & Frame 822
- Maintenance 213
- Brakes 642
- Restraints 457
- Drivelines & Axles 103
- Steering 214
- Electrical 880
- Suspension 283
- Engine Mechanical 842
- Transmission 553
- Engine Performance 3,096
- Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
- Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2014 Forester
- Equipment · 13V159000Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operatio.
Owners have filed 575 complaints and Subaru has issued 481 technical service bulletins for the 2014 Forester. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2014 Forester manual
Is this manual specific to the 2014 Forester?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2014 model year, covering the 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the 2.0XT Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, X Sport Utility 4-Door, XS Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5i Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5i Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.0XT Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5i Convenience Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.0XT Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, XSL Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, XT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2014 Forester problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2014 Forester, covering equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2014 Forester wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2014 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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