Subaru Forester: Manual transmission oil
Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.
See also:
Control panel buttons — color screen with navigation
system (if so equipped)
Control panel buttons — color screen with navigation
system (if so equipped)
1. (brightness control) button
2. Display screen
3. MAP button*
4. NAV button*
5. TRAF button*
6. SETUP button
7. BACK button
8. TUNE/SCROLL knob
9. ...
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)
Your vehicle may be towed behind another vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method specified for your vehicle. The towing method you
must use depends on the specifications of your vehicle: whether it is a 2- wheel
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