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”.
Drive belts
See also:
Headlamp control
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the
parking lamps.
Rotate to the second position
to
turn on the headlamps.
Rotate back to to turn the
headlamps off.
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Jump Starting Instructions
WARNING:
• Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen.
Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jump starting is attempted.
• When making jumper cable connections, be certain that your hands ...
