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:
Security systems
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
- Vehicle security system
- NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light. ...
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment ().
Check whether you have adjusted seat 3 properly.
Electrical seat adjustment () When adjusting the seat, make sure:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.
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