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:
Securicode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)
You can use the keyless entry keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors without using a key,
• activate or deactivate the Autolock and Autounlock feature if
equipped
• release the liftgate glass,
The keypad can be operated with the factory s ...
Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts be worn correctly While drive. The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner
system. These belts are used the same way as a conventional seat bel ...
