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:
LW/MW/FM digital tuning radio with CD player*
The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
NOTE:
● When listening to the audio system with the engine stopped, be sure to turn the
ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
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Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle operation All normal forward driving is done with the shift
lever in the D (Drive) position. To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position,
the brake pedal must be depressed and the lock release button must be depress ...
