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:
Heated seats (if so equipped)
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat temperatures
or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
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Making a flat seat
By removing the head restraints and fully reclining the seatbacks of the seats,
one large flat seat is achieved.
WARNING:
● Never drive while there are occupants sitting on the flat seat. This can be extremely
dangerous.
CAUTION:
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