Subaru Forester: Automatic transmission fluid - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Automatic transmission fluid

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 oilв ...

Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the lev ...

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Seat belt maintenance
- To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. ...

Specifications
The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information. ...

To disable TRAC and/or VSC (2WD models)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it ...