Subaru Forester: 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 oilв ...See also:
Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupantclassification
system
■ Adult*1
■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4
■ Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a ...
Wheel changing
WARNING - THAT NO PERSON
SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION OF
THEIR BODY UNDER A VEHICLE THAT
IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
Position the jack from the side of the
vehicle, in line with the appropriate
jacking ...