Subaru Forester: Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper level on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper level.
Be careful not to overfill.
Be careful not to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it.
If automatic transmission fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise
the temperature of the transmission fluid
up to normal operating temperature; 158
to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level sur ...
Recommended fluid
Refer to “Fluids”.
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic
transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When
replacing the automatic transmission
fluid, be ...
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Place a Call Using a Stored Number
1. Push . System responds: “OnStar
ready.”
2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System responds: “OK, calling <name tag>.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Push and say “minutes” t ...
Folding Seats
Folding Rear Seats
To fold the rear seats forward: 1) Remove the luggage compartment cover.
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center and left seating position into the
pocket of the seat cush ...
Using Automatic Mode
Press and release the button in the center of the switch
and the Sky Slider™ will close automatically from any
position. ...
