Subaru Forester: 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”.
Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle
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 th ...
Rear differential gear oil
There is no rear differential gear oil level
gauge. To check the rear differential gear
oil level, consult your SUBARU dealer for
inspection. ...
See also:
Driving with a trailer
- You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
- Avoid abrupt star ...
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
The disc brake pad wear warning indicators
on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is he ...
Manual interior lighting control
To switch the front interior lighting on/ off: press the
button.
To switch the rear interior lighting on/ off: press the
button.
To switch the reading lamps on/off: press the
button.
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