2003 Subaru Forester Support Question
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Question posted by ppstrup on September 5th, 2014
Where Do You Put The Oil In A 2003 Subaru Forrester
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
, 2003 OWNER S MANUAL
Always wear your seatbelt.
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... has all equipment, including factory installed options. Foreword
Congratulations on vehicles previously sold. reserves the right to make the same or similar changes on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. The next owner will need the information found in effect at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to change specifications...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... carefully.
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This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.
! Warranties for U.S.A. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: " SUBARU Limited Warranty " Anti-Corrosion Warranty " Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...use this manual. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU in this manual. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about the operation of...table of your audio system. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you operate your SUBARU. Using your Owner's manual
Before you how to operate your vehicle, follow the instructions in...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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! Safety symbol
A WARNING indicates a situation in which injury or damage to potential hazards that 's in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
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Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you or others. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... the best combined protection in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. Mark
Name Outside mirror defogger Rear window defogger Air recirculation Engine oil Washer
Safety precautions when driving
! In combination with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of a sudden stop or accident. Because the SRS airbag...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
...
Several of the following conditions: " When there is too much sun. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for about six seconds to the "ON" position. " During idling; while running ...system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
..., an engine misfire condition has been detected which may stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. To prevent serious damage to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. ! " Avoid hard acceleration. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may damage the emission control system. If the belt is loose...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
...is an indication that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly.
! Contact your SUBARU dealer. For
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If the light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ...8 mph (12 km/h). however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for service immediately. If the warning light behaves as follows, the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 168
...during the off during rapid accerelation or when driving on a steep upgrade.
! Lubrication oil circulation in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions
Under certain weather conditions (high ... cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in quicker cooling by your SUBARU dealer.
! Repairs needed as during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is...
Owner's Manual - Page 239
... the adjustment of leaks. 4.
Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are fully closed. 5. Fasten your passengers have fastened their Subaru Dealer for a few days to the "ON" position. 9. NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should contact their seatbelts. 8. " Owners of rejected or failing vehicles...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
..., such as those listed above is not eligible for cold winter starts. Driving tips
cessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that damage done to your Subaru while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of proper...
Owner's Manual - Page 301
...overheating. If the water temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately switch off automatically to overheating under these conditions. ...engine braking effect and prevent overheating of the added weight and length caused by the nearest SUBARU dealer. ! " If your vehicle's brakes. That may turn off the air conditioner and...
Owner's Manual - Page 333
.... If something does get under pressure, replacement of these wiring. " Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid or any other closed areas. " Never keep the engine running ... only by a jack. If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensioner needs service, consult your SUBARU dealer. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running in a poorly ventilated area...
Owner's Manual - Page 342
... *: 5W-30 is required to fuel economy. In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and viscosity, as well as those recommended by SUBARU. Oils of higher viscosity is preferred. However, in hot weather, oil of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy. Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy.
The following table lists the...
Owner's Manual - Page 343
... of improper coolants may suffer serious burns from a spray of 50% soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis coolant. Synthetic oil
You can use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent: a mixture of boiling hot coolant when the cap is recommended. Since the coolant is under severe driving conditions
If the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
... and stop the engine. 2. in (mm) Deflection New belt A B 0.28 - 0.35 (7.0 - 9.0) 0.30 - 0.33 (7.5 - 8.5) Used belt 0.35 - 0.43 (9.0 - 11.0) 0.35 - 0.40 (9.0 - 10.0)
Manual transmission oil
! Checking the oil level
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HSB018DB
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly. 1. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
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Maintenance and service
your...
Owner's Manual - Page 357
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! If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU deal11-28
SAE viscosity No. Recommended grade and viscosity
3 1
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives.
If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the filler hole. Oil grade: API classification GL-5
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HSB043BB
-30 -20 -10 -20 0 20...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
...and "MAX" line. Consult your SUBARU dealer for hot and cold fluids. When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run : Check that the oil level is extreme low, it ...surface, and stop the engine.
2. When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run : Check that the oil level is lower than the applicable "MIN" line, add the recommended fluid as its temperature rises; Checking the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
The resulting loss of vehicle control could interfere with genuine SUBARU parts designed for your vehicle. " When any nut is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to the specified torque. " Never apply oil to an accident. " Never let the wheel rub against the wheel well housing during turns. Handle them with brake...
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