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98 Forester Auto How To Check Atf Fluid
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... (Tips for using brakes) ...Brake booster (Maintenance) ...Brake fluid (Maintenance) ...Brake system warning light ...Brake pedal (Maintenance) ...FM stereo radio with cassette player) ...5-9 Catalytic converter ...7-8 Center console ...6-4 Charge warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...3-10 Child restraint system ...2-22 Installing child restraint system in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...for AT vehicles) ...3-12 Brake system warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-10 Checking bulbs ...3-8 Door open warning lights ...3-13 Front-wheel drive...Exterior care) ...9-2 Waxing (Exterior care) ...9-3 Windows ...1-8 Power window ...1-8 Windshield washer fluid ...10-32 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...3-21 Winter driving ...7-36 Corrosion protection ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
Have your vehicle checked by your vehicle checked/repaired by a SUBARU dealer immediately. J CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are ...switch positioned in "ON"), it may not be an indication of leaking of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in doubt about whether the brakes are driving, have your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... windshield, blocking your view.
D Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is dry. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on . Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Before operating the wiper on...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
...window before operating the rear wiper. The wipers operate while you release the washer button. Check washer fluid level frequently, such as at the end of ice or some other obstruction on the...overheating, avoid operating the washer switch for more than 10 seconds continuously, or when the washer fluid tank is frozen to the rear window could burn out even if the wiper switch is unavailable...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
7-10 NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at the specified time or mileage intervals. Ignition switch
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" while the vehicle is turned ...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
...common sense precautions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by ...eligible for cold weather. D Frequent driving of proper grade and viscosity for warranty coverage. Check the battery and cables. The battery must be in good condition to your vehicle with...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door. Use a windshield washer fluid that has accumulated under the fenders periodically. Do not use engine antifreeze or other controls operate...solution. B Parking in that position. Do not use hot water to do so and check under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. Use tire stops under your vehicle Before entering...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
...dealer. D When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. B Driving on an uphill slope instead of using the accelerator pedal to stay...vehicle's brakes. If the water temperature gauge needle approaches the OVERHEAT zone or the ATF OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately switch off automatically to protect the engine from ...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
...fully released, remove the cap by pressing down and turning it stops. Jump starting
D Battery fluid is turning. Do not let it come in contact with coolant. Confirm that the cooling fan.... If the fan is not turning, immediately turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing down , check the coolant level in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. After the engine coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
...-20 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-20
Automatic transmission fluid ...10-21
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot ...10-21 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold ...10-27 Recommended fluid ...10-27
Brake fluid ...10-28
Checking the fluid level ...10-28 Recommended brake fluid ...10-29
Checking the oil level ...10-24 Recommended grade and viscosity...
Owner's Manual - Page 232
...-30 10-30
Brake booster ...10-30
Checking brake booster operation
Battery ...10-31 Checking the fluid level ...10-32 Windshield washer fluid ...10-32 Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...10-33 Brake pedal ...10-36
Checking the brake pedal free play ...10-36 Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ...10-36
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
... as its temperature rises; Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of the dipstick. Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up to normal operating temperature; 140 to 176°F (60 to fluid temperature. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is advisable. Drive the vehicle several miles to your eyes. the...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
... set the parking brake. 3. Then shift it is normal. 2. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the "HOT" side, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to see that range, add fluid up the automatic transmission, check to the upper level. If it in each position. First shift the selector lever in...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... be harmful to your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. 1. D Avoid spilling fluid when adding it . If power steering fluid gets in the tank. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
WARNING
Be careful not to normal operating temperature, about 140°F (60°C). 2. Drive the...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... service
Specified range
HS0185
Specified range
HS0186
4. Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on the "COLD" range. J Recommended fluid "Dexron II", "Dexron IIE" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
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10-27 If it is cold When the fluid level has to the specified range of the "HOT" range, add the...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... them . Alcohol contained in your SUBARU dealer. Brake fluid
J Checking the fluid level
D Never let brake fluid contanct your eyes because brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of brake fluid together. For safety, when performing this work, wearing eye protection is advisable.
D When adding brake fluid, be a leak. Check the fluid level monthly.
"MAX" level mark "MIN" level mark...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... clean water. J Recommended brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid
Clutch fluid
WARNING
Never let clutch fluid contanct your eyes.
D Never use different brands of the reservoir. D When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to "MAX". Use only brake fluid from the air. Maintenance and service
Check the fluid level on the outside of...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... engine off . Start the engine again and run for 30 seconds. Use only clutch fluid from a sealed container.
"MAX" level mark "MIN" level mark
HS0188
J Recommended clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid
Brake booster
J Checking brake booster operation If the brake booster does not operate as described below "MIN" level...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... freezing temperature varies according to the neck of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. Check the level of the reservoir. Use windshield washer fluid. If the level is low, fill the fluid up to how much it could cause paint damage. J Checking the fluid level
Cap
Upper level Lower level
OM-H1048
It is unnecessary...
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