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How To Check Your Transmission Fluid 98 Subaru Forester
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Owner's Manual - Page 13
...11 Antenna ...5-2 Anti-lock brake system ...7-30 Ashtray (If equipped) ...6-12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ...3-12 Automatic transmission ...7-18 Driving tips ...7-21 Maximum speeds ...7-21 Selector lever ...7-19 Shift lock release ...7-21 Automatic transmission fluid (Maintenance) ...10-21 B Back-up light (Rear combination lights, bulb replacement) ...10-53 Battery (Maintenance) ...10-31...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...Fuel octane rating ...Unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline for California-certified TELV ...Gasoline for cleaner air ...Fuel tank capacity (Specifications) ...Fluid (Automatic transmission fluid) ...Fluid (Brake fluid) ...Fluid (Clutch fluid) ...Fluid (Power steering fluid) ...Fuses (Replacing a fuse) ...Fuses and circuits ...Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...Fuse panel located behind the...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
...parking brake fully released. Have your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of brake fluid or worn brake pads. This light has the following two functions: B Parking brake warning ... are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by your vehicle's warranty. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If the brake ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... has been detected which may damage the emission control system. D Avoid hard acceleration. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
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3-11 Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. If the light...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
...the ABS system may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is turned to the "ON" position but goes out immediately, remaining off . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. NOTE If the... to the "ON" position, but it does not go traffic. B Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may not work properly...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
Check washer fluid level frequently, such as at the end of ice or some other obstruction on the rear ...promptly stop the vehicle in chapter 10.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing temperatures, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See Windshield Washer Fluid section in a safe place, turn on the rear window, the wiper motor could cause the wiper motor...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward. This may cause damage to overheat. The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on blocks. CAUTION
7-18
D Shift into the "D", "3", ... properly. Automatic transmission
WARNING
Do not shift from the "P" or "N" position into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is moving may cause the automatic transmission fluid to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. Refer to prevent fluid overheating.
7-54 D When driving ...uphill in motion, stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. D If your vehicle's brakes. This may turn off the air conditioner and stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... ...10-20 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
... 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)
...
10-37
Checking the clutch function...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
...oil level gauge (AT) (page 10-23) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 10-21) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 10-29) Brake fluid reservoir (page 10-28) Fuel filter Windshield washer ...oil filler cap Q Radiator cap (page 10-12) W Engine coolant reservoir E Engine oil level gauge R Power steering fluid reservoir T Air vent plug (Page 10-14) Y Air cleaner (page 10-17)
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(page 10-6)
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Owner's Manual - Page 251
... work, wearing eye protection is hot Check the fluid level monthly. 1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission fluid up the fluid on each side of hot fluid and cold fluid on the "COLD" side, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is operating temperature. The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
... between the lower level and upper level on the "HOT" side, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on a level surface and set the parking brake. 3. Front of vehicle Dipstick Upper level Lower level
Upper level Lower level
Drain plug
OM...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... careful not to allow any dirt into the tank.
Therefore, the dipstick has two different checking ranges for hot and cold fluids on a level surface, and stop the engine. 3. D When power steering fluid is advisable. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. 1. Park the vehicle on it . Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to your eyes...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
...
HS0185
Specified range
HS0186
4. J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold When the fluid level has to be checked without warming up to the specified range of the dipstick. 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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Owner's Manual - Page 258
... or rubber parts. If brake fluid gets in the brake fluid may be careful not to your SUBARU dealer. D Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. Check the fluid level monthly.
"MAX" level mark "MIN" level mark
CAUTION
HS0187
10-28 Brake fluid
J Checking the fluid level
D Never let brake fluid contanct your eyes because brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... to "MAX". CAUTION
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10-29
If the level is below "MIN", add the recommended brake fluid to your eyes because clutch fluid can cause improper clutch operation.
If clutch fluid gets in your SUBARU dealer. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. D Clutch...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... , depress the brake pedal several times to the floor. 3. The distance the pedal travels should not change. 4. Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. The pedal height should not vary. 2. Brake booster operates properly if the ...engine and keep the pedal depressed for about one minute then turn it checked by your SUBARU dealer. 1. The pedal should move slightly down to...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... it could cause paint damage. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. If the level is low, fill the fluid up to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water. Check the level of the reservoir. Use windshield washer fluid. J Checking the fluid level
Cap
Upper level Lower level...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
... during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. Checking the headlight aim
Before checking the headlight aim: 1. Set the light switch to operate (except the starter motor) and other electrical equipment in your nearest SUBARU dealer. A melted main fuse or fusible link must be replaced.
Park the vehicle...
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