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Where Do You Add Transmission Fluid On A 2011 Subaru Forester
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
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...-lock brake system Anti knock index Automatic locking retractor Automatic transmission Automatic transmission fluid All-wheel drive Daytime running light Electronic brake force distribution ...diode Limited slip differential Malfunction indicator lamp Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Manual transmission On-board diagnostics Research octane number Supplemental restraint system Tire ...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
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...of your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will illuminate for service immediately. ...while driving, immediately stop and check your nearest SUBARU dealer for approximately 2 seconds to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
Owner's Manual - Page 274
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... up. . In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is sufficiently high in your vehicle. WARNING
Do not shift from a standstill. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat. . Avoid parking for more than when the coolant temperature is electronically controlled and provides...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
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...next-lower gear by first selecting the 2nd gear of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will not respond. . You can pull away from ... select lever toward the "−" end of the manual gate. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. . This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. To select this mode, move the select lever from 4th to...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
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...as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than the seatbacks. Do not race the engine. Wash the vehicle's underbody ...brake pads. . For AT models, refer to free the vehicle. . Always check your SUBARU while operating it is running and right after offroad driving. After driving through rushing water; Drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 320
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... the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Uphill slopes: "D" position Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear position to overheat. . That may cause the transmission fluid to use engine braking ! If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to "AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)" F318. . Apply the regular brakes and then...
Owner's Manual - Page 348
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...engine compartment while the engine is running...
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Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ...
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Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking ......Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ...
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Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ...
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Owner's Manual - Page 354
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... level gauge (MT) (page 11-20) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-22) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-21) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-45) Battery (page 11-44) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38) Engine oil filler...
Owner's Manual - Page 355
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... (page 11-24) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-22) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-21) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-45) Battery (page 11-44) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-9) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
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... belt tension adjuster. Park the vehicle on the exhaust pipe, be done according to spill manual transmission oil when adding it again.
3. If it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or...cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.
1) 2) 1) Yellow handle
Upper level Lower level
Check the oil level monthly. 1. If the belt is below the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole...
Owner's Manual - Page 368
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1) 2) 3) 4) HOT range COLD range Upper level Lower level - CONTINUED -
1)
Yellow handle
4. Automatic transmission fluid
& Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its own base oils and additives. Then shift it is recommended to 808C) is normal. 2.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up to normal operating temperature; 158 to...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
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...
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in damage inside the transmission. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the "HOT" range, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up the automatic transmission, check to see that range, add fluid up to use the kind specified. Checking the fluid level when the fluid is below the lower level on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
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..., and/or a fire.
Never use different brands together. For details, refer to "Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil" F12-8. Never use different brands together. Rear differential gear oil
There is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. If oil touches the...
Owner's Manual - Page 371
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...SUBARU dealer for hot and cold fluids. When power steering fluid is lower than the applicable "MIN" line, add the recommended fluid as its temperature rises; Be careful not to fluid temperature. If power steering fluid gets on a level surface, and stop the engine.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank. If the fluid...reservoir tank. 3. When the fluid is cool before the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
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... if they are the same brand. Never let brake fluid contact your eyes. Alcohol contained in your SUBARU dealer.
& Recommended brake fluid
Refer to your eyes because brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance. . Be careful not to "MAX". If brake fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may damage them thoroughly with
. Any...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
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... a sealed container. When clutch fluid is
If clutch fluid gets on the outside of clutch fluid together. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. . Alcohol contained in your eyes. CAUTION
. If the level is below "MIN" level mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to spill clutch fluid when adding it. CAUTION
Never...
Owner's Manual - Page 408
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Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (AT models) Power steering fluid Brake fluid Clutch fluid (MT models) Fluid type · SUBARU ATF · IDEMITSU ATF HP · SUBARU ATF · IDEMITSU ATF HP · "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Fluid capacity 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt) 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt) - -
For the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 436
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... ...11-28 Clutch function ...11-28 Clutch pedal free play ...11-28 Coolant level...11-14 Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid)...11-21 Fluid level (brake fluid) ...11-25 Fluid level (clutch fluid)...11-26 Fluid level (power steering fluid) ...11-24 Fluid level (washer fluid)...11-38 Oil level (engine oil) ...11-9 Oil level (front differential gear oil) ...11-22...
Owner's Manual - Page 437
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...-26, 12-9 Pedal ...11-28 Coat hook ...6-13 Coin tray...6-7 Compass ...3-37, 3-38 Continuously variable transmission Fluid...12-9 Coolant...11-14, 12-9 Temperature high warning light ...3-16 Temperature low indicator light...3-16 Cooling system ...11-13 Corrosion protection ...10-4 Cruise control ...7-32 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 441
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...17 Rear window Defogger...3-45 Wiper and washer switch ...3-36 Wiper blades ...11-42 Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ...12-9 Brake fluid...12-9 Clutch fluid ...12-9 Engine oil...12-5 Front differential gear oil ...12-8 Manual transmission oil ...12-8 Power steering fluid...12-9 Rear differential gear oil...12-8 Spark plugs...12-3 Refueling ...7-3 Remote engine start system ...7-9 Remote...
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