Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Front
differential and rear differential gear oil”.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details...
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with
clean water...
Other information:
Antennas
Operating range (approximately 16 to 32
in (40 to 80 cm))
LED indicator
When the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes. When the keyless access functions
are disabled, the LED indicator does
not flash unless a button on the access key
fob is pressed...
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light
This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates during driving, have
your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU
dealer.
LED headlight warning light
This light illuminates if the LED headlights
malfunction...