2005 SUBARU FORESTER automatic transmission fluid

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Maintenance and service
A) Yellow handle
A) HOT range
B) COLD range
C) Upper level
D) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the
gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT”
range, add the recommended automatic transmission
fluid up to the upper level. T Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to
warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that
the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev-
el on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add
HSB018MC
ALF
LF
C D
CD B
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HGB061BC

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Maintenance and service
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fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill. „Recommended fluid
“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-
cles) „
Checking the oil level
A) Yellow handle
Check the differential oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
HSB018FC
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Maintenance and service
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A) Specified range
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between “HOT MIN” and
“HOT MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run: Check
that the oil level is between “COLD MIN” and “COLD
MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable “MIN”
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring
the level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible
leakage. Consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion.
Be careful not to burn yourself because the flu-id may be hot.
y
When power steering fluid is being added,
use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow
any dirt into the tank. And never use different
brands together.
y Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank.
„ Recommended fluid
“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
A
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HSB045BC

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Specifications „
Capacities
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Fuel tank15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oilMT3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
AT9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant2.5-liter non-turbo modelsMT7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
AT7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo modelsMT7.8 US qt (7.4 liters, 6.5 Imp qt)
AT7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)

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Index
A
ABS ................................................................... 7-23
Warning light ........................................ 3-15, 7-24
Accessory power outlet ....................................... 6-9
Active head restraint ............................................ 1-9
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-21
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-18
All-Wheel Drive .................................................. 3-19
Aluminum wheel .............................................. 11-50
Aluminum wheel cleaning .................................. 10-3
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock brake system warning light (ABS) .................................................... 3-15, 7-24
Arming the system ............................................. 2-17
Ashtray ..................................................... 6-14, 10-7
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-35
Automatic climate control system ...................... 4-11
Automatic transmission ..................................... 7-15 Capacities ..................................................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ................................................ 7-16
Shift lock release .......................................... 7-20
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) .......... 3-15
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-58
Jump starting .................................................. 9-9
Replacing (remote keyless entry) ................. 2-11
Brake
Booster ....................................................... 11-38
Fluid ............................................................ 11-36
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-41
Parking ....................................................... 11-42
Pedal .......................................................... 11-38
System ......................................................... 7-22
Warning light ................................................ 3-18
Brake pedal ..................................................... 11-38 Free play .................................................... 11-38
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-39
Braking .............................................................. 7-22
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-22
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ..... 11-41Bulb Chart ............................................................. 12-9
Replacing ................................................... 11-63
C
Capacities ......................................................... 12-4
Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......................... 6-16
Cargo area light ................................................... 6-2
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................................... 6-18

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Index
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-3
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15Fluid level Automatic transmission .............................. 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-36
Clutch (MT vehicles) ................................... 11-37
Power steering ............................................ 11-34
Fog light button ................................................. 3-27
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ............ 11-31
Front seatbelt pretensioners .............................. 1-31
Front seats .......................................................... 1-2 Fore and aft adjustment ........................... 1-3, 1-5
Reclining .................................................. 1-4, 1-7
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ............................................................. 3-9
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses .............................................................. 11-60
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR ............................................................... 8-16
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................................. 8-16
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................ 8-16
GVWR ............................................................... 8-16 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-24
Headlights ......................................................... 3-23
Headrest adjustment ......................................... 1-12
Heater operation ................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-21
Hill holder ............................................... 7-36, 11-40
Horn .................................................................. 3-40 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-26
Immobilizer indicator light .................................... 2-5
Indicator light ..................................................... 3-12
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-35
Interior lights ........................................................ 6-2