2007 SUBARU OUTBACK oil level

11-26Maintenance and service
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (AT)
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (AT)
1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil levelOthers
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug

Others
1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level
Remove the plug from the filler hole and
check the oil level. The oil level should be
kept even with the bottom of the filler hole.
If the oil level is below the bottom edge of
the hole, add oil through the filler hole to
raise the level.
CAUTION
. Be careful not to spill rear differ-
ential gear oil when adding it. If
rear differential gear oil touches
the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
rear differential gear oil gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be an oil leak.
If you suspect a problem, have
the vehicle checked at your
SUBARU dealer.
& Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.
Oil grade: API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera- ture Maintenance and service
11-27

11-28Maintenance and service
Power steering fluid &Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself
because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
. 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.
. Avoid spilling fluid when adding
it in the tank. .
Be careful not to spill power
steering fluid when adding it. If
power steering fluid touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
power steering fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff.
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and coldfluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
and stop the engine.
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 isbetween “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 recom- mended 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 inspection.
& Recommended fluid
Use one of the following types of auto-
matic transmission fluid. “Dexron III ”Type Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid Type-HP

Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety. .When any of the wheels is removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque. . Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel. . Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.. Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly
and completely around the tire, otherwise
the chains may scratch the wheel. . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for aluminum wheels. Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paintdamage.
If you spray washer fluid on the windshield
but the supply of washer fluid appears to
diminish, check the level of washer fluid in
the tank.
Washer fluid level gauge
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
check the fluid level indicated by the level
gauge (attached to the inside of the cap).
If the level is near the “Low ”mark, add
fluid until it reaches the “Hi ”level on the
Maintenance and service
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– CONTINUED –

Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-26
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-25
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-31
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-31
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-32
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-32
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9
Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-28, 11-29, 11-30
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-25
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-35
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key ........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-14, 3-22
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5 Ventilator grille
....................................................... 4-12
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-34
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-32
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-10
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-13
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-46
Set indicator light .................................................... 3-33
Cruise control indicator light ......................................... 3-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-40
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-24
Rear ................................................................... 11-25
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-34
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-56
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Door open warning light .............................................. 3-29
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20 Index
14-3

14-4Index
Driving All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........................................... 3-30
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips....................................... 7-16, 7-18, 7-23, 7-29, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
E
ECO gauge ................................................................. 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-29, 7-36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-14
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-14
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-9Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting ................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ............................................................... 7-11
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12 Fluid level
Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-29
Clutch ................................................................. 11-30
Power steering ..................................................... 11-28
Fog light switch .......................................................... 3-42
Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Fog light .............................................................. 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-53
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-6, 3-20
Requirements ......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-47
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-15
Gear position indicator ................................................ 3-32
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ... ........................ 8-15
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front ...................................................................... 1-7
Rear ..................................................................... 1-10

14-6Index
Low fuel warning light ................................... 3-7, 3-21, 3-29
LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-33
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-8
M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-49
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-23
Tools .................................................................... 9-18
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Mode ............................................................ 7-21, 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 11-21
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-15
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-17
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-57
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-18
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-48
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-26
Multi-information display ................................................ 3-8
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O Odometer .................................................................. 3-19
Odometer/Tripmeter ..................................................... 3-9 Off road driving
........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) ... ...................... 11-24
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-50
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-35
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-12
PParking Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-42
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Power
Door locking switches .............................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-28
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-9
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2