Subaru Outback (BR): Check the fluid level monthly.
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Automatic transmission fluid / Checking the fluid level in Automatic transmission / Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling speed.
1) Yellow handle
1) HOT range
2) COLD range
3) Upper level
4) Lower level
4. Pull out the level gauge 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.
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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
level on the “COLD” range. If
Recommended fluid
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid,
be sure to use the specified typ
Continuously variable transmission fluid
There is no fluid level gauge. It is unnecessary to check the continuously variable
transmission fluid level. However, if necessary, consult your SUBARU dealer for
inspection.
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Key number
1) Key number plate
2) Security ID plate
The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle.
This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it
inside the veh
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