Subaru Outback: Checking the oil level
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Manual transmission oil / Checking the oil level
Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
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Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil” F
Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the
fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level
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Child restraint systems
Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle.
You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle
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Headlight Bulb
A: REMOVAL
1. HIGH BEAM
CAUTION:
Because the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil
on the bulb surface reduces
the bulb's service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb.
Never touch the glass portion.
Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long tim
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