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.
See also:
Display selection (type A, B and C audio)
Press the “TEXT” button while receiving
the satellite radio to change the display as
follows.
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To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Always remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system with
a top tether. Failure to do so may prevent the top tether from being fastened tightly.
Outback
1. Remove the ...
To temporarily cancel the cruise control
The cruise control can be temporarily canceled in the following ways.
• Push the “CANCEL” button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal (MT models only).
• Shift the select lever ...
