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.
See also:
Recommended fluid
Refer to “Fluids”.
NOTE
For optimum transmission performance, only use the automatic transmission fluid that is recommended and provided by SUBARU.
If the recommended automatic transmission fluid i ...
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which
bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label.
In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted
s ...
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
1. Turn the ignition switch ...