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 of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the “COLD” range, it is recommended to check the fluid level when the fluid is at operating temperature.
See also:
Keys
1) Master key (black)
2) Submaster key (black)
3) Valet key (gray)
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key, submaster key ...
Ride & Handling
The original Forester was one of the first SUVs to adopt a
four-wheel-independent suspension, and this year's model has a new
double-wishbone rear setup. Several journalists on the media drive com ...
While going down a hill
When you are descending a hill or any
other slope while braking with the
“SPORT” mode selected, the transmission
may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depending
on how hard you depress the brake
...