2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 423
2012 Subaru Forester Manual
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Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ...Maintenance precautions...Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (non-turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running... 11-3 11-3 11-4 11-4 11-5 Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-20 11-20 11-21 Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ... 11-21 11-21 11-22 Rear differential gear oil...Recommended grade and viscosity ... 11-22 11-22 Engine hood ...Engine compartment overview...Non-turbo models ...Turbo models ... 11-5 11-7 11-7 11-8 Power steering fluid ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-22 11-22 11-23 Engine oil... 11-9 Brake fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended brake fluid ... 11-23 11-23 11-24 Checking the oil level ...11-9 Changing the oil and oil filter...11-11 Recommended grade and viscosity ...11-13 Synthetic oil...11-13 Clutch fluid (MT models) ...Checking the fluid level...Recommended clutch fluid... 11-24 11-24 11-25 Cooling system ...Cooling fan, hose and connections ...Engine coolant ... 11-13 11-14 11-14 Brake booster ...Brake pedal ...Checking the brake pedal free play ...Checking the brake pedal reserve distance... 11-25 11-26 11-26 11-26 Air cleaner element ...Replacing the air cleaner element ... 11-15 11-15 Spark plugs ...Drive belts ...Turbo models ...Non-turbo models ... 11-17 11-18 11-18 11-18 Clutch pedal (MT models) ...Checking the clutch function...Checking the clutch pedal free play... 11-27 11-27 11-27 11 Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ... 11-19 11-19 11-19 Hill start assist system (MT models)...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ... 11-27 11-28 11-28 Parking brake stroke ... 11-29