Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
At Shift Control
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check that the select lever can not be moved from "P" range when brake pedal is not depressed.
- Check that the select lever can be moved from "P" range when brake pedal is depressed.
- Select the select lever to except "P" range.
- Check that the ignition key can not be removed from ignition switch when ignition switch is turned to OFF.
- Set the AT select lever to each gear position while checking that the demanded gear position is correctly attained.
SELECTOR AND GEAR POSITIONS
| Selector Position | Gear Position | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| D | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| 3 | OK | OK | OK | - |
| 2 | - | OK | - | - |
| 1 | OK | - | - | - |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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