light SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Specifications
„
Fuse panel located in the engine com-
partment
A) FWD socket (AT models without Vehicle Dynamics Control system)
B) Main fuse
A
12 4
3 B
5
6 7
89
10 11 12
13
USC003BB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
130Ay
Radiator cooling fan
(Main)
230AyRadiator cooling fan
(Sub)
350AyVehicle Dynamics
Control system (Mod-
els with Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system
only)
30AyEngine sensor (Non-
turbo models only)
430AyABS motor
520AyRear window defogger
615AyHazard warning flasher
y Horn
715AyTurn signal lights
810AyAutomatic transmis- sion control unit
910AyAlternator

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Specifications
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Bulb chart
1015AyHeadlight (right side)
1115AyHeadlight (left side)
1220AyLighting switch
1315AyClock
y Interior light
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight 12V-60/55W HB2
Front fog light 12V-55W –
Front turn signal 12V-21W 1474
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Rear combination light
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber)1474
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Cargo compartment light 12V-5W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Doom light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsFor U.S.A.
The following information has been compiled accord-
ing to Code of Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”.
Tire information „
Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification
Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a
tire by tire manufacturers. These marking can
provide you with useful information on the tire. T Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire
size. It is important to understand the sizing sys-
tem in selecting the proper tire for your vehicles.
Here is a brief review of the tire sizing system
with a breakdown of its individual elements. V P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section Width is mea-
sured in millimeters. To convert millimeters into
inches, divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio (Sec-
tion Height divided by Section Width) helps pro- vide more dimensional information about the tire
size. Example:
(1) P = Certain tire type used on light duty vehi-
cles such as passenger cars
(2) Section Width in millimeters
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height
÷ section
width).
(4) R = Radial Construction
(5) Rim diameter in inches V Load and Speed Rating Descriptions
The load and speed rating descriptions will ap-
pear following the size designation.
They provide two important facts about the tire.
First, the number designation is its load index.
Second, the letter designation indicates the tire’s
speed rating.P 215 / 60 R 16
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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„Recommended tire inflation pressure
T Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows,
Tire sizeP215/60R16 94H
Wheel size16 × 6 1
/2 JJ
PressureFrontLight load29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm 2
)
Full load29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm 2
)
RearLight load28 psi (190 kPa, 1.9 kgf/cm 2
)
Full load36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
)
Trailer towing41 psi (280 kPa, 2.8 kgf/cm 2
)

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Index
A
ABS ................................................................... 7-23
Warning light ........................................ 3-15, 7-24
Accessory power outlet ....................................... 6-9
Active head restraint ............................................ 1-9
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-21
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-18
All-Wheel Drive .................................................. 3-19
Aluminum wheel .............................................. 11-50
Aluminum wheel cleaning .................................. 10-3
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock brake system warning light (ABS) .................................................... 3-15, 7-24
Arming the system ............................................. 2-17
Ashtray ..................................................... 6-14, 10-7
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-35
Automatic climate control system ...................... 4-11
Automatic transmission ..................................... 7-15 Capacities ..................................................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ................................................ 7-16
Shift lock release .......................................... 7-20
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) .......... 3-15
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-58
Jump starting .................................................. 9-9
Replacing (remote keyless entry) ................. 2-11
Brake
Booster ....................................................... 11-38
Fluid ............................................................ 11-36
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-41
Parking ....................................................... 11-42
Pedal .......................................................... 11-38
System ......................................................... 7-22
Warning light ................................................ 3-18
Brake pedal ..................................................... 11-38 Free play .................................................... 11-38
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-39
Braking .............................................................. 7-22
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-22
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ..... 11-41Bulb Chart ............................................................. 12-9
Replacing ................................................... 11-63
C
Capacities ......................................................... 12-4
Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......................... 6-16
Cargo area light ................................................... 6-2
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................................... 6-18

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Index
Center console .................................................... 6-5
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-14CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ................................................ 3-13
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-35
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-39
Top tether anchorages ................................. 1-50
Child safety locks .............................................. 2-23
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-16, 3-13
Cigarette lighter socket ...................................... 6-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-22
Clutch (MT)
Fluid ............................................................ 11-37
Pedal .......................................................... 11-39
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-16
Coin tray .............................................................. 6-7
Convenience net ................................................. 6-7
Coolant ............................................................ 11-17
Cooling system ................................................ 11-16
Corrosion protection ................................. 8-12, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................... 7-38
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-21
Cup holders ......................................................... 6-8 D
Dashboard storage compartment ........................ 6-6
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-25
Differential gear oil
Front (AT vehicles) ..................................... 11-31
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-23
Dome light ........................................................... 6-2
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-19
Drive belt ......................................................... 11-26
Driving in foreign country ..................................... 8-6
Driving tips .................................................. 7-14, 8-6 E
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 7-26
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. 1-15
Engine Compartment overview ................................. 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-17
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................... 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-10
Overheating .................................................. 9-12

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Index
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-3
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15Fluid level Automatic transmission .............................. 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-36
Clutch (MT vehicles) ................................... 11-37
Power steering ............................................ 11-34
Fog light button ................................................. 3-27
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ............ 11-31
Front seatbelt pretensioners .............................. 1-31
Front seats .......................................................... 1-2 Fore and aft adjustment ........................... 1-3, 1-5
Reclining .................................................. 1-4, 1-7
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ............................................................. 3-9
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses .............................................................. 11-60
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR ............................................................... 8-16
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................................. 8-16
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................ 8-16
GVWR ............................................................... 8-16 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-24
Headlights ......................................................... 3-23
Headrest adjustment ......................................... 1-12
Heater operation ................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-21
Hill holder ............................................... 7-36, 11-40
Horn .................................................................. 3-40 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-26
Immobilizer indicator light .................................... 2-5
Indicator light ..................................................... 3-12
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-35
Interior lights ........................................................ 6-2

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Index
J
Jack and jack handle ......................................... 9-19
Jump starting ....................................................... 9-9 K Key
Number ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-5
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ..................... 3-6
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
Light control switch ............................................ 3-23
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................. 7-21
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-14
Low fuel warning light ........................................ 3-19
Lower and tether anchorages ............................ 1-45
LSD (limited slip differential) .............................. 7-21
Lumbar support ................................................... 1-7 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-62
Maintenance Precautions ................................................... 11-3
Schedule ....................................................... 11-3 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-29
Tools ............................................................. 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp ................................. 3-13
Manual
Climate control system ................................... 4-4
Seat ................................................................ 1-3
Transmission ................................................ 7-12
Transmission oil .......................................... 11-27
Map lights ............................................................ 6-3
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-26
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-7
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-35
Moonroof .................................................. 2-28, 9-18 N
New vehicle break-in driving ............................... 8-2 O
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-7
Off road driving .................................................... 8-8
Oil filter ............................................................ 11-11
Oil level Engine ........................................................ 11-10
Manual transmission ................................... 11-27
Rear differential .......................................... 11-33
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-15
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-37

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Index
Outside temperature indicator ........................... 3-11
Overhead console ............................................... 6-6 P
Parking brake ......................................... 7-34, 11-42
Stroke ......................................................... 11-42
Parking light switch ............................................ 3-27
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-34
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-5 Power
Door locking switches ..................................... 2-8
Seat ................................................................ 1-5
Steering ........................................................ 7-21
Steering fluid level ...................................... 11-34
Windows ....................................................... 2-24
R
Rear Combination lights ...................................... 11-70
Differential gear oil level ............................. 11-33
Gate ..................................................... 2-27, 9-17
Seats ............................................................ 1-11
Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) ........... 7-21
Rear window
Defogger button ............................................ 3-33
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-31
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-54 Remote keyless entry system ............................. 2-9
Replacing
Air cleaner element .................................... 11-21
Battery (remote keyless entry) ..................... 2-11
Bulbs .......................................................... 11-63
Transmitters ................................................. 2-13
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-14
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-17 S
Seat height adjustment (driver’s side) ................. 1-5
Seatbelt
Extender ....................................................... 1-29
Maintenance ................................................. 1-29
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-31
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-14
Warning light and chime ...................... 1-16, 3-13
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-14Seats
Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................... 1-10
Security system ................................................. 2-17
Selector lever (AT vehicles) .............................. 7-16
Self-leveling rear suspension ............................ 7-43
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-20
Shift position indicator ....................................... 3-20
Shopping bag hook ........................................... 6-18

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Index
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-13
Snowy and icy roads ......................................... 8-11
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-25
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7SRS
Airbag system warning light .......................... 3-13
Frontal airbag ............................................... 1-57
Side airbag ................................................... 1-65
SRS airbags ...................................................... 1-53
Steering wheel
Power ........................................................... 7-21
Tilt wheel ...................................................... 3-39
Storage compartments ........................................ 6-4
Sun visors ............................................................ 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag ............. 1-53
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6 T
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-10
Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-13
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-39 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-13
Inspection ................................................... 11-43
Pressures and wear .................................... 11-44 Replacement .............................................. 11-48
Rotation ...................................................... 11-48
Types .......................................................... 11-43
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-50
Towing ............................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-15
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-15
Trailer
Connecting .......................................... 8-23, 8-31
Hitch .................................................... 8-22, 8-30
Towing .......................................................... 8-25
Towing tips ................................................... 8-33
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-21
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-25 U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................... 6-19 V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-20
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4
Vehicle capacity weight ..................................... 8-16
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................. 7-28
Vehicle identification ........................................ 12-10
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2