SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. „
Dimensions
in (mm)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Item2.5-liter non-turbo models2.5-liter turbo models
Drive systemAWD
Transmission typeATMTATMT
Overall length175.2 (4,450)
Overall width68.3 (1,735)
Overall height62.6 (1,590)62.4 (1,585)
Wheel base99.4 (2,525)
TreadFront58.9 (1,495)
Rear58.5 (1,485)
Ground clearance* 17.5 (190)7.7 (195)

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„Engine
„ Electrical system
Engine modelEJ253 (2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo)EJ255 (2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo)
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu in (cc)150 (2,457)
Bore × Stroke in (mm)3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0)
Compression ratio10.0 : 18.2 : 1
Firing order1 – 3 – 2 – 4
Battery type and capacity
(5HR)Manual transmission12V-48AH (55D23L)
Automatic transmission12V-52AH (75D23L)
Alternator12V-90A
Spark plugs2.5-liter non-turbo modelsFR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo modelsILFR6B (NGK)

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Capacities
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Fuel tank15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oilMT3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
AT9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant2.5-liter non-turbo modelsMT7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
AT7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo modelsMT7.8 US qt (7.4 liters, 6.5 Imp qt)
AT7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)

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„Tires
„ Wheel alignment
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
)
Item2.5-liter non-turbo models2.5-liter turbo models
Drive systemAWD
ToeFront0 ± 0.12 in (0 ± 3 mm)
Rear0.08 ± 0.12 in (2 ± 3 mm)
CamberFront–0 °25’ ± 45’
Rear–0 °50’ ± 45’–0 °55’ ± 45’

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Specifications
Fuses and circuits „
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray
1
23456
78 9101112
13 14 15
16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23
HSC001BB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
115AyHeater fan
215AyHeater fan
315AyPower door lock
y Remote keyless entry
415AyCigarette lighter
y Remote controlled rear
view mirrors
510AyTail light
y Parking light
615AySRS airbag
715AyFog light
830AyABS
y Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system (models with
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system only)
915AyRadio
10Empty

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1115AyEngine ignition system
y SRS airbag
y AT control system
1210AyIllumination brightness
control
1320AyWiper deicer
y Outside mirror defogger
1410AyMeter
1530AyWindshield wiper and
washer
1620AyBrake light
1715AyAir conditioner
1815AyBackup light
y Cruise control
1915AyPower outlet (cargo)
2010AyRear window wiper and
washer
2115AyIgnition coil (Non-turbo
model only)
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
2215AySeat heater
23Empty
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit

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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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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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Vehicle identification
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
USC507BB
1) Vehicle identification number
2) Emission control label
3) Vehicle identification number plate
4) Tire inflation pressure plate
5) Certification plate
6) Bar cord label (U.S. only)
7) Model number plate

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsTire information ............................................. 13-2Tire labeling ....................................................... 13-2
Recommended tire inflation pressure ............ 13-5
Glossary of tire terminology ............................ 13-7
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices .............................................. 13-8
Vehicle load limit – how to determine ............. 13-9
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle
load capacities ............................................... 13-13
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ........ 13-14
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ..... 13-14
Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 13-15 Treadwear .......................................................... 13-15
Traction AA, A, B, C .......................................... 13-15
Temperature A, B, C ......................................... 13-16
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................... 13-17