SUBARU FORESTER 2010 SH / 3.G Owners Manual

11-46Maintenance and service
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle. Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the bulbs and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart ”F 12-10.
& Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the following precautions. .
Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and high
beam) by yourself.
. Do not remove/restore the head-
light assemblies by yourself.
. Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by your-self.
For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
& Headlights (models without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.

NOTE .If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. !
Low beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side).
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).
3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
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11-48Maintenance and service
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface. 7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). !
High beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side).
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb

surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side). &Position light
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. &
Front turn signal light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Rear combination lights
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.
2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from thevehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light Maintenance and service
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11-50Maintenance and service
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle.
7. Tighten the upper and lower screws. &License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws. &
Dome light, map light, cargo
area light and door step light
CAUTION
When the door is opened, the map
light illuminates and becomes very
hot. When replacing the map light
bulb, close the door and be careful
not to burn yourself.
Dome light (type A)

Dome light (type B)
Map light
Cargo area light
Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. &
Other bulbs
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. Maintenance and service
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Specifications..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Engine ............................................................... 12-3
Electrical system ................................................ 12-3
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Tires .................................................................. 12-5
Wheel alignment ................................................ 12-5 Fuses and circuits
............................................. 12-6
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ................................................... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ................................................... 12-8
Bulb chart ......................................................... 12-10
Vehicle identification ....................................... 12-13Specifications
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12-2Specifications
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. &Dimensions
in (mm)
Item Non-turbo models Turbo models
Overall length 179.5 (4,560)
Overall width 70.1 (1,780)
Overall height without roof rail 65.9 (1,675)
with roof rail 66.9 (1,700)
Wheel base 103.0 (2,615)
Tread Front 60.2 (1,530)
Rear 60.2 (1,530)
Ground clearance*
18.7 (220) 8.9 (225)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty

&Engine
Engine model EJ253
(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) EJ255
(2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in) 2,457 (150)
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.963.1 (99.5 679.0)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 18.4 : 1
Firing order 1
–3–2 –4
& Electrical system
Battery type and capacity (5HR) MT 12V-48AH (55D23L)
AT 12V-52AH (65D23L)
Alternator Non-turbo models 12V-90A
Turbo models 12V-110A
Spark plugs Non-turbo engine
FR5AP-11 (NGK)
Turbo engine SILFR6A (NGK)
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission Specifications
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