2003 SUBARU FORESTER fuel pressure

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Maintenance and service

Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at
shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel consumption is also
higher.
Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in cen-
ter)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magnifies the ef-
fects of road-surface bumps and dips, possibly result-
ing in vehicle damage.
Ifthetireplacardshowstirepressuresforthevehicle
when fully loaded and for the vehicle when towing a
trailer, adjust the tire pressures to the values that
match current loading conditions.
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire
pressures can cause the tires to deform severe-
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12-4
Specifications
Capacities
Tires
Fuel tank15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oilManual transmission3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolantManual transmission7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
Tire sizeP215/60R16 94H
Wheel size16 x 6 1
/2 JJ
PressureFrontLight load29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm 2
)
Full load29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm 2
)
RearLight load28 psi (190 kPa, 1.9 kg/cm 2
)
Full load36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kg/cm 2
)
Trailer towing41 psi (280 kPa, 2.8 kg/cm 2
)

14-5
Index
J
Jack and jack handle ...................................... 9-19
Jump starting .................................................. 9-9 K
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ................ 3-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Key
Number ...................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ........................................ 3-3
L
Leather seat materials .................................... 10-5
Light control switch ......................................... 3-17
Limited slip differential (LSD) .......................... 7-20
Loading your vehicle ...................................... 8-14
Lower and tether anchorages ......................... 1-35
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 3-14
LSD (limited slip differential) ........................... 7-20
Lumbar support .............................................. 1-5 M
Main fuse ........................................................ 11-53
Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 11-3
Schedule .................................................... 11-3 Seatbelt ..................................................... 1-26
Tools .......................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp .............................. 3-10
Manual climate control system ........................ 4-4
Manual transmission ...................................... 7-11 Oil .............................................................. 11-22
Map light ......................................................... 6-3
Maximum load limits ....................................... 8-25
Meters and gears ........................................... 3-5
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-29
Moonroof ................................................ 2-26, 9-18 N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................... 8-2 O
Odometer/Trip meter ...................................... 3-5
Off road driving ............................................... 8-7
Oil pressure warning light ............................... 3-11
Oil filter ........................................................... 11-10
Oil level
Engine ....................................................... 11-9
Manual transmission .................................. 11-22
Rear differential ......................................... 11-27
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-31
Overhead console .......................................... 6-6

14-8
Index
Front-wheel drive ....................................... 3-15
Low fuel ..................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure ............................................... 3-11
Seatbelt ..................................................... 3-9
SRS airbag system .................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance ......................... 8-25
Washing ......................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ..................................... 10-3
Wear indicators .............................................. 11-41
Wheel Alignment .................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ................................................... 11-44
Balance ..................................................... 11-41
Replacement ............................................. 11-43
Windows ......................................................... 2-21
Windshield Washer fluid ............................................... 11-45
Wiper and washer switches ....................... 3-23
Wiper deicer .............................................. 3-26
Windshield wiper blades Replacement ............................................. 11-46
Winter driving ................................................. 8-9
Wiper and washer .......................................... 3-22

GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel:
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of 87 AKI or higher.
Fuel octane rating:
This octane rating is the average of the Re-
search Octane and Motor numbers and is com-
monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index
(AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manual.
Fuel capacity:
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil:
Use only API classification SL or SJ with the
words “ENERGY CONSERVING” or the New
API certification mark (starburst mark) dis-
played on the container.Engine oil capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure:
See the label located under the driver’s door
latch.