SPC-8
SPECIFICATION
Forester
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★KA
Model 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Grade 2.5 X 2.5 XS 2.5 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb)765
(1,685)785
(1,730)760
(1,675)780
(1,720)815
(1,795)835
(1,840)
Rear kgf (lb)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)605
(1,335)605
(1,335)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)
Total kgf (lb)1,375
(3,030)1,395
(3,075)1,365
(3,010)1,385
(3,055)1,425
(3,140)1,445
(3,185)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle weight
(G.A.L.R.)Front kgf (lb)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)
Rear kgf (lb)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)
Maximum permissi-
ble weight (G.V.M.)Total kgf (lb)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)
OptionSport package base — — — — — —
Aluminum wheel — — — — — —
Front fog light — —❍❍❍❍
Cruise control❍❍❍❍❍❍
High-grade audio — — — — — —
Sport steering — — — —❍❍
Leather package base — — — —❍❍
Leather seat, Leather
door trim——————
Navigation system ——————
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — — — — — —
Sunroof — — — — — —
Self-leveling function Rr — —❍❍❍❍
Cold area pack A — — — — — —
Cold area pack B — — — — — —
Cold area pack C — — — — — —
Cold area pack D — — — — — —
Heated mirrors — — — — — —
Security system — — — — — —
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PRECAUTION
Precaution
1. Precaution
A: PRECAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the follow-
ing general precautions. They must be strictly fol-
lowed to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. ABS
Handle the ABS as a total system. Do not disas-
semble or attempt to repair individual parts. Doing
so could prevent the ABS system from operating
when needed or cause it to operate incorrectly and
result in injury.
2. BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do
the following:
Wash out your eyes and seek immediate medical
attention.
Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thor-
oughly with water.
3. RADIATOR FAN
The radiator fan may rotate without warning, even
when the engine is not on. Do not place your hand,
cloth, tools, or other items near the fan at any time.
4. ROAD TESTS
Always conduct road tests in accordance with traf-
fic rules and regulations to avoid bodily injury and
interrupting traffic.
5. AIRBAG
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected deploy-
ment of airbags and unnecessary maintenance, fol-
low the instructions in this manual when performing
maintenance on airbag components or nearby, and
airbag wiring harnesses or nearby.
To prevent unexpected deployment, perform the
steps below and then wait at least 20 seconds to
discharge electricity before beginning work.
Step 1: Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Step 2: Disconnect the ground cable from bat-
tery.
6. AIRBAG DISPOSAL
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected airbag
deployment, do not dispose airbag modules in the
same way as other refuse. Follow all government
regulations concerning disposal of refuse.
7. AIRBAG MODULE
Adhere to the following when handling and storing
the airbag module to prevent bodily injury from un-
expected deployment:
Do not hold the harnesses or connectors to carry
module.
Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards yourself or other people.
Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards the floor or walls.
8. AIRBAG SPECIAL TOOLS
To prevent unexpected deployment, only use spe-
cial tools.
9. WINDOW
Always wear safety glasses when working around
any glass to prevent glass fragments from damag-
ing your eyes.
10.WINDOW ADHESIVE
Always use the recommended or alternative adhe-
sive when attaching glass to prevent it from coming
loose and falling, resulting in accidents and injury.
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NOTE
Note
1. Note
A: NOTE
This is information that can improve efficiency of
maintenance and assure sound work.
1. FASTENER NOTICE
Fasteners are used to prevent parts from damage
and dislocation due to looseness. Fasteners must
be tightened to the specified torque.
Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant, or oth-
er substances to the surface around bolts, fasten-
ers, etc. Doing so will make it difficult to obtain the
correct torque and result in looseness and other
problems.
2. STATIC ELECTRICITY DAMAGE
Do not touch the control unit, connectors, logic
boards, and other such parts when there is a risk of
static electricity. Always use a static electricity pre-
vention cord or touch grounded metal before con-
ducting work.
3. BATTERY
When removing the battery cables, always be sure
to turn the ignition switch off to prevent electrical
damage to the control unit from rush current.
4. SERVICE PARTS
Use authentic service parts for maximum perfor-
mance and maintenance, when conducting repairs.
Subaru/FHI will not be responsible for poor perfor-
mance resulting from the use of parts not specified
by a genuine dealer.
5. PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER MAIN-
TENANCE
Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers,
etc. before work.
6. ENSURING SAFETY DURING WORK
When working in a group of two or more, perform
the work with calling each other to ensure mutual
safety.