2005 SUBARU FORESTER fuse

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Maintenance and service
Cooling system
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has cooled
down completely. Since the coolant is under
pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a
spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is re-
moved.
The cooling system has been filled at the facto-
ry with a high quality, corrosion-inhibiting,
year-around coolant which provides protection
against freezing down to –33
°F (–36 °C). For
adding, use genuine SUBARU coolant or an
equivalent: a mixture of 50% soft water and 50%
ethylene-glycol basis coolant. Use of improper
coolants may result in corrosion in the cooling
system. It is important to maintain protection
against freezing and corrosion, even if freezing
temperatures are not expected. Never mix dif-
ferent kinds of coolant. „
Cooling fan, hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is
thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine
coolant reaches a specific temperature.
If the radiator cooling fan does not operate even when
the engine coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
normal operating range, the cooling fan circuit may be
defective. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system
checked by your SUBARU dealer.
If frequent addition of coolant is necessary, there may
be a leak in the engine cooling system. It is recom-
mended that the cooling system and connections be
checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.

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Maintenance and service
Fuses
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher
rating or with material other than a fuse be-
cause serious damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to
prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical
equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse boxes.
One is located under the instrument panel behind the
coin tray on the driver’s seat side. To remove the coin tray, open the cover and pull the
coin tray out.
The other one is housed in the engine compartment.
HSB064BA
HSB065BA

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Maintenance and service
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A) Fuse puller
B) Spare fuse
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment. A) Good
B) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do
not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse
has blown, replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side
of each fuse box cover and the “Fuses and circuits”
section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for
each fuse.
A
B
HSB066BC
AB
HSB067BB

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Maintenance and service
A) Fuse puller
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a
spare fuse of the same rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its
system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor repairs.
Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an over-
load to prevent damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any elec-
trical component fails to operate (except the starter
motor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse
must be replaced. Use only replacements with the
same specified rating as the melted main fuse. If a
main fuse blows after it is replaced, have the electrical
system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
A
HSB068BC
HSB065BA

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Specifications
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 behind the coin tray ........ 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .................................................. 12-8
Bulb chart ...................................................... 12-9
Vehicle identification .................................... 12-10

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Specifications
Fuses and circuits „
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray
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16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23
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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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Specifications
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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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Specifications
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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
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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