2006 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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Maintenance and service
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.„High mount stop light
0
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by
prying the edge with a flat-head screwdriv-
er.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver and then remove the
high mount stop light cover.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then rein-
stall the covers.
NOTEOther bulbs may be difficult to replace.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace
these bulbs if necessary.
B00093
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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 instrument panel ...................................................................... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .. 12-7
Bulb chart ............................................................ 12-9
Vehicle identification ......................................... 12-10
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Specifications
Specifications
SpecificationsThese specifications are subject to change without notice.„Dimensions
in (mm)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Item
2.5-liter non-turbo models
2.5-liter turbo models
Drive system
AWD
Transmission type
AT
MT
AT
MT
Overall length
176.6 (4,485)
Overall width
68.3 (1,735)
Overall height
62.6 (1,590)
62.4 (1,585)
Wheel base
99.4 (2,525)
Tread
Front
58.9 (1,495)
Rear
58.5 (1,485)
Ground clearance*
1
8.07 (205)
7.87 (200)
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„Engine
„ Electrical systemEngine 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 × Stroke in (mm)
3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0)
Compression ratio
10.0 : 1
8.4 : 1
Firing order
1 – 3 – 2 – 4
Battery type and capacity (5HR)
Manual transmission
12V-48AH (55D23L)
Automatic transmission
12V-52AH (75D23L)
Alternator
2.5-liter turbo models
12V-110A
2.5-liter non-turbo models
12V-90A
Spark plugs
2.5-liter non-turbo models
FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo models
ILFR6B (NGK)
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„CapacitiesAT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmissionFuel tank
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oil
MT
3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
AT
9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)
1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil
0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid
0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant
2.5-liter non-turbo models
MT
7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
AT
7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo models
MT
7.8 US qt (7.4 liters, 6.5 Imp qt)
AT
7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
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„Tires
„ Wheel alignmentTire size
P215/60R16 94H
P215/55R17 93H
Wheel size
16 × 6
1/2 JJ
17 × 7 JJ
Pressure
Front
Light load
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2)
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Full load
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2)
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
Light load
28 psi (190 kPa, 1.9 kgf/cm
2)
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Full load
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2)
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Trailer towing
41 psi (280 kPa, 2.8 kgf/cm
2)
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Temporary spare tire
Size
T135/80D16
T135/90D16
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Item
2.5-liter non-turbo models
2.5-liter turbo models
Drive system
AWD
Toe
Front
0 ± 0.12 in (0 ± 3 mm)
Rear
0.079 ± 0.12 in (2 ± 3 mm)
Camber
Front
–0°25’ ± 45’
Rear
–0 °50’ ± 45’
–0 °55’ ± 45’
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Fuses and circuits„Fuse panel located behind the instrument pan-
el
1 234 56
789101112
1413 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23
C00000
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
1
15A
y
Heater fan
2
15A
y
Heater fan
3
15A
y
Power door lock
y
Remote keyless entry
4
15A
y
Cigarette lighter
y
Remote controlled rear view mirrors
5
10A
y
Tail light
y
Parking light
6
15A
y
SRS airbag
7
15A
y
Fog light
8
30A
y
ABS
y
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
(models with Vehicle Dynamics
Control system only)
9
15A
y
Radio
10
Empty
11
15A
y
Engine ignition system
y
SRS airbag
y
AT control system
12
10A
y
Illumination brightness control
13
20A
y
Wiper deicer
y
Outside mirror defogger
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„Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentA) FWD socket (AT models without Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem)
B) Main fuse
14
10A
y
Meter
15
30A
y
Windshield wiper and washer
16
20A
y
Brake light
17
15A
y
Air conditioner
18
15A
y
Backup light
y
Cruise control
19
15A
y
Power outlet (cargo)
20
15A
y
Rear window wiper and washer
21
15A
y
Ignition coil (Non-turbo model only)
22
15A
y
Seat heater
23
Empty
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
A
12 4
3 B
5
6 789
10 11 12 13
C00105
14
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