2006 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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Specifications
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
1
30A
y
Radiator cooling fan (Main)
2
30A
y
Radiator cooling fan (Sub)
3
50A
y
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
(Models with Vehicle Dynamics
Control system only)
30A
y
ABS motor
4
30A
y
Engine sensor (Non-turbo models
only)
5
20A
y
Rear window defogger
6
15A
y
Hazard warning flasher
y
Horn
7
15A
y
Turn signal lights
8
10A
y
Automatic transmission control unit
9
10A
y
Alternator
10
15A
y
Headlight (right side)
11
15A
y
Headlight (left side)
12
20A
y
Lighting switch
13
15A
y
Clock
y
Interior light
14
10A
y
Secondary air combination valve
(Turbo models only)
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
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Bulb chartDescriptionWattage Bulb type
Headlight
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Low beam Canada-spec. 2.5XT 12V-35W D2R
All except Canada-
spec. 2.5XT 12V-55W H1
Front fog light 12V-55W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal 12V-21W 1474
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Rear combination light Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) 1474
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Backup light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Cargo area light 12V-15W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Doom light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –
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Specifications
Vehicle identification
12
3 4
56
9 8
7
C00112
1) Vehicle identification number
2) Emission control label
3) Vehicle identification number plate
4) Tire inflation pressure plate
5) Certification plate
6) Bar cord label (U.S. only)
7) Model number plate
8) Radio noise label (Canada only)
9) Fuel label
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Tire information .................................................. 13-2
Tire labeling ............................................................. 13-2
Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 13-5
Glossary of tire terminology .................................. 13-6
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ..... 13-7
Vehicle load limit – how to determine ................... 13-8
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ...................................................... 13-10
Adverse safety consequences of overloading
on handling and stopping and on tires .............. 13-11
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 13-11
Uniform tire quality grading standards ............ 13-12
Treadwear ................................................................ 13-12
Traction AA, A, B, C ................................................ 13-12
Temperature A, B, C ............................................... 13-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ......................... 13-13
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
For U.S.A.
The following information has been com-
piled according to Code of Federal Regu-
lations “Title 49, Part 575”.
Tire information„Tire labelingMany markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire
manufacturers. These marking can
provide you with useful information on
the tire.T
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-
Metric tire size. It is important to un-
derstand the sizing system in select-
ing the proper tire for your vehicles.
Here is a brief review of the tire sizing
system with a breakdown of its indi-
vidual elements.
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P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section
Width is measured in millimeters. To
convert millimeters into inches, divide
by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio (Section
Height divided by Section Width)
helps provide more dimensional infor-
mation about the tire size. Example:
(1) P = Certain tire type used on light
duty vehicles such as passenger cars
(2) Section Width in millimeters
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height
÷
section width).
(4) R = Radial Construction
(5) Rim diameter in inches
V
Load and Speed Rating Descrip-
tions
The load and speed rating descrip-
tions will appear following the size
designation.
They provide two important facts
about the tire. First, the number des-
ignation is its load index. Second, the
letter designation indicates the tire’s
speed rating.
Example:
(6) Load Index: A numerical codeP 215 / 60 R 16(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)P 215 / 60 R 16 94 H
Size designation (6) (7)
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which specifies the maximum load a
tire can carry at the speed indicated
by its speed symbol, at maximum in-
flation pressure.
For example, “94” means 1,477 lbs
(670 kg).(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
system describing a tire’s capability to
travel at established and predeter-
mined speeds.
For example, “H” means 130 mph
(210 km/h)
T
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of four
groups. Here is a brief review of the
TIN with a breakdown of its individual
elements. (1) Manufacturer’s Identification
Mark
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week,
starting with “01” to represent the first
full week of the calendar year; the
second two figures represent the
year. For example, 0101 means the
1st week of 2001.
T
Other markings
The following makings are also
placed on the sidewall.
V
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure
to which this tire may be inflated. For
example, “300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX.
PRESS”
V
Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum per-
missible weight load for this tire. For
example, “MAX. LOAD 670 kg (1477
LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX.
PRESS.”
Load indices apply only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a
load rated tire on any vehicle
does not mean the vehicle can
be loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.
ySpeed ratings apply only to
the tire, not to the vehicle. Put-
ting a speed rated tire on any
vehicle does not mean the ve-
hicle can be operated at the
tire’s rated speed.yThe speed rating is void if the
tires are worn out, damaged,
repaired, retreaded, or other-
wise altered from their original
condition. If tires are repaired,
retreaded, or otherwise al-
tered, they may not be suitable
for original equipment tire de-
signed loads and speeds.
DOT XX XX XXX XXXX
(1) (2) (3)(4)
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL”
V
Construction
The generic name of each cord mate-
rial used in the plies (both sidewall
and tread area) of this tire.
For example, “PLIES: SIDEWALL
POLYESTER 1 TREAD POLYES-
TER 1 + STEEL 2 + NYLON 1”
V
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire qual-
ity grading standards” in this chapter.Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the vehi-
cle. Putting a load rated tire on
any vehicle does not mean the
vehicle can be loaded up to the
tire’s rated load.
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„Recommended tire inflation pressureT
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows,Tire 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)
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