2013 SUBARU FORESTER transmission

Specifications..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Engine ............................................................... 12-3
Electrical system ................................................ 12-3
Fuel ................................................................... 12-4
Engine oil .......................................................... 12-5
Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil ........................................... 12-8
Fluids ................................................................ 12-9
Engine coolant ................................................... 12-9 Tires
................................................................ 12-10
Fuses and circuits ........................................... 12-11
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ................................................. 12-11
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ................................................. 12-13
Bulb chart ......................................................... 12-15
Vehicle identification ....................................... 12-18Specifications
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&Engine
Engine model FB25
(2.5-liter, DOHC, non-turbo) EJ255
(2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in) 2,498 (152)2,457 (150)
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.7 63.5 (94.0 690.0) 3.9 63.1 (99.5 679.0)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 18.4 : 1
Firing order 1
–3–2 –4
& Electrical system
Battery type and capacity (5HR) MT 12V-48AH (55D23L)
AT 12V-52AH (65D23L)
Alternator 12V-110A
Spark plugs Non-turbo engine SILZKAR7B11 (NGK)
Turbo engine SILFR6A (NGK)
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission Specifications
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12-8Specifications
&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil grade SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature Oil capacity
Manual transmission
API classification GL-5
3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Front differential (AT models) 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
For the checking procedure, or other details, refer to “Manual transmission oil ”F 11-19, “Front differential gear oil (AT models) ”F 11-21, “Rear differential
gear oil ”F 11-22.

&Fluids
NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
Fluid Fluid type Fluid capacity
Automatic transmission fluid (AT models) · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP ·
“Dexron III ”Type Automatic Transmission Fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid –
Clutch fluid (MT models) –
For the checking procedure, or other details, refer to “Automatic transmission fluid ”F 11-20, “Power steering fluid ”F 11-22, “Brake fluid ”F 11-23 or
“ Clutch fluid (MT models) ”F 11-24.
& Engine coolant
NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
Model Coolant capacity Coolant type
Non-turbo Manual transmission 7.5 US qt (7.1 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant
Automatic transmission 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
Turbo 8.5 US qt (8.0 liters, 7.0 Imp qt)
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure, or other details, refer to “Cooling system ”F 11-13. Specifications
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Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Trailer
2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 10A .Front wiper deicer relay
5 10A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 20A .Stop light
9 15A .Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
. Clock
12 15A .Automatic transmission
unit
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A .Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 15A .Parking light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light
15 Empty (FWD connector for AWD AT models)
Specifications
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&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A .ABS unit
. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A .Main fan (cooling fan)
3 10A .Secondary air combina-
tion valve (turbo models)
4 25A .Sub fan (cooling fan)
5 Empty
6 10A .Audio
7 30A .Headlight (low beam)
8 15A .Headlight (high beam)
9 20A .Back-up
10 15A .Horn
11 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
12 15A .Fuel pump
13 10A .Automatic transmission
control unit
14 7.5A .Engine control unit
15 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
16 15A .Tail and illumination re-
lay
17 7.5A .Alternator
Specifications
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14-2Index
A Abbreviation ................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-45
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-8
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-6
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-21
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-37
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-23
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-17
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-29
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-40
CD player operation ............................................... 5-22
Control button ........................................................ 5-37
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-13 iPod
®operations
.................................................... 5-32
Power and audio controls ......................................... 5-9
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-18
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-32
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-36, 3-38
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-6
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-31
Warning light .......................................................... 3-21
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-15
Fluid ........................................................... 11-20, 12-9
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-19
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-17
Select lever ........................................................... 7-16
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-17
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-20
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-13
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-29
BBattery .................................................................... 11-43
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-40
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-22
Booster ....................................................... 7-22, 11-25

Fluid............................................................ 11-23, 12-9
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-28
Parking ........................................................ 7-29, 11-29
Pedal .................................................................. 11-26
System ................................................................. 7-22
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-26
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-26
Brake system ............................................................ 7-22
Warning light ......................................................... 3-20
Braking ..................................................................... 7-22
Tips...................................................................... 7-22
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-28
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-15
Replacing ............................................................. 11-45
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ............................................................. 6-3, 11-50
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-15
Cargo tray ................................................................. 10-6
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-5
Changing
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-11
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-17 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light ....................................................................... 3-15
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-26
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-26
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-27
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-27
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-20
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-23
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-24
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-22
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-37
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-9
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-21
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-19
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-22
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-28
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-25
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-32
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-5Light ..................................................................... 3-29
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13
Cigarette lighter .......................................................... 6-10
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5 Index
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