2017 SUBARU FORESTER fuel

the cooling system and connections be
checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
&Engine coolant
! Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor 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 boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap is
removed.
1) “FULL ”level mark
2) “LOW ”level mark
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.
1. Check the coolant level on the outside
of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
“LOW ”level mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL ”level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
coolant up to just below the filler neck as
shown in the following illustration.
1) Fill up to this level
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the cap and check that
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
Maintenance and service/Cooling system
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driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.
&Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately if you find any problem.
NOTE
. When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not
to drive over curbs, potholes or on
other rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle ’s speed
down to a walking pace or less, and
approach the curbs as squarely as
possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle.
. If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle
inspected.
& Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires ’service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long journey.
Tire placard
The tire placard is located on the door
pillar on the driver
’s side. Check the tire
pressures when the tires are cold. Use a
pressure gauge to adjust the tire pres-
sures to the values shown on the tire
placard.
Driving even a short distance warms up
the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire
pressure outdoors before driving the
vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside
it expands, causing the tire pressure to
increase. Be careful not to mistakenly
release air from a warm tire to reduce its
Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
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Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
pressure.
NOTE
.The air pressure in a tire increases
by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3
kgf/cm
2) when the tire becomes warm.
. The tires are considered cold when
the vehicle has been parked for at least
3 hours or has been driven less than
one mile (1.6 km).
WARNING
Do not let air out of warm tires to
adjust pressure. Doing so will result
in low tire pressure.
Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-
trollability and ride comfort, and they
cause the tires to wear abnormally. .
Correct tire pressure (tread worn
evenly)
Roadholding is good, and steering is
responsive. Rolling resistance is low, so
fuel consumption is also lower. .
Abnormally low tire pressure (tread
worn at shoulders)Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-
sumption is also higher.
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Specifications..................................................... 12-2Dimensions........................................................ 12-2
Engine ............................................................... 12-3
Fuel ................................................................... 12-3
Engine oil .......................................................... 12-4
Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil ........................................... 12-7
Fluids ................................................................ 12-9
Engine coolant ................................................... 12-9
Electrical system .............................................. 12-10
Tires ................................................................ 12-10 Temporary spare tires
...................................... 12-10
Brake disc ....................................................... 12-11Fuses and circuits ........................................... 12-12Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment ................................................. 12-12
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ................................................. 12-14
Bulb chart......................................................... 12-16
Vehicle identification ....................................... 12-19
Specifications
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&Engine
Engine model
FB25
(2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo) FA20
(2.0 L, DOHC, turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke petrol engine
Displacement cu-in (cc) 152 (2,498) 122 (1,998)
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.70 63.54 (94.0 690.0) 3.39 63.39 (86.0 686.0)
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1 10.6 : 1
Firing order 1
–3 –2–4
& Fuel
Model Fuel Fuel tank capacity
Non-turbo models Unleaded gasolinewith87 AKI (90 RON) or higher
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Turbo models Unleaded gasolinewith91 AKI (95 RON) or higher
For more details, refer to “Fuel ”F 7-3. Specifications/Specifications
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&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models)
Oil grade .
SUBARU Extra MT*3
.API classification GL-5 (75W-90)*4.SUBARU Extra MT*3
.API classification GL-5 (75W-90)
Oil capacity*
13.5 US qt (3.3 liters, 2.9 Imp qt) Non-turbo models 1.26 US qt (1.19 liters, 1.05 Imp qt)
Turbo models 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Remarks*
2“ Manual transmission oil ”F 11-17 “
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil ”F 11-17
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
*3: Equivalent to factory-filled oil.
*4: You may use this type of manual transmission oil. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel efficiency. Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Fuses and circuits
&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 25A .Sub fan (cooling fan)
4 Empty
5 25A .Audio
6 30A .Headlight (low beam)
7 15A .Headlight (high beam)
8 20A .Back-up
9 15A .Horn
10 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
11 20A .Fuel pump
12 20A .Continuously variable
transmission control unit
13 7.5A .Engine control unit
14 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
15 15A .Tail and illumination re-
lay
16 7.5A .Alternator
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Vehicle identification1) Vehicle identification number (under thefloor carpet of the right-hand front seat)
2) Emission control label
3) Tire inflation pressure label
4) Certification label
5) Vehicle identification number plate
6) Model number label
7) Fuel label
8) Air conditioner label
Specifications/Vehicle identification
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