Subaru Forester (2022 year). Manual in english — page 32

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2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.

3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.

1)

Negative (−) side facing up

4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery making sure to install the new
battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

Replacing key battery

510

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12-1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . ... 512

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 513
Front differential and rear differential gear oil . . 515
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 516
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . 516

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 517
Temporary spare tires . . . . . . . . . . 517
Brake pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Brake disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
Brake pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 518

12-2. Bulb chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..519

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Bulb chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 520

12-3. Vehicle identification. . . . . . . . . .523

Specifications

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Specifications

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12-1. Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Dimensions

in (mm)

Item

Forester

Subaru Forester Wilderness

Overall length

182.7 (4,640)

Overall width

71.5 (1,815)

72.2 (1,835)

Overall height

68.1 (1,730)*

2

67.5 (1,715)*

3

68.9 (1,750)

Wheel base

105.1 (2,670)

104.9 (2,665)

Tread

Front

61.6 (1,565)

61.4 (1,560)

Rear

61.8 (1,570)

61.4 (1,560)

Ground clearance*

1

8.7 (220)

9.3 (235)

*1: Measured with vehicle empty
*2: Models with roof rails
*3: Models without roof rails

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Engine

Engine model

FB25 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo)

Engine type

Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke direct injection gasoline engine

Displacement cu-in (cc)

152 (2,498)

Bore

6

Stroke in (mm)

3.70

6

3.54 (94.0

6

90.0)

Compression ratio

12.0 : 1

Firing order

1 – 3 – 2 – 4

Specifications

512

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Fuel

Fuel requirement

Fuel tank capacity

Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher

16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 Imp gal)

For more details, refer to “

Fuel”

F

P310.

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Engine oil

For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil”

F

P474.

NOTE

The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.

!

Approved engine oil

Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.

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Specifications

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Alternative engine oil

If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.

NOTE

Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.

Oil grade

SAE viscosity No. and

applicable temperature

Engine oil capacity

API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) classification

SN

with the

words “RESOURCE CONSER-
VING”,

SN PLUS

with the words

“RESOURCE CONSERVING” or

SP

with the words “RESOURCE

CONSERVING”

or

ILSAC (International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee)

GF-5

or

GF-6A

, which can

be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst
mark)

0W-20 synthetic

oil is the required oil

for optimum engine performance and
protection. Conventional oil may be
used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

*: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available,

5W-30 conventional oil may be used
if replenishment is needed but should
be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at
the next oil change.

– Adding the oil from low level to

full level:
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)

– Changing the oil and oil filter:

4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt)

Specifications

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Front differential and rear differential gear oil

Oil

Front differential gear oil

Rear differential gear oil

Oil grade

.

SUBARU Extra MT*

3

.

API classification GL-5 (75W-90)

API classification GL-5

SAE viscosity No. and applicable
temperature

—

.

75W-90*

.

90

*: Recommended

Oil capacity*

1

1.4 US qt (1.3 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)

0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)

Remarks*

2

“

Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil”

F

P481

*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: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this oil.

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Specifications

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Fluids

Fluid

Fluid type*

1

Fluid capacity*

2

Remarks*

3

Continuously variable
transmission fluid

Consult your SUBARU dealer.

Except for Subaru Forester Wilderness models: 12.7 US qt (12.0
liters, 10.6 Imp qt)
For Subaru Forester Wilderness models: 12.4 US qt (11.7 liters,
10.3 Imp qt)

“

Continuously variable

transmission fluid”

F

P480

Brake fluid

FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3
or DOT 4 brake fluid

—

“

Brake fluid”

F

P481

*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other

factors.

*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

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Engine coolant

Coolant capacity

Coolant type

9.0 US qt (8.5 liters, 7.5 Imp qt)

SUBARU SUPER COOLANT

The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “

Cooling system”

F

P476.

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Electrical system

Battery type

Q-85

Alternator

12 V-150 A

Spark plugs

DILKAR7Q8 (NGK)

Specifications

516

(519,1)

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Tires

Item

Forester

Subaru Forester Wilderness

Tire size

225/60R17 99H

225/55R18 98H

225/60R17 99T

Wheel size

17

6

7 J

18

6

7 J

17

6

7 J

Pressure

Front

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

2

)

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

2

)

Rear

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

2

)

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

)

Wheel nut tightening torque

89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*

1

*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts

by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible. For the wheel nut tightening procedure,
refer to “

Changing a flat tire”

F

P438.

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Temporary spare tires

U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models

Other models

Temporary spare tire size

T145/80 D17

185/65 R17

Temporary spare tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

)

42 psi (290 kPa, 2.9 kgf/cm

2

)

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Brake pedal

in (mm)

Pedal clearance

2.56 (65)*

Pedal free play

0.02 - 0.11 (0.5 - 2.7)

*: Minimum value when pedal is operated with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)

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Specifications

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Brake disc

If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult your
SUBARU dealer.

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Brake pad

in (mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.06 (1.5)

Specifications

518

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12-2. Bulb chart

&

Safety precautions

WARNING

Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.

CAUTION

Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.

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Bulb chart

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Specifications

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Bulb chart

NOTE

Lights indicated by letters are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.

Bulb chart

520

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Wattage

Bulb No.

1)

Front turn signal light

12 V-21 W

WY21W

2)

Vanity mirror light

12 V-2 W

—

3)

Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)

12 V-13 W

—

4)

Door step light

12 V-5 W

W5W

5)

Rear turn signal light

12 V-21 W

WY21W

6)

Backup light

12 V-16 W

W16W

7)

Front side marker light (if equipped)

12 V-5 W

W5W

8)

Front fog light (if equipped)

12 V-19 W

H16

A)

Low/High beam headlight

—

—

Daytime running light

—

—

B)

Map light

—

—

C)

Dome light

—

—

D)

Side turn signal light (if equipped)

—

—

E)

High-mounted stop light

—

—

F)

Cargo area light (models with rear gate light)

—

—

G)

Tail light

—

—

H)

Stop light

—

—

Tail light

—

—

I)

Rear side marker light

—

—

J)

Rear gate light (if equipped)

—

—

K)

License plate light

—

—

L)

Front side marker light (if equipped)

—

—

Wattage

Bulb No.

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Bulb chart

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Specifications

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Wattage

Bulb No.

M)

Front position light/Accessory lamp (if equipped)

—

—

N)

Front fog light (if equipped)

—

—

Bulb chart

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12-3. Vehicle identification

1)

Vehicle identification number (under the
floor carpet of the right-hand front seat)

2)

Emission control label

3)

Tire inflation pressure label (vehicle
placard)

4)

Certification label

5)

Vehicle identification number

6)

Model number label

7)

Fuel label

8)

Air conditioner label

Vehicle identification

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13-1. For U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 526
13-2. Tire information . . . . . . . . . . . 526

Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 526
Recommended tire inflation pressure. . . . .. 528
Glossary of tire terminology . . . . . . . ... 529
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices . .. 534
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle

load capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534

Adverse safety consequences of overloading

on handling and stopping and on tires. . . .. 534

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit . . ... 535

13-3. Vehicle load limit – how to determine . . .535

Calculating total and load capacities varying

seating configurations. . . . . . . . . .. 536

13-4. Uniform tire quality grading standards . ...538

TREADWEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
TRACTION AA, A, B, C . . . . . . . . . ... 539
TEMPERATURE A, B, C . . . . . . . . . .. 539

13-5. Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.). . . . .540
13-6. How to contact Transport Canada in

order to report a safety concern relating
to the vehicle (Canada). . . . . . . . .540

Consumer information and reporting safety defects

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Consumer

information

and

reporting

safety

defects

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13-1. For U.S.A.

The following information has been
compiled according to Code of
Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”.

13-2. Tire information

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Tire labeling

Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
tire manufacturers. These markings
can provide you with useful infor-
mation on the tire.

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Tire size

Your vehicle comes equipped with
P-Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in
selecting the proper tire for your
vehicles. Here is a brief review of
the tire sizing system with a break-
down of its individual 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 dimen-
sional information about the tire
size.

Example:

(1)

P = Certain tire type used on

light duty vehicles such as passen-
ger cars
(2)

Section Width in millimeters

(3)

Aspect Ratio (= section height

7

section width).

(4)

R = Radial Construction

(5)

Rim diameter in inches

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Load and Speed Rating
Descriptions

The load and speed rating descrip-
tions will appear following the size
designation.
They provide two important facts
about the tire. First, the number
designation is its load index. Sec-
ond, the letter designation indicates
the tire’s speed rating.

For U.S.A.

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