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File type: PDF
File name: 2005-subaru-forester.pdf
File size: 5.34 MB
File Language: English
Pages: 477
Author: Subaru
Published: 2019-12-07 00:00:00
Updated: 2023-08-06
Verified by
Eldridge Fisher
on 2023-08-06
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Table of Contents
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Warranties
4
How To Use This Owner's Manual
5
Vehicle Symbols
7
Safety Precautions When Driving
9
Illustrated Index
17
Seat, Seatbelt And SRS Airbags
34
Front Seats
35
Manual Seat
36
Power Seat (if Equipped)
38
Lumbar Support
40
Head Restraint Adjustment
41
Active Head Restraint
42
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
43
Rear Seats
44
Head Restraint Adjustment
45
Folding Down The Rear Seatback
46
Seatbelts
47
Seatbelt Safety Tips
47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
48
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
49
Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
49
Fastening The Seatbelt
49
Seatbelt Maintenance
62
Seatbelt Extender
62
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
64
System Monitors
65
System Servicing
66
Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
67
Child Restraint Systems
68
Where To Place A Child Restraint System
70
Choosing A Child Restraint System
71
Installing Child Restraint Systems With A/ELR Seatbelt
72
Installing A Booster Seat
77
Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
78
Top Tether Anchorages
83
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
86
Vehicle With Driver's And Front Passenger's SRS Airbags And Lap/shoulder Restraints
86
SRS Frontal Airbag
90
SRS Side Airbag (if Equipped)
98
SRS Airbag System Monitors
106
SRS Airbag System Servicing
108
Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
109
Keys And Doors
112
Keys
113
Key Number
114
Immobilizer (if Equipped)
114
Security ID Plate
115
Security Indicator Light
116
Key Replacement
116
Door Locks
117
Locking And Unlocking From The Outside
117
Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
118
Power Door Locking Switches
119
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
120
Locking The Doors
121
Unlocking The Doors
121
Illuminated Entry
122
Vehicle Finder Function
122
Sounding A Panic Alarm
122
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
122
Replacing The Battery
122
Replacing Lost Transmitters
124
Security System (if Equipped)
128
System Operation
128
Arming The System
128
Disarming The System
130
Valet Mode
131
Passive Arming
131
Child Safety Locks
134
Windows
135
Power Windows
135
Rear Gate
138
Moonroof (if Equipped)
139
To Open The Moonroof
139
To Close The Moonroof
140
Antientrapment Function
140
Instruments And Controls
142
Ignition Switch
144
LOCK
144
ACC
145
ON
145
START
145
Key Reminder Chime
146
Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
146
Key Interlock Release (AT Vehicles Only)
147
Hazard Warning Flasher
148
Meters And Gauges
148
Speedometer
148
Odometer/Trip Meter
148
Tachometer
149
Fuel Gauge
150
Temperature Gauge
151
Outside Temperature Indicator
152
Warning And Indicator Lights
153
Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
154
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
154
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
154
Charge Warning Light
155
Oil Pressure Warning Light
156
AT OIL TEMPerature Warning Light (AT Vehicles)
156
ABS Warning Light
156
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light (if Equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Indicator Light (if Equipped)
157
Brake System Warning Light
159
Door Open Warning Lights
160
Low Fuel Warning Light
160
AllWheel Drive Warning Light (AT Vehicles)
160
Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
161
Shift Position Indicator (AT Vehicles)
161
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
162
High Beam Indicator Light
162
Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
162
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light (if Equipped)
162
Clock
163
Light Control Switch
164
Headlights
164
High/low Beam Change (dimmer)
165
Headlight Flasher
165
Daytime Running Light System
166
Turn Signal Lever
166
Illumination Brightness Control
167
Parking Light Switch
168
Fog Light Button (if Equipped)
168
Wiper And Washer
169
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
170
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch
172
Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
173
Rear Window Defogger Button
174
Mirrors
176
Inside Mirror
176
Outside Mirrors
178
Tilt Steering Wheel
180
Horn
181
Climate Control
182
Ventilator
183
Air Flow Selection
183
Center And Side Ventilators
184
Manual Climate Control System
185
Control Panel
185
Heater Operation
187
Air Conditioner Operation (if Equipped)
190
Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
192
Control Panel
192
To Use As Fullautomatic Climate Control System
193
To Use As Semiautomatic Climate Control System
193
Fan Speed Control Dial
193
Temperature Control Dial
194
Air Flow Control Dial
194
Air Inlet Selection Button
195
Air Conditioner Button
196
Temperature Sensors
197
Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner
198
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
198
Efficient Cooling After Parking In Direct Sunlight
198
Lubrication Oil Circulation In The Refrigerant Circuit
198
Checking Air Conditioning System Before Summer Season
198
Cooling And Dehumidifying In High Humidity And Low Temperature Weather Conditions
199
Air Conditioner Compressor Shutoff When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
199
Refrigerant For Your Climate Control System
199
Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
199
Replacing An Air Filter
200
Audio
204
Antenna System
205
FM Reception
205
Installation Of Accessories
206
Audio Set
206
Type A Audio Set
206
Type B Audio Set
207
In Dash 6 CD Auto Changer (Optional Audio Unit – If Equipped)
207
Type A Audio Set (if Equipped)
208
Radio Operation
208
Compact Disc Player Operation
213
CD Changer Control (if Optional Indash CD Changer Is Connected)
216
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
219
Radio Operation
219
Builtin CD Changer Operation
225
Indash 6 CD Auto Changer (if Equipped)
230
Loading And Unloading Compact Discs
230
Precautions To Observe When Handling A Compact Disc
233
Interior Equipment
236
Interior Lights
237
Dome Light
237
Cargo Area Light
237
Map Lights
238
Sun Visors
238
Vanity Mirror
239
Storage Compartments
239
Glove Box
240
Center Console
240
Overhead Console
241
Dashboard Storage Compartment
241
Convenience Net
242
Coin Tray
242
Cup Holders
243
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
243
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
243
Accessory Power Outlets
244
Cigarette Lighter Socket
246
Use With A Cigarette Lighter
247
Using As An Accessory Power Outlet
248
Ashtray
249
Floor Mat
250
Coat Hook
251
Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
251
Using The Cover
251
To Remove The Cover
252
To Install The Cover Housing
252
Shopping Bag Hook
253
Cargo Tiedown Hooks
253
Underfloor Storage Compartment
254
Starting And Operating
258
Fuel
259
Fuel Requirements
259
Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
261
State Emission Testing (U.S.only)
264
Preparing To Drive
266
Starting The Engine
266
Manual Transmission Vehicle
266
Automatic Transmission Vehicle
267
Stopping The Engine
269
Manual Transmission
269
Shifting Speeds
270
Driving Tips
271
Automatic Transmission
272
Selector Lever For Automatic Transmission
273
Shift Lock Release
277
Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
278
Power Steering
278
Braking
279
Braking Tips
279
Brake System
279
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
280
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
280
ABS System Selfcheck
281
ABS Warning Light
281
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System (if Equipped)
283
Steps To Take If EBD System Fails
283
Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
285
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
287
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch
290
Parking Your Vehicle
291
Parking Brake
291
Parking Tips
291
Hill Holder (for Manual Transmission – If Equipped)
293
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
295
To Set Cruise Control
295
To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control
297
To Turn Off The Cruise Control
298
To Change The Cruising Speed
298
Selfleveling Rear Suspension (if Equipped)
300
Driving Tips
302
New Vehicle Breakin Driving – The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
303
Fuel Economy Hints
303
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
304
Catalytic Converter
305
Periodic Inspections
306
Driving In Foreign Countries
307
Driving Tips For AWD Vehicles
307
Off Road Driving
309
Winter Driving
311
Operation During Cold Weather
311
Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
312
Corrosion Protection
313
Snow Tires
314
Tire Chains
314
Rocking The Vehicle
315
Loading Your Vehicle
315
Vehicle Capacity Weight
317
GVWR And GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
317
Roof Rail And Crossbar (if Equipped)
318
Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
323
Connecting A Trailer
324
When You Do Not Tow A Trailer
326
Trailer Towing
326
Warranties And Maintenance
326
Maximum Load Limits
327
Trailer Hitches
331
Connecting A Trailer
332
Trailer Towing Tips
334
In Case Of Emergency
328
If You Park Your Vehicle In Case Of An Emergency
329
Flat Tires
330
Changing A Flat Tire
330
Jump Starting
336
How To Jump Start
337
Engine Overheating
339
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
339
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
339
Towing
340
Towing And Tiedown Hooks
340
Using A Flatbed Truck
342
Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
342
Rear Gate – If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked
344
Moonroof – If The Moonroof Cannot Be Closed
345
Maintenance Tools
346
Jack And Jack Handle
346
Appearance Care
358
Exterior Care
359
Washing
359
Waxing And Polishing
360
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
360
Corrosion Protection
361
Most Common Causes Of Corrosion
361
To Help Prevent Corrosion
362
Cleaning The Interior
363
Seat Fabric
363
Leather Seat Materials
363
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
363
Ashtray
364
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, And Other Plastic Surfaces
364
Maintenance And Service
366
Maintenance Schedule
368
Maintenance Precautions
368
Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
369
When You Do Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running
370
Engine Hood
370
Engine Compartment Overview
373
Nonturbo Models
373
Turbo Models
374
Engine Oil
375
Checking The Oil Level
375
Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
376
Recommended Grade And Viscosity
378
Recommended Grade And Viscosity Under Severe Driving Conditions
380
Synthetic Oil
380
Cooling System
381
Cooling Fan, Hose And Connections
381
Engine Coolant
382
Air Cleaner Element
386
Replacing The Air Cleaner Element
386
Spark Plugs
390
Recommended Spark Plugs
391
Drive Belts
391
Manual Transmission Oil
392
Checking The Oil Level
392
Recommended Grade And Viscosity
393
Automatic Transmission Fluid
394
Checking The Fluid Level
394
Recommended Fluid
396
Front Differential Gear Oil (AT Vehicles)
396
Checking The Oil Level
396
Recommended Grade And Viscosity
397
Rear Differential Gear Oil
398
Checking The Gear Oil Level
398
Recommended Grade And Viscosity
399
Power Steering Fluid
399
Checking The Fluid Level
399
Recommended Fluid
400
Brake Fluid
401
Checking The Fluid Level
401
Recommended Brake Fluid
401
Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
402
Checking The Fluid Level
402
Recommended Clutch Fluid
402
Brake Booster
403
Brake Pedal
403
Checking The Brake Pedal Free Play
403
Checking The Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
404
Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
404
Checking The Clutch Function
404
Checking The Clutch Pedal Free Play
405
Hill Holder (MT Vehicles – If Equipped)
405
Replacement Of Brake Pad And Lining
406
Breakingin Of New Brake Pads And Linings
406
Parking Brake Stroke
407
Tires And Wheels
408
Types Of Tires
408
Tire Inspection
408
Tire Pressures And Wear
409
Wheel Balance
411
Wear Indicators
412
Tire Rotation
413
Tire Replacement
413
Wheel Replacement
414
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
415
Windshield Washer Fluid
415
Replacement Of Wiper Blades
416
Windshield Wiper Blades
417
Rear Window Wiper Blade
419
Battery
423
Fuses
425
Main Fuse
427
Installation Of Accessories
428
Replacing Bulbs
428
Headlight
429
Front Turn Signal, Side Marker Light And Parking Lights
431
Front Fog Light
435
Rear Combination Lights
435
License Plate Light
437
Dome Light, Map Light And Cargo Area Light
437
High Mount Stop Light
439
Specifications
440
Specifications
441
Dimensions
441
Engine
442
Electrical System
442
Capacities
443
Tires
444
Wheel Alignment
444
Fuses And Circuits
445
Fuse Panel Located Behind The Coin Tray
445
Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment
447
Bulb Chart
448
Vehicle Identification
449
Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects
450
Tire Information
451
Tire Labeling
451
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
454
Glossary Of Tire Terminology
456
Tire Care – Maintenance And Safety Practices
457
Vehicle Load Limit – How To Determine
458
Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
462
Adverse Safety Consequences Of Overloading On Handling And Stopping And On Tires
463
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
463
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
464
Treadwear
464
Traction AA, A, B, C
464
Temperature A, B, C
465
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
466
Index
468
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