Forester Specications

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

2.5X, 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited
2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Limited

Engine

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with i-Active Valve Lift System. 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active Valve Control System. 224 hp @ 5,200 rpm 226 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm

Exterior

Power Torque Manual transmission
Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist. 2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Standard. 2.5X Limited, 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Limited: Not available. 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control. 2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Optional. 2.5X Limited, 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Limited: Standard. SULEV (PZEV) and LEV2 2,400 lbs
Automatic transmission CA Emissions Towing capacity
Satin White Pearl Spark Silver Metallic Steel Silver Metallic Sage Green Metallic Newport Blue Pearl
Fuel economy (city/highway)2 Fuel requirement

SYMMETRICAL AWD

20/26 mpg Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
19/24 mpg Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
Continuous All-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential with torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction. Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking, to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Active All-Wheel Drive

Paprika Red Pearl

Camellia Red Pearl

Dark Gray Metallic

Obsidian Black Pearl

STABILITY AND TRACTION
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Standard VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the drivers intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path. VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

Upholstery

Traction Control System (TCS)

CHASSIS

Steering Suspension Brakes Brake Assist

WHEELS AND TIRES

Aurora Platinum Cloth (APC) Aurora Black Cloth (ABC) Platinum Dune Cloth (PDC)
Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 34.4 feet. 4-wheel independent suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Stabilizer bar. Rear: Double wishbone. Stabilizer bar. 4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.

Wheels

2.5X: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with wheel covers 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited: 17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy 2.5X: 215/65 R16 96H all-season 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited: 225/55 R17 95H all-season
17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

225/55 R17 95H all-season

Length Width Height

Black Dune Cloth (BDC) Platinum Leather (PL) Black Leather (BL)
179.5 inches 70.1 inches 66.9 inches with roof rails (65.9 inches without roof rails) 103.0 inches 60.2 inches/60.2 inches 2.5X: 3,250 lbs/3,300 lbs I 2.5X Premium: 3,300 lbs/3,340 lbs 2.5X Limited: N/A /3,360 lbs 8.7 inches
179.5 inches 70.1 inches 66.9 inches with roof rails 103.0 inches 60.2 inches/60.2 inches 2.5XT Premium: N/A /3,440 lbs I 2.5XT Limited: N/A /3,460 lbs 8.9 inches
Wheelbase Track (front/rear) Base curb weight (manual/automatic)
Forester Color Combinations
Ground clearance (at base curb weight)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

2.5X and 2.5X Premium
APC ABC APC APC APC ABC APC APC ABC

2.5XT Premium

PDC BDC PDC PDC PDC BDC PDC PDC BDC
2.5X Limited and 2.5XT Limited
PL BL PL PL PL BL PL PL BL
Headroom (front/rear) Legroom (front/rear) Shoulder room (front/rear) Passenger volume Cargo volume Maximum cargo volume
41.6 inches/40.4 inches (with moonroof: 40.0 inches/37.7 inches) 43.1 inches/38.0 inches 56.1 inches/55.6 inches 107.6 cubic feet (with moonroof: 102.1 cubic feet) 33.5 cubic feet (with moonroof: 30.8 cubic feet) 68.3 cubic feet with rear seat lowered (with moonroof: 63.0 cubic feet)
40.0 inches/37.7 inches 43.1 inches/38.0 inches 56.1 inches/55.6 inches 102.1 cubic feet 30.8 cubic feet 63.0 cubic feet with rear seat lowered
Satin White Pearl Spark Silver Metallic Steel Silver Metallic Sage Green Metallic Newport Blue Pearl Paprika Red Pearl Camellia Red Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Obsidian Black Pearl
EXTERIOR Multireflector halogen headlights Foglights Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) Rear spoiler Black side mirrors Body-color side mirrors Black door handles Chrome door handles 2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature Windshield wiper de-icer and heated side mirrors Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode Raised roof rails Panoramic moonroof Rear privacy glass

2.5X Premium

2.5X Limited

2.5XT Limited

CLIMATE CONTROL Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning system with air filtration, rotary controls for temperature, fan and airflow direction Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning, air filtration, rotary controls for temperature, fan and airflow direction
SECURITY Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp Antitheft security system Engine immobilizer
SAFETY ACTIVE Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) SUBARU BOXER engine

SEATING AND TRIM 6-way manually adjustable drivers seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passengers seat. 10-way power adjustable drivers seat with power adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually adjustable front-passengers seat. Heated front seats Reclining rear seats 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback Rear center armrest Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Brake Assist Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
PASSIVE Drivers and front-passengers front airbags (SRS)5 Subaru advanced frontal airbag system5 Side-curtain airbags protecting front and rear outboard occupants (SRS)5 Rollover sensor Cloth upholstery Leather-trimmed upholstery Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints Aluminum-alloy pedal covers Silver metallic trim on dash and console Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. 3-point seatbelts at all rear seating positions. Rear child-safety door locks CONVENIENCE FEATURES Power front and rear windows with drivers auto-down Power side mirrors Electronic cruise control 3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons Manually adjustable tilt steering column Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column Single bottle holder in each door panel Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors Multifunction center console with detachable pocket and partition, sliding armrest, dual cup holders and 12-volt power outlets Automatic ambient lighting of center console area In-dash illuminated storage tray Retractable rear tray with dual cup holders Cargo-area with 2 grocery bag hooks, 4 tiedown hooks and 2 upper utility hooks Cargo-area underfloor storage Removable cargo-area tray
Standard Optional Not available
Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags (SRS)5
Safety brake pedal system Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT manual control 7-inch high-resolution touch-screen GPS navigation system and 6-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player, MP3/WMA capability, auxiliary audio/video inputs for portable multimedia devices and Bluetooth hands-free wireless phone capability All-Weather Package: Windshield wiper de-icer, heated side mirrors and heated front seats

WARRANTIES

New Car Limited Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Powertrain Limited Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Wear Item Limited Warranty: Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: 5 years, unlimited mileage.
INSTRUMENTATION Analog speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauges Digital odometer and automatic transmission shift position indicator (when equipped) Digital trip computer displaying average fuel economy, clock and ambient temperature
Subaru Forester non-turbo 2.5-liter models achieving a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) rating by the California Air Resources Board are available in all 50 states. Only those distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible for the 15 years/150,000 miles emissions warranty. California PZEV-certified vehicles are considered the cleanest gasoline-powered vehicles because they meet Californias most stringent tailpipe emissions standards for Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (SULEV). (Subaru offers other 2010 model emissions warranties for highcost parts in only those states adopting the CA LEV Program.) EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary. 3 Optional as part of All-Weather Package. See equipment listing above. 4 Available as an accessory. Satellite radio hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. See your dealer. 5 The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) affords the driver and the front passenger additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and side-impact collisions and outboard 2nd-row passengers additional protection in moderate to severe side-impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon airbag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in one of the rear seats. See Owners Manual for recommended seating position.
AUDIO SYSTEMS 4-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player and MP3/WMA capability 6-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA capability Auxiliary audio jack XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability4

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