Subaru forester 2.5xt limited User Manual

Engine

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 

horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU 

BOXER® engine with i-Active Valve

Lift System. 

2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged 

aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder 

horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER 

engine with Active Valve Control System. 

3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 

6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU 

BOXER engine with Active Valve Control 

System and  Active Valve Lift System. 

Power

170 hp @ 6,000 rpm

243 hp @ 6,000 rpm

245 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque

170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

241 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm

215 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm

SI-DRIVE performance 

management system

Not available

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle perfor-

mance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic transmission 

control unit (if equipped), and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle.

Manual transmission

Fully synchronized 5-speed manual

2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition: Standard

2.5i Limited: Not available

Standard fully synchronized reinforced 

5-speed manual

Not available

Automatic transmission

4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control 

automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control

2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition: Optional 

2.5i Limited:Standard

Optional 5-speed adaptive electronic 

direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT 

manual control

Standard 5-speed adaptive electronic 

direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT 

manual control

Emissions

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

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Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

Fuel economy (city/highway)

Manual: 20/26 mpg

Automatic: 20/26 mpg

Manual: 18/24 mpg

Automatic: 18/24 mpg

17/24 mpg

Fuel requirement

Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) 

Premium unleaded gasoline

(91 octane) required

Premium unleaded gasoline

(91 octane) recommended

Continuous All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear 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.

Active All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch and limited-slip rear 

differential

 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.

Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)

 All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction with a planetary-

type center differential, and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a performance-oriented 

rear-wheel-biased 45/55 split front-to-rear. 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.

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 driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies 

braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.

Traction Control System (TCS)

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.

Steering

Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 35.4 feet.

Suspension

4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Rear: Multilink. Front and rear stabilizer bars.

Brakes

4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Brake discs

Front: 11.5 inches/Rear: 10.6 inches

Wheels

2.5i: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with styled covers

2.5i Special Edition:

17 x 7.0-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish. 

2.5i Limited:

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish.

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish

Tires

2.5i: 225/60 R16 97H M+S all-season

2.5i Special Edition and 2.5i Limited: 225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season

Length/Width/Height

189.0 inches/69.7 inches/63.2 inches (61.6 inches without cross bars)

Wheelbase

105.1 inches

Track (front/rear)

58.9 inches/58.7 inches

Base curb weight 

(manual/automatic)

:

3,357 lbs/3,402 lbs

i Special Edition:

3,365 lbs/3,415 lbs

i Limited:

N/A

/3,481 lbs

:

3,546/3,616 lbs

:

N/A

/3,631 lbs

Ground clearance (at base curb weight)

8.4 inches

8.4 inches

8.4 inches

8.7 inches

8.4 inches

Towing capacity (Class I)

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

3,000 lbs

Headroom (front/rear)

40.5 inches/39.1 inches (with moonroof: 38.7 inches/37.1 inches)

Legroom (front/rear)

44.1 inches/33.9 inches

Shoulder room (front/rear)

54.4 inches/53.7 inches

Passenger volume

97.7 cubic feet (with moonroof: 92.6 cubic feet)

Cargo volume

33.5 cubic feet/65.4 cubic feet with rear seat lowered

EXTERIOR

Projector-beam low-beam and multireflector high-beam headlights 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foglights 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black door handles and side mirrors 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body-color door handles and side mirrors 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Splash guards 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum-alloy rear gate with integrated spoiler 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black-finish raised roof rails 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross bars with 100 lbs capacity 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel power moonroof 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear privacy glass 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEATING AND TRIM

6-way manually adjustable driver's seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger's seat.  

 

8-way power heated driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually   

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjustable heated front-passenger's seat.

8-way power heated driver's seat and 4-way power heated front-passenger's seat, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

both with manually adjustable lumbar support

Performance-design front seats 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear-center armrest 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, SI-DRIVE  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sport Sharp mode, cruise control and multifunction screen controls

Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped manual transmission shifter handle 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

chestnut woodgrain-patterned inlay

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with elm woodgrain-patterned inlay

    

 

 

 

 

 

Cloth upholstery 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Leather-trimmed upholstery 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Titanium-metallic trim on doors and console 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Titanium-metallic trim with chestnut woodgrain-patterned accents

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Titanium-metallic trim with elm woodgrain-patterned accents

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down   

 

Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic cruise control 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual cupholders in center console with retractable lid. Retractable dual rear cupholders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun visors with extenders and illuminated vanity mirrors. Dual overhead maplights. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overhead console with sunglasses storage 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-dash storage compartment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-volt power outlet in cargo area  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo-area underfloor storage. Dual grocery bag hooks.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concealed storage compartments and 4 tiedown hooks in cargo-area side panels. 

Retractable/removable cargo-area cover. Removable cargo-area tray. 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote starter prewiring

 (automatic transmission only)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

100-watt 6-speaker audio system MP3/WMA capability 

 

 

 

 

 

 

440-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system 

 

 

 

with 8-channel amplifier/equalizer, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), 
Dual Voice Coil (DVC) subwoofer, MP3/WMA capability and 
Speed-Sensitive Auto Volume Control (SVC)

Single-disc in-dash CD player 

 

 

 

 

 

6-disc in-dash CD changer 

 

 

Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability