Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium User manual

Outback®Specifications
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN 2.5i, 2.5iSpecial Edition and 2.5iLimited 2.5XT Limited 3.0R Limited
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)1Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2) Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)
FUEL
Fuel economy (city/highway)2Manual: 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) recommended3
SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Continuous All-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear differential4with
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
differential4to 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.
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 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.
CHASSIS
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 AND TIRES
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
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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)
2.5i:
3,357 lbs/3,402 lbs
2.5iSpecial Edition:
3,365 lbs/3,415 lbs
2.5iLimited:
N/A /3,481 lbs
2.5XT Limited:
3,546/3,616 lbs
3.0R Limited:
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
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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
Outback Equipment
EXTERIOR
Projector-beam low-beam and multireflector high-beam headlights •••••
Foglights
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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. •-
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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 ••
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Leather-wrapped manual transmission shifter handle --
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Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with --
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chestnut woodgrain-patterned inlay5
Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with elm woodgrain-patterned inlay6--
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Cloth upholstery ••
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Leather-trimmed upholstery --
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Titanium-metallic trim on doors and console ••
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Titanium-metallic trim with chestnut woodgrain-patterned accents5
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Titanium-metallic trim with elm woodgrain-patterned accents6
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down • • • • •
Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions ••
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Electronic cruise control ••
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Dual cupholders in center console with retractable lid. Retractable dual rear cupholders. ••
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Sun visors with extenders and illuminated vanity mirrors. Dual overhead maplights. ••
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Overhead console with sunglasses storage ••---
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass --
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In-dash storage compartment ••
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Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment ••
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12-volt power outlet in cargo area ••
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Cargo-area underfloor storage. Dual grocery bag hooks. ••
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Concealed storage compartments and 4 tiedown hooks in cargo-area side panels.
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover. Removable cargo-area tray. -•
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Remote starter prewiring8(automatic transmission only) ••
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AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
100-watt 6-speaker audio system MP3/WMA capability • -
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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 ••
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6-disc in-dash CD changer - -
• • •
Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players ••
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XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability8
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2.5i2.5XT 3.0R
2.5iSpecial Edition 2.5iLimited Limited Limited

Satin White Pearl WIC WIC WIL WIL WIL
Quartz Silver Metallic OBC OBC OBL OBL OBL
Harvest Gold Metallic WIC WIC WIL - WIL
Seacrest Green Metallic WIC WIC WIL - WIL
Deep Bronze Metallic WIC WIC WIL WIL WIL
Obsidian Black Pearl OBC OBC OBL - OBL
Newport Blue Pearl/ OBC OBC OBL OBL OBL
Quartz Silver Metallic
Diamond Gray Metallic/ OBC OBC OBL OBL OBL
Quartz Silver Metallic
-NOT AVAILABLE
PAI NT
Outback Color Combinations
Paint
Quartz Silver Metallic
Newpor t Blue Pearl/
Quartz Silver Metallic
Seacrest Green Metallic
Deep Bronze Metallic
Harvest Gold Metallic
Diamond Gray Metallic/
Quartz Silver Metallic
Satin White Pearl
Obsidian Black Pearl
Warm Ivory Leather (WIL)Off-Black Cloth (OBC)
Upholstery
Warm Ivory Cloth (WIC) Off-Black Leather (OBL)
Colors
2.5i Special Edition2.5i
2.5i
Limited
2.5XT
Limited
3.0R
Limited
2.5i2.5XT 3.0R
2.5iSpecial Edition 2.5iLimited Limited Limited
INSTRUMENTATION
Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges ••
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Sport-design electroluminescent lighting --
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Gauge needles full-sweep on start-up ••
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Digital odometer and automatic transmission (when equipped) shift-position indicator ••
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Digital trip computer ••
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Multifunction screen displaying trip computer functions and selected --
-• •
SI-DRIVE system mode (Intelligent, Sport or Sport Sharp)
CLIMATE CONTROL
Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning system with rotary controls for temperature, ••
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4-speed fan and airflow direction
Dual-zone automatic digital climate control system with controls for temperature, - - • ••
6-speed fan, airflow direction, automatic mode and CFC-free air conditioning
SECURITY
Keyless entry system with cargo-area unlock and answer-back electronic chirp • •
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Antitheft security system with engine immobilizer • • • ••
SAFETY
ACTIVE
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive ••
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SUBARU BOXER engine ••• ••
4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension ••
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Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) ••
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Traction Control System (TCS) • • •••
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ••
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ••
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PASSIVE
Dual-stage deployment driver's and front-passenger's front airbags (SRS)9••
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Subaru advanced frontal airbag system (SRS)9• • • ••
Side-curtain airbags protecting front and rear outboard occupants (SRS)9• •
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Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags (SRS)9••
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Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints ••
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Three individual height-adjustable rear head restraints ••
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Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. 3-point rear ••
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seatbelts at all seating positions.
Rear child-safety door locks • •
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LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ••
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Safety brake pedal system ••
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Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column ••
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Ring-shaped reinforcement frame body structure ••
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT manual control
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5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT manual control --
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Touch-screen GPS navigation system with multifunction screen displaying --
°°10 °
trip computer functions
•Standard °Optional -Not available
12009 Subaru Outback 2.5i non-turbo 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, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are eligible for the 15 years or 150,000 mile emissions warranty. (PA adopted CA LEV for 2008, but does not have PZEV warranty coverage.) California
PZEV certified vehicles are considered the cleanest gasoline powered vehicles because they meet California’s strongest tailpipe emissions standard for Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV). (Subaru offers other
2009 model emission warranties for high-cost parts in only those states adopting CA LEV Program.) 22009 EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary. 3Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or greater may be used. Using regular unleaded gasoline could result in reduced engine performance. See Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. 4Limited-slip rear differential not available on base
Outback 2.5i. 5With Off-Black leather upholstery. See color combinations chart. 6With Warm Ivory leather upholster y. See color combinations chart. 7Optional navigation system replaces in-dash storage
compartment. 8Remote starter and satellite radio available as accessories. Satellite radio hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. See your dealer. 9The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) affords
the driver and the front passenger additional protec tion 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
pro vides supp lemen tal pr otec tion only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon airbag deploym ent and to provide the bes t combined protec tion in a serious accident. Children should
always be properly restrained in one of the rear seats. Se e Owner's M anual for recommend ed seating posi tion. 10 Available only with optional automatic transmission.
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This brochure was prepared by Subaru of America, Inc. A warranty from Subaru of America, Inc., is available only on cars sold to the first retail purchaser through an authorized Subaru dealer in the continental U.S.
or Alaska. Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, Added Security and Outback are registered trademarks. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
Satellite Radio Inc. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive Ltd. HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary
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