Subaru 2008 FORESTER Automobile User Manual


 
THE SUBARU ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM This comprehensive package covers all 2008 Subaru vehicles
during the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. By calling the toll-free number in the Owner’s
Information Kit, Subaru owners can take advantage of any of the following benefits:
• 24-hour Roadside Assistance, seven days a week, 365 days a year, throughout the continental United States
including Alaska.
• Emergency Towing Service to the nearest authorized Subaru dealer.
• Emergency Roadside Assistance for jump starts, gasoline (up to two gallons), flat tire change, emergency
lockout service (lost key or key is locked in the vehicle) and emergency fluid replacement.
SUBARU ADDED SECURITY
®
It’s possibly the most important option you choose. Protect your investment with a
Subaru Added Security extended service contract— the only one backed by Subaru of America, Inc. Ask your sales-
person for coverage details and assistance in selecting the plan that’s best for you, up to 7 years or 100,000 miles.
SUBARU.COM Begin your Subaru experience right in your own home. Here, you can find extensive information,
including specs, photos and reviews. Build your own Subaru, locate dealers and schedule a test drive. After
your purchase, activate your free My.Subaru site, where Subaru owners can track their vehicle’s service history,
schedule service appointments, receive special offers exclusive to My.Subaru members and much more.
Enjoying your Subaru for years to come—that’s the promise of our comprehensive
warranties and roadside assistance program.
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It’s a fact attested to by 95% of Subaru
vehicles sold in the past 10 years that are still on the road today.
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It’s the confi dence
you feel when you get behind the wheel.
SUBARU
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.
RUST PERFORATION LIMITED WARRANTY
5 years, unlimited mileage.
WEAR ITEM LIMITED WARRANTY
3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. We
cover you where others don’t. Repairs to the following
items will be covered under warranty.
• Brake Pads
• Clutch Linings
• Shoe Linings
• Wiper Blades
• Transmitter Batteries
Model Overview
TRIBECA TRIBECA
TRIBECA LIMITED
OUTBACK OUTBACK
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2.5i
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2.5i L.L.BEAN
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EDITION
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2.5i LIMITED
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2.5i LIMITED L.L.BEAN EDITION
2.5 XT LIMITED
Tribeca Limited in
Newport Blue Pearl.
Outback 2.5 XT Limited in
Diamond Gray Metallic.
SPECIFICATIONS
• 256-hp 3.6-liter 6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• 16/21 mpg (city/highway)
• 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side and side-curtain air bags (SRS)
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FEATURES
• Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof
• Heated power front seats with lumbar adjustment and
2-position driver-side memory
• Leather-trimmed upholstery
• 9-speaker audio system with XM or SIRIUS Satellite
Radio capability
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• Available touch-screen GPS navigation system with rear
vision camera and XM Satellite Radio
3
• Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system
• Available 3rd-row seats with 50/50-split fl at-folding
seatbacks
SPECIFICATIONS
• 256-hp 3.6-liter 6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• 16/21 mpg (city/highway)
• 5-speed SPORTSHIFT
®
automatic transmission
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side and side-curtain air bags (SRS)
1
FEATURES
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• 6-speaker audio system with XM
®
or SIRIUS
Satellite
Radio capability
2
• Integrated key fob
• 60/40-split sliding 2nd-row seats with fore/aft travel
• 40/20/40-split fl at-folding 2nd-row seatbacks
SPECIFICATIONS
• 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine
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• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• 20/26 mpg (city/highway)
• 5-speed manual or 4-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission
• Available Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side and side-curtain air bags (SRS)
1
OUTBACK, 2.5 AND 2.5 LIMITED FEATURES
• 8-way power driver seat
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• Heated front seats
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• Available leather-trimmed upholstery
• Available dual-zone automatic climate control system
• 6-speaker audio system with XM Satellite Radio capability
2
L.L.BEAN EDITIONS
FEATURES
• Available L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery
• Available wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• 6-speaker audio system with SRS WOW
®
3D audio enhancement
• Touch-screen GPS navigation system
SPECIFICATIONS
• 243-hp 2.5-liter intercooled, turbocharged 4-cylinder
SUBARU BOXER engine
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE)
• 18/24 mpg (city/highway)
• Reinforced 5-speed manual or 5-speed SPORTSHIFT
automatic transmission
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side and side-curtain air bags (SRS)
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FEATURES
• Performance-design heated power front seats
• Leather-trimmed upholstery
• Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• 6-speaker audio system with SRS WOW 3D audio enhancement
• Available touch-screen GPS navigation system
1 For complete warranty and program information, including coverage and exclusions, see your Subaru dealer.
2 Based on R. L. Polk & Co. registration data in the U.S. 1997 to 2006.
3.0R L.L.BEAN
®
EDITION
SPECIFICATIONS
• 245-hp 3.0-liter 6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• 19/26 mpg (city/highway)
• 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side and side-curtain air bags (SRS)
1
FEATURES
• Heated power front seats
• L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery
• Wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• 6-speaker audio system with SRS WOW 3D audio enhancement
• Available touch-screen GPS navigation system