Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Turbo Model
| Option code(1) | UI | MD | 62 | MF | NB | MD | MT | ||||
| Engine type | 2.5 L turbo | ||||||||||
| Grade | XT | XT LIMITED | XT LIMITED Plus | ||||||||
| Transmission | 4AT | ||||||||||
| Vehicle weight (C.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 855 (1, 885) | 860 (1, 895) | 860 (1, 895) | 860 (1, 895) | 860 (1, 895) | 860 (1, 895) | 860 (1, 895) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | 710 (1, 565) | |||
| Total | kg (lb) | 1, 565 (3, 450) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | 1, 570 (3, 460) | |||
| Total axle weight (G.A.W.) | Front axle | kg (lb) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | 1, 050 (2, 310) | ||
| Rear axle | kg (lb) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | 1, 095 (2, 410) | |||
| Gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) | kg (lb) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | 2, 055 (4, 525) | |||
| Option | Aluminum wheel (16-inch) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Aluminum wheel (17-inch) | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Leather seats and leather door trim center decoration | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Power seat | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Cruise control | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Front fog light | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| HID headlight | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | - | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Dark colored glass | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Sunroof | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| High grade audio | - | - | - | - | ◦ | - | - | ||||
| High grade audio display | - | - | - | - | - | - | ◦ | ||||
| Navigation system | - | ◦ | - | - | - | ◦ | - | ||||
| Seat heater | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Front wiper deicer | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Heated mirror | - | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Side airbag | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Curtain airbag | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ◦ | ||||
| Special edition | - | - | ◦ | - | - | - | - | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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