Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (H4DOTC))RADIATOR FAN SYSTEMINSPECTIONNOTES
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans
Radiator Fan System: Inspection: Notes
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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OPERATING CONDITION
| Vehicle speed | A/C compressor load | Engine coolant temperature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase: 94°C (201°F) or less Decrease: 92°C (198°F) or less |
Increase: 95 - 99°C (203 - 210°F) Decrease: 93 - 94°C (199 - 201°F) |
Increase: 100°C (212°F) or more Decrease: 95°C (203°F) or more |
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| Radiator fan operation | Radiator fan operation | Radiator fan operation | ||||
| During acceleration: 19 km/h (12 MPH) or less During deceleration: 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less |
OFF | OFF | Low-Speed | High-Speed | ||
| Low | Low-Speed | Low-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| High | High-Speed | High-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| During acceleration: 20 - 69 km/h (12 - 43 MPH) During deceleration: 11 - 64 km/h (7 - 40 MPH) |
OFF | OFF | Low-Speed | High-Speed | ||
| Low | High-Speed | High-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| High | High-Speed | High-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| During acceleration: 70 - 134 km/h (43 - 83 MPH) During deceleration: 65 - 129 km/h (40 - 80 MPH) |
OFF | OFF | Low-Speed | High-Speed | ||
| Low | OFF(1) | Low-Speed(1) | High-Speed | |||
| High | Low-Speed(1) | High-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| During acceleration: 135 km/h (84 MPH) or more During deceleration: 130 km/h (81 MPH) or more |
OFF | OFF | OFF | High-Speed | ||
| Low | OFF | Low-Speed | High-Speed | |||
| High | OFF | Low-Speed | High-Speed | |||
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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.