Forester L

Engine
Type Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder with die-cast aluminum-alloy block and aluminum-alloy cylinder heads
Displacement 2.5 liters (150 cubic inches)
Horsepower 165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque (lbs.-ft.) 166 @ 4000 rpm
Valvetrain 16-valve with single overhead camshaft design (SOHC).
Fuel System Sequential multiport injection with dual spray injectors.
Ignition System Low-Maintenance Distributorless electronic.
Engine Management ECM Engine Control Module manages fuel injection and ignition Management systems and features learning, self-diagnosis, limp-home and anti-knock capabilities.
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.9 gallons
2002 EPA Mileage Estimates
(mpg, city/highway)
21/28 (manual transmission)
22/27 (automatic transmission)
Drivetrain
Manual Transmission 5-speed manual with overdrive.
Automatic Transmission
(Optional)

4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive
Automatic power mode engages with rapid use of accelerator pedal.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Full-time AWD system automatically distributes power between front and rear wheels based on traction needs. Manual transmission models have a viscous-coupling locking center differential. Automatic transmission models have an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch. S models have a viscous limited-slip rear differential.
Chassis
Body Construction Unibody with front and rear crumple zones 74% of body sheet metal is two-sided galvanized.
Suspension Fully independent, heavy-duty raised type with coil springs and struts. Front: lower L-arms with liquid-filled rear bushings and stabilizer bar. Rear: parallel links and stabilizer bar.
Brakes Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits and 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Front: 10.7-inch ventilated discs with twin-piston calipers. Rear: 9.0-inch drums.
Steering Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist.
Turning Circle,
curb-to-curb
34.7 feet
Wheels 15-inch styled steel with center cap
Tires 205/70R15 95S M+S all-season radials with raised white letters, full-size spare
Dimensions (Inches unless otherwise noted)
Wheelbase/Length 99.4/175.6
Width/Height 68.3/65.0
Track: front/rear 58.1/57.7
Minimum Road Clearance (at curb weight) 7.5 (at curb weight)
Headroom: front/rear 40.2/39.6
Legroom: front/rear 43.0/33.4
Shoulder room: front/rear 53.5/53.6
Curb Weight (pounds) (w/Manual Transmission) 3140
Curb Weight (pounds) (w/Automatic Transmission) 3195
EPA Interior Volume (cubic feet) 94.3
EPA Cargo Volume (cubic feet) 32 (rear seat up)
63.1 (rear seat down-SAE)
Towing Capacity (pounds)* 2000 (Class One)
*See Owner's Manual for detailed instructions you should follow when towing a trailer.
Safety Features (S=Standard)
Meets all federal passenger car safety standards S
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) S
4-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) S
Dual front air bags (SRS)** S
Daytime running lights S
3-point front seat belts with force limiters and height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors S
3-point rear seat belts for all three seating positions with height-adjustable outboard shoulder belt anchors S
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column S
Energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones S
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers S
Side-impact door beams S
Three rear seat child safety seat anchors S
Child safety rear door locks S
**The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (air bags) affords the driver and front passenger additional protection in a frontal collision. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seat belts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon bag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Interior Features (S=Standard)
Reclining front bucket seats with height-adjustable head restraints S
Driver's seat tilt, height and lumbar adjustments S
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback S
Rear seat headrests for all 3 seating positions S
Tilt-adjustable steering column S
Off-delay dome light S
Overhead console with sunglasses storage bin, digital clock and dual map lights S
Five cup holders: dual retractable front, center console and dual retractable rear S
Power door locks, including rear gate lock S
Remote keyless entry system O
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down feature S
Cruise control S
Air conditioning with 4-speed fan S
Tachometer, ambient temperature gauge, engine coolant temperature gauge, low-fuel light and digital dual-mode trip odometer S
AM/FM 80-watt stereo with logic control cassette and 4 speakers S
In-glass antenna S
Carpeted floor mats S
Dual cargo area storage pockets, 3 under-floor storage compartments, under-floor storage bucket and 2 grocery bag hooks S
Removable plastic cargo-area tray and cargo area cover S
12-volt cargo power outlet and cargo area light S
Exterior Features (S=Standard)
Dual power fold-away mirrors S
Fixed intermittent windshield wipers S
Dual-mode rear window wiper with washer: single speed and fixed intermittent S
Rear window defogger with timer S
Multireflector fog lights with stone shields S
Gray body side cladding S
Roof rails and crossbars S
Protective rear bumper step pad S
Colors/Fabrics
Aspen White/Gray Gray Flat Woven
Blue Ridge Pearl/Gray Gray Flat Woven
Platinum Silver Metallic/Gray Gray Flat Woven
Savanna Green Metallic/Gray Beige Flat Woven
Sedona Red Pearl/Gray Beige Flat Woven
Sierra Gold Metallic/Gray Gray Flat Woven

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