In this article, we consider the third-generation Subaru Forester (SH), produced from 2008 to 2012. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Subaru Forester 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout).
Table of Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Subaru Forester are the fuses #13 (Accessory power outlet – center console) and #20 (Accessory power outlet – instrument panel) in the Instrument panel fuse box.
Instrument panel
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amp rating | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Trailer |
| 2 | Empty | |
| 3 | 15A | Door locking |
| 4 | 10A | Front wiper deicer relay |
| 5 | 10A | Combination meter |
| 6 | 7.5A | Remote control rear view mirrors, Seat heater relay |
| 7 | 15A | Combination meter, Integrated unit |
| 8 | 20A | Stop light |
| 9 | 15A | Front wiper deicer |
| 10 | 7.5A | Power supply (battery) |
| 11 | 7.5A | Turn signal unit, Clock |
| 12 | 15A | Automatic transmission unit, Engine control unit, Integrated unit |
| 13 | 20A | Accessory power outlet (center console) |
| 14 | 15A | Position light, Tail light, Rear combination light |
| 15 | Empty | (FWD connector for AWD AT vehicles) |
| 16 | 10A | Illumination |
| 17 | 15A | Seat heaters |
| 18 | 10A | Back-up light |
| 19 | Empty | |
| 20 | 10A | Accessory power outlet (instrument panel) |
| 21 | 7.5A | Starter relay |
| 22 | 15A | Air conditioner, Rear window defogger relay coil |
| 23 | 15A | Rear wiper, Rear window washer |
| 24 | 15A | Audio unit, Clock |
| 25 | 15A | SRS airbag system |
| 26 | 7.5A | Power window relay, Radiator main fan relay, Tail and illumination relay |
| 27 | 15A | Blower fan |
| 28 | 15A | Blower fan |
| 29 | 15A | Fog light |
| 30 | 30A | Front wiper |
| 31 | 7.5A | Auto air conditioner unit, Integrated unit |
| 32 | Empty | |
| 33 | 7.5A | ABS / Vehicle dynamics control unit |
Engine compartment
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amp rating | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| A | Main fuse | |
| 1 | 30A | ABS unit, Vehicle dynamics control unit |
| 2 | 25A | Main fan |
| 3 | 10A | Secondary air combination valve (turbo models) |
| 4 | 25A | Sub fan |
| 5 | Empty | |
| 6 | 10A | Audio |
| 7 | 30A | Headlight (low beam) |
| 8 | 15A | Headlight (high beam) |
| 9 | 20A | Back-up light |
| 10 | 15A | Horn |
| 11 | 25A | Rear window defogger Mirror heater |
| 12 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| 13 | 10A | Automatic transmission control unit |
| 14 | 7.5A | Engine control unit |
| 15 | 15A | Turn and hazard warning flasher |
| 16 | 15A | Tail and illumination relay |
| 17 | 7.5A | Alternator |
| 18 | 15A | Headlight (right hand) |
| 19 | 15A | Headlight (left hand) |
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