In this article, we consider the fourth-generation Subaru Forester (SJ), produced from 2013 to 2018. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Subaru Forester 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, 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 fuses #13 (Center console power outlet) and #20 (Instrument panel power outlet) in the Instrument panel fuse box.
[2013/2014/2015/2016]
Instrument panel
Fuse Number
Fuse Amp rating
Circuit
1
20A
Trailer hitch connector
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
15A
Stop light
9
15A
Front wiper deicer
10
7.5A
Power supply (battery)
11
7.5A
Turn signal unit
12
15A
Transmission control unit, Engine control unit, Integrated unit
13
20A
Accessory power outlet (center console)
14
15A
Parking light, Tail light, Rear combination light
15
10A
Luggage light, Keyless unit
16
7.5A
Illumination
17
15A
Seat heaters
18
10A
Backup light
19
7.5A
Daytime running lights
20
10A
Accessory power outlet (instrument panel)
21
7.5A
Starter relay
22
10A
Air conditioner, Rear window defogger relay coil
23
Empty
24
10A
Audio unit, Navigation system (if equipped)
25
15A
SRS airbag system
26
7.5A
Power window relay, Radiator main fan relay
27
15A
Blower fan
28
15A
Blower fan
29
15A
Fog light
30
Empty
31
7.5A
Auto air conditioner unit, Integrated unit
32
7.5A
Clutch switch, Steering lock control unit
33
7.5A
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 (cooling fan)
3
25A
Sub fan (cooling fan)
4
Empty
5
25A
Audio
6
30A
Headlight (low beam)
7
15A
Headlight (high beam)
8
20A
Back-up
9
15A
Horn
10
25A
Rear window defogger, Mirror heater
11
20A
Fuel pump
12
20A
Continuously variable transmission control unit
13
7.5 A
Engine control unit
14
15A
Turn and hazard warning flasher
15
15A
Tail and illumination relay
16
7.5 A
Alternator
17
Empty
18
Empty
19
15A
Headlight (low beam – right hand)
20
15A
Headlight (low beam – left hand)
[2017/2018]
Instrument panel
Fuse Number
Fuse Amp rating
Circuit
1
20A
Trailer hitch connector
2
15A
Rear seat heater
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
10A
Stop light
9
15A
Front wiper deicer
10
7.5A
D-OP +B
11
7.5A
Turn signal unit
12
15A
Transmission control unit, Engine control unit, Integrated unit
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