2006 Forester X

[han_chung]

Hi,

Does anyone know what the front/rear AWD split is on the 2006 Forester
X Auto?

Regards,

Han.

 

[Keith Hales]

It varies according to conditions, but can be as extreme as 90% front, 10%
rear when cruising in a straight line. The auto transmission brain controls
the variable clutch to the rear wheels, the drive to the front wheels is
permanent. Inserting a special fuse cuts out the rear drive clutch
completely, eg for towing.

 

[Edward Hayes]

The default ratio on the standard 4EAT is 60/40 front to rear for the
Forester. When a difference in wheel torque, front to rear is detected
the ratio changes and does vary continuously.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

It varies according to conditions, but can be as extreme as 90% front, 10%
rear when cruising in a straight line. The auto transmission brain controls
the variable clutch to the rear wheels, the drive to the front wheels is
permanent. Inserting a special fuse cuts out the rear drive clutch
completely, eg for towing.

The fuse is (primarily) for use of a different sized spare or a
different sized tire. I know of NO conditions with/without use of the
FWD fuse that alloys the automatic Forester to be towed with any wheels
on the ground. Please, check your owners manual for use of the fuse with
the emergency spare/flat tire condition. Further, read it for the
prohibition on towing the automatic.(flat bed only).
http://www.allwheeldrive.com/allwheeldrive/ver2005/index.jsp

Carl