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Model Number Label

The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

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Digits Code Meaning Details
1 S Series S: Forester
2 H Body type H: Wagon
3 M Total engine displacement
Drive system
9: 2.5 L AWD (turbo)
M: 2.5 L AWD (non-turbo)
4 E Model year E: 2013MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S.A., Canada
6 3 Grade
  1. 3: X
  2. 4: X Plus
  3. 5: X PREMIUM
  4. 6: X LIMITED
  5. 7: X LIMITED Plus

  1. F: XT
  2. H: XT LIMITED
  3. J: XT LIMITED Plus
7 F Transmission, fuel feed system
  1. F: DOHC MFI 5MT
  2. S: DOHC MFI 4AT
  3. T: DOHC MFI turbo 4AT

The engine and transmission type are as follows.