2019 Subaru Forester Quick Guide

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Table of Contents 2-5 Getting Started 6-7 Instrument Panel 8-9 Gauges 10-11 Personalize 12-19 Controls 20-23 While Operating 24-25 Safety/In Case of Emergency 26-28 Additional Information 2 Remote Keyless Entry Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if equipped) By simply carrying the access key in your pocket, you can lock and unlock doors, open the rear gate and start your car without ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket. 1 Lock/Arm • Press to lock all doors and the rear gate. • If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard lights will flash to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. • To activate the vehicle finder function, press three times (within five seconds). If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle, the horn will sound one time and the hazard lights will flash three times. 2 Unlock/Disarm • Press once to unlock the driver’s door. • Press twice (within five seconds) to unlock all doors. • When the “Unlock/Disarm” button is pressed, the dome and map lights will illuminate if the dome light switch is in the middle position. 3 Unlocking the Rear Gate • Press to unlock the rear gate. 4 Panic Alarm • Press once and the horn will sound and the hazard lights will flash. w Press any button on the remote to deactivate. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 3 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) Do not adjust the seat while driving. 1 Forward/Backward, Angle and Height Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. Pull up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Pull up or push down on the rear of the switch to adjust the height of the entire seat cushion. 2 Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of the seatback. 3 Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch to increase lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch to decrease lumbar support. Getting Started Memory Driver’s Seat (if equipped) While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the desired button “1” or “2”. A beep sounds when the seat position is registered. Press button “1” or “2” to retrieve the seat positions. Seating 3 2 1 4 Seat Controls Do not adjust seats while driving. 1 Forward/Backward Pull up on the lever below the front of the driver’s seat to move the seat forward or backward. 2 Raise/Lower Seat Cushion To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, pull up or push down the seat height adjustment lever, located on the lower left side front of the seat. 3 Recline Seatback To adjust the seatback to the desired position, pull up on the recline lever, located on the lower left rear of the driver’s seat or lower right rear of the passenger’s seat. Seating Heated Seats (if equipped) The switches are located on the center console between the driver and passenger seats. Choose low (bottom of switch) for normal heating or high (top of switch) for rapid heating. Choose the center position to turn off the seat heaters. 1 2 3 Rear Seat Heater (if equipped) Press the rear seat heater switch. Each time you press the switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Low, Off. 5 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Folding the Rear Seat Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release knob on the seat side that you want to fold down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place, making sure that it is securely locked. If equipped, release latches are located on either side of the cargo area. Pull the release latch on the seat side that you want to fold down. Getting Started 6 Instrument Panel 8-9 PAGE NUMBER 12, 20 18 10 7 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information 19 14-17 Instrument Panel 8 Trip meter reset button Gauges Forester Forester Premium Forester Sport Forester Limited Forester Touring Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Fuel gauge Seatbelt warning Front passenger seatbelt warning (Located on overhead console) SRS airbag system Security indicator light Charge warning Oil pressure warning Power steering warning Brake system Hot coolant temperature/ Cold coolant temperature High beam indicator light AT OIL TEMP ABS warning Low fuel All-Wheel Drive 9 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Gauges Information Speedometer Trip meter and odometer Auto Vehicle Hold operation Vehicle Dynamics Control/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF CHECK ENGINE/ Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger airbag ON (Located on center console) Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on center console) Pre-Collision Braking System OFF light Lane Departure Warning OFF light Auto Vehicle Hold ON Turn signals Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Headlight indicator light 10 Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Pull the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving. Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped) To activate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is in the ON position. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again. i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls Use the controls to display and switch selected items in the combination meter display. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these controls. 11 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Power Exterior Mirrors Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position. Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to fully open the moonroof. Press the switch 2 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the 1 side or 2 side. 1 2 Personalize HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped) The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three hand-held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Please see your Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video. 12 Controls While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination. Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument panel illumination stays at full brightness. Light Controls Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights. Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights. Rotate to turn on fog lights (if equipped). AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are automatically on or off, depending on the level of outside light. Push forward to change from low beam to high beam. Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam. Push slightly down for lane change or fully down for left turn signal. Push slightly up for lane change or fully up for right turn signal. 13 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Windshield Wipers To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you. Rotate the dial to adjust the intermittent wiper speed. To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward to wash and wipe the rear window. Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only the front daytime running lights will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF”, “AUTO” or “ ” position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “ ” position or have the switch in the “AUTO” position. 1 2 3 INT. LOW HIGH OFF Controls 14 Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped) 1 Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the system. 2 Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or rotate the dial counterclockwise to decrease the temperature and maintain a comfortable climate within the driver and passenger compartment. The temperature is displayed digitally on the screen. Operation in Manual Mode 3 Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment. TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME 4 Fan Speed Control Knob Rotate the fan speed control knob to select the desired fan speed. 5 Air Flow Mode Selection Dial Turn the “MODE” dial to select the desired air flow mode. The selected air flow mode – either ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-defrost – is shown on the display. Controls 1 3 4 5 8 2 7 6 9 15 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Located in the multi-function display; top center of dash 6 Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning. 7 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows. 8 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger. It will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before that time, you can press the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate. 9 Maximum Air Conditioner Button For quicker cooling, press the “MAX A/C” button. Controls 16 Controls Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped) 1 Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the system. 2 Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or rotate the dial counterclockwise to decrease the temperature and maintain a comfortable climate within the driver and passenger compartment. The temperature is displayed digitally on the screen. Separate temperature settings can be adjusted for the driver’s side and passenger’s side. Operation in Manual Mode 3 Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment. TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 4 Fan Speed Control Knob Rotate the fan speed control knob to select the desired fan speed. 5 Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the “MODE” button to select the desired air flow mode. The selected air flow mode – either ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, heat, heat-defrost, or defrost – is shown on the display. 1 9 3 8 10 4 7 5 6 2 2 17 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information 6 SYNC Button Press the button to synchronize both the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperatures using the driver’s side temperature control. 7 Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning. 8 MAX Air Conditioner Button For quicker cooling, press the “MAX A/C” button. 9 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows. 10 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger. It will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before that time, you can press the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate. Located in the multi-function display; top center of dash Controls 18 USB Port The USB ports are located in the front of the center console. You can connect a USB-equipped portable music player to the USB port and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system repeatedly until the USB mode is selected. Auxiliary Input Jack The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the front of the center console. You can connect a portable music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system to select the auxiliary mode. Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) Voice recognition switch; please refer to your SUBARU STARLINK™ Owner’s Manual. Press the button to select the desired audio mode – FM, AM, SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes selected, press the left or right arrow button to toggle through your presets. In CD mode, press the buttons to skip forward or back a track. Push the switch up (+) to increase volume or down (–) to decrease volume. 19 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Controls Information Adaptive Cruise Control RES/+ Switch Press to resume set speed or increase set speed while in either Adaptive or Conventional Cruise Control. SET/– Switch Press to set current speed or decrease set speed while in either Adaptive or Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate or deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control function. Press to decrease following distance setting while using Adaptive Cruise Control. Press and hold to switch to Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate or deactivate Lane Keep Assist. Press to increase following distance setting while using Adaptive Cruise Control. Press and hold to switch to Conventional Cruise Control. RES/+ switch SET/– switch 20 While Operating Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped) • Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the “D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control switch. The transmission will automatically switch back to Normal Mode. • When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear. Manual Shifting Operation Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible. Instrument Panel Switches (lower left) Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches. 1 Power rear gate switch (if equipped) 2 Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch (if equipped) 3 Rear gate memory switch (if equipped) 4 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch 5 Auto Start Stop OFF switch 6 Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch (if equipped) 7 Driver Monitoring System OFF switch (if equipped) 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 21 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information 1 Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode and Low Mode. Normal Mode When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “D”, and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear. Low Mode Low Mode is for using engine braking when going down hill, etc. Moving the selector lever left into the low gate 1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change into Low Mode. The shift position indicator shows “L” as the selected gear position. While Operating 22 While Operating Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will appear in the combination meter display. To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed, push down the parking brake switch. Auto Vehicle Hold Function (AVH) The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic signals. To activate, press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate. To deactivate, press the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle Hold function is operating, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate. 23 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information While Operating X-MODE® (if equipped) X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system. To activate, press the X-MODE switch (Premium) or turn the switch to the right or left (Sport/Limited/Touring). To deactivate, turn the switch to the right (Premium) or press the switch (Sport/Limited/Touring). Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for operational parameters and details about this feature. Premium Sport/Limited/Touring 24 Safety/In Case of Emergency Child Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH). For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times. Child Safety Locks The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside. 25 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/Case of Emergency Additional Information Location of Spare Tire and Jack A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area. Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service. Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155 Exclusions Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer. *See your Retailer for details. Safety/In of Emergency 26 Additional Information Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. Fuel Capacity • 16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 lmp gal) • When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, approximately 2.5 US gallons (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal) of fuel remain. • If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be tightened until a click is heard). Fuel Filler Lid Release To unlock the fuel filler lid, unlock your vehicle with the key fob or power door lock switch, or turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK/OFF. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid to open it, then open it fully by hand. To close the fuel door, press on the door until you hear it latch. 27 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information Engine Oil Use only the following oils: • ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). • Or API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”. – Use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles. Engine Oil Capacity • 4.4 US qt (3.7 liters, 4.2 lmp qt) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The individual tire pressure is found in the Combination Meter Display. Tire pressure specifications may be found on the tire information placard found on the driver’s side door pillar. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information. Additional Information 28 Engine Compartment Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information. 2.5 L Engine 1 Air Cleaner Element 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Radiator Cap 4 Engine Oil Filter 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Windshield Washer Tank 8 Battery 9 Main Fuse Box 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 9 3 8 6 7 10 2 4 5 One Subaru Drive Camden, NJ 08103-9800 MSA5B1902A Issued August 2018 Printed in USA 08/18

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