Forester 2011 Quick Reference Guide.
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Complete U.S. specifications and illustrations may not have been available at time of publication. Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some equipment shown may be optional at extra cost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time and by geographic area. Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication.
This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Forester models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice, prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors shown may vary due to reproduction process.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Instrument Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While Operating
Safety/In Case of Emergency
Additional Information
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Remote Keyless Entry
Lock/Arm • Press to lock all doors and
rear gate.
• If any of the doors or the rear
gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times 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.
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.
Unlocking the Rear Gate Press the button to unlock the rear gate.
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Seating
Heated Seats (if equipped) Press the switch in the corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature. To turn off the seat heater, slightly press in the opposite direction of the current position.
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 and make sure that it is securely locked.
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch up or pushing down on the rear of the switch will adjust the height of the seat cushion.
2. Seatback
Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar
Press the front part of the switch to increase lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch to decrease lumbar support.
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Instrument Panel
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Clock Press the “+” button to advance time or the “–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a navigation system please refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”
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Gauges
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Tachometer
Speedometer
Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger seatbelt warning
Brake system
Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature
SRS airbag system
High beam indicator light
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
AT OIL TEMP (AT models)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive (AT models)
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Trip meter and odometer
Fuel Gauge
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE / Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline Start Assist warning (MT models)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
SPORT mode (AT models)
Cruise control indicator light
Cruise control set indicator light
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Gauges
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring
Tachometer
Temperature Gauge
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Fuel Gauge
Brake system
High beam indicator light
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
AT OIL TEMP (AT models)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive (AT models)
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Trip meter and odometer
Speedometer
Information display switching knob
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
SPORT mode (AT models)
Cruise control indicator light
Cruise control set indicator light
ECO Gauge
Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE / Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline Start Assist warning (MT models)
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Personalize
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the vertical and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving.
Power Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror selection switch to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. Push and hold the direction mirror control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. Push the mirror selection switch back to the middle to prevent unintended operation.
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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.
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Controls
Light Controls
Push up for right turn signal.
Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, taillights and license plate lights.
Push down for left turn signal.
Turns on fog lights (if equipped).
Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, front side marker lights and license plate lights.
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, the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright.
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OFF
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LOW
HIGH
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.
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 a reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started and the parking brake is fully released or the light switch is in the “OFF” 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’s dark outside by turning the light switch to the
position.
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Controls
Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from blue for cool, to red for warm.
2. Air Conditioning Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning.
3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw 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 Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select one of four fan speeds.
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5. Rear Window Defogger Button
Defrost / Defog
Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger 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.
6. Air Flow Control Dial
The air flow control dial allows you to choose the direction of air flow. Rotate the dial for the desired air flow position.
To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost, rotate the air flow control dial to the defrost position, set the temperature control to the red position, and set the fan speed control to the fastest speed.
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Controls
Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Air Flow Control Dial
On the automatic setting, the system determines the air flow location to achieve the desired temperature or you can choose the direction of air flow. Rotate the dial for the desired air flow position.
Defrost / Defog
To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost, rotate the air flow control dial to the defrost position, set the temperature control to the red position, and set the fan speed control of the fastest speed.
2. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger 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.
3. Fan Speed Control Dial
On the automatic setting, the system determines the fan speed to achieve the desired temperature or you can rotate the fan speed control dial to select one of seven fan speeds.
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the compartment. TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
6. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from 65 for cool to 85 for warm.
4. Air Conditioning Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning.
5. Recirculated / Outside Air Button In the automatic mode, the system will determine if recirculated air is needed to achieve a desired temperature. In manual mode, press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw outside air into
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Controls
Automatic Climate Control (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 clockwise to decrease the temperature and maintain a comfortable climate within the driver and passenger compartment. The temperature is displayed digitally on the radio screen. Separate temperature
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and passenger’s side by adjusting the dials appropriately.
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.
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4. Fan Speed Control Buttons
7. Air Conditioner Button
Press the fan speed control buttons to select seven different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button 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.
6. Dual Mode Button
Press the “DUAL” button to activate or deactivate the dual mode. Dual mode makes it possible to have separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s side.
Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning.
8. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows.
9. 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.
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AM/FM Stereo with Single Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player (if equipped)
Radio Functions
1. Power / Volume Control
5. Seek
Press the power / volume control knob for on or off; rotate the knob to control the volume.
Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency.
2. Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader
6. Presets
Each press of the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” button will cycle you through Bass, Midrange, Treble, Fade or Balance. Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob to adjust the desired level.
You can save up to six favorite stations for each band – FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM. Select a frequency and press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds to store it.
3. FM / AM
7. Satellite Radio
Press the “FM/AM” button to choose FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.
4. Tune / Track
Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob clockwise to increase the tuning frequency; rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease it.
An optional satellite radio tuner and antenna can be connected to this audio unit. You can hear satellite radio programs by pressing the “SAT” button after connecting optional equipment. To receive satellite radio service, it is necessary to enter into a separate contract with a satellite radio provider.
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CD Player Functions
8. Load
14. Scan
Press the “SCAN” button to begin previewing the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. Normal playback will resume after all tracks have been scanned. Press the “SCAN” button again to stop scanning and listen to the track being previewed.
MP3/WMA Formatted CD Player Functions
15. Folder Selection
Press the up arrow of the “FOLDER” button to select the next folder. Press the down arrow to go back to the first music file. Quickly press the down arrow again to go back to the previous folder.
16. Page Scroll
Press the “TEXT” button to select title display. Press and hold again to scroll through the title, 8 characters at a time. Up to a maximum of 64 characters.
17. Display
Press and hold the “TEXT” button during playback to change the display to show the play time, disc title, artist name and track title. If the disc is formatted with MP3/ WMAs, press the “TEXT” button to change the display to show play time, folder name and file name.
Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and will begin play at the first track.
9. Play CD
Press the “CD/AUX” button and playback will begin.
10. Repeat / Random
Pressing the “RPT/RDM” button once to repeat the current track, two presses to repeat the current folder and a third press to turn off repeat.
Press and hold the “RPT/RDM” button once to hear all the tracks on the disc in random order. Two presses to randomize folders on a CD, a third press to randomize the entire disc and a fourth press to turn off random.
11. Eject
Press the button to eject the disc.
12. Forward / Reverse
Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob clockwise to skip to the beginning of the next track; rotate the knob counter-clockwise to