2011 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

. Vehicle normal load on the tire is Load on an individual tire that determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight,

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Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity, number of

occupants 2 through 4

5 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 22

Vehicle normal load, number of occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle

2 in front. 2 in front, 1 in second seat. 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat. 2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat.

& Tire care – maintenance and

safety practices

. Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear. Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visi- ble. When a tire’s tread wear indicator becomes visible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at even low speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydro- plane. Possible resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident. . To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly, to rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). For information about the tire rota- tion order, refer to “Tire rotation” F11-36.

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Replace any damaged or un- evenly worn tires at the time of rotation. After tire rotation, adjust the tire pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tigh- tened. For information about the tightening torque and tightening sequence for the wheel nuts, refer to “Flat tires” F9-6. & Vehicle load limit – how to

determine

The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by avail- able cargo space. The load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar. Locate the “The combined weight statement of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. The vehicle placard also shows seating capacity of your vehicle. The total load capacity includes the total weight of driver and all pas- sengers and their belongings, any

Example 1A

cargo, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity can be calculated by the following method. Cargo capacity = Load limit − (total weight of occupants + total weight of optional equipment + tongue load of a trailer (if applicable))

For information about vehicle load- ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle” F8-12. For information about towing capa- city and weight to “Trailer towing” F8-18. ! Calculating total and load ca- pacities varying seating con- figurations

limits,

refer

Calculate the available load capa- city as shown in the following examples:

Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 900 lbs or 408 kg”. For example, if the vehicle has one occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300
kg).

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1. Calculate the total weight.

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2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capacity weight of 900 lbs (408 kg).

For example, if a person weighing 176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to two), the calcula- tions are as follows. 1. Calculate the total weight.

3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 84 lbs (38 kg) of cargo can be carried.

3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 92 lbs (42
kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or more.

Example 2A

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with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs”. For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170
kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs (10 kg), to which is attached a trailer weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). 10% of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)). 1. Calculate the total weight.

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

occupants to three), and a child restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5
kg) is installed in the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as follows. 1. Calculate the total weight.

3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 162 lbs (73 kg) of cargo can be carried.

Example 2B

For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same vehicle (bringing the number of

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

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3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 32 lbs (15
kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 32 lbs (15 kg) or more.

& Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capaci- ties

two rear

four tires’ maximum The sum of load ratings must exceed the max- imum loaded vehicle weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of tires must exceed each axle’s maximum loaded capacity (“GAWR”). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions. The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And each axle’s maximum loaded capacity is referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the vehicle certification label affixed to the driver’s door.

The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are determined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehi- cle’s suspension, axles and other parts of the body. Therefore, the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire’s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall.

this means that

& Adverse safety conse-

quences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires

Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, and vehicle and tire performance in the following ways. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury. . Vehicle stability will deteriorate. . Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover. . Stopping distance will increase. . Brakes could overheat and fail.

. Suspension, bearings, axles and other body parts could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life. . Tires could fail. . Tread separation could occur. . Tire could separate from its rim. & Steps for Determining Cor-

rect Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- the “XXX” amount equals ple, 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five- 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-

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able cargo and luggage load capa- city is 650 lbs. (1,400 − 750 (5 6
150) = 650 lbs) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- lated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a 6. trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your ve- hicle.

Uniform tire quality grading standards

form to Federal Safety Require- ments in addition to these grades.

This information indicates the rela- tive performance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resis- tance. This is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice in the purchase of tires. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall be- tween tread shoulder and maxi- mum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem- perature A

The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passen- ger cars. However, they do not apply to deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver or tempor- ary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 12 inches or less, or to some limited produc- tion tires.

All passenger car tires must con-

& Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con- trolled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1- 1/2) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

& Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spe-

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tires must meet under

grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or ex- cessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possi- ble tire failure.

cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight- ahead braking traction tests, and does not include accel- eration, cornering, hydroplan- ing, or peak traction charac- teristics.

& Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified indoor labora- tory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The

Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehi- cles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
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Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Accessories....................................................... 5-4, 11-46
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-16
Air conditioner

Manual climate control system................................... 4-7
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-18
Airflow selection

Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-2
Manual climate control system............................. 4-2, 4-4
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-21
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-38
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-4
Antenna system........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-23
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-16
Armrest....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio

Antenna system....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-30
Bluetooth® audio.................................................... 5-41
CD player operation ............................................... 5-22
Control button........................................................ 5-38
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-13
iPod® operations.................................................... 5-33

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Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-18
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-33
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-37, 3-38
Automatic climate control system................................... 4-8
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-31
Warning light.......................................................... 3-22
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-15
Fluid ........................................................... 11-21, 12-9
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-19
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
Select lever ........................................................... 7-16
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-17
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-20
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-13
Auxiliary input jack...................................................... 5-30

Battery .................................................................... 11-44
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Bluetooth® audio ........................................................ 5-41
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-27
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake

Assist.................................................................... 7-22
Booster ....................................................... 7-22, 11-27
Fluid ........................................................... 11-25, 12-9
Pad and lining...................................................... 11-29

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Parking ........................................................ 7-29, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
System ................................................................. 7-22

Brake pedal

Free play ............................................................. 11-27
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-22
Warning light ......................................................... 3-20
Braking ..................................................................... 7-22
Tips...................................................................... 7-22
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-29
Bulb

Chart .................................................................. 12-15
Replacing............................................................. 11-47

Cargo area

Cover ................................................................... 6-13
Light............................................................. 6-3, 11-51
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-15
Cargo tray................................................................. 10-6
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center

Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators............................................ 4-3
Changing

Coolant................................................................ 11-14
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-17

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CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator

lamp ...................................................................... 3-16

Checking

Brake pedal free play............................................ 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-28
Coolant level........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid).................. 11-21
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid).......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) ............................. 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-9
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-22
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-20
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-22
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-31
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks.................................................................... 2-20

Chime

Key........................................................................ 3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-29
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-13

Cleaning

Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-4
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-17

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Climate control system

Automatic................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock........................................................................ 3-25
Clutch

Fluid............................................................ 11-26, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Coin tray..................................................................... 6-7
Compass .......................................................... 3-37, 3-38
Continuously variable transmission

Fluid..................................................................... 12-9
Coolant............................................................ 11-14, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-16
Temperature low indicator light................................. 3-16
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-32
Indicator light......................................................... 3-25
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-25
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger’s..................................................... 6-8

Daytime running light system....................................... 3-31
Defogger................................................................... 3-45
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-45
Differential gear oil

Front ........................................................... 11-22, 12-8
Rear............................................................ 11-23, 12-8

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Dimensions................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-23
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-51
Door

Locks..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light.................................................. 3-21
Step light............................................................. 11-51
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-19
Driving

All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-21
AWD models........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone.................................................. 8
Drinking..................................................................... 7
Drugs........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4
Pets.......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ......................................................... 7-14, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8

ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-20, 7-24
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine

Compartment overview............................................ 11-7
Coolant ....................................................... 11-14, 12-9
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2

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Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil................................................................ 11-9, 12-5
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting................................................................... 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-9
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2

Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level

Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-21
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch.................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24

Fog light

Indicator light......................................................... 3-25
Switch .................................................................. 3-32
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-44
Front

Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-22, 12-8
Fog light ............................................................... 3-32
Fog light indicator light............................................ 3-25
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-50
Front seats.................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Power seat.............................................................. 1-4
Reclining................................................................. 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat) ......................... 1-4

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Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Consumption indicator............................................. 3-26
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-3
Gauge................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-2, 12-4
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-45
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-46
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-11

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)............................... 8-13
Glove box................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-13

Hands-free system...................................................... 5-43
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment

Front seat............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8

Headlight

Beam lever ............................................................ 3-31
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-47
Bulb wattage........................................................ 12-15
Control switch ........................................................ 3-29
Flasher.................................................................. 3-30
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
Heater operation (manual climate control system)............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-25
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-30

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Hill start assist (MT models) ............................... 7-31, 11-29
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
HomeLink® ................................................................ 3-38
Hook

Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-15
Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-14
Horn......................................................................... 3-47
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-13

Ignition switch.............................................................. 3-3
Light....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-32
Immobilizer.................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-23

Indicator light

Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-16
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-25
Cruise control set................................................... 3-25
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-25
Headlight .............................................................. 3-25
High beam ............................................................ 3-25
Immobilizer............................................................ 3-23
Security ................................................................ 3-23
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-24
SPORT mode........................................................ 3-24
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-23

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Vehicle Dynamics Control operation.......................... 3-23
Information display...................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
iPod® operations ........................................................ 5-33

Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10

Key............................................................................ 2-2
Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement........................................................... 2-3
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7

Leather seat materials................................................. 10-5
License plate light..................................................... 11-51
Light

Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-51
Control switch ........................................................ 3-29
Dome............................................................ 6-2, 11-51
Door step ............................................................ 11-51
Front fog ............................................................... 3-32
Front position ......................................................... 3-30
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-51
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-51

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Rear combination.................................................. 11-50
Turn signal ................................................... 3-31, 11-50
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light......................................... 3-11, 3-21
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-18
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-29

Main fuse................................................................. 11-46
Maintenance

Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-19
Tools ...................................................................... 9-4

Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning

light)...................................................................... 3-16

Manual

Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-13
Transmission oil............................................ 11-20, 12-8
Map light........................................................... 6-3, 11-51
Maximum load limits................................................... 8-18
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-6
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-45
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-36
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-25, 9-19

New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2

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Odometer/Trip meter .................................................... 3-8
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-10
Oil level

Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-22
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-20
Rear differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-17
On-road and off-road driving ......................................... 8-6
Outside

Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-45
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-44
Temperature indicator.............................................. 3-27
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13

Parking

Brake.................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-30
Tips ...................................................................... 7-30
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-2
Power

Door locking switch.................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-44
Seat....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-21
Steering fluid................................................ 11-24, 12-9
Precautions against vehicle modification................ 1-21, 1-59

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Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7

Replacement

Rear

Combination lights................................................. 11-50
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-8
Gate............................................................. 2-23, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-50
Rear seat.................................................................... 1-7
Center table ............................................................ 6-7
Folding down......................................................... 1-10
Reclining............................................................... 1-10
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-17
Rear window

Defogger............................................................... 3-45
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-36
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42

Recommended

Automatic transmission fluid .................................... 12-9
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-9
Clutch fluid............................................................ 12-9
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-5
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-8
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-8
Power steering fluid................................................ 12-9
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-8
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-3
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system .......................................... 7-9
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7

Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-40

Replacing

Air cleaner element............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system)....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-47
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-51
Dome light ........................................................... 11-51
Door step light ..................................................... 11-51
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-50
Headlight............................................................. 11-47
License plate light................................................. 11-51
Map light ............................................................. 11-51
Position light ........................................................ 11-49
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-50
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-14
Roof rails................................................................... 8-14

Safety

Precautions when driving............................................. 5
Symbol...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Screensaver .............................................................. 5-56
Seat

Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front...................................................................... 1-2

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Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power..................................................................... 1-4
Rear....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 5, 1-12
Fastening.............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-19
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips............................................................. 1-12
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13

Security

Alarm system ........................................................ 2-15
ID plate................................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-2
Indicator light......................................................... 3-23
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-16
Position indicator ................................................... 3-24
Shift lock function................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Snow tires........................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-19, 12-3
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer............................................................... 3-8
SPORT mode............................................................ 7-20
Indicator light......................................................... 3-24

SRS

Curtain airbag........................................................ 1-47

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Index 14-9

Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-37
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-47
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 5, 1-33
SRS airbag system

Monitors ................................................................ 1-57
Servicing ............................................................... 1-58
Warning light.......................................................... 3-15
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel

Power ................................................................... 7-21
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-47
Stopping the engine..................................................... 7-9
Storage compartment................................................... 6-5
Sun shade................................................................. 2-26
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-33
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6

Tachometer................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light

AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-18
Coolant ................................................................. 3-16
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-31
Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-14
Tire

Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection............................................................ 11-32

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Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
Rotation............................................................... 11-36
Size and pressure................................................ 12-10
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)....... 7-28, 9-9, 11-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-30
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-31
Towing...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Hooks................................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-18

Trailer

Connecting............................................................ 8-16
Hitch ............................................................ 8-16, 8-21
Towing.................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips............................................................ 8-23
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-8
Turn signal

Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-25
Lever.................................................................... 3-31

Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
USB storage device operations.................................... 5-33

Valet mode................................................................ 2-18

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Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-5
Vehicle

Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3

Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-27
Operation indicator light........................................... 3-23
System.................................................................. 7-25
Warning light.......................................................... 3-22
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2

Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-12
Warning chimes

Seatbelt................................................................. 3-13

Warning light

ABS...................................................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-21
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-18
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-22
Brake system......................................................... 3-20
Charge.................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-21
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-21
Low fuel ........................................................ 3-11, 3-21
Low tire pressure.................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-17

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Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-22
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-18
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-35
Wheel

Alignment............................................................ 12-10
Aluminum............................................................. 11-38
Balance ............................................................... 11-35
Covers................................................................. 11-37
Nut tightening torque ...................................... 9-6, 12-10
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Windows................................................................... 2-20
Windshield

Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-38
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-40
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-45

Winter

Driving.................................................................... 8-8
Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-31
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-45

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GAS STATION REFERENCE

& Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher. ! Turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI (95 RON) or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine perfor- mance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95
RON) or higher. & Fuel octane rating: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel octane rating” F7-2.

& Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil: Use SUBARU approved motor oil or equivalent. For the details, refer to “Engine oil” F12-5. & Engine oil capacity: Non-turbo models: 5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 Imp qt) Turbo models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt) & Cold tire pressure: Refer to “Tires” F12-10.

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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.

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult the Owner’s Manual.

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All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Subaru of America, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Instrument Panel

Gauges

Personalize

Controls

While Operating

Safety/In Case of Emergency

Additional Information

2 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 9

10 - 11

12 - 27

28 - 29

30 - 31

32 - 33

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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