2011 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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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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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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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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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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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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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settings can be made for the driver’s side

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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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 skip to the beginning of the current track. Rotate the knob counter-clockwise again to go to the previous selection.

13. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press the right arrow of the “SEEK” button for more than one second to fast forward. Release the button to stop. To fast reverse, press the left arrow for more than one second and release the button to stop.

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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 counterclockwise 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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14. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press the “PTY/CAT” button to change to program type selection mode. The PTY group that you are currently listening to is displayed for 10 seconds.

Press the right arrow of the “SEEK” button for more than one second to fast forward. Release the button to stop. To fast reverse, press the left arrow for more than one second and release the button to stop.

CD Player Functions

15. Scan

9. Load

Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and will begin play at the first track.

10. Play CD

Press the “CD/AUX” button and playback will begin.

11. Repeat / Random

Press 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 randomize folders on a CD. Two presses to hear all the tracks on the disc in random order, and a third press to turn off random.

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

16. 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.

12. Eject

17. Page Scroll

Press the button to eject the disc.

13. Forward / Reverse

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” knob clockwise to skip to the beginning of the next track; rotate the knob counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current track. Rotate the knob counterclockwise again to go to the previous selection.

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.

18. 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.

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AM/FM Stereo, HD Radio™ 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

Press the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” button to display the setting menu. Using the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial you can adjust the settings on the Bass, Mid, Treble, Balance and Fader.

You can save up to six favorite stations for each band – FM1, FM2, FM-3 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, FM-AS, AM or AM-AS reception.

4. Tune / Track

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob clockwise to increase the tuning frequency; rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrease it.

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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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15. Forward / Reverse

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” knob clockwise to skip to the beginning of the next track; rotate the knob counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current track. Rotate the knob counterclockwise again to go to the previous selection.

16. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press and hold the right arrow of the “SEEK” button to fast forward. Release the button to stop. To fast reverse, press and hold the left arrow, release the button to stop.

MP3/WMA Formatted CD Player Functions

17. Folder Selection

Press the right arrow of the “FOLDER” button to select the next folder. Press the left arrow to go back to the first music file. Quickly press the left arrow again to go back to the previous folder.

Press the “LIST” button to change to program type selection mode. The PTY group that you are currently listening to is displayed for 10 seconds.

9. HD/TAG

Press the “HD/TAG” button while receiving FM radio (except analog broadcasts) to hear the stations digitally.

CD Player Functions

10. Load

Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and will begin play at the first track.

11. Play CD

Press the “CD/AUX” button and playback will begin.

12. Repeat

Press the “RPT” button once to repeat the current track, two presses to repeat the current folder and a third press to turn off repeat.

13. Random

Press the “RDM” button once to hear all the tracks on the disc in random order. Two presses to randomize folders on a CD, and a third press to turn off random.

14. Eject

Press the button to eject the disc.

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Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)

• Press the “+” button to

increase the volume. Press the “-” button to reduce the volume.

• Press the button to select the

desired audio mode – FM, AM, SAT, CD, AUX, MEDIA.

• With any of the radio modes selected, push the up

button or the down button to find the desired frequency. In CD mode, push the up button or the down button to skip forward or back a track.

Aux Jack The aux jack is located in 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 “CD/ AUX” button located on the audio system; to select the auxiliary mode.

USB Storage Device / iPod® (if equipped) You can connect a USB equipped portable music player to the USB connector and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the “CD/AUX” button located on the audio system repeatedly until the USB / iPod® mode is selected.

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• To activate the cruise control, press the

“CRUISE” button. The “CRUISE” indicator light on the instrument panel will turn on. To quit cruise control, press the “CRUISE” button again.

• To resume your speed after canceling, press the “RES/ ACC” button.

• To cancel the cruise control, push the brake pedal or press the “CANCEL” button. If you have a manual transmission, you can push in the clutch pedal or shift the selector lever into the “N” (Neutral) position (AT and MT models).

Increase speed Press the “RES/ACC” button, hold until your vehicle reaches the desired speed, and release. To increase speed using the accelerator pedal, press the pedal until you reach the desired speed. Press the “SET/COAST” button to set the speed.