2011 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

• Press the accelerator pedal until your vehicle reaches the desired speed. Press the “SET/COAST” button. Ease off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the desired speed.

Decrease speed Press the “SET/COAST” button, hold until your vehicle slows to the desired speed, and release. To decrease the speed using the brake pedal, press the pedal to release cruise control temporarily. When the speed decreases to the desired speed, press the “SET/COAST” button to set the speed.

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While Operating

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch

Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can help in the following situations:

• A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy,

gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface.

• When the vehicle’s wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow.

Fuel Filler Lid Release

The vehicle is equipped with a fuel filler lid release. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever up and release.

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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode

4-Speed Automatic Transmission with SPORTSHIFT® Manual Control The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with three different driving modes: Normal Mode, Sport Mode and Manual Mode.

Normal Mode When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “D” and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.

Sport Mode SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. Moving the selector lever left into the manual gate 1 from “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change into Sport Mode.

SPORTSHIFT® Manual Mode In SPORTSHIFT® Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. While in SPORT Mode, move the selector lever up 2 or down 3 to select Manual Mode. The shift position indicator shows the selected gear position. When Manual Shifting Operation is Possible • Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an

upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.

• Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.

• Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.

• Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.

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Safety / In Case of Emergency

Child Restraint System For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times.

Child Safety Locks The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.

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Location of Spare Tire and Jack A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.

Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service.

Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2011 Subaru vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.

Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155

Exclusions Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.

*See your dealer for details

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Additional Information

MY.SUBARU.COM Your Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that helps make your ownership experience more convenient and enjoyable. My.Subaru.com is a website that you can personalize and offers useful features and content that makes it easy for you to manage your vehicle care and enjoy all the benefits of Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...

Access your site today @ My.Subaru.com

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Fuel

• 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models use regular unleaded gasoline

with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.

• 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models use premium unleaded gasoline

with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher.

Fuel Capacity • 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 lmp gal)

• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the

instrument panel approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain.

• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check

Engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be tightened until a click is heard).

Engine Oil Use only the following oils:

• ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the

ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).

• Or API classification SN or SM with the words

“ENERGY CONSERVING”.

- 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models use 0W 20 synthetic, replacement interval 7,500 miles; no requirement at the first 3,000 miles.

- 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models use 5W 30 synthetic,

replacement interval 7,500 miles; no requirement at the first 3,000 miles.

Engine Oil Capacity • 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models: 5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 lmp qt)

• 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 lmp qt)

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Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

MSA5B1104A Printed in USA 11/10
Issued 09/10

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Subaru Delivery Checklist Owner Information VEHICLE ID #

DELIVERY DATE

OWNER NAME

OWNER NAME

Owner Resources & Warranty

Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in “Operation & Controls” section)

Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155

Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items & Adjustments / PZEV (if applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty

Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms Explain Normal vs. Extreme Schedules (if applicable)

Review New Owner’s MY.SUBARU.com Website

Review The Subaru Mastercard Program from CHASE & Explain The Card Benefits

Explain Dealership’s New Owner Follow Up Procedure

Customer Signature

Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & Hours of Operation

Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card

Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service Drop Off Procedures

Review Dealership Parts Department Location & Hours

Vehicle Condition

Exterior Condition Approval (New Owner indicated exterior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

Interior Condition Approval (New Owner indicates interior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

Operational Condition Approval (New Owner has driven vehicle & approves it is ready for delivery)

new owner signature

sales consultant signature

sales manager signature

Fold back and remove this checklist from the QRG. Place this completed checklist in the deal jacket for future reference. Additional copies of this checklist can be made by photocopying.

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Operation & Controls

Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAl & QUICK REfERENCE GUIDE

Review Master & Valet Keys

OPERAtION & CONtROlS

Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System & Remote Start (if equipped)

Show Hood & Gas Door Releases

REAR & SIDE

Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature (sedans only)

Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking & Filling of Vehicle Fluids

Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas Cap Operation

Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes

Explain AWD Towing Requirements & Limitations

Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location

Show LATCH System & Tethers

Explain Temporary Spare Tire Usage & Limitations

Show Child Safety Lock Operation

INtERIOR

Explain Operation of Manual Transmission & Incline Start Assist (if equipped)

Explain Operation of Automatic Transmission & Review Sportshift Modes (if equipped)

Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System, Side Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain Airbags (SRS)

DRIvER CONtROlS & OPERAtION

Show Power Windows, Door Locks & Side-View Mirror Operation

Explain Cruise Control & Power Moonroof Operation (if equipped)

Show Headlights, Daytime Running Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights & Fog Lights (if equipped)

Show Interior Lighting, Map Light & Clock

Show Front & Rear Wiper & Washer Controls

Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions

Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic Feature (if equipped)

Show All Weather Package - Heated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated Side Mirrors (if equipped)

Review Instrument Panel Gauges & Warning Lights

Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light

Show Audio System, Station Presets, Tone, Balance & Fade Controls

Activate Satellite Radio System (if equipped)

Show GPS Navigation System (if equipped)

Show Climate Control System Including Front & Rear Defrosters

Show & Explain Operation of VDC Control Switch

Explain Operation of Other Vehicle Options, Equipment, or Genuine Subaru Accessories Not Referenced Above Where Applicable

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Table of Contents

Bluetooth Basics

Bluetooth without Navigation System

Bluetooth with Harmon Kardon Audio System

BlueConnect®

Bluetooth with Navigation System

Media Hub

2 - 3

4 - 7

8 - 11

12 - 13

14 - 21

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Bluetooth Basics

• The Hands-free system may not operate properly under the following conditions:

o The cell phone is turned off.

o The cell phone is not connected to the Hands-free system.

o The cell phone is not in the phone call area.

o The battery of the cell phone has run down.

o The cell phone is behind the seat or in the glove box.

o A metal material covers or touches the cell phone.

• Depending on the type of cell phone that is used, the screen on the cell phone may remain

illuminated while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. If this occurs, consult your cell phone manual to adjust the cell phone settings.

• Depending on the setting of the cell phone, the dial lock function may be activated after

making a call. Deactivate the automatic dial lock function of the cell phone before using the Hands-free system. Do not perform this operation while driving.

• Depending on the type of cell phone that is used, operation and the sound volume may be

different from those of cell phones currently used.

• When the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK/OFF” position during a call, the call may

be disconnected or continued on the cell phone depending on the type of cell phone that is used. Note that operation of the cell phone may be necessary if the call is continued on the cell phone.

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• Do not speak at the same time as the other party during a call. If you and

the other party speak at the same time, it may be difficult for the other party to hear your voice and vice versa. This is normal.

• The receiver sound volume should be set as low as possible. Otherwise,

the party you are calling may notice an undesirable echo sound.

• Speak clearly and loudly.

• Your voice may be difficult to be heard by the receiving party under the

following conditions:

o Driving on a rough road.

o Driving at a high speed.

o Driving with a window open.

o When air from the ventilator blows directly towards the microphone.

o When the sound coming from the ventilator is loud.

o When the cell phone is positioned too closely to the microphone.

• The sound quality may degrade due to the influence of the cell phone that is

connected to the system or the circumstances of the Bluetooth network.

• When another Bluetooth device is simultaneously connected, noise may be heard

in the voice coming from the hands-free phone.

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Phone off hook button

Phone on hook button

Talk button

Pairing Your Cell Phone

Press the phone off hook button and listen to phone prompts.

Press the talk button and name your phone.

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Press the talk button and say “confirm.”

Pass-key will be given audibly as well as be displayed on the radio display.

Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided. When phone is successfully paired you will hear “The phone is paired and ready for use.”

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Making a Call

Press phone off hook button. Press the talk button then say “Dial by number.”

Press the talk button again and say the number.

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Press the off hook button to dial or press the talk button to add more numbers. The phone will start dialing.

To end the call, press the phone on hook button.

Receiving a Call

When a call comes in you will be notified. The audio system will mute and a voice prompt will inform you. Press the phone off hook button to accept the call.

If you want to put the call on hold, press the phone on hook button. If you want to decline the incoming call, press and hold the on hook button. If you want to adjust the volume of the call, use the plus or minus switch on the steering wheel switches.

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Bluetooth with Harmon Kardon Audio System (Legacy and Outback)

Phone off hook button

Phone on hook button

Talk button

Pairing Your Cell Phone

Press the phone off hook button and listen to phone prompts.

Press the talk button and name your phone.

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Press the talk button and say “confirm.”

Pass-key will be given audibly as well as be displayed on the radio display.

Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided. When phone is successfully paired you will hear “The phone is paired and ready for use.”

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Press phone off hook button. Press the talk button then say “Dial by number.”

Press the talk button again and say the number.

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The system will audibly repeat the number. If correct, press the off hook button to dial, or press the talk button to change, cancel or delete the number. The phone will start dialing.

To end the call, press the phone on hook button.

Receiving a Call

When a call comes in you will be notified. The audio system will mute and a voice prompt will inform you. Press the phone off hook button to accept the call.

If you want to put the call on hold, press the phone on hook button. If you want to decline the incoming call, press and hold the on hook button. If you want to adjust the volume of the call, use the plus or minus switch on the steering wheel switches. If you want to end the call, press the phone on hook button.

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BlueConnect® (Genuine Subaru accessory, standard on Tribeca 3.6R Limited and Touring models) Controls Location

BlueConnect controls for the Legacy, Outback, Forester and Impreza are located in the center stack (Legacy shown).

BlueConnect controls for the Tribeca are located in the overhead console.

Manual Controls Phone button – activate and deactivate system.

Volume up and down buttons.

Voice recognition button – Barge in button, to barge in so you don’t have to listen to all the prompts.

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Pairing Your Cell Phone

• Press the phone button, the blue L.E.D. will glow and “Call” will be displayed.

Listen to all options.

• Say “setup”; then listen to all options. • Say “pairing options”; then listen to all options. • Say “pair”; listen to the safety message. • Say “continue.” • Say your personal four-digit pairing code, for example, “1234.” • Say “yes” to confirm the key. • Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system

using the pairing code you provided earlier.

• Say the name of the device. • The system will let you know it is adding your phone to the system and it will

repeat the name of the device and ask you if it is correct; say “yes.”

• When phone is successfully paired you will hear “Pairing complete.”

Making a Call

• Press the phone button and listen to the prompts.

• Say “dial”; the system will ask for the number.

• Say the number you wish to call (do not pause during the area code, phone

exchange and the number).

• The system will repeat the number and ask you if it is correct; if correct say “yes.”

• The system will then dial.

Receiving a Call

• When a call comes in you will be notified. The audio system will mute and a voice

prompt will inform you.

• Press the phone button to receive the call.

• To end the call press the phone button again.

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MENU button

Pairing Your Cell Phone

Press the MENU button; then touch the “Phone” soft key on the touch screen.

Then touch “Bluetooth Settings.”

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Now touch “Register.”

A pass-key number will appear on the screen. Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided.

When the phone is successfully paired the screen will show the phone’s name on the list.