Subaru 2013 Forester Manuals

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Subaru 2013 Forester Owner's Manual (529 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.44 MB

Table of Contents

11
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

29
- Front Seats
  
  30
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  34
- Rear Seats
  
  35
- Seatbelts
  
  41
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  49
  - System Monitors
    50
  - System Servicing
    50
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    51
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  51
- SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  68
  - General Precautions Regarding SRS Airbag System
    68
  - Components
    75
  - SRS Airbag
    78
  - System Operation
    82
  - SRS Airbag System Monitor
    90
  - SRS Airbag System Servicing
    91
- Precautions against Vehicle Modification
  
  92
Keys and Doors

95
- Keys
  
  96
- Immobilizer
  
  96
  - Immobilizer Indicator Light
    97
  - Key Replacement
    97
  - Technical Information for Europe Models
    97
  - Key Number Plate
    96
- Door Locks
  
  98
- Power Door Locking Switch
  
  100
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function (Except Models with Double Locking System)
    100
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  
  101
  - Safety Precautions
    102
  - Locking and Unlocking with "Keyless Access" Entry Function
    105
- Warning Chimes and Warning Light
  
  109
  - Disabling Keyless Access Function
    109
  - When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    110
  - Replacing Battery of Access Key
    110
  - Technical Information for Europe Models
    110
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    110
    
    Locking and Unlocking Doors
    110
    
    Unlocking/Operating Rear Gate
    112
    
    Technical Information
    113
  - Double Locking System (if Equipped)
    113
    
    To Set Double Locking System
    113
    
    To Cancel Double Locking System
    114
    
    In an Emergency
    114
    
    If a Battery Goes Dead
    115
    
    To Reset Double Locking System
    115
  - Function Disabling Unlocking with the Power Door Locking Switch (Australia Models)
    115
  - Child Safety Locks
    116
  - Windows
    116
    
    Power Window Operation by Driver
    116
    
    Power Window Operation by Passengers
    118
    
    Initialization of Power Window
    119
  - Rear Gate
    119
    
    Lock/Unlock
    119
    
    Open/Close
    120
    
    Power Rear Gate (if Equipped)
    121
  - Sunroof (if Equipped)
    126
    
    Sunroof Switch
    126
    
    Anti-Entrapment Function
    127
    
    Sun Shade
    127
Instruments and Controls

129
- Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
  132
  - Lock
    132
  - Acc
    133
  - Start
    133
  - Key Reminder Chime (if Equipped)
    133
  - Ignition Switch Light
    133
- Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
  134
  - Safety Precautions
    134
  - Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
    134
  - Switch Location
    135
  - When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    136
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  136
- Meters and Gauges
  136
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    136
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    137
  - Speedometer
    137
  - Odometer
    137
  - Double Trip Meter
    138
  - Tachometer
    138
  - Fuel Gauge
    139
  - ECO Gauge (if Equipped)
    139
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  140
  - Initial Illumination for System Check
    140
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators (if Equipped)
  143
- Rear Seatbelt Indicator Light and Chime (if Equipped)
  143
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  143
- Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light)
  144
- Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light
  145
- Charge Warning Light
  146
- Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
  146
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  146
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
  147
- Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (if Equipped)
  147
- ABS Warning Light
  148
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
  148
- Brake System Warning Light
  150
- Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
  150
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
  151
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  151
- Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
  151
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (CVT Models)
  152
- Door Open Warning Light
  152
- Power Steering Warning Light (Models with Electric Power Steering)
  152
- Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
  153
- Warning Chimes and Warning Light of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  153
- DRIVE Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  158
- Immobilizer Indicator Light
  158
- Shift-Up Indicator Light (MT Models)
  158
- Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  159
- High Beam Indicator Light
  159
- Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator (CVT Models)
  159
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  159
- Cruise Control Set Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine Models)
  160
  - Preheating Indicator Light (Diesel Engine Models)
    160
- Headlight Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Hill Descent Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Mode Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Rear Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  160
- Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine Models)
  161
  - Over-Rev Warning Light (Yellow) (Diesel Engine Models)
    161
- Auto Start Stop Indicator Light (Green) (if Equipped)
  162
- Auto Start Stop Warning Light/Auto Start Stop off Indicator Light (Yellow) (if Equipped)
  162
- Information Display (if Equipped)
  162
- Outside Temperature Indicator
  163
- Driving Information Display
  164
- Clock
  168
- Multi Function Display (if Equipped)
  168
  - Basic Operation
    169
  - Welcome Screen
    170
  - Ending Screen
    170
  - Self-Check Screen
    171
  - Interruption Screen
    172
  - Basic Screens
    172
  - Selection Screen
    181
  - Date and Time Settings
    183
  - Image Quality and Volume Settings
    191
  - Screen Settings
    194
  - Maintenance Settings
    202
  - Driving History Registration
    205
  - Car Settings
    206
  - Initialize
    211
  - Audio Setting (if Equipped)
    214
  - Sound Setting (if Equipped)
    216
- Light Control Switch
  217
  - Headlights
    218
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    219
  - Headlight Flasher
    219
  - Daytime Running Light System (if Equipped)
    220
- Turn Signal Lever
  220
  - One-Touch Lane Changer (if Equipped)
    220
- Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
  221
  - Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
    221
  - Manual Headlight Beam Leveler (Models Without HID Headlights)
    222
- Illumination Brightness Control
  221
- Fog Light Switch
  224
  - Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    224
  - Rear Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    225
- Wiper and Washer
  226
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    228
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    231
- Headlight Washer (if Equipped)
  232
- Mirrors
  233
  - Inside Mirror
    233
  - Outside Mirrors
    233
- Defogger and Deicer
  234
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
  236
- Horn
  237
Climate Control

239
- Ventilator Control
  
  240
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    240
- Climate Control Panel
  
  241
  - Type a
    241
  - Type B
    242
  - Type C
    243
- Automatic Climate Control Operation
  
  244
  - Type a
    244
  - Type B and C
    244
  - Temperature Sensors
    245
- Manual Climate Control Operation
  
  245
  - Airflow Mode Selection
    245
  - Temperature Control
    246
  - Fan Speed Control
    247
  - Air Conditioner Control
    247
  - Air Inlet Selection
    247
- Defrosting
  
  248
  - Type a
    248
  - Type B
    248
  - Type C
    248
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  248
- Air Filtration System
  
  250
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    250
Audio

253
- Antenna System
  255
  - Roof Antenna
    255
  - FM Reception
    255
- Audio Set
  256
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    257
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    258
- Installation of Accessories
  256
- Power and Sound Controls
  259
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    259
  - Sound Control
    259
  - Adjustable Level of each Mode
    261
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  262
  - FM/AM Selection (Type a Audio)
    262
  - FM Selection (Type B Audio)
    262
  - AM Selection (Type B Audio)
    262
  - Tuning
    262
  - Radio Data System (RDS) on FM (Type a Audio)
    263
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) (Type a Audio)
    264
  - Station Preset
    265
- CD Player Operation
  266
  - Play File
    266
  - How to Insert a CD
    267
  - How to Play Back a CD
    267
  - To Select a Track from the Beginning
    267
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    268
  - Repeating
    268
  - Random Playback
    269
  - Scan
    269
  - Display Selection
    270
  - Folder Selection
    270
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player
    270
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    271
- Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)
  271
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  272
- USB Storage Device / Ipod Operations
  274
  - Play File
    274
  - Connectable USB Storage Device
    274
  - Connectable Ipod Models
    275
  - Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
    275
  - How to Play Back
    276
  - To Select a Track from the Beginning
    277
  - To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When Connecting Ipod
    277
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    277
  - Repeating
    277
  - Random Playback
    278
  - SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    278
  - Selecting Category (Only When Connecting Ipod )
    278
  - Ipod
    278
  - Display Selection
    279
  - Folder Selection
    279
  - When "CHECK DEVICE" Is Displayed
    279
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  279
  - MODE Button
    280
  - And " " Switch
    280
  - Volume Control Switch
    281
- MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
  281
- Bluetooth Audio (if Equipped)
  282
- Media Format
  282
- Setting Bluetooth ® Audio
  282
- Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
  283
- Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
  285
- Safety Precautions
  285
- Using the Hands-Free System
  286
- Bluetooth Setting
  295
- Tips for the Hands-Free System
  297
- Certification for the Hands-Free System
  298
Interior Equipment

301
- Interior Light
  302
  - Dome Light
    302
  - Cargo Area Light
    302
  - Map Lights
    302
  - OFF Delay Timer
    303
- Sun Visors
  304
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    304
  - Vanity Mirror
    305
- Storage Compartment
  305
  - Glove Box
    305
  - Center Console
    306
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    306
- Cup Holders
  307
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    307
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    307
- Bottle Holders
  308
- Accessory Power Outlets
  309
  - Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    310
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  311
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  311
- Coat Hook
  312
- Convenient Hook
  313
- Shopping Bag Hook
  313
- Cargo Area Cover
  314
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  316
- Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
  317
  - How to Use the Rear View Camera
    318
  - Viewing Range on the Screen
    319
  - Help Line
    320
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  317
Starting and Operating

323
- Fuel
  
  325
- Preparing to Drive
  
  328
- Starting and Stopping Engine
  
  329
  - Starting Engine
    329
  - Stopping Engine
    331
- Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)
  
  332
  - Safety Precautions
    332
  - Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
    332
  - Starting Engine
    332
  - Stopping Engine
    334
  - When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    334
- Manual Transmission
  
  335
  - Shifting Speeds
    336
  - Driving Tips
    338
- Continuously Variable Transmission
  
  338
  - Select Lever
    339
  - Selection of Manual Mode (if Equipped)
    341
  - Selection of "L" (if Equipped)
    342
  - Shift Lock Function
    343
  - Driving Tips
    344
- DRIVE (if Equipped)
  
  344
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    344
  - Sport (S) Mode
    345
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode (if Equipped)
    345
  - DRIVE Switches
    346
- Power Steering
  
  347
- Braking
  
  348
  - Braking Tips
    348
  - Brake System
    348
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    349
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  350
  - ABS System Self-Check
    350
  - ABS Warning Light
    350
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  351
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    351
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  352
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    354
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    354
- Mode (if Equipped)
  
  355
  - To Activate/Deactivate the X Mode
    356
  - Hill Descent Control Function
    357
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  358
  - Parking Brake
    358
  - Parking Tips
    358
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  359
  - To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System
    360
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
    362
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  362
  - To Set Cruise Control
    362
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    363
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    364
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    364
Driving Tips

371
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  372
- Fuel Economy Hints
  372
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,600 Km (1,000 Miles)
  372
- Catalytic Converter
  373
- Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine Models)
  374
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  375
  - Driving in a Foreign Country in Which the Vehicular Lane Is Different to Your Country
    375
- Periodic Inspections
  375
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  378
- On-Road and Off-Road Driving
  380
- Winter Driving
  382
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    382
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    383
  - Corrosion Protection
    384
  - Snow Tires
    384
  - Tire Chains
    385
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    385
- Loading Your Vehicle
  386
  - Roof Molding and Load Carrier (if Equipped)
    386
  - Roof Rails (if Equipped)
    388
- Trailer Towing
  388
  - Maintenance
    389
  - Towing Weight
    389
  - Trailer Hitches
    389
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    389
  - Trailer Safety Chains
    390
  - Side Mirrors
    390
  - Trailer Lights
    390
  - Tires
    390
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    391
  - Additional Information for Europe
    393
In Case of Emergency

397
- Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
  
  398
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
  
  398
- Maintenance Tools
  
  399
  - Screwdriver and Wheel Nut Wrench
    400
  - Under the Rear Floor
    400
- Flat Tires
  
  401
  - Changing Flat Tire
    401
- Jump Starting
  
  404
  - Battery Precautions
    404
  - Precautions When Jump Starting
    405
  - How to Jump Start
    405
- Engine Overheating
  
  407
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    407
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    407
- Towing
  
  408
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    408
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    410
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    411
- Access Key -If Access Key Does Not
  
  412
  - Locking and Unlocking
    412
  - Switching Power
    412
  - Starting Engine
    413
- Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be
  
  414
  - Models with Double Locking System
    414
- Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
  
  414
- Running out of Fuel (Diesel Engine Models)
  
  416
Appearance Care

419
- Exterior Care
  
  420
  - Waxing and Polishing
    421
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    422
- Corrosion Protection
  
  422
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    422
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    422
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  423
Maintenance and Service

427
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  429
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  433
- Maintenance Tips
  
  435
  - Removing and Reinstalling Clips
    435
- Engine Hood
  
  436
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  438
  - Non-Turbo Petrol Engine Models
    438
  - Turbo Petrol Engine Models
    439
  - Turbo Diesel Engine Models
    440
- Engine Oil
  
  441
  - Checking the Oil Level
    441
  - Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
    443
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    445
  - Synthetic Oil
    445
- Cooling System
  
  445
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    446
  - Engine Coolant
    446
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  448
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    448
- Spark Plugs (Petrol Engine Models)
  
  451
- Drive Belts
  
  451
- Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
  
  452
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  452
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    452
- Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models)
  
  452
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  
  453
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    453
- Brake Fluid
  
  453
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    453
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    454
- Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
  
  454
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    454
- Brake Pedal
  
  455
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    455
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    455
- Brake Booster
  
  455
- Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
  
  456
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    456
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    456
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  456
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  457
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    457
- Parking Brake Stroke
  
  458
- Tires and Wheels
  
  458
  - Types of Tires
    458
  - Tire Inspection
    458
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    459
  - Wheel Balance
    460
  - Wear Indicators
    461
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    461
  - Tire Rotation
    462
  - Tire Replacement
    462
  - Wheel Replacement
    463
  - Wheel Covers (if Equipped)
    463
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  464
  - Adding the Windshield Washer Fluid
    464
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    465
- Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
  
  464
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  
  466
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    468
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
    469
- Battery
  
  470
  - Battery Precautions
    470
- Fuses
  
  472
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  473
  - Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
    474
  - Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
    474
  - Equipped)
    477
  - Side Turn Signal Light (if Equipped)
    477
  - Rear Combination Lights
    478
  - License Plate Light
    479
  - Other Bulbs
    479
- Installation of Accessories
  
  473
- Replacing Battery
  
  479
  - Replacing Battery of Access Key
    480
  - Replacing Battery of Transmitter
    481
Specifications

483
- Specifications
  
  484
  - Dimensions
    484
  - Engine
    485
  - Fuel
    485
  - Engine Oil
    486
  - Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
    490
  - Fluids
    491
  - Electrical System
    492
  - Engine Coolant
    492
  - Tires
    493
    
    Temporary Spare Tires
    493
    
    Wheel Alignment
    493
    
    Brake Disc
    493
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  494
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    496
- Bulb Chart
  
  498
- Vehicle Identification
  
  502
Supplement

503

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Precautions against Vehicle Modification

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switch

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)

Warning Chimes and Warning Light

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control Operation

Manual Climate Control Operation

Defrosting

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

Preparing to Drive

Starting and Stopping Engine

Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)

Manual Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission

DRIVE (if Equipped)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System

Mode (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)

If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency

Maintenance Tools

Flat Tires

Jump Starting

Engine Overheating

Towing

Access Key -If Access Key Does Not

Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be

Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly

Running out of Fuel (Diesel Engine Models)

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the Interior

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Precautions

Maintenance Tips

Engine Hood

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

Cooling System

Air Cleaner Element

Spark Plugs (Petrol Engine Models)

Drive Belts

Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission Oil

Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models)

Rear Differential Gear Oil