Subaru Forester 2017 Manuals

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Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual (634 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.35 MB

Table of Contents

16
- General Information
  13
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

32
Keys and Doors

104
- Immobilizer
  
  106
  - Security Indicator Light
    107
  - Key Replacement
    107
  - Certification for Immobilizer System
    107
  - Key Number Plate
    106
- Keys
  
  106
- Door Locks
  
  108
  - Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
    108
  - Battery Drainage Prevention Function
    111
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  111
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  
  112
  - Safety Precautions
    113
  - Locking and Unlocking with Keyless Access Entry Function
    116
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    119
  - Disabling Keyless Access Function
    120
  - When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    121
  - Replacing Battery of Access Key
    121
  - Replacing Access Key
    121
  - Certification for Keyless Access with Push-Button
    122
  - Start System
    122
- PIN Code Access (Models with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
  
  122
  - Registering a PIN Code
    123
  - Unlocking
    124
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  124
  - Locking the Doors
    126
  - Unlocking the Doors
    126
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    126
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    127
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
    127
  - Replacing the Battery
    127
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    127
- Alarm System
  
  128
  - System Operation
    128
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    128
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    129
  - Arming the System
    129
  - Disarming the System
    132
  - Valet Mode
    132
  - Passive Arming (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
    133
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    134
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    134
- Windows
  
  135
- Child Safety Locks
  
  135
- Rear Gate
  
  141
  - Manual Rear Gate (if Equipped)
    141
  - Power Rear Gate (if Equipped)
    142
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  148
- Anti-Entrapment Function
  
  149
  - Moonroof Switch
    149
- Sun Shade
  
  150
Instruments and Controls

152
- Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
  155
  - Lock
    155
  - Acc
    156
  - Start
    156
  - Key Reminder Chime
    156
  - Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
    157
- Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
  157
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  159
- Meters and Gauges
  160
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    160
  - Speedometer
    161
  - Odometer
    161
  - Double Trip Meter
    161
  - Tachometer
    162
  - Fuel Gauge
    163
  - ECO Gauge (if Equipped)
    163
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  164
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light
  167
- Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant
  168
- Charge Warning Light
  169
- Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
  169
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  169
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
  170
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  170
- Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
  170
- ABS Warning Light
  172
- Brake System Warning Light
  172
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  173
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (CVT Models)
  174
- Door Open Warning Light
  174
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
  174
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
  175
- Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
  176
- Warning Chimes and Warning Light of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  176
- Security Indicator Light
  181
- Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator (CVT Models)
  182
- SI-DRIVE Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  182
- High Beam Assist Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  183
- High Beam Indicator Light
  183
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  183
- Instruments and Controls
  185
  - BSD/RCTA off Indicator (if Equipped)
    185
    
    RAB off Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    185
    
    RAB Warning Light (if Equipped)
    185
  - Information Display (Mexico-Spec. Models)
    185
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    185
    
    Driving Information Display
    186
    
    Clock
    189
  - Multi Information Display (Models with Type B Combination Meter)
    190
    
    Basic Operation
    191
    
    Welcome Screen and Good-Bye Screen
    191
    
    Basic Screens
    192
    
    Warning Screen
    192
    
    Menu Screens
    193
  - Multi Function Display (if Equipped)
    195
    
    Basic Operation
    196
    
    Welcome Screen
    196
    
    Ending Screen
    197
    
    Self-Check Screen
    197
    
    Basic Screens
    199
    
    Interruption Screen
    199
    
    Selection Screen
    207
    
    Date and Time Settings
    210
    
    Image Quality and Volume Settings
    217
    
    Screen Settings
    219
    
    Maintenance Settings
    227
    
    Driving History Registration
    230
    
    Car Settings
    231
    
    Initialize
    241
  - Light Control Switch
    244
    
    Headlights
    244
    
    High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    246
    
    Daytime Running Light System
    249
    
    Headlight Flasher
    249
  - Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) (if Equipped)
    250
    
    SRH off Switch
    250
  - Turn Signal Lever
    251
    
    One-Touch Lane Changer
    252
  - Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
    253
    
    Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with LED Headlights)
    253
  - Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    253
    
    Steering Responsive Fog Lights System (if Equipped)
    254
  - Wiper and Washer
    255
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    256
    
    Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    257
  - Mirrors
    258
    
    Inside Mirror
    258
    
    Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    259
    
    Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with Homelink
    260
    
    Outside Mirrors
    266
  - Defogger and Deicer
    267
  - Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
    269
  - Horn
    269
  - Heated Steering Wheel System (if Equipped)
    270
Climate Control

272
- Ventilator Control
  
  273
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    273
- Climate Control Panel
  
  274
  - Type a
    274
  - Type B
    275
  - Type C
    276
  - Type D
    277
- Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)
  
  278
  - Type B
    278
  - Type C and D
    278
- Manual Climate Control Operation
  
  279
  - Sensors
    279
  - Airflow Mode Selection
    279
  - Temperature Control
    280
  - Fan Speed Control
    281
  - Air Conditioner Control
    281
  - Air Inlet Selection
    281
- Defrosting
  
  282
  - Type a and B
    282
  - Type C
    282
  - Type D
    282
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  283
- Air Filtration System
  
  284
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    284
Audio

288
- Antenna
  
  289
  - Roof Antenna
    289
- Audio Set
  
  289
  - Base Display Audio Set (if Equipped)
    290
  - Starlink Tm
    292
  - Multimedia Plus Audio Set (U.S. Spec. Models Only, if Equipped)
    292
  - Tips for Operating the Audio/Visual System
    293
  - Basic Information before Use
    301
  - Basic Operation
    304
  - Unit Settings
    305
  - SUBARU STARLINK (if Equipped)
    312
  - AM/FM Radio
    314
  - Siriusxm Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
    323
  - Aha TM by HARMAN
    330
  - Pandora ® (if Equipped)
    336
  - USB Memory
    341
  - Ipod
    342
  - Bluetooth Audio
    344
  - Aux
    347
- Steering Switches for Audio
  
  349
- Bluetooth Settings
  
  352
  - Regulatory Information
    352
  - Registering/Connecting Bluetooth Device
    352
  - Setting Bluetooth Details
    355
- Hands-Free Phone System
  
  357
  - Control Screen
    358
  - Registering/Connecting a Bluetooth Phone
    359
  - Using the Phone Switch/Microphone
    359
  - How to Change the Hands-Free Phone System
    359
  - Making a Call
    360
  - Receiving a Call
    363
  - Talking on the Phone
    364
  - Phone Settings
    365
- Voice Command System
  
  367
  - Using the Voice Command System
    368
  - Voice Command System Operation
    369
  - Command List
    371
- What to Do if
  
  375
  - Troubleshooting
    375
- Appendix
  
  379
  - Certification
    379
Interior Equipment

382
- Interior Lights
  383
  - Dome Light
    383
  - Cargo Area Light
    383
  - Map Lights
    384
  - OFF Delay Timer
    384
- Sun Visors
  385
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    385
  - Vanity Mirror
    386
  - Vanity Mirror with Light (if Equipped)
    386
- Storage Compartment
  387
  - Glove Box
    387
  - Center Console
    387
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    388
- Cup Holders
  388
  - Front Passenger S Cup Holder
    388
  - Rear Passenger S Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    389
- Accessory Power Outlets
  390
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    392
- Bottle Holders
  390
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  392
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  393
- Convenient Hook
  394
- Shopping Bag Hook
  394
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  395
  - Using the Cover
    395
  - To Install the Front Cover
    395
  - To Remove the Front Cover
    395
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    396
  - Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
    396
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    397
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  397
- Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
  398
  - Viewing Range on the Screen
    400
  - Help Line
    401
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  398
Starting and Operating

404
- Fuel
  
  406
  - Fuel Requirements
    406
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    408
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  410
- Preparing to Drive
  
  411
- Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models Without Push-Button Start System)
  
  412
  - Starting Engine
    412
  - Stopping the Engine
    414
- Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)
  
  415
  - Safety Precautions
    415
  - Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
    415
  - Starting Engine
    415
  - Stopping Engine
    416
  - Starting and Operating
    417
    
    When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    417
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  417
  - Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start
    422
  - Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
    422
  - Service Mode
    422
    
    With Push-Button Start System
    423
  - Start
    422
  - Start System
    422
  - Remote Transmitter Program
    423
  - System )
    423
  - System Maintenance
    423
- Manual Transmission
  
  425
  - Shifting Speeds
    426
  - Driving Tips
    427
- Continuously Variable Transmission
  
  427
  - Select Lever
    428
  - Selection of Manual Mode (if Equipped)
    430
  - Selection of L (if Equipped)
    432
  - Shift Lock Function
    433
  - Driving Tips
    434
- SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)
  
  435
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    435
  - Sport (S) Mode
    435
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    436
  - SI-DRIVE Switches
    437
- Power Steering
  
  437
- Braking
  
  438
  - Braking Tips
    438
  - Brake System
    439
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  440
  - ABS Self-Check
    440
  - ABS Warning Light
    440
  - System
    442
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  442
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    444
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    444
- X-Mode (if Equipped)
  
  445
  - To Activate/Deactivate the X-Mode
    446
  - Hill Descent Control Function
    447
  - . U.S.-Spec. Models
    450
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  450
  - Parking Brake
    450
  - Parking Tips
    451
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  452
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  456
  - To Set Cruise Control
    456
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    458
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    458
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    460
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    460
- BSD/RCTA (if Equipped)
  
  461
  - System Features
    461
  - System Operation
    463
  - BSD/RCTA Approach Indicator Light/Warning Buzzer
    464
  - BSD/RCTA Warning Indicator
    466
  - BSD/RCTA off Switch
    467
  - Certification for the BSD/RCTA
    468
  - Handling of Radar Sensors
    468
- Reverse Automatic Braking System (if Equipped)
  
  469
Driving Tips

478
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  479
- Fuel Economy Hints
  479
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  479
- Catalytic Converter
  480
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  481
- Periodic Inspections
  481
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  482
- On-Road and Off-Road Driving
  483
- Winter Driving
  485
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    485
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    487
  - Corrosion Protection
    488
  - Snow Tires
    488
  - Tire Chains
    488
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    489
- Loading Your Vehicle
  489
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    490
  - GVWR and GAWR
    491
  - Roof Rack (if Equipped)
    491
  - Roof Molding and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    492
- Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
  493
  - Connecting a Trailer
    494
  - If Not Towing a Trailer
    495
- Trailer Towing
  496
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    496
  - Maximum Load Limits
    496
  - Trailer Hitches
    499
  - Connecting a Trailer
    499
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    500
In Case of Emergency

504
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
  
  505
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  505
- Maintenance Tools
  
  506
  - Screwdriver and Wheel Nut Wrench
    507
  - Under the Rear Floor
    507
- Flat Tires
  
  508
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    508
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
    511
- Jump Starting
  
  512
  - How to Jump Start
    513
- Engine Overheating
  
  515
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    515
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    515
- Towing
  
  516
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    516
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    518
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    519
- Access Key -If Access Key Does Not
  
  520
  - Locking and Unlocking
    520
  - Switching Power Status
    520
  - Starting Engine
    521
- Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
  
  522
  - When the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
    523
  - When the Rear Gate Cannot be Closed
    523
- Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be
  
  522
- If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident
  
  524
Appearance Care

526
- Exterior Care
  
  527
  - Washing
    527
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    528
  - Waxing and Polishing
    528
- Corrosion Protection
  
  529
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    529
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    529
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  530
Maintenance and Service

532
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  534
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  534
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    535
  - When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    536
- Maintenance Tips
  
  536
- Engine Hood
  
  538
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  539
  - Non-Turbo Models
    539
  - Fuse Box (Page
    539
  - Turbo Models
    540
- Engine Oil
  
  541
  - Engine Oil Consumption
    541
  - Checking the Oil Level
    541
  - Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
    542
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    542
  - Synthetic Oil
    543
- Cooling System
  
  543
  - Engine Coolant
    544
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  545
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    545
- Spark Plugs
  
  547
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    547
- Drive Belts
  
  547
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  548
- Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models) and Rear Differential Gear Oil
  
  548
- Brake Fluid
  
  549
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    549
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    549
- Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
  
  550
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    550
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    550
- Brake Pedal
  
  551
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    551
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    551
- Brake Booster
  
  551
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  552
- Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
  
  552
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    552
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  553
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    553
- Parking Brake Stroke
  
  554
- Tires and Wheels
  
  554
  - Types of Tires
    554
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    554
  - Tire Inspection
    556
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    556
  - Wheel Balance
    558
  - Wear Indicators
    558
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    559
  - Tire Rotation
    559
  - Tire Replacement
    560
  - Wheel Replacement
    561
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  561
- Aluminum Wheels
  
  561
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  
  563
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
    564
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    565
- Battery
  
  567
- Fuses
  
  568
- Installation of Accessories
  
  569
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  570
  - Headlights (Models with LED Headlights)
    570
  - Headlights (Models with Halogen Headlights)
    570
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    573
  - Rear Combination Lights
    573
  - License Plate Light
    575
  - Other Bulbs
    575
- Replacing Key Battery
  
  575
  - Replacing Battery of Access Key
    576
  - Replacing Transmitter Battery
    577
Specifications

580
- Specifications
  
  581
  - Dimensions
    581
  - Engine
    582
  - Fuel
    582
  - Engine Oil
    583
  - Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
    586
  - Engine Coolant
    588
  - Fluids
    588
  - Electrical System
    589
  - Tires
    589
    
    Temporary Spare Tires
    589
    
    Brake Disc
    590
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  591
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    591
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    593
- Bulb Chart
  
  595
- Vehicle Identification
  
  598
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

600
- For U.S.A
  
  601
- Tire Information
  
  601
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  614
  - Treadwear
    614
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    614
  - Temperature A, B, C
    614
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
  
  615
  - Index
    616

Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual (106 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 1.75 MB

Table of Contents
4
About Eyesight
5
Pre-Collision Braking System
25
Adaptive Cruise Control
37
Lane Keep Assist
57
Pre-Collision Throttle Management
65
Lane Departure Warning
71
Lane Sway Warning
74
Lead Vehicle Start Alert
77
Conventional Cruise Control
78
List of Buzzer Sounds
89
Eyesight Malfunction and Temporary Stop
91
Customizing Functions
94
Message Screen List
96
Troubleshooting
99

Subaru Forester 2017 Quick Reference Manual (33 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.38 MB

Quick Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Remote Keyless Entry
4
Unlocking the Rear Gate
4
Panic Alarm
4
Seat Controls
6
Folding the Rear Seat
7
Instrument Panel
8
Gauges
10
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
  14
- Power Exterior Mirrors
  14
Personalize
14
Light Controls
16
Controls
16
- Windshield Wipers
  17
- Daytime Running Lights
  17
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  22
- Usb Port
  22
- Auxiliary Input Jack
  22
- Cruise Control
  23
While Operating
24
- Child Restraint System
  26
- Child Safety Locks
  26
Safety/In Case of Emergency
26
Spare Tire and Jack
27
Additional Information
28
- Engine Oil
  29
- Engine Compartment
  30

Subaru Forester 2017 Quick Reference Manual (21 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Immobilizer

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

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

PIN Code Access (Models with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Windows

Child Safety Locks

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Anti-Entrapment Function

Sun Shade

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)

Manual Climate Control Operation

Defrosting

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

Antenna

Audio Set

Steering Switches for Audio

Bluetooth Settings

Hands-Free Phone System

Voice Command System

What to Do if

Appendix

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models Without Push-Button Start System)

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

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Manual Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission

SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Vehicle Dynamics Control System

X-Mode (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

BSD/RCTA (if Equipped)

Reverse Automatic Braking System (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire

Maintenance Tools

Flat Tires

Jump Starting

Engine Overheating

Towing

Access Key -If Access Key Does Not

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

Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be

If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident

Appearance Care