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  • Page 1 Quick Guide Forester 2019 Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
  • Page 2 Guide is 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. Subaru of America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice: Prices,...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize 10-11 Controls 12-19 20-23 While Operating 24-25 Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information 26-28...

  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry

    Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm Unlocking the Rear Gate • Press to lock all doors and the rear gate. • Press to unlock the rear gate. • If any of the doors or the rear gate Panic Alarm are not fully closed, five rapid chirps •...
  • Page 5 Seating Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) Do not adjust the seat while driving. Seatback Move the switch in the Forward/Backward, corresponding direction to adjust Angle and Height the angle of the seatback. Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward Lumbar Support or backward.

  • Page 6: Seat Controls

    Seating Seat Controls Do not adjust seats while driving. Forward/Backward Pull up on the lever below the front of the driver’s seat to move the seat forward or backward. Raise/Lower Seat Cushion To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, pull up or push down the seat height adjustment lever, located on the lower left side front of the seat.

  • Page 7: Folding The Rear Seat

    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, making sure that it is securely locked. If equipped, release latches are located on either side of the cargo area.

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel PAGE 12, 20 NUMBER...
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  • Page 10 Gauges Tachometer Forester Forester Premium Forester Sport Forester Limited Forester Touring Immediate Attention Caution Informational Trip meter reset button Fuel gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt Hot coolant temperature/ warning (Located on Cold coolant temperature overhead console) SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP...
  • Page 11 Speedometer Trip meter and odometer Pre-Collision Braking Auto Vehicle Hold operation System OFF light Vehicle Dynamics Control/ Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF light operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Auto Vehicle Hold ON CHECK ENGINE/ Turn signals Malfunction indicator Front fog light indicator Tire pressure warning light light (if equipped)

  • Page 12: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column

    Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Pull the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving. i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls Use the controls to display and switch selected items in the combination meter display.

  • Page 13: Power Exterior Mirrors

    Please see your Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.

  • Page 14: Light Controls

    Controls Light Controls Push forward to change from low Turns on headlights, instrument beam to high beam. Pull the lever panel illumination, parking lights, back to center to return to low beam. tail lights and license plate lights. Push slightly up for lane change or fully up for right turn signal.

  • Page 15: Windshield Wipers

    INT. HIGH 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.

  • Page 16: Automatic Climate Control System

    Controls Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped) Operation in Manual Mode Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls Recirculated/Outside Air Button outlet air temperature, fan speed, air Press the air inlet selection button to flow distribution, air inlet control, and air prevent outside air from being drawn conditioner compressor operation.
  • Page 17 Located in the multi-function display; top center of dash Air Conditioner Button Rear Window Defogger Button Press the “A/C” button to activate Press the button to turn on the the air conditioning. Press it again to defogger. It will automatically shut turn off the air conditioning.
  • Page 18 Controls Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped) Operation in Manual Mode Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls Recirculated/Outside Air Button outlet air temperature, fan speed, Press the air inlet selection button to air flow distribution, air inlet control, prevent outside air from being drawn and air conditioner compressor into the passenger compartment.
  • Page 19 Located in the multi-function display; top center of dash SYNC Button Defroster Button Press the button to synchronize both Press the button to defrost or the driver’s side and passenger’s dehumidify the windshield and side temperatures using the front door windows. driver’s side temperature control.

  • Page 20: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    (+) to increase volume or down (–) to decrease volume. Press the button to select the Voice recognition switch; desired audio mode – FM, AM, please refer to your SUBARU SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. STARLINK Owner’s Manual. ™ USB Port The USB ports are located in the front of the center console.

  • Page 21: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control Press to increase following Press to activate or distance setting while using deactivate Adaptive Cruise Adaptive Cruise Control. Control function. Press and hold to switch to Conventional Cruise Control. RES/+ switch SET/– switch Press to decrease following distance Press to activate setting while using Adaptive Cruise or deactivate...
  • Page 22 While Operating Instrument Panel Switches (lower left) Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches. Power rear gate switch (if equipped) Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch (if equipped) Rear gate memory switch (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch Auto Start Stop OFF switch Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch (if equipped)
  • Page 23 Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode and Low 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.
  • Page 24 While Operating Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will appear in the combination meter display.
  • Page 25 X-MODE ® (if equipped) X-MODE is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle ® Dynamics Control system. To activate, press the X-MODE switch (Premium) or turn the switch to the right or left (Sport/Limited/Touring). To deactivate, turn the switch to the right (Premium) or press the switch (Sport/Limited/Touring).

  • Page 26: Child Restraint System

    Safety/In Case of Emergency Child Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH). 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.
  • Page 27 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 Retailer or a commercial towing service. Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle.

  • Page 28: Additional Information

    Additional Information Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. Fuel Capacity • 16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 lmp gal) • When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, approximately 2.5 US gallons (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal) of fuel remain.

  • Page 29: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Use only the following oils: • ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). • Or API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”. - Use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal driving conditions.

  • Page 30: Engine Compartment

    Engine Compartment Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information. 2.5 L Engine Air Cleaner Element Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Tank Radiator Cap Battery Engine Oil Filter Main Fuse Box Engine Oil Filler Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir...
  • Page 31 One Subaru Drive Camden, NJ 08103-9800 MSA5B1902A Issued August 2018 Printed in USA 08/18...

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