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Subaru Forester Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 2012 Forester Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication. This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Forester models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 2 - 3 Instrument Panel 4 - 5 Gauges 6 - 9 Personalize 10 - 11 Controls 12 - 27 While Operating 28 - 29 Safety/In Case of Emergency 30 - 31 Additional Information 32 - 33...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm Unlock/Disarm rear gate. driver’s door. gate are not fully closed, an seconds) to unlock all doors. electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will button is pressed, the dome flash five times to alert you that and map lights will illuminate the doors or the rear gate are if the dome light switch is in...

  • Page 5: Heated Seats

    Seating Heated Seats 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) (if equipped) Press the switch in the 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height corresponding direction for Move the switch toward the front or rear to move move the desired seat temperature. the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up h up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust djust...

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel...
  • Page 7 14-19 20-25 Clock navigation system please refer to the separate...

  • Page 8: Gauges

    Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Speedometer Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger Hot coolant temperature / seatbelt warning Cold coolant temperature SRS airbag system High beam indicator light AT OIL TEMP...
  • Page 9 Trip meter and odometer Fuel Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Turn signals Control operation Front fog light indicator Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF light (if equipped) Headlight indicator light Malfunction indicator SPORT mode Tire pressure warning light (Automatic Transmission) Cruise control...
  • Page 10 Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring Temperature Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Fuel Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger High beam indicator light seatbelt warning Automatic headlight beam...
  • Page 11 Speedometer Trip meter and odometer Information display switching knob ECO Gauge Vehicle Dynamics Turn signals Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Front fog light indicator Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF light (if equipped) Headlight indicator light Malfunction indicator SPORT mode Tire pressure warning light (Automatic Transmission) Cruise control indicator light...

  • Page 12: Personalize

    Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push 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. Power Exterior Mirrors side to adjust the right-hand mirror.

  • Page 13: Power Moonroof

    Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch to fully open the moonroof. Press the switch to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the side or side.

  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Light Controls Push up for right turn signal. Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, taillights and license plate lights. Turns on fog lights (if equipped). Push down for left turn signal. Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights.

  • 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 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.

  • Page 16: Manual Climate Control

    Controls Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Temperature Control Dial 3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button Rotate the temperature control dial from Press the air inlet selection button to blue for cool, to red for warm. prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment.
  • Page 17 Defrost / Defog 5. Rear Window Defogger Button To clear the windshield and front door Press the rear window defogger button windows of fog or frost, rotate the air to turn on the defogger. The defogger flow control dial to the defrost position, will automatically shut off after about set the temperature control to the red 15 minutes.

  • Page 18: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) 2. Rear Window Defogger Button 1. Air Flow Control Dial Press the rear window defogger button On the automatic setting, the system to turn on the defogger. The defogger determines the air flow location to achieve will automatically shut off after about 15 the desired temperature or you can manually minutes.
  • Page 19 4. Air Conditioning Button air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning. OF TIME. 5. Recirculated / Outside Air Button In the automatic mode, the system 6. Temperature Control Dial will determine if recirculated air Rotate the temperature control dial is needed to achieve a desired from 65 for cool to 85 for warm.
  • Page 20 Controls Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) settings can be adjusted for the driver’s 1. Automatic On and Off side and passenger’s side. This system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air Operation in Manual Mode flow distribution, air inlet control, and air 3.
  • Page 21 4. Fan Speed Control Buttons 7. Air Conditioner Button Press the fan speed control buttons to select seven different fan air conditioning. Press it again to turn speed positions. off the air conditioning. 5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button 8. Defroster Button Press the button to select the desired Press the button to defrost or air flow mode.
  • Page 22 Controls AM/FM Stereo with Single Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 5. Seek 1. Power / Volume Control Press the power / volume control knob button to pick up the next highest or for on or off; rotate the knob to control lowest frequency.
  • Page 23 CD Player Functions 8. Load 14. Scan Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and begin previewing the first 10 will begin play at the first track. seconds of each track on the 9. Play CD resume after all tracks have been scanned.
  • Page 24 Controls 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 button to pick up the next highest or for on or off; rotate the knob to control the volume.
  • Page 25 8. PTY / CAT 14. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Press and hold the right arrow change to program type selection than one second to fast forward. mode. The PTY group that you are Release the button to stop. To fast currently listening to is displayed reverse, press and hold the left for 10 seconds.
  • Page 26 Controls 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 button to pick up the next highest or for on or off; rotate the knob to control the volume.
  • Page 27 8. PTY / CAT 15. Forward / Reverse to program type selection mode. The PTY group that you are the beginning of the next track; currently listening to is displayed rotate the knob counterclockwise for 10 seconds. to skip to the beginning of the current track.

  • Page 28: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) increase the volume. AM, SAT, CD, AUX, MEDIA. reduce the volume. 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.

  • Page 29: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control light on the instrument panel will turn on. To deactivate cruise control, press the push the brake pedal or press your vehicle reaches the desired a manual transmission, you can button. Ease off the accelerator push in the clutch pedal. pedal.

  • Page 30: While Operating

    While Operating Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can help in the following situations: gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface. 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.
  • Page 31 Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The 4-Speed automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with three Normal Mode 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 position causes the transmission to change into Sport Mode.

  • Page 32: Safety/In Case Of Emergency

    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.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: Additional Information

    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...

  • Page 35: Engine Oil

    Fuel with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. Fuel Capacity instrument panel approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain. 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).
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  • Page 39: Owner Information

    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 ‰...
  • Page 40 Operation & Controls Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL & QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OPERATION & CONTROLS ‰ ‰ Review Master & Valet Keys Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking & Filling of Vehicle Fluids ‰ Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System ‰...
  • Page 41 Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1204A Issued July 2011 Printed in USA 10/11...

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