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  • Page 1 Forester 2011 Quick Reference Guide.
  • Page 2 MultiEQ, HD Radio, XM and Sirius are registered trademarks. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Subaru of America, Inc. © 2010 Subaru of America, Inc.
  • Page 4 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 5: Remote Keyless Entry

    Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm Unlock/Disarm • Press to lock all doors and • Press once to unlock the rear gate. driver’s door. • If any of the doors or the rear • Press twice (within five gate are not fully closed, an seconds) to unlock all doors.

  • Page 6: 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 Move the switch toward the front or rear to move corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature. the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up To turn off the seat heater, or push down on the front of the switch to adjust slightly press in the opposite...

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 14-19 20-25 Clock Press the “+” button to advance time or the “–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a navigation system please refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”...
  • Page 9 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 Security indicator light (AT models) ABS warning...
  • Page 10 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) CHECK ENGINE / Headlight indicator light Malfunction indicator SPORT mode Tire pressure warning light...
  • Page 11 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 SRS airbag system leveler warning AT OIL TEMP...
  • Page 12 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) CHECK ENGINE / Headlight indicator light Malfunction indicator SPORT mode Tire pressure warning light (AT models) Cruise control...

  • Page 13: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column

    Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the vertical 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 Push the mirror selection switch to the “L”...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Light Controls

    Controls Light Controls Push up for right turn signal. Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker 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, front side marker lights and license plate lights.

  • Page 16: Daytime Running Lights

    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 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 minutes.
  • Page 20 4. Air Conditioning Button the compartment. TO PREVENT Press the “A/C” button to activate the WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT air conditioning. Press it again to turn REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED off the air conditioning. MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 5.
  • Page 21 Controls Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) settings can be made for the driver’s side 1. Automatic On and Off and passenger’s side by adjusting the This system automatically controls dials appropriately. outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air Operation in Manual Mode conditioner compressor operation.
  • Page 22 4. Fan Speed Control Buttons 7. Air Conditioner Button Press the fan speed control buttons Press the “A/C” button to activate the to select seven different fan air conditioning. Press it again to turn speed positions. off the air conditioning. 5.

  • Page 23: Radio Functions

    Controls AM/FM Stereo with Single Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 5. Seek 1. Power / Volume Control Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” Press the power / volume control knob button to pick up the next highest or for on or off;...
  • Page 24 CD Player Functions 14. Scan 8. Load Press the “SCAN” button to begin Insert a disc into the slot. The CD previewing the first 10 seconds will automatically be drawn in and of each track on the disc. Normal will begin play at the first track. playback will resume after all 9.
  • Page 25 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 Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” for on or off; rotate the knob to control button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency.
  • Page 26 8. PTY / CAT 14. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Press the right arrow of the Press the “PTY/CAT” button to “SEEK” button for more than one change to program type selection second to fast forward. Release mode. The PTY group that you are the button to stop.
  • Page 27 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 Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” for on or off; rotate the knob to control button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency.
  • Page 28 8. PTY / CAT 15. Forward / Reverse Press the “LIST” button to change Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/ to program type selection mode. CH” knob clockwise to skip to The PTY group that you are the beginning of the next track; currently listening to is displayed rotate the knob counterclockwise for 10 seconds.

  • Page 29: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) • Press the “+” button to • Press the button to select the increase the volume. desired audio mode – FM, Press the “-” button to AM, SAT, CD, AUX, MEDIA. reduce the volume. •...

  • Page 30: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control • To activate the cruise control, press the • To resume your speed after “CRUISE” button. The “CRUISE” indicator canceling, press the “RES/ light on the instrument panel will turn on. ACC” button. To quit cruise control, press the “CRUISE” button again.

  • Page 31: 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: • A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface. •...
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36: Fuel Capacity

    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 •...
  • Page 37 Notes...
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  • Page 40 Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1104A Printed in USA 11/10 Issued 09/10...

  • Page 41: 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 Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &...

  • Page 42: Operation And Controls

    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 & Remote Start (if equipped) Show Fuel Filler Door &...

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