Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instruments and controls Ignition switch ............. ABS warning light..........3-16 Brake system warning light........ 3-17 LOCK..............Low fuel warning light ........3-18 Acc..............Hill start assist warning light (MT models) ..3-18 ON..............Door open warning light ........3-18 START ..............All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) ..
Page 2 Instruments and controls Headlight flasher ..........3-26 Mirrors ..............3-32 Daytime running light system (if equipped) ..3-26 Inside mirror............3-32 Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ..3-32 HID headlights) ..........3-27 Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink ®...
Page 3: Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- battery to go dead. Ignition switch . If the ignition switch will not move tion, thereby stopping the engine. from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” Also, if the key is attached to a position, turn the steering wheel WARNING keyholder or to a large bunch of...
Page 4: Acc
Instruments and controls NOTE while turning it. The engine may not start in the follow- & Acc ing cases: In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. & ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.
Page 5: Key Reminder Chime
Instruments and controls contains an immobilizer transponder. Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges . The key is near or touching another transmitter. NOTE & Key reminder chime Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on The reminder chime sounds when the the combination meter.
Page 6: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls & Canceling the function for & Speedometer meter/gauge needle move- The speedometer shows the vehicle ment upon turning on the speed. ignition switch & Odometer/Trip meter *: “ ” or “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.
Page 7 Instruments and controls ! Odometer The display can be switched as shown vehicle has been driven since you last set below by pressing the trip knob. it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
Page 8: Tachometer
Instruments and controls & Tachometer & Fuel gauge seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will turn off. The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. NOTE CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone.
Page 9: Warning And Indicator Lights
Instruments and controls NOTE : Oil pressure warning light Warning and indicator lights This light does not turn off unless the : AT OIL TEMP warning light tank is replenished up to an internal Several of the warning and indicator lights (AT models) fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US illuminate momentarily and then turn off...
Page 10: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
6 seconds, to warn that the burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- corresponding system. ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer also sound simultaneously. for repair. NOTE &...
Page 11: Srs Airbag System Warning Light
“ON” position passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- . Continuous illumination of the tion. pull the seatback.
Page 12: Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag On And Off Indicators
SRS frontal airbag ON and OFF indica- paired as necessary could cause airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- serious damage, which may not be tors vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
Page 13: Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light
, h a v e t h e s y s t e m not turn off, take your vehicle to your checked by your nearest low indicator light/Cool- SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En- authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. ant temperature high gine overheating” F9-12.
Page 14: Charge Warning Light
However, this is not a malfunction if the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- indicator light/warning light turns off immediately. er for service immediately.
Page 15: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.s.-Spec. Models)
SUBARU dealer as soon as monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning maintain correct tire pressure, even if possible.
Page 16: Abs Warning Light
TPMS is unable to monitor all have the ABS system repaired at four road wheels. Contact your the first available opportunity by SUBARU dealer as soon as possible & ABS warning light your SUBARU dealer. for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting.
Page 17: Brake System Warning Light
Have brakes inspected by a SUBARU 4. If both warning lights illuminate again the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. and stay illuminated after the engine has dealer for repair.
Page 18: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instead, have the vehicle towed to the chanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive position, the Hill start assist warning light nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. for maintenance or similar purposes. illuminates and turns off after approxi- It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires &...
Page 19: Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is driving with this condition, but have your ignition switch is turned to the “ON” probably inoperative under any of the vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as following conditions. Have your vehicle position. soon as possible.
Page 20: Security Indicator Light
Have your vehicle checked at a the immobilizer system may not be func- SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. tioning properly. If this occurs, contact . The light does not turn off even after your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Page 21: Select Lever And Gear Position Indicator (At Models)
3-21 Instruments and controls & & & Select lever and gear posi- High beam indicator Cruise control set in- tion indicator (AT models) light dicator light This light shows that the headlights are in The cruise control set indicator light the high beam mode.
Page 22: Clock
3-22 Instruments and controls Clock Information display CAUTION To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time while driving, as an accident from inadequate attention to the road could result. NOTE If the battery is disconnected, the time will be erased. After reconnecting the battery, set the correct time.
Page 23: Outside Temperature Indicator
3-23 Instruments and controls & Outside temperature indica- ! Road surface freeze warning indi- The fuel consumption indicator is linked with the odometer/trip meter display on the cation combination meter, according to the fol- lowing chart. Odometer/ Fuel consumption indicator Trip meter A trip meter Average fuel consumption...
Page 24: Average Fuel Consumption
3-24 Instruments and controls “ON” position, the indication does not When either of the trip meter indications is onds. flash. reset, the corresponding average fuel NOTE consumption value is also reset. NOTE . The initial display setting of the fuel NOTE The outside temperature indication consumption indicator of your vehicle...
Page 25: Light Control Switch
3-25 Instruments and controls & Headlights Light control switch a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than “OFF”, the battery may be The light control switch only operates discharged. when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Page 26: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
3-26 Instruments and controls & High/low beam change (dim- & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system mer) (if equipped) WARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “...
Page 27: Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models With Hid Headlights)
3-27 Instruments and controls & Automatic headlight beam Turn signal lever Illumination brightness con- leveler (models with HID trol headlights) The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying heavy load.
Page 28: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
3-28 Instruments and controls at all. Front fog light switch (if equipped) The indicator light located on the combi- nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. The front fog lights operate only when the low beam headlights are illuminated. However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam.
Page 29: Wiper And Washer
SUBARU Windshield shield washer. remove accumulations of road salt or Washer Fluid or the equivalent. – CONTINUED –...
Page 30: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
3-30 Instruments and controls & Windshield wiper and washer ! Wiper intermittent time control road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that switches washer solution will be sprinkled all The wiper operates only when the ignition over the windshield or rear window.
Page 31: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch
3-31 Instruments and controls & Rear window wiper and ! Mist (for a single wipe) ! Washer washer switch For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the To wash the windshield, push the washer lever toward you. The wipers operate until button at the end of the wiper control lever.
Page 32: Mirrors
3-32 Instruments and controls & Auto-dimming mirror/com- speed is high). Mirrors pass (if equipped) When the transmission is shifted into reverse, the rear wiper will switch to Always check that the inside and outside continuous operation. When the transmis- mirrors are properly adjusted before you sion is shifted to a position other than start driving.
Page 33 3-33 Instruments and controls button, the compass display is toggled on other similar items. Periodically wipe the displayed. or off. When the compass is on, an sensors clean using a piece of dry soft 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will illuminated compass reading will appear cotton cloth or an applicator.
Page 34: Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass With Homelink (If Equipped)
3-34 Instruments and controls & Auto-dimming mirror/com- ! Photosensors dimming function is on, the LED indicator will illuminate. pass with HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) dimming mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Page 35 3-35 Instruments and controls ! Compass zone adjustment ! Compass calibration www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515. 1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- Note the following information about this brated. system. 2.
Page 36 3-36 Instruments and controls NOTE and objects are out of the way of . After programming your HomeLink the garage door or other device ® to prevent potential harm or Wireless Control System for the de- damage. sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming .
Page 37 3-37 Instruments and controls NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-protected refer to your garage door opener’s instruc- tion manual. Some gate operators and garage door garage door openers in the U.S.A. openers may require you to replace If your garage door opener has a rolling this programming step 4 with proce- code feature, program the HomeLink ®...
Page 38 3-38 Instruments and controls NOTE 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, Some garage door openers may re- release both buttons. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- 7.
Page 39: Outside Mirrors
3-39 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors begins to flash slowly (after approximately 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ® button you wish to program. 3.
Page 40: Defogger And Deicer
3-40 Instruments and controls when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or push the switch again. Defogger and deicer “Acc” position. NOTE 1. Press either end of the selection . When the temperature is low, the switch, “L” for the left, “R” for the right. outside mirrors may stop during opera- 2.
Page 41 For models with the automatic climate control system, it is possible to set the defogger and deicer system for the con- tinuous operation mode as follows. . Models with genuine SUBARU navi- gation system: The settings can be changed for the Automatic climate control system...
Page 42: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
3-42 Instruments and controls system stops operating. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel necessary. . Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- WARNING sives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may . Do not adjust the steering wheel damage the conductors printed tilt/telescopic position while driv- on the window.
Page 43: Horn
3-43 Instruments and controls Horn Tilt adjustment Telescopic adjustment (if equipped) To sound the horn, push the horn pad. 1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to “Front seats” F1-2. 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
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Subaru 2010 Forester Owner's Manual

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

Clock

Information Display

Light Control Switch

Instruments and Controls

Turn Signal Lever

Illumination Brightness Control

Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)

Wiper and Washer

Mirrors

Defogger and Deicer

Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)

Horn

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