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Subaru 2011 Forester Quick Reference Manual (516 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

84
- Remote Keyless Entry
  5
- Heated Seats
  6
- Rear Seat
  6
- Instrument Panel
  7
- Power Exterior Mirrors
  13
- Steering Column
  13
- Power Moonroof
  14
- Light Controls
  15
- Daytime Running Lights
  16
- Windshield Wipers
  16
- Manual Climate Control
  17
- Automatic Climate Control
  19
- Radio Functions
  23
- Aux Jack
  29
- While Operating
  31
- Child Restraint System
  33
- Additional Information
  35
- Engine Oil
  36
  - Owner Information
    41
  - Making a Call
    49
  - Receiving a Call
    50
  - Audio System
    51
  - During a Call
    60
  - Media Hub
    65
  - Models with Hid Headlights
    74
  - Safety Warnings
    75
  - Abbreviation List
    76
  - Child Safety
    78
  - Drinking and Driving
    80
  - Driving with Pets
    81
  - Tire Pressures
    81
  - California Proposition 65
    82
  - General Information
    82
  - Table of Contents
    84
  - Combination Meter
    91
Table of Contents

96
- Front Seats
  
  97
  - Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
    97
  - Manual Seat
    98
  - Power Seat (Driver's Seat - if Equipped)
    99
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    100
  - Active Head Restraint
    101
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  101
- Rear Seats
  
  102
  - Armrest
    103
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    103
  - Reclining the Seatback (if Equipped)
    105
  - Folding down the Rear Seatback
    105
- Seatbelts
  
  107
  - Seatbelt Safety Tips
    107
  - Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
    108
  - Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
    108
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    108
  - Fastening the Seatbelt
    108
  - Seatbelt Maintenance
    114
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  115
  - System Monitors
    116
  - System Servicing
    116
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    116
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  117
- SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  128
Keys and Doors

156
- Keys
  
  157
- Immobilizer
  
  157
  - Security ID Plate
    158
  - Security Indicator Light
    158
  - Key Replacement
    158
  - Key Number Plate
    157
- Door Locks
  
  159
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  161
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    162
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  162
  - Locking the Doors
    163
  - Unlocking the Doors
    164
  - Unlocking the Rear Gate
    164
  - Illuminated Entry
    164
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    164
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    165
  - Selecting Turn Signal Lights Operation
    165
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    165
  - Replacing the Battery
    165
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    166
- Alarm System
  
  170
  - System Operation
    170
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    170
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    171
  - Arming the System
    171
  - Disarming the System
    172
  - Valet Mode
    173
  - Passive Arming
    173
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    174
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    174
- Child Safety Locks
  
  175
- Windows
  
  175
- Rear Gate
  
  178
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  180
  - To Open the Moonroof
    180
  - To Close the Moonroof
    180
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    181
  - Sun Shade
    181
Instruments and Controls

182
- Ignition Switch
  184
  - Lock
    184
  - Acc
    185
  - Start
    185
  - Key Reminder Chime
    186
  - Ignition Switch Light
    186
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  186
- Meters and Gauges
  187
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  193
- Light (if Equipped)
  197
- Charge Warning Light
  198
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  198
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models)
  199
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  199
- ABS Warning Light
  200
- Brake System Warning Light
  201
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
  202
- Door Open Warning Light
  202
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Models)
  202
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  202
- Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
  203
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
  203
- Security Indicator Light
  204
- Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
  204
- Select Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Models)
  205
- SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Models)
  205
- Clock
  206
- Cruise Control Indicator Light
  206
- Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
  206
- Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  206
- Headlight Indicator Light
  206
- High Beam Indicator Light
  206
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  206
- Information Display
  207
- Light Control Switch
  210
- Turn Signal Lever
  212
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  213
- Illumination Brightness Control
  213
- Wiper and Washer
  214
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    215
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    217
- Mirrors
  217
  - Inside Mirror
    217
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    218
  - (If Equipped)
    218
  - Outside Mirrors
    225
- Defogger and Deicer
  226
- Horn
  228
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
  228
Climate Control

230
- Ventilator
  
  231
  - Airflow Selection
    231
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    232
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  232
  - Control Panel
    232
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    233
    
    Heater Operation
    234
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    236
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  237
  - Type a
    237
! Control Panel

238
Audio

250
- Antenna System
  
  252
  - FM Reception
    252
  - Roof Antenna
    252
- Audio Set
  
  253
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    254
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    255
  - Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
    256
  - Type D Audio Set (if Equipped)
    257
- Installation of Accessories
  
  253
- Power and Audio Controls
  
  258
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    258
  - Sound Controls and Audio Settings
    258
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  262
  - FM/AM Selection
    262
  - Tuning
    262
  - Radio) (Type D Audio)
    264
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    265
  - Station Preset
    266
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  267
  - XM TM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. Only)
    267
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    267
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    267
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    268
  - Band Selection
    269
  - Channel and Category Selection
    269
  - Channel Preset
    270
  - Display Selection (Type A, B and C Audio)
    271
- CD Player Operation
  
  271
  - Play File
    272
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A, C and D)
    272
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    272
  - How to Play Back a CD
    273
  - To Select a Track from Its Beginning
    274
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    274
  - Repeating
    275
  - Random Playback
    275
  - Scan (Type A, B and C Audio)
    276
  - Display Selection (Type A, B and C Audio)
    277
  - Folder Selection
    277
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A, C and D Audio)
    278
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    278
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    278
- Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)
  
  279
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  280
  - Play File
    282
  - Connectable USB Storage Device
    282
  - Connectable Ipod Models
    282
  - Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
    283
  - How to Play Back
    284
  - To Select a Track/Index from Its Beginning
    284
  - To Select a Chapter from Its Beginning When Connecting Ipod
    284
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    284
  - Repeating
    285
  - Random Playback
    285
  - Display Selection
    286
  - Folder Selection (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    286
  - SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    286
  - Selecting Category
    286
  - Setting the Playing Speed (Only When the Audiobook Is Playing) (Type D Audio)
    286
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  287
  - MODE Button
    287
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    287
  - And " " Buttons
    288
  - Volume Control Buttons
    289
    
    Bluetooth Audio (Type C and D Audio)
    290
    
    Media Format
    290
    
    MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
    290
    
    Setting Bluetooth Audio
    290
- Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
  
  290
- Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
  
  292
  - Tips for the Hands-Free System
    292
  - Certification for the Hands-Free System
    293
  - Safety Precautions
    294
  - Using the Hands-Free System
    295
  - Voice Command System
    298
  - Bluetooth Setting
    303
- Screensaver (Type D Audio)
  
  305
  - Downloading Picture
    305
  - Selecting Picture
    305
  - Erasing Picture
    306
Interior Equipment

308
- Interior Lights
  309
  - Dome Light
    309
  - Cargo Area Light
    310
  - Map Light
    310
- Sun Visors
  311
  - Vanity Mirror
    312
- Storage Compartment
  312
  - Glove Box
    312
  - Center Console
    312
  - Overhead Console
    314
  - Rear Seat Center Table (if Equipped)
    314
  - Coin Tray
    314
- Cup Holders
  315
  - Front Passenger Cup Holder
    315
  - Rear Passenger Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    315
- Accessory Power Outlets
  316
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Dealer Option)
    317
- Bottle Holders
  316
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  318
- Floor Mat
  319
- Cargo Area Cover (Dealer Option)
  320
  - Using the Cover
    320
  - To Remove the Cover
    321
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    322
- Coat Hook
  320
- Shopping Bag Hook
  320
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  322
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  323
- Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
  324
  - How to Use the Rear View Camera
    325
  - Viewing Range on the Screen
    325
  - Help Line
    327
Starting and Operating

330
- Fuel
  
  331
  - Fuel Requirements
    331
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    332
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  335
- Starting the Engine
  
  336
  - MT Models
    336
  - AT Models
    337
- Preparing to Drive
  
  336
- Stopping the Engine
  
  338
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  338
- Manual Transmission
  
  342
  - Shifting Speeds
    343
  - Driving Tips
    343
- Automatic Transmission
  
  344
  - Select Lever
    345
  - Shift Lock Function
    346
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    348
  - Driving Tips
    349
  - SPORT Mode
    349
- Power Steering
  
  350
- Braking
  
  351
  - Braking Tips
    351
  - Brake System
    351
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    352
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  352
  - ABS System Self-Check
    352
  - ABS Warning Light
    352
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  353
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
    353
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  354
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    355
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    356
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  357
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  358
  - Parking Brake
    358
  - Parking Tips
    359
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Models)
  
  360
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light
    361
- Cruise Control
  
  361
  - To Set Cruise Control
    362
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    363
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    363
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    364
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    365
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    365
Driving Tips

366
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  367
- Fuel Economy Hints
  367
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  367
- Catalytic Converter
  368
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  369
- Periodic Inspections
  369
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  370
- On-Road and Off-Road Driving
  371
- Winter Driving
  373
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    373
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    374
  - Corrosion Protection
    375
  - Snow Tires
    375
  - Tire Chains
    376
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    376
- Loading Your Vehicle
  377
- Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
  381
  - Connecting a Trailer
    381
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    382
- Trailer Towing
  383
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    383
  - Maximum Load Limits
    383
  - Trailer Hitches
    386
  - Connecting a Trailer
    387
    
    Side Mirrors
    387
    
    Trailer Lights
    387
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    388

Subaru 2011 Forester Owner's Manual (446 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents

14
- Instruments and Controls
  4
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  4
- Keys and Doors
  4
  - Climate Control
    5
- Models with Hid Headlights
  4
- Audio
  5
  - Starting and Operating
    5
    
    Driving Tips
    5
    
    Abbreviation List
    6
    
    Vehicle Symbols
    6
    
    Child Safety
    8
    
    Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    9
    
    Drinking and Driving
    10
    
    Driving with Pets
    11
    
    Modification of Your Vehicle
    11
    
    Tire Pressures
    11
    
    California Perchlorate Advisory
    12
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    12
    
    General Information
    12
    
    On-Road and Off-Road Driving
    12
    
    Table of Contents
    14
    
    Instrument Panel
    19
    
    Warning and Indicator Lights
    24
    
    Function Settings
    25
- Interior Equipment
  5
Table of Contents

26
Keys and Doors

86
- Keys
  
  87
  - Keys and Doors
    87
- Immobilizer
  
  87
  - Security ID Plate
    88
  - Security Indicator Light
    88
  - Key Replacement
    88
  - Key Number Plate
    87
- Door Locks
  
  89
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  91
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    92
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  92
  - Locking the Doors
    93
  - Unlocking the Doors
    94
  - Unlocking the Rear Gate
    94
  - Illuminated Entry
    94
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    94
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    95
  - Selecting Turn Signal Lights Operation
    95
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    95
  - Replacing the Battery
    95
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    96
- Alarm System
  
  100
  - System Operation
    100
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    100
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    101
  - Arming the System
    101
  - Disarming the System
    102
  - Valet Mode
    103
  - Passive Arming
    103
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    104
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    104
- Child Safety Locks
  
  105
- Windows
  
  105
- Rear Gate
  
  108
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  110
  - To Open the Moonroof
    110
  - To Close the Moonroof
    110
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    111
  - Sun Shade
    111
Instruments and Controls

112
- Ignition Switch
  114
  - Lock
    114
  - Manual Transmission Models
    115
  - Acc
    115
  - Start
    115
  - Key Reminder Chime
    116
  - Ignition Switch Light
    116
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  116
- Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
  117
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    117
  - Meter Needles/Gauge Illumination Setting (Models with Type a Combination Meter)
    118
  - Speedometer
    119
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    119
  - Tachometer
    121
  - Fuel Gauge
    121
  - Temperature Gauge (Models with Type a Combination Meter)
    122
    
    Front Passenger's Seat Belt Warning Light
    123
    
    SRS Airbag System
    123
  - ECO Gauge (Models with Type a Combination Meter)
    123
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  123
- Light (if Equipped)
  127
- Charge Warning Light
  128
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  128
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models)
  129
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  129
- ABS Warning Light
  130
- Brake System Warning Light
  131
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
  132
- Door Open Warning Light
  132
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Models)
  132
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  132
- Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
  133
- AWD Warning Light
  133
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
  133
- Security Indicator Light
  134
- Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
  134
- Select Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Models)
  135
- SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Models)
  135
- Clock
  136
- Cruise Control Indicator Light
  136
- Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
  136
- Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  136
- Headlight Indicator Light
  136
- High Beam Indicator Light
  136
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  136
- Information Display
  137
- Light Control Switch
  140
- Turn Signal Lever
  142
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  143
- Illumination Brightness Control
  143
- Wiper and Washer
  144
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    145
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    147
- Mirrors
  147
  - Inside Mirror
    147
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    148
  - (If Equipped)
    148
  - Compass Calibration
    149
  - Outside Mirrors
    155
  - Remote Control Mirror Switch
    155
- Defogger and Deicer
  156
- Horn
  158
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
  158
Climate Control

160
- Ventilator
  
  161
  - Airflow Selection
    161
  - Climate Control
    161
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    162
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  162
  - Control Panel
    162
    
    Air Conditioner Button
    163
    
    Heater Operation
    164
    
    Bi-Level Heating
    165
    
    Air Conditioner Operation
    166
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    163
  - Airflow Control Dial
    163
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  167
  - Type a
    167
! Control Panel

168
Audio

180
- Antenna System
  
  182
  - FM Reception
    182
  - Roof Antenna
    182
- Audio Set
  
  183
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    184
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    185
  - Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
    186
  - Type D Audio Set (if Equipped)
    187
- Installation of Accessories
  
  183
- Power and Audio Controls
  
  188
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  192
  - FM/AM Selection
    192
  - Manual Tuning
    192
  - Stereo Indicator
    192
  - Radio) (Type D Audio)
    194
  - About HD Radio
    195
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    195
  - Station Preset
    196
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  197
  - XM TM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. Only)
    197
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    197
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    197
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    198
  - Band Selection
    199
  - Channel and Category Selection
    199
  - Channel Scan
    200
  - Channel Preset
    200
  - Selecting Preset Channels
    201
  - Display Selection (Type A, B and C Audio)
    201
- CD Player Operation
  
  201
  - Play File
    202
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A, C and D)
    202
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    202
  - How to Play Back a CD
    203
  - To Select a Track from Its Beginning
    204
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    204
  - Repeating
    205
  - Random Playback
    205
  - Scan (Type A, B and C Audio)
    206
  - Display Selection (Type A, B and C Audio)
    207
  - Folder Selection
    207
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A, C and D Audio)
    208
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    208
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    208
- Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)
  
  209
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  210
  - Play File
    212
  - Connectable USB Storage Device
    212
  - Connectable Ipod Models
    212
  - Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
    213
  - How to Play Back
    214
  - To Select a Track/Index from Its Beginning
    214
  - To Select a Chapter from Its Beginning When Connecting Ipod
    214
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    214
  - Repeating
    215
  - Random Playback
    215
  - Display Selection
    216
  - Folder Selection (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    216
  - SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    216
  - Selecting Category
    216
  - Setting the Playing Speed (Only When the Audiobook Is Playing) (Type D Audio)
    216
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  217
  - MODE Button
    217
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    217
  - And " " Buttons
    218
  - Volume Control Buttons
    219
- Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
  
  220
  - MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
    220
  - Bluetooth Audio (Type C and D Audio)
    220
  - Media Format
    220
  - Setting Bluetooth Audio
    220
- Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
  
  222
  - Tips for the Hands-Free System
    222
  - Certification for the Hands-Free System
    223
  - Safety Precautions
    224
  - Using the Hands-Free System
    225
    
    Voice Command System
    228
    
    Volume Control
    232
  - Bluetooth Setting
    233
    
    Phone Setup
    233
    
    System Setup
    234
- Screensaver (Type D Audio)
  
  235
  - Downloading Picture
    235
  - Selecting Picture
    235
  - Erasing Picture
    236
Interior Equipment

238
- Interior Equipment
  239
  - Interior Lights
    239
    
    Dome Light
    239
    
    Cargo Area Light
    240
    
    Map Light
    240
  - Sun Visors
    241
    
    Vanity Mirror
    242
  - Storage Compartment
    242
    
    Center Console
    242
    
    Glove Box
    242
    
    Coin Tray
    244
    
    Overhead Console
    244
    
    Rear Seat Center Table (if Equipped)
    244
  - Cup Holders
    245
    
    Front Passenger Cup Holder
    245
    
    Rear Passenger Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    245
  - Bottle Holders
    246
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    246
    
    Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Dealer Option)
    247
  - Ashtray (if Equipped)
    248
  - Floor Mat
    249
  - Shopping Bag Hook
    250
  - Coat Hook
    250
  - Cargo Area Cover (Dealer Option)
    250
    
    Using the Cover
    250
    
    To Remove the Cover
    251
    
    To Install the Cover Housing
    252
  - Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
    252
  - Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
    253
  - Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
    254
    
    How to Use the Rear View Camera
    255
    
    Viewing Range on the Screen
    255
    
    Help Line
    257
Starting and Operating

260
- Fuel
  
  261
  - Fuel Requirements
    261
  - Starting and Operating
    261
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    262
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  265
- Starting the Engine
  
  266
  - MT Models
    266
  - AT Models
    267
- Preparing to Drive
  
  266
- Stopping the Engine
  
  268
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  268
- Manual Transmission
  
  272
  - Shifting Speeds
    273
  - Driving Tips
    273
- Automatic Transmission
  
  274
  - Select Lever
    275
  - Shift Lock Function
    276
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    278
  - Driving Tips
    279
  - SPORT Mode
    279
- Power Steering
  
  280
- Braking
  
  281
  - Braking Tips
    281
  - Brake System
    281
    
    Brake Assist System
    281
    
    Brake Booster
    281
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    282
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  282
  - ABS System Self-Check
    282
  - ABS Warning Light
    282
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  283
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
    283
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  284
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    285
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    286
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  287
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  288
  - Parking Brake
    288
  - Parking Tips
    289
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Models)
  
  290
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light
    291
- Cruise Control
  
  291
  - To Set Cruise Control
    292
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    293
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    293
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    294
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    295
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    295
Driving Tips

296
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  297
- Fuel Economy Hints
  297
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  297
- Catalytic Converter
  298
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  299
- Periodic Inspections
  299
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  300
- On-Road and Off-Road Driving
  301
- Winter Driving
  303
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    303
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    304
  - Corrosion Protection
    305
  - Snow Tires
    305
  - Tire Chains
    306
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    306
- Loading Your Vehicle
  307
- Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
  311
  - Connecting a Trailer
    311
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    312
- Trailer Towing
  313
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    313
  - Maximum Load Limits
    313
  - Trailer Hitches
    316
    
    Side Mirrors
    317
    
    Trailer Lights
    317
  - Connecting a Trailer
    317
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    318
  - Driving with a Trailer
    319

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Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

! Control Panel

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

Antenna System

Audio Set

Installation of Accessories

Power and Audio Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Bluetooth ® Audio Operation

Hands-Free System (if Equipped)

Screensaver (Type D Audio)

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Starting the Engine

Preparing to Drive

Stopping the Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System (MT Models)

Cruise Control

Driving Tips

Subaru 2011 Forester Owner's Manual (446 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks