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Subaru 2013 Forester Owner's Manual (529 pages)
Brand:
Subaru
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 6.44 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags
29
Front Seats
30
Manual Seat (if Equipped)
32
Head Restraint Adjustment
33
Power Seat (if Equipped)
33
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
34
Rear Seats
35
Armrest (if Equipped)
36
Head Restraint Adjustment
36
Folding down the Rear Seatback
38
Reclining the Seatback (if Equipped)
40
Seatbelts
41
Seatbelt Safety Tips
41
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
42
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) (if Equipped)
42
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
42
Fastening the Seatbelt
43
Seatbelt Maintenance
49
Seatbelt Pretensioners
49
System Monitors
50
System Servicing
50
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
51
Child Restraint Systems
51
Applications for Australia Models
51
Safety Precautions
51
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
53
Choosing a Child Restraint System
56
Installing Child Restraint Systems with Seatbelt
58
Installing a Booster Seat
64
Installation of Child Restraint Systems Using ISOFIX Anchor Bars
65
Top Tether Anchorages
67
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
68
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
68
General Precautions Regarding SRS Airbag System
68
Components
75
SRS Airbag
78
System Operation
82
SRS Airbag System Monitor
90
SRS Airbag System Servicing
91
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
92
Keys and Doors
95
Keys
96
Immobilizer
96
Immobilizer Indicator Light
97
Key Replacement
97
Technical Information for Europe Models
97
Key Number Plate
96
Door Locks
98
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside with Key
98
Locking from the Outside Without Key
98
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
99
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
99
Power Door Locking Switch
100
Key Lock-In Prevention Function (Except Models with Double Locking System)
100
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
101
Safety Precautions
102
Locking and Unlocking with "Keyless Access" Entry Function
105
Warning Chimes and Warning Light
109
Disabling Keyless Access Function
109
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
110
Replacing Battery of Access Key
110
Technical Information for Europe Models
110
Remote Keyless Entry System
110
Locking and Unlocking Doors
110
Unlocking/Operating Rear Gate
112
Technical Information
113
Double Locking System (if Equipped)
113
To Set Double Locking System
113
To Cancel Double Locking System
114
In an Emergency
114
If a Battery Goes Dead
115
To Reset Double Locking System
115
Function Disabling Unlocking with the Power Door Locking Switch (Australia Models)
115
Child Safety Locks
116
Windows
116
Power Window Operation by Driver
116
Power Window Operation by Passengers
118
Initialization of Power Window
119
Rear Gate
119
Lock/Unlock
119
Open/Close
120
Power Rear Gate (if Equipped)
121
Sunroof (if Equipped)
126
Sunroof Switch
126
Anti-Entrapment Function
127
Sun Shade
127
Instruments and Controls
129
Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
132
Lock
132
Acc
133
Start
133
Key Reminder Chime (if Equipped)
133
Ignition Switch Light
133
Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
134
Safety Precautions
134
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
134
Switch Location
135
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
136
Hazard Warning Flasher
136
Meters and Gauges
136
Combination Meter Illumination
136
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
137
Speedometer
137
Odometer
137
Double Trip Meter
138
Tachometer
138
Fuel Gauge
139
ECO Gauge (if Equipped)
139
Warning and Indicator Lights
140
Initial Illumination for System Check
140
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators (if Equipped)
143
Rear Seatbelt Indicator Light and Chime (if Equipped)
143
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
143
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light)
144
Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light
145
Charge Warning Light
146
Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
146
Oil Pressure Warning Light
146
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
147
Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (if Equipped)
147
ABS Warning Light
148
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
148
Brake System Warning Light
150
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
150
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
151
Low Fuel Warning Light
151
Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
151
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (CVT Models)
152
Door Open Warning Light
152
Power Steering Warning Light (Models with Electric Power Steering)
152
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
153
Warning Chimes and Warning Light of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
153
DRIVE Indicator Light (if Equipped)
158
Immobilizer Indicator Light
158
Shift-Up Indicator Light (MT Models)
158
Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
159
High Beam Indicator Light
159
Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator (CVT Models)
159
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
159
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine Models)
160
Preheating Indicator Light (Diesel Engine Models)
160
Headlight Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Hill Descent Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Mode Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
160
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine Models)
161
Over-Rev Warning Light (Yellow) (Diesel Engine Models)
161
Auto Start Stop Indicator Light (Green) (if Equipped)
162
Auto Start Stop Warning Light/Auto Start Stop off Indicator Light (Yellow) (if Equipped)
162
Information Display (if Equipped)
162
Outside Temperature Indicator
163
Driving Information Display
164
Clock
168
Multi Function Display (if Equipped)
168
Basic Operation
169
Welcome Screen
170
Ending Screen
170
Self-Check Screen
171
Interruption Screen
172
Basic Screens
172
Selection Screen
181
Date and Time Settings
183
Image Quality and Volume Settings
191
Screen Settings
194
Maintenance Settings
202
Driving History Registration
205
Car Settings
206
Initialize
211
Audio Setting (if Equipped)
214
Sound Setting (if Equipped)
216
Light Control Switch
217
Headlights
218
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
219
Headlight Flasher
219
Daytime Running Light System (if Equipped)
220
Turn Signal Lever
220
One-Touch Lane Changer (if Equipped)
220
Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
221
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
221
Manual Headlight Beam Leveler (Models Without HID Headlights)
222
Illumination Brightness Control
221
Fog Light Switch
224
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
224
Rear Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
225
Wiper and Washer
226
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
228
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
231
Headlight Washer (if Equipped)
232
Mirrors
233
Inside Mirror
233
Outside Mirrors
233
Defogger and Deicer
234
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
236
Horn
237
Climate Control
239
Ventilator Control
240
Center and Side Ventilators
240
Climate Control Panel
241
Type a
241
Type B
242
Type C
243
Automatic Climate Control Operation
244
Type a
244
Type B and C
244
Temperature Sensors
245
Manual Climate Control Operation
245
Airflow Mode Selection
245
Temperature Control
246
Fan Speed Control
247
Air Conditioner Control
247
Air Inlet Selection
247
Defrosting
248
Type a
248
Type B
248
Type C
248
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
248
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
248
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
248
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
249
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
249
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Conditions
249
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
249
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
249
Air Filtration System
250
Replacing an Air Filter
250
Audio
253
Antenna System
255
Roof Antenna
255
FM Reception
255
Audio Set
256
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
257
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
258
Installation of Accessories
256
Power and Sound Controls
259
Power Switch and Volume Control
259
Sound Control
259
Adjustable Level of each Mode
261
FM/AM Radio Operation
262
FM/AM Selection (Type a Audio)
262
FM Selection (Type B Audio)
262
AM Selection (Type B Audio)
262
Tuning
262
Radio Data System (RDS) on FM (Type a Audio)
263
Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) (Type a Audio)
264
Station Preset
265
CD Player Operation
266
Play File
266
How to Insert a CD
267
How to Play Back a CD
267
To Select a Track from the Beginning
267
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
268
Repeating
268
Random Playback
269
Scan
269
Display Selection
270
Folder Selection
270
How to Eject a CD from the Player
270
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
271
Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)
271
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
272
USB Storage Device / Ipod Operations
274
Play File
274
Connectable USB Storage Device
274
Connectable Ipod Models
275
Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
275
How to Play Back
276
To Select a Track from the Beginning
277
To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When Connecting Ipod
277
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
277
Repeating
277
Random Playback
278
SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
278
Selecting Category (Only When Connecting Ipod )
278
Ipod
278
Display Selection
279
Folder Selection
279
When "CHECK DEVICE" Is Displayed
279
Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
279
MODE Button
280
And " " Switch
280
Volume Control Switch
281
MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
281
Bluetooth Audio (if Equipped)
282
Media Format
282
Setting Bluetooth ® Audio
282
Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
283
Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
285
Safety Precautions
285
Using the Hands-Free System
286
Bluetooth Setting
295
Tips for the Hands-Free System
297
Certification for the Hands-Free System
298
Interior Equipment
301
Interior Light
302
Dome Light
302
Cargo Area Light
302
Map Lights
302
OFF Delay Timer
303
Sun Visors
304
Sun Visor Extension Plate
304
Vanity Mirror
305
Storage Compartment
305
Glove Box
305
Center Console
306
Overhead Console (if Equipped)
306
Cup Holders
307
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
307
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
307
Bottle Holders
308
Accessory Power Outlets
309
Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
310
Ashtray (if Equipped)
311
Floor Mat (if Equipped)
311
Coat Hook
312
Convenient Hook
313
Shopping Bag Hook
313
Cargo Area Cover
314
Using the Cover
314
To Install the Front Cover .................................... to Remove the
314
To Remove the Cover
315
Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
315
To Install the Cover Housing
316
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
316
Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
317
How to Use the Rear View Camera
318
Viewing Range on the Screen
319
Help Line
320
Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
317
Starting and Operating
323
Fuel
325
Fuel Requirements for Diesel Engine Models
325
Fuel Requirements for Petrol Engine Models
325
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
326
Preparing to Drive
328
Starting and Stopping Engine
329
Starting Engine
329
Stopping Engine
331
Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)
332
Safety Precautions
332
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
332
Starting Engine
332
Stopping Engine
334
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
334
Manual Transmission
335
Shifting Speeds
336
Driving Tips
338
Continuously Variable Transmission
338
Select Lever
339
Selection of Manual Mode (if Equipped)
341
Selection of "L" (if Equipped)
342
Shift Lock Function
343
Driving Tips
344
DRIVE (if Equipped)
344
Intelligent (I) Mode
344
Sport (S) Mode
345
Sport Sharp (S#) Mode (if Equipped)
345
DRIVE Switches
346
Power Steering
347
Braking
348
Braking Tips
348
Brake System
348
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
349
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
350
ABS System Self-Check
350
ABS Warning Light
350
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
351
Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
351
Vehicle Dynamics Control System
352
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
354
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
354
Mode (if Equipped)
355
To Activate/Deactivate the X Mode
356
Hill Descent Control Function
357
Parking Your Vehicle
358
Parking Brake
358
Parking Tips
358
Hill Start Assist System
359
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System
360
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
362
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
362
To Set Cruise Control
362
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
363
To Turn off the Cruise Control
364
To Change the Cruising Speed
364
Driving Tips
371
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
372
Fuel Economy Hints
372
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,600 Km (1,000 Miles)
372
Catalytic Converter
373
Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine Models)
374
Driving in Foreign Countries
375
Driving in a Foreign Country in Which the Vehicular Lane Is Different to Your Country
375
Periodic Inspections
375
Driving Tips for AWD Models
378
On-Road and Off-Road Driving
380
Winter Driving
382
Operation During Cold Weather
382
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
383
Corrosion Protection
384
Snow Tires
384
Tire Chains
385
Rocking the Vehicle
385
Loading Your Vehicle
386
Roof Molding and Load Carrier (if Equipped)
386
Roof Rails (if Equipped)
388
Trailer Towing
388
Maintenance
389
Towing Weight
389
Trailer Hitches
389
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
389
Trailer Safety Chains
390
Side Mirrors
390
Trailer Lights
390
Tires
390
Trailer Towing Tips
391
Additional Information for Europe
393
In Case of Emergency
397
Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
398
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
398
Maintenance Tools
399
Screwdriver and Wheel Nut Wrench
400
Under the Rear Floor
400
Flat Tires
401
Changing Flat Tire
401
Jump Starting
404
Battery Precautions
404
Precautions When Jump Starting
405
How to Jump Start
405
Engine Overheating
407
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
407
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
407
Towing
408
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
408
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
410
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
411
Access Key -If Access Key Does Not
412
Locking and Unlocking
412
Switching Power
412
Starting Engine
413
Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be
414
Models with Double Locking System
414
Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
414
When the Power Rear Gate Is Deactivated
414
When the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
415
When the Rear Gate Cannot be Closed
415
Running out of Fuel (Diesel Engine Models)
416
Appearance Care
419
Exterior Care
420
Waxing and Polishing
421
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
422
Corrosion Protection
422
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
422
To Help Prevent Corrosion
422
Cleaning the Interior
423
Leather Seat Materials
423
Seat Fabric
423
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, and Other Plastic Surfaces
424
Monitor (if Equipped)
424
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
424
Select Lever (Luster Black Type) (if Equipped)
425
Maintenance and Service
427
Maintenance Schedule
429
Maintenance Precautions
433
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
433
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment (Petrol Engine Models)
434
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
434
Maintenance Tips
435
Removing and Reinstalling Clips
435
Engine Hood
436
Engine Compartment Overview
438
Non-Turbo Petrol Engine Models
438
Turbo Petrol Engine Models
439
Turbo Diesel Engine Models
440
Engine Oil
441
Checking the Oil Level
441
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
443
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
445
Synthetic Oil
445
Cooling System
445
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
446
Engine Coolant
446
Air Cleaner Element
448
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
448
Spark Plugs (Petrol Engine Models)
451
Drive Belts
451
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
452
Manual Transmission Oil
452
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
452
Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models)
452
Rear Differential Gear Oil
453
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
453
Brake Fluid
453
Checking the Fluid Level
453
Recommended Brake Fluid
454
Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
454
Checking the Fluid Level
454
Brake Pedal
455
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
455
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
455
Brake Booster
455
Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
456
Checking the Clutch Function
456
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
456
Hill Start Assist System
456
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
457
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
457
Parking Brake Stroke
458
Tires and Wheels
458
Types of Tires
458
Tire Inspection
458
Tire Pressures and Wear
459
Wheel Balance
460
Wear Indicators
461
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
461
Tire Rotation
462
Tire Replacement
462
Wheel Replacement
463
Wheel Covers (if Equipped)
463
Windshield Washer Fluid
464
Adding the Windshield Washer Fluid
464
Windshield Washer Fluid
465
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)
464
Replacement of Wiper Blades
466
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
468
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
469
Battery
470
Battery Precautions
470
Fuses
472
Replacing Bulbs
473
Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
474
Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
474
Equipped)
477
Side Turn Signal Light (if Equipped)
477
Rear Combination Lights
478
License Plate Light
479
Other Bulbs
479
Installation of Accessories
473
Replacing Battery
479
Replacing Battery of Access Key
480
Replacing Battery of Transmitter
481
Specifications
483
Specifications
484
Dimensions
484
Engine
485
Fuel
485
Engine Oil
486
Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
490
Fluids
491
Electrical System
492
Engine Coolant
492
Tires
493
Temporary Spare Tires
493
Wheel Alignment
493
Brake Disc
493
Fuses and Circuits
494
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
496
Bulb Chart
498
Vehicle Identification
502
Supplement
503
ID Label (Russia Models)
504
Speed Limit, Maximum Torque and Maximum Power at Rpm (Middle East Models Only)
504
Year of Manufacture (Middle East Models Only)
504
Fuel Consumption and CO -Emissions (EU Only)
505
Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
506
Transmitter for the Keyless Entry System
506
Receiver for the Keyless Entry System
507
Immobilizer
508
LF Oscillator
510
Bluetooth Module
511
Access Key
512
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
512
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
512
Technical Information for Singapore Models
512
Push-Button Ignition Switch
513
Index
515
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