Subaru 2014 Forester Manuals

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Subaru 2014 Forester Owner's Manual (546 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

14
- Safety Warnings
  7
- Abbreviation List
  7
- Vehicle Symbols
  8
- General Information
  13
- Illustrated Views/Descriptions
  15
- Function Settings
  27
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

30
Keys and Doors

98
- Immobilizer
  
  99
  - Security Indicator Light
    100
  - Key Replacement
    100
  - Certification for Immobilizer System
    100
  - Key Number Plate
    99
- Keys
  
  99
- Door Locks
  
  101
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  104
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    104
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  
  105
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  114
  - Locking the Doors
    116
  - Unlocking the Doors
    116
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    116
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    116
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
    116
  - Replacing the Battery
    117
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    117
- Alarm System
  
  117
  - System Operation
    117
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    118
  - Arming the System
    118
  - Disarming the System
    121
  - Valet Mode
    122
  - Passive Arming (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
    122
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    123
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    123
- Child Safety Locks
  
  124
- Windows
  
  124
  - Power Window Operation by Driver
    125
  - Power Window Operation by Passengers
    127
- Rear Gate
  
  128
  - Manual Rear Gate (if Equipped)
    128
  - Power Rear Gate (if Equipped)
    129
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  136
  - Moonroof Switch
    136
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    137
  - Sun Shade
    137
Instruments and Controls

138
- Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
  140
  - Lock
    140
  - Acc
    141
  - Start
    141
  - Key Reminder Chime
    141
  - Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
    142
- Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
  142
  - Safety Precautions
    142
  - Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
    142
  - Switching Power
    143
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  144
- Meters and Gauges
  144
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    145
  - Speedometer
    145
  - Odometer
    145
  - Double Trip Meter
    146
  - Tachometer
    146
  - Fuel Gauge
    147
  - ECO Gauge (if Equipped)
    147
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  148
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light
  151
- Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant
  152
- Charge Warning Light
  153
- Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
  153
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  153
- Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
  153
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
  154
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.s.-Spec)
  154
- Models)
  154
- ABS Warning Light
  155
- Brake System Warning Light
  156
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
  157
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  157
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (CVT Models)
  158
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
  159
- Warning Chimes and Warning Light of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
  160
- Security Indicator Light
  165
- SI-DRIVE Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  166
- Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  167
- High Beam Indicator Light
  167
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  167
- Information Display (if Equipped)
  168
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    168
  - Driving Information Display
    169
  - Clock
    172
- Multi Function Display (if Equipped)
  173
  - Basic Operation
    174
  - Welcome Screen
    174
  - Ending Screen
    174
  - Self-Check Screen
    175
  - Interruption Screen
    176
  - Basic Screens
    177
  - Selection Screen
    184
  - Date and Time Settings
    186
  - Image Quality and Volume Settings
    193
  - Screen Settings
    196
  - Maintenance Settings
    203
  - Driving History Registration
    207
  - Car Settings
    208
  - Initialize
    217
  - Audio Setting (if Equipped)
    219
  - Sound Setting (if Equipped)
    222
  - Hands-Free System Setting
    222
- Light Control Switch
  225
  - Headlights
    226
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    227
  - Headlight Flasher
    227
  - Daytime Running Light System
    228
- Turn Signal Lever
  228
- Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
  229
  - Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
    229
- Illumination Brightness Control
  229
- Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  230
- Wiper and Washer
  230
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    232
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    233
- Mirrors
  234
  - Inside Mirror
    234
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    234
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with Homelink
    236
  - Outside Mirrors
    241
- Defogger and Deicer
  243
- Horn
  245
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
  245
Climate Control

246
- Ventilator Control
  
  247
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    247
- Climate Control Panel
  
  248
  - Type a
    248
  - Type B
    249
  - Type C
    250
  - Type D
    251
- Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)
  
  252
  - Type B
    252
  - Type C and D
    252
- Manual Clim Ate Control Operation
  
  253
  - Temperature Sensors
    253
  - Airflow Mode Selection
    253
  - Temperature Control
    254
  - Fan Speed Control
    255
  - Air Conditioner Control
    255
  - Air Inlet Selection
    255
- Defrosting
  
  256
  - Type a and B
    256
  - Type C
    256
  - Type D
    256
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  257
- Air Filtration System
  
  258
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    258
Audio

260
- Antenna System
  
  262
  - FM Reception
    262
  - Roof Antenna
    262
- Installation of Accessories
  
  263
- Audio Set
  
  263
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    264
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    265
  - Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
    266
  - Type D Audio Set (if Equipped)
    267
  - Type E Audio Set (if Equipped)
    268
- Power and Audio Controls
  
  269
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    269
  - Sound Controls and Audio Settings
    269
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  272
  - FM/AM Selection (Type E Audio)
    272
  - FM Selection (Except Type E Audio)
    272
  - AM Selection (Except Type E Audio)
    272
  - Tuning
    273
  - HD Radio TM Technology (Digital am and FM Radio) (Type B and E Audio)
    274
  - Station Preset
    276
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  278
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    278
  - Band Selection
    278
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    278
  - Channel Preset
    279
  - Display Selection
    279
- CD Player Operation
  
  279
  - Play File
    280
  - How to Insert a CD
    280
  - How to Play Back a CD
    280
  - To Select a Track from the Beginning
    281
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    281
  - Repeating
    281
  - Random Playback
    282
  - Scan
    282
  - Display Selection
    283
  - Folder Selection
    284
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player
    284
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    284
- Auxiliary Input Jack
  
  285
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  286
- USB Storage Device / Ipod
  
  287
  - Operations
    287
  - Play File
    287
  - Connectable USB Storage Device
    287
  - Connectable Ipod Models
    288
  - Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
    289
  - How to Play Back
    289
  - To Select a Track from the Beginning
    290
  - To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When
    290
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
    290
  - Repeating
    291
  - Random Playback
    291
  - SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
    292
- Audio
  
  292
- Audio Control Buttons
  
  293
  - MODE Button
    293
  - When CHECK DEVICE Is Displayed
    293
  - And Switch
    294
  - MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
    295
  - Volume Control Switch
    295
- Bluetooth Audio
  
  296
  - Media Format
    296
  - Setting Bluetooth Audio
    296
  - Bluetooth Audio Operation
    297
- Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
  
  298
  - Using the Hands-Free System
    300
  - Bluetooth Settings
    315
  - Tips for the Hands-Free System
    317
  - Certification for the Hands-Free System
    319
Interior Equipment

322
- Interior Lights
  323
  - Dome Light
    323
  - Cargo Area Light
    323
  - Map Lights
    324
  - OFF Delay Timer
    324
- Sun Visors
  325
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    325
  - Vanity Mirror
    326
- Storage Compartment
  326
  - Glove Box
    327
  - Center Console
    327
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    328
- Cup Holders
  328
  - Front Passenger S Cup Holder
    328
  - Rear Passenger S Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    329
- Bottle Holders
  329
- Accessory Power Outlets
  330
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    331
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  332
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  333
- Shopping Bag Hook
  333
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  334
  - Using the Cover
    334
  - To Install the Front Cover
    335
  - To Remove the Front Cover
    335
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    335
  - Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
    336
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    336
- Convenient Hook
  334
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
  337
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  337
- Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
  338
  - How to Use the Rear View Camera
    339
  - Viewing Range on the Screen
    339
  - Help Line
    341
Starting and Operating

344
- Fuel
  
  346
  - Fuel Requirements
    346
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    348
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  350
- Preparing to Drive
  
  351
- Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models Without Push-Button Ignition Switch)
  
  352
  - Starting Engine
    352
  - Stopping the Engine
    354
- Starting and Stopping Engine
  
  354
  - Safety Precautions
    354
  - Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
    354
  - Starting Engine
    354
  - Stopping Engine
    356
  - When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    356
  - Starting and Operating
    357
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  357
- Manual Transmission
  
  364
  - Shifting Speeds
    365
  - Driving Tips
    366
  - Select Lever
    367
  - Selection of Manual Mode (if Equipped)
    368
  - Selection of L (if Equipped)
    370
  - Shift Lock Function
    371
  - Driving Tips
    372
- SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)
  
  372
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    372
  - Sport (S) Mode
    372
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    373
  - SI-DRIVE Switches
    373
- Power Steering
  
  374
- Braking
  
  375
  - Braking Tips
    375
  - Brake System
    375
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  376
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    376
  - ABS System Self-Check
    377
  - ABS Warning Light
    377
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  377
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
    378
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System
  
  379
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    380
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    380
- X-Mode (if Equipped)
  
  382
  - To Activate/Deactivate the X-Mode
    383
  - Hill Descent Control Function
    383
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  384
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  386
  - Parking Brake
    386
  - Parking Tips
    386
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  388
  - To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System
    389
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  
  391
Driving Tips

396
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  397
- Fuel Economy Hints
  397
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  397
- Catalytic Converter
  398
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  399
- Periodic Inspections
  399
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  400
- On-Road and Off-Road Driving
  401
- Winter Driving
  403
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    403
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    405
  - Corrosion Protection
    406
  - Snow Tires
    406
  - Tire Chains
    406
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    407
- Loading Your Vehicle
  407
- Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
  411
  - Connecting a Trailer
    412
  - When Not Towing a Trailer
    413
- Trailer Towing
  413
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    413
  - Maximum Load Limits
    414
  - Trailer Hitches
    416
  - Connecting a Trailer
    417
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    418
In Case of Emergency

422
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  423
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
  
  423
- Maintenance Tools
  
  424
  - Screwdriver and Wheel Nut Wrench
    425
  - Under the Rear Floor
    425
- Flat Tires
  
  426
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    426
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
    429
- Jump Starting
  
  430
  - How to Jump Start
    431
- Engine Overheating
  
  433
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    433
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    433
- Towing
  
  434
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    434
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    436
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    437
- Access Key -If Access Key Does Not
  
  438
  - Locking and Unlocking
    438
  - Switching Power
    438
- Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be
  
  439
  - Starting Engine
    439
  - Opened
    439
- Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
  
  440
- If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident
  
  442
Appearance Care

444
- Exterior Care
  
  445
  - Washing
    445
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    446
  - Waxing and Polishing
    446
- Corrosion Protection
  
  447
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    447
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    447
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  448
Maintenance and Service

450
- Maintenance Precautions
  
  452
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    453
  - When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    454
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  452
- Maintenance Tips
  
  454
  - Removing and Reinstalling Clips
    454
- Engine Hood
  
  456
- Engine Compartment Overview
  
  457
  - Non-Turbo Models
    457
  - Turbo Models
    458
- Engine Oil
  
  459
  - Engine Oil Consumption
    459
  - Checking the Oil Level
    459
  - Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
    460
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    460
  - Synthetic Oil
    462
- Cooling System
  
  462
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    463
  - Engine Coolant
    463
- Air Cleaner Element
  
  464
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    465
- Spark Plugs
  
  466
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    466
- Manual Transmission Oil
  
  467
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    467
- Drive Belts
  
  467
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  
  468
- Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models)
  
  468
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    468
- Brake Fluid
  
  468
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    468
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    469
- Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
  
  469
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    469
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    470
- Brake Booster
  
  470
- Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
  
  471
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    471
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    472
- Brake Pedal
  
  471
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    471
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    471
- Hill Start Assist System
  
  472
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  
  472
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    473
- Parking Brake Stroke
  
  473
- Tires and Wheels
  
  474
  - Types of Tires
    474
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    474
  - Tire Inspection
    475
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    476
  - Wheel Balance
    478
  - Wear Indicators
    478
  - Tire Rotation
    479
  - Tire Replacement
    479
  - Wheel Replacement
    480
- Aluminum Wheels
  
  481
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  
  481
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  
  482
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
    483
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
    483
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    484
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
    485
- Battery
  
  486
- Fuses
  
  487
- Installation of Accessories
  
  489
- Replacing Bulbs
  
  489
  - Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
    489
  - Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
    489
  - Front Turn Signal Light Front Side Marker Light
    491
  - Parking Light
    491
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    491
  - Rear Combination Lights
    492
  - License Plate Light
    493
  - Other Bulbs
    493
- Battery Replacement
  
  493
  - Replacing Access Key Battery
    494
  - Replacing Transmitter Battery
    495
Specifications

496
- Specifications
  
  497
  - Dimensions
    497
  - Engine
    498
  - Fuel
    498
  - Engine Oil
    499
  - Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
    502
  - Engine Coolant
    503
  - Fluids
    503
  - Electrical System
    504
    
    Temporary Spare Tires
    504
    
    Tires
    504
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  505
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    505
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    507
- Bulb Chart
  
  509
- Vehicle Identification
  
  512
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

514
- For U.S.A
  
  515
- Tire Information
  
  515
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  528
  - Treadwear
    528
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    528
  - Temperature A, B, C
    528
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
  
  529
  - Index
    530

Subaru 2014 Forester Quick Reference Manual (43 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Quick Reference Guide
2
Panic Alarm
6
Rear Gate
6
Remote Keyless Entry
6
Heated Seats
7
Rear Seat
7
Instrument Panel
8
- Power Exterior Mirrors
  14
- Steering Column
  14
- Power Moonroof
  15
- Navigation System
  18
- Light Controls
  20
- Daytime Running Lights
  21
- Windshield Wipers
  21
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  22
- Radio Functions
  26
- Auxiliary Input Jack
  32
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  32
- Cruise Control
  33
- Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
  34
- Manual Mode
  35
- Child Restraint System
  36
- Child Safety Locks
  36
Safety/In Case of Emergency
36
- Additional Information
  38
  - Engine Oil
    39
  - Owner Information
    41

Subaru 2014 Forester Quick Reference Manual (20 pages)

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Table of Contents
5
Safety
6
- Navigation Introduction
  7
  - Emergency Screen
    8
  - Finding an Address
    10
- Finding a Point of Interest
  14
Setting HOME as a Favorite
16
Notes
18

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Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Immobilizer

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)

Manual Clim Ate Control Operation

Defrosting

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Audio Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

Auxiliary Input Jack

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

USB Storage Device / Ipod

Audio

Audio Control Buttons

Bluetooth Audio

Hands-Free System (if Equipped)

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models Without Push-Button Ignition Switch)

Starting and Stopping Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Manual Transmission

SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System

X-Mode (if Equipped)

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

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System

Cruise Control (if Equipped)

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

Temporary Spare Tire

If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an

Maintenance Tools

Flat Tires

Jump Starting

Engine Overheating

Towing

Access Key -If Access Key Does Not

Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be

Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly