Subaru 2014 Forester User manual

Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
MSA5B1404A
Issued December 2012
Printed in USA 02/13
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2014
Forester
Quick Reference Guide
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Complete U.S. specications and illustrations may
not have been available at time of publication.
Specications are based on the latest product
information available at time of publication. Some
images shown are for illustration purposes only.
Some equipment shown may be optional at
extra cost. Specic options may be available
only in combination with other options. Specic
combinations of equipment or features may vary
from time to time and by geographic area. Certain
accessories and equipment may not be available at
the time of publication.
This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Forester
models. Therefore, some explanations may be for
equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru
of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or
discontinue at any time, without notice, prices,
colors, materials, equipment, accessories,
specications, models and packages without
incurring any obligation to make the same or
similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors
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For detailed operating and safety information,
please consult the Owner’s Manual.
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© 2013 Subaru of America, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Instrument Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While Operating
Safety/In Case of Emergency
Additional Information
2 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 9
10 - 15
16 - 29
30 - 31
32 - 33
33 - 34
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Remote Keyless Entry
1. Lock/Arm
 •Presstolockalldoorsandthe
rear gate.
 •Ifanyofthedoorsortherear
gate are not fully closed, an
electronic chirp will sound ve
times and the hazard lights will
ash ve times to alert you that
the doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.
 •Toactivatethevehiclender
function, press three times
(within ve seconds). If you are
within 30 feet of the vehicle,
the horn will sound one time
and the hazard lights will ash
three times.
Keyless Access
with Push Button
Start System
(if equipped)
By simply carrying the access
key in your pocket, you can
lock and unlock doors, open
the rear gate and start your car
without ever having to take the
keyfob out of your pocket.
2. Unlock/Disarm
 •Pressoncetounlockthe
driver’s door.
 •Presstwice(withinve
seconds) to unlock all doors.
 •Whenthe“Unlock/Disarm”
button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
3. Unlocking the
Rear Gate
Press the button to unlock
the rear gate.
4. Panic Alarm
 •Pressonceandthehornwill
sound and the hazard lights
will ash.
 •Pressanybuttononthe
remote to deactivate.
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3
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety/In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
3
Getting
Started
Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Lower the headrests. Pull up on
the release knob on the seat side
that you want to fold down. To
return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until
it locks into place, making sure
that it is securely locked.
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2
3
Getting
Started
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Instrument Panel
pg. 16 pg. 6-9 pg. 29pg. 30 pg. 28pg. 16
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5
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety/In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
5
pg. 18-21 pg. 22-27pg. 17
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.”
Instrument
Panel
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Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Trip meter and odometer
Forester 2.5i
Forester 2.5i Premium
Tachometer
6
Gauges
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning
Brake system
Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
Windshield washer
uid warning
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
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