Subaru 2016 Forester User manual

2016 Quick Reference Guide

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Lock/Unlock doors
BASIC OPERATION
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Side door (front door handles only): Rear gate:
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)
Access key
(if equipped)
PANIC
1All doors will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briey press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3Press the button to open the rear gate.
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
Locking
Unlocking
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch
Press
Locking
Opening
Press
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4
1
1
2
3
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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1Select side to adjust.
2To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
Adjustable components
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion angle adjustment
3Seat height adjustment
4Seatback reclining
5Lumbar support control
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat only)
3Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):
Front seat
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
2Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1 2
1
2
4
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Start/Stop engine
To start engine:
1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
2: Apply the parking brake.
3: Shift the select lever in the Pposition.
4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on the
push-button ignition switch turns green.
5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
1: Stop the vehicle completely.
2: Move the select lever to the Pposition.
3: Apply the parking brake.
4: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF ( Turned off ) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only
when the select lever is in the Pposition (CVT
models) and the key is pushed in while turning it
(all models).
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Ignition switch (if equipped)
Operation
indicator

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You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the
clutch pedal.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
Operate Select lever/Shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move
the select lever from the D position to the M position
to select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Select lever button
Downshift Upshift
Models with
Manual mode
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER’S AREA
*
1Headlights
2 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange
(dimmer)
3Turn signal
4Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch
is in:
- or position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Fog light switch (if equipped)
A
*For models equipped with AUTO position.
A M
J
F
D G
L
H
E
4
3
3
1
2
B C
K
I

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1Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2Wiper intermittent time control
3Windshield washer
Pull the wiper control lever toward you.
4Rear window wiper and washer
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
Wiper and washer switch
B
To turn on the hazard warning asher,
press the button.
Use in emergency conditions.
 Hazardwarningasherswitch
C
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of
the instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does
not work at all.
Illumination brightness control dial
D
4
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3
To brighten
To darken

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
1Defroster button:
Press the button or turn the dial to defrost the
windshield.
2Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window
defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer (if equipped). The function will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes.
Defroster button/Rear window defogger button
E
Power rear gate switch (if equipped)
F
Memory switch (if equipped)
G
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.
1
2
2
1
Press and hold

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Hood lock release knob
H
1Lock switch
2For driver’s window
3For front passenger’s window
4For rear left passenger’s window
5For rear right passenger’s window
Power window switches
I
To unlock all doors and the rear gate
To lock all doors and the rear gate
Power door locking switch
J
Seat heater switches
K
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH: Rapid heating
LOW: Normal heating
Pull
1
2
4
5
3

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 Fuelllerlidreleaselever
L
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
Audio control buttons
M
These buttons allow the driver to control audio
functions without taking his/her hands off the
steering wheel.
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1Open
2Close
Pull
Right side
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2

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1To lower:
Pull the release lever and slide the anchor down.
2To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear
door cannot be opened from the inside.
Child safety locks
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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations:
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
models with power rear gate models without power rear gate
Vehicle Dynamics
Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
E
A
BD
C
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1Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2RES/SET switch
▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/To resume
▼SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant
vehicle speed without holding your foot on the
accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle
speed is 40 km/h or more.
Cruise control buttons
B
This system consists of two or three modes: Intelligent (I),
Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#).
By operating the SI-DRIVE switches, the character of
the power unit changes.
SI-DRIVE switches (if equipped)
C
Intelligent (I) mode: Perform either of the following procedures.
- Press the S/I switch when the Sport (S) mode is selected.
- Press the S#/I switch when the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.
Sport (S) mode:
Press the S/I switch when any mode other than Sport (S) mode is selected.
Sport Sharp (S#) mode:
Press the S#/I switch when any mode other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.
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2
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Multi function display
D
1Outside temperature indicator
2Information reminder:
The warning screen will return to the original
screen after few seconds. Pull /SET switch on the
steering wheel toward you to recall the message.
3Top display:
Displays the average fuel consumption, current fuel
consumption or driving range on remaining fuel.
4Clock
5Driving information display:
By operating ▲or ▼of the control switch, the
screens and selection items can be switched.
Control switch: By operating ▲or ▼of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
X mode switch (if equipped)
E
X mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill and
downhill.
To activate:
Press the X mode switch. While the X mode is
activated, the X mode indicator light illuminates.
To deactivate:
Press the X mode switch again. The X mode
indicator light will turn off.
X mode
indicator
Hill descent control function:
Using the hill descent control function, you can
operate the vehicle keeping to a consistent speed
downhill.
If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake
control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle
speed.
Hill descent
control
indicator
1 2 3 4
5
Control
switch

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If the steering responsive fog lights OFF switch is
pressed, the steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information
display of the combination meter, and the steering
responsive fog lights system is deactivated.
The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.
Steering responsive fog lights system
Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (if equipped)
F
Steering responsive fog lights system
OFF indicator

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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
PASSENGER
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
the information display.
CHECK ENGINE warning/Malfunction
indicator
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-Wheel Drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter tted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission uid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler
malfunction.
Brake system warning
Low uid level/EBD system
malfunction
(ABS warning light illuminates
simultaneously)
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Rell
fuel immediately.
Windshieldwasheruidwarning
The uid level in the windshield
washer uid tank decreases to
the lower limit.

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Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
Vacuum pump system warning (turbo engine models)
The vacuum pump system malfunction.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD system malfunction (Brake system
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Hill start assist warning/Hill start assist OFF indicator
Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.
Steering responsive fog lights warning/
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator (models with EyeSight system)
Warning : The steering responsive fog lights system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive fog lights system is deactivated.
Coolant temperature low indicator/Coolant temperature high warning
llumination in BLUE : Insufcient warming up of the engine.
Illumination/blinking in RED : Engine overheating/almost overheating.
Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately : Electrical system malfunction.

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Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicator
Headlight
indicator
High beam
indicator
Front fog light
indicator
Door open
warning
Security
indicator
Cruise control
indicator
Cruise control
set indicator
X mode
indicator
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator Hill descent control indicator
Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicator SI-DRIVE indicator

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