Subaru Forester User manual

2012
Forester
Quick Reference Guide

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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 - 11
12 - 27
28 - 29
30 - 31
32 - 33

2
Remote Keyless Entry
Lock/Arm
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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.
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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.
Unlock/Disarm
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button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
Unlocking the
Rear Gate
Press the button to unlock
the rear gate.

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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Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
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Speedometer
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.5X Premium
Forester 2.5X Limited
Tachometer
6
Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure 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)

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Trip meter and odometer
Fuel Gauge
7
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
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Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
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Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
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Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline Start Assist warning
(Manual Transmission)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
SPORT mode
(Automatic Transmission)
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light

8
Gauges Immediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob
Temperature Gauge
Tachometer
Fuel Gauge
Caution Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
High beam indicator light
Automatic headlight beam
leveler warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
Forester 2.5X Touring
Forester 2.5XT Touring