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Black plate (135,1)

Model "A8150BE-B" EDITED: 2009/ 10/ 2

The fuel consumption indicator is linked
with the odometer/trip meter display on the
combination meter, according to the fol-
lowing chart.

Odometer/
Trip meter

Fuel consumption indicator

A trip meter

Average fuel consumption
corresponding to the A trip
meter

B trip meter

Average fuel consumption
corresponding to the B trip
meter

Odometer

Not indicated

&

Outside temperature indica-
tor

1)

U.S.-spec. models

2)

Except U.S.-spec. models

The outside temperature indicator shows
the outside temperature in a range from

22 to 122

8

F (

30 to 50

8

C).

The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions:

.

When there is too much sun.

.

During idling; while running at low

speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-
down.

.

When the actual outside temperature

falls outside the specified indicator range.

!

Road surface freeze warning indi-
cation

1)

U.S.-spec. models

2)

Except U.S.-spec. models

When the outside temperature drops to
37

8

F (3

8

C) or lower, the temperature

indication flashes to show that the road
surface may be frozen.
If the outside temperature drops to 37

8

F

(3

8

C) or lower while the display is giving

an indication other than the outside
temperature, the display switches to the
outside temperature indication and flashes
for 5 seconds before returning to its
original indication.
If the display is already indicating an
outside temperature of 37

8

F (3

8

C) or lower

when the ignition switch is turned to the

Instruments and controls

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Summary of Contents for 2010 FORESTER

Page 1: ...pec models 3 15 ABS warning light 3 16 Brake system warning light 3 17 Low fuel warning light 3 18 Hill start assist warning light MT models 3 18 Door open warning light 3 18 All Wheel Drive warning l...

Page 2: ...rightness control 3 27 Front fog light switch if equipped 3 28 Wiper and washer 3 29 Windshield wiper and washer switches 3 30 Rear window wiper and washer switch 3 31 Mirrors 3 32 Inside mirror 3 32...

Page 3: ...the ON posi tion to the Acc or LOCK posi tion thereby stopping the engine Also if the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle m...

Page 4: ...The engine is started in this position The starter cranks the engine to start it When the key is released after the engine has started the key automatically returns to the ON position CAUTION Do not t...

Page 5: ...her is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions The hazard warning flasher works regard less of the position of the ignition switch To turn on the hazar...

Page 6: ...s Activated Deactivated NOTE Your vehicle s initial movement setting of the meter gauge needles has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory It is not possible to cancel the in...

Page 7: ...Double trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To set the trip meter to zero select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob a...

Page 8: ...osition the fuel gauge shows E even if the fuel tank contains fuel The gauge may move slightly during braking turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank If you press the trip knob...

Page 9: ...passenger s seatbelt warning light The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt SRS airbag system warning light ON Front passenger s frontal airbag ON...

Page 10: ...the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the seatbelt warning light s will flash for 6 seconds to warn that the seatbelt s is are unfastened If the dri ver s seatbelt is not fastened a chime w...

Page 11: ...properly restrained Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket Ensure that the backward forward po sition and seatback of front passenger s seat are locked into place securely by mov...

Page 12: ...main illuminated or off simulta neously even after the system check period the system is faulty Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in spection CHECK ENGINE warn ing light Malfunction in dic...

Page 13: ...2 seconds It remains blinking in RED and BLUE alternately While driving if this indicator light warning light behaves under any of the following conditions take the specified appropriate measure list...

Page 14: ...ity and check the alternator belt If the belt is loose broken or if the belt is in good condition but the light remains on contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immedi ately Oil pressure warning light If...

Page 15: ...re telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bined with the low tire pr...

Page 16: ...ight should turn off a few minutes later Therefore be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires ABS warning light The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is tu...

Page 17: ...tion of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads If this occurs immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the...

Page 18: ...lluminates have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer Door open warning light The door open warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed Always make sure t...

Page 19: ...off several seconds after the engine has started It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in normal operation Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The Vehicle Dynamics Control system...

Page 20: ...as soon as possible The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes the engine has warmed up after the engine has started Security indicator light The security indicator light dete...

Page 21: ...ght The cruise control indicator light illumi nates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds This light illuminates when the CRUISE main switch...

Page 22: ...ed time back Pressing and holding either button changes the displayed time continuously CAUTION To ensure safety do not attempt to set the time while driving as an accident from inadequate attention t...

Page 23: ...ere is too much sun During idling while running at low speeds in a traffic jam when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut down When the actual outside temperature falls outside the spec...

Page 24: ...fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile or 1 km To turn off fuel consumption indicator display The f...

Page 25: ...witch the chirp sound informs the driver that the lights are illuminated CAUTION Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge Before l...

Page 26: ...eam the high beam indicator light on the combination meter also illuminates CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds Daytime running light system if equi...

Page 27: ...the lever does not return after cornering return the lever to the neutral position by hand To signal a lane change push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change The...

Page 28: ...illuminated However the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam To turn on the front fog lights turn the front fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the p...

Page 29: ...e wipers stop during opera tion because of ice or some other obstruction on the window the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off If this occurs promptly stop the vehicle in...

Page 30: ...blades with clean water The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure replace the wiper blades w...

Page 31: ...button Rear window wiper and washer switch Washer accompanied by wiper operation ON Continuous INT Intermittent OFF Off Washer Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on turn the knob on the end of the wipe...

Page 32: ...r the rear wiper stops Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving Inside mirror The inside mirror has a day and night position Pull the tab...

Page 33: ...n for 3 seconds then release and the word ZONE will briefly appear and then the zone number will be displayed 3 Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone se...

Page 34: ...e transmission is shifted into reverse This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing By pressing the compass display but ton the compass display is toggled on or off When the compass is...

Page 35: ...tem The HomeLink Wireless Control System can be used to activate remote control devices such as gate operators garage door openers door locks home lighting and security systems There are three HomeLin...

Page 36: ...tain the hand held transmitters for further programming or device testing in the event of a problem It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand held transmit ter of a device to ensure...

Page 37: ...g rolling code protected garage door open ers in the U S A F3 37 Programming rolling code protected garage door openers in the U S A If your garage door opener has a rolling code feature program the H...

Page 38: ...t ter between 1 and 3 inches 25 and 76 mm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program 4 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button 5 Press and release cycle the hand held transmitter button ever...

Page 39: ...es the memory of all the preprogrammed buttons simultaneously The memory of individual buttons cannot be erased It is recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the memory of all programmed HomeLin...

Page 40: ...nfold the mirrors push the switch again NOTE When the temperature is low the outside mirrors may stop during opera tion Push the switch again When the outside mirrors do not work by switch operation m...

Page 41: ...nutes If the rear window and the outside mirrors have been cleared and the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time push the control switch to turn them off If defrost ing...

Page 42: ...es the windshield wiper deicer automati cally stops operating though the rear window defogger and outside mirror defogger maintain continuous opera tion in this condition While the defogger and deicer...

Page 43: ...Front seats F1 2 2 Pull the tilt telescopic lock lever down 3 Move the steering wheel to the desired level 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place 5 Make sure that the steering wheel...

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