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Forester

2011

Quick Reference Guide.

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Forester

Page 1: ...Forester 2011 Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...anations 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 specifications models and packages without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold Colors shown may vary due to reproduction process For detailed operat...

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Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...tivate the vehicle finder function press three times within five seconds If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle the horn will sound one time and the hazard lights will flash three times Unlock Disarm Press once to unlock the driver s door Press twice within five seconds to unlock all doors When the Unlock Disarm button is pressed the dome and map lights will illuminate if the dome light switch i...

Page 6: ...at cushion 2 Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of the seatback 3 Lumbar 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 opposit...

Page 7: ...4 Instrument Panel pg 12 pg 6 9 pg 27 pg 28 pg 10 pg 26 pg 12 ...

Page 8: ...ng Safety In Case of Emergency Additional Information 5 pg 14 19 pg 20 25 pg 13 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 AT models ABS warning Low fuel All Wheel Drive AT models Forester 2 5X Forester 2 5X Premium Forester 2 5X Limited Tachometer ...

Page 10: ...al Fuel Gauge Vehicle Dynamics Control Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger airbag ON Front passenger airbag OFF Incline Start Assist warning MT models Turn signals Front fog light indicator light if equipped Headlight indicator light SPORT mode AT models Cruise control indicator light Cruise ...

Page 11: ...ional 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 AT models ABS warning Low fuel All Wheel Drive AT models Forester 2 5X Touring Forester 2 5XT Touring ...

Page 12: ...g knob Vehicle Dynamics Control Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger airbag ON Front passenger airbag OFF Incline Start Assist warning MT models Turn signals Front fog light indicator light if equipped Headlight indicator light SPORT mode AT models Cruise control indicator light Cruise control...

Page 13: ... the column in place Do not adjust while driving Power Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror selection switch to the L side to adjust the left hand mirror or to the R side to adjust the right hand mirror Push and hold the direction mirror control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror Push the mirror selection switch back to the middle to prevent unintended operation ...

Page 14: ...ional Information Personalize Power Moonroof if equipped With the moonroof in the fully closed position press the switch 1 to fully open the moonroof Press the switch 2 to close the moonroof To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening or closing momentarily press the switch to the 1 side or 2 side 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ly rotated upward the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright Light Controls Turns on instrument panel lights tail lights front side marker lights and license plate lights Turns on headlights instrument panel illumination front side marker lights taillights and license plate lights Turns on fog lights if equipped Push up for right turn signal Push down for left turn signal ...

Page 16: ...r rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent continuous or wash position When the rear wiper is off rotate the knob downward to wash and wipe the rear window Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle Only a reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started and the parking brake is fully released or the light switch ...

Page 17: ...n off the air conditioning 3 Recirculated Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment If the button is pushed in press it again to draw outside air into the compartment TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME 4 Fan Speed Control Dial Rotate the fan speed co...

Page 18: ...t 15 minutes If the window clears before that time you can press the button again to turn it off 6 Air Flow Control Dial The air flow control dial allows you to choose the direction of air flow Rotate the dial for the desired air flow position Defrost Defog To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost rotate the air flow control dial to the defrost position set the temperature co...

Page 19: ...w control dial to the defrost position set the temperature control to the red position and set the fan speed control of the fastest speed 2 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the window clears before that time you can press the button again to turn it off 3 Fan Speed Control Di...

Page 20: ...he automatic mode the system will determine if recirculated air is needed to achieve a desired temperature In manual mode press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment If the button is pushed in press it again to draw outside air into the compartment TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PE...

Page 21: ...maintain a comfortable climate within the driver and passenger compartment The temperature is displayed digitally on the radio screen Separate temperature settings can be made for the driver s side and passenger s side by adjusting the dials appropriately Operation in Manual Mode 3 Recirculated Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the...

Page 22: ...settings for the driver s side and passenger s side 7 Air Conditioner Button Press the A C button to activate the air conditioning Press it again to turn off the air conditioning 8 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows 9 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger It will automatically shut off after about 15 minut...

Page 23: ...ease the tuning frequency rotate the knob counter clockwise to decrease it 5 Seek Press the right or left arrow of the SEEK button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency 6 Presets You can save up to six favorite stations for each band FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM Select a frequency and press one of the preset buttons for more than 1 5 seconds to store it 7 Satellite Radio An optional satellite radi...

Page 24: ... previous selection 13 Fast Forward Fast Reverse Press the right arrow of the SEEK button for more than one second to fast forward Release the button to stop To fast reverse press the left arrow for more than one second and release the button to stop 14 Scan Press the SCAN button to begin previewing the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc Normal playback will resume after all tracks have be...

Page 25: ...ease the tuning frequency rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrease it 5 Seek Press the right or left arrow of the SEEK button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency 6 Presets You can save up to six favorite stations for each band FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM Select a frequency and press one of the preset buttons for more than 1 5 seconds to store it 7 Satellite Radio An optional satellite radio...

Page 26: ...k Rotate the knob counterclockwise again to go to the previous selection 14 Fast Forward Fast Reverse Press the right arrow of the SEEK button for more than one second to fast forward Release the button to stop To fast reverse press the left arrow for more than one second and release the button to stop 15 Scan Press the SCAN button to begin previewing the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc...

Page 27: ...se to increase the tuning frequency rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrease it 5 Seek Press the right or left arrow of the SEEK button to pick up the next highest or lowest frequency 6 Presets You can save up to six favorite stations for each band FM1 FM2 FM 3 and AM Select a frequency and press one of the preset buttons for more than 1 5 seconds to store it 7 Satellite Radio An optional sate...

Page 28: ... turn off repeat 13 Random Press the RDM button once to hear all the tracks on the disc in random order Two presses to randomize folders on a CD and a third press to turn off random 14 Eject Press the button to eject the disc 15 Forward Reverse Rotate the TUNE TRACK CH knob clockwise to skip to the beginning of the next track rotate the knob counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current...

Page 29: ... to the USB connector and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers Press the CD AUX button located on the audio system repeatedly until the USB iPod mode is selected Steering Wheel Audio Controls if equipped Press the button to select the desired audio mode FM AM SAT CD AUX MEDIA With any of the radio modes selected push the up button or the down button to find the desired frequenc...

Page 30: ...l turn on To quit cruise control press the CRUISE button again Press the accelerator pedal until your vehicle reaches the desired speed Press the SET COAST button Ease off the accelerator pedal Your vehicle will maintain the desired speed To cancel the cruise control push the brake pedal or press the CANCEL button If you have a manual transmission you can push in the clutch pedal or shift the sele...

Page 31: ...in the following situations A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy gravel covered or otherwise slippery surface When the vehicle s wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow Fuel Filler Lid Release The vehicle is equipped with a fuel filler lid release To open the fuel filler lid pull the fuel filler lever up and release 28 ...

Page 32: ...power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving Moving the selector lever left into the manual gate 1 from D Drive position causes the transmission to change into Sport Mode SPORTSHIFT Manual Mode In SPORTSHIFT Manual Mode you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking While in SPORT Mode move the selector lever up 2 or down 3 to select Manual...

Page 33: ...ions in your Owner s Manual to properly install the LATCH compatible restraint system Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your vehicle Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times Child Safety Locks The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors In the locked position the rear doors can only be opened from the outside ...

Page 34: ...AWD system A flatbed truck is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle If towing is necessary it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2011 Subaru vehicle Coverage is automatic there are no forms to complete Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during th...

Page 35: ...site that you can personalize and offers useful features and content that makes it easy for you to manage your vehicle care and enjoy all the benefits of Subaru ownership Log on to My Subaru com to access features such as automated service history e mail maintenance reminders online Owner s Manual warranty information maintenance schedules and much more Access your site today My Subaru com ...

Page 36: ... fueled your vehicle the Check Engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap the cap should be tightened until a click is heard Engine Oil Use only the following oils ILSAC GF 4 or GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark Or API classification SN or SM with the words ENERGY CONSERVING 2 5 L DOHC Non turbo models use ...

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Page 40: ...Subaru of America Inc Subaru Plaza P O Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034 6000 MSA5B1104A Printed in USA 11 10 Issued 09 10 ...

Page 41: ...Follow Up Procedure Customer Signature Review Dealership Service Department Location Payment Options Hours of Operation Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor Provide Their Business Card Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling Early Morning Service Drop Off Procedures Review Dealership Parts Department Location Hours Vehicle Condition Exterior Condition Approval New Owner indicated exterio...

Page 42: ...Explain AWD Towing Requirements Limitations Show Latch System Tethers Show Child Safety Lock Operation q q q q q q q q q q Operation Controls Please use reference the SUBARU OWNER S Manual QUICK reference guide Operation Controls Rear Side Interior Driver Controls Operation q q q q q Show Power Windows Door Locks Side View Mirror Operation Explain Cruise Control Power Moonroof Operation if equippe...

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