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Getting

  

Started

Instrument

  

Panel

Gauges

Personalize

Contr

ols

While

  

Operating

Safety/In Case

 

of Emer

gency

Additional

  

Information

Gauges

Speedometer

Trip meter and odometer

Auto Vehicle Hold operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control/ 
Vehicle Dynamics Control 
operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

CHECK ENGINE/ 
Malfunction indicator

Tire pressure warning light 

Front passenger airbag ON 
(Located on center console)

Front passenger airbag OFF 

(Located on center console)

Pre-Collision Braking  
System OFF light

Lane Departure Warning  
OFF light

Auto Vehicle Hold ON

Turn signals

Front fog light indicator  
light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

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Summary of Contents for forester 2019

Page 1: ...2019 Love It s what makes a Subaru a Subaru Quick Guide Forester ...

Page 2: ... is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S p A GreenEdge is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation a wholly owned subs...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents 2 5 Getting Started 6 7 Instrument Panel 8 9 Gauges 10 11 Personalize 12 19 Controls 20 23 While Operating 24 25 Safety In Case of Emergency 26 28 Additional Information ...

Page 4: ...rear gate are not properly closed To activate 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 2 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 w...

Page 5: ...f the seat cushion Pull up or push down on the rear of the switch to 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 Getting Started Memory Driver s Seat if equipped Whi...

Page 6: ...he seatback to the desired position pull up on the recline lever located on the lower left rear of the driver s seat or lower right rear of the passenger s seat Seating Heated Seats if equipped The switches are located on the center console between the driver and passenger seats Choose low bottom of switch for normal heating or high top of switch for rapid heating Choose the center position to tur...

Page 7: ...drests 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 If equipped release latches are located on either side of the cargo area Pull the release latch on the seat side that you want to fold down Getting Started ...

Page 8: ...6 Instrument Panel 8 9 PAGE NUMBER 18 10 12 20 ...

Page 9: ...7 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety In Case of Emergency Additional Information 14 17 19 Instrument Panel ...

Page 10: ...tional Tachometer Fuel gauge Seatbelt warning Front passenger seatbelt warning Located on overhead console SRS airbag system Security indicator light Charge warning Oil pressure warning Power steering warning Brake system Hot coolant temperature Cold coolant temperature High beam indicator light AT OIL TEMP ABS warning Low fuel All Wheel Drive ...

Page 11: ...s Control Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger airbag ON Located on center console Front passenger airbag OFF Located on center console Pre Collision Braking System OFF light Lane Departure Warning OFF light Auto Vehicle Hold ON Turn signals Front fog light indicator light if equipped Headligh...

Page 12: ...eated Steering Wheel if equipped To activate pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is in the ON position The indicator light on the switch will illuminate To deactivate pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again i SET Combination Meter Display Controls Use the controls to display and switch selected items in the combination meter display Please refer to your Owner s Manual for ...

Page 13: ...lly 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 Personalize HomeLink 5 Accessory Mirror if equipped The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three hand held radio frequency remotes used ...

Page 14: ...il lights parking lights and license plate lights Turns on headlights instrument panel illumination parking lights tail lights and license plate lights Rotate to turn on fog lights if equipped AUTO The vehicle s lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of outside light Push forward to change from low beam to high beam Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam Push slight...

Page 15: ...tate 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 the front daytime running lights will be automatically turned on when the engine has started the parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in...

Page 16: ...rtment The temperature is displayed digitally on the screen Operation in Manual Mode 3 Recirculated Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME 4 Fan Sp...

Page 17: ... air conditioning 7 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows 8 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger It 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 If equipped the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will a...

Page 18: ...n the screen Separate temperature settings can be adjusted for the driver s side and passenger s side Operation in Manual Mode 3 Recirculated Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MO...

Page 19: ...in to turn off the air conditioning 8 MAX Air Conditioner Button For quicker cooling press the MAX A C button 9 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows 10 Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger It will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the window clears before that time you can press the button ag...

Page 20: ...ortable music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers Press the SOURCE button located on the audio system to select the auxiliary mode Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls if equipped Voice recognition switch please refer to your SUBARU STARLINK Owner s Manual Press the button to select the desired audio mode FM AM SXM CD AUX MEDIA With any of th...

Page 21: ...t current speed or decrease set speed while in either Adaptive or Conventional Cruise Control Press to activate or deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control function Press to decrease following distance setting while using Adaptive Cruise Control Press and hold to switch to Conventional Cruise Control Press to activate or deactivate Lane Keep Assist Press to increase following distance setting while usin...

Page 22: ...ol switch to shift into the next lower gear Manual Shifting Operation Arrow shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible Instrument Panel Switches lower left Please refer to your Owner s Manual for details on these switches 1 Power rear gate switch if equipped 2 Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch if equipped 3 Re...

Page 23: ...the selector lever is in the D Drive position the transmission is in Normal shift mode The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows D and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear Low Mode Low Mode is for using engine braking when going down hill etc Moving the selector lever left into the low gate 1 from the D Drive position causes the transmission to change...

Page 24: ...le the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed push down the parking brake switch Auto Vehicle Hold Function AVH The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped such as at traffic signals To activate press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light o...

Page 25: ... control system of the engine AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system To activate press the X MODE switch Premium or turn the switch to the right or left Sport Limited Touring To deactivate turn the switch to the right Premium or press the switch Sport Limited Touring Please refer to your Owner s Manual for operational parameters and details about this feature Premium Sport Limited Touring ...

Page 26: ...as well as the installation instructions 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 o...

Page 27: ...bed truck is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle If towing is necessary it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle Coverage is automatic there are no forms to complete Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the 3 year 36 000 mile Subaru ...

Page 28: ... Imp gal of fuel remain If you have recently 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 Fuel Filler Lid Release To unlock the fuel filler lid unlock your vehicle with the key fob or power door lock switch or turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK OFF Push the rear side ...

Page 29: ...etic replacement interval 6 000 miles under normal driving conditions No requirement at the first 3 000 miles Engine Oil Capacity 4 4 US qt 3 7 liters 4 2 lmp qt Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The individual tire pressure is found in the Combination Meter Display Tire pressure specifications may be found on the tire informa...

Page 30: ...for more information 2 5 L Engine 1 Air Cleaner Element 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Radiator Cap 4 Engine Oil Filter 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Windshield Washer Tank 8 Battery 9 Main Fuse Box 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 9 3 8 6 7 10 2 5 4 ...

Page 31: ...One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 9800 MSA5B1902A Issued August 2018 Printed in USA 08 18 ...

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