SUBARU FORESTER 2016 SJ / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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Trip meter A/B
selection and trip meter reset knob
Trip meter and odometer
Forester 2.5i
Forester 2.5i Premium Tachometer
TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
ABS
E
ASET
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Gauges
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering 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)
Windshield washer
fluid warning
Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
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Information display
selection knob
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
ABS
E
ASET
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
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
Engine oil level warning light Smart key system
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
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TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
SRF
OFF
EyeSighStay
AlertObstacle
Detected Lane
Departure
ABS
E
A
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Gauges
Forester 2.5i Limited
Forester 2.5i Touring
Forester 2.0i XT Premium
Forester 2.0i XT Touring
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering 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)
Headlight leveler
(if equipped)
Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
Trip meter A/B
selection and trip meter reset knob
Tachometer
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TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
SRF
OFF
EyeSighStay
AlertObstacle
Detected Lane
Departure
ABS
E
A
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
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
Engine oil level warning light Windshield washer
fluid warning
Smart key system
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
Hill descent control
(if equipped)
Gauges
Information display
selection knob
Speedometer
Trip meter and odometer
Fuel gauge
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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the
right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return
the knob to the neutral/center position.
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
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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.
(EYESIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY)
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2
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Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination. Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward,
the instrument panel illumination becomes fully bright.
Light Controls
AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s
lights are automatically turned on or off
depending on the level of the outside light. Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).
Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, parking
lights, tail lights and
license plate lights.
Push up for right
turn signal.
Push down for
left turn signal.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, 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, the
parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights\
is reduced
by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
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Manual HVAC System (if equipped)
1. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm.
2. Air Conditioning Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the
air conditioning. Press it again to turn
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 control dial to select
one of four fan speeds. 5. 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.
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 control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control to the
fastest speed.
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Automatic Climate
Control System
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the temperature or
rotate the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature and
maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. 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 Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select one of seven
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial Turn the “MODE” dial to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the 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.
Controls
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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