SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Owners Manual

Instruments and controls/Multi function display
NOTE
The driving range on the remaining fuel
is calculated using the average fuel
consumption of the last 19 miles (30
km) driven. This value may be different
from the values calculated using the
average fuel consumption correspond-
ing to the driving distance of each trip
meter or the current fuel consumption.!Clock
The clock can be displayed in either 12-
hour display or 24-hour display. For details
about the setting, refer to “Current date
and time setting ”F 3-59.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is disconnected,
the clock shown in the information bar
will be reset. Set the time again after
the vehicle battery is connected. For
details about the setting, refer to “To p
display setting ”F 3-68. !
Fuel consumption screen
1) Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter
2) Current fuel consumption
3) Driving range on remaining fuel
The displayed location can be custo-
mized. For details, refer to “Fuel consump-
tion screen setting ”F 3-69. !
ECO gauge screen
1) Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter
2) ECO gauge
The gauge pointer shows the difference
between the current fuel consumption and
the average fuel consumption that is
displayed on the center part of the screen.
If the gauge pointer moves toward the
green side, this indicates better fuel
efficiency.
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!ECO history screen
1) Average fuel consumption per unit time
(bar graph)
2) Average fuel consumption corresponding to the driving distance of each trip meter
(red line)
This screen displays the fuel economy
history for the vehicle using a bar graph.
The horizontal scale represents the past
time range and the vertical scale repre-
sents the fuel consumption. The green
bars show driving with good fuel economy
and the yellow bars show driving with poor
fuel economy.
The time range of the history can be set.
The width of the bar graph is adjusted as
follows depending on the set time range.
Time range Width of bar graph
30 minutes 1 minute
60 minutes 2 minutes
120 minutes 4 minutes
For details about the setting, refer to
“Economy history setting
”F 3-70.
! Vehicle activation status screen
When the vehicle stops
1) Steering axle
When the vehicle is being driven regularly
1) Power train (illuminated in blue)
When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem is being activated: the tires illuminate
in yellow.
1) History of Vehicle Dynamics Control
system activation
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem has been activated: the tires remain
illuminated in yellow while the Vehicle
Dynamics Control System is activated.
1) Activation status of the ABS (Anti-lockBrake System)
2) Vehicle Dynamics Control system oper- ating indicator (flashing in yellow)
3) History of Vehicle Dynamics Control system activationWhen the X-mode is selected (if equipped)
1) Hill descent control indicator
This screen displays the following vehicle
information.
.steering angle and driving wheel status
. activation status of the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
. activation status of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system
. activation status of the X-mode (if
equipped)
While driving, the vehicle wheels are
illuminated in blue and the driving direc-
tion is represented using an animation of
the traffic lane.
If the ABS is activated, all of the vehicle’ s
wheels will be illuminated in yellow and the length of operation in seconds and the
number of activations will be displayed in
the bar indicator, located on the lowermost
part of the display.
If the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
activated, the activated vehicle wheels will
be illuminated in yellow and the operating
indicator
“
”will appear on the upper right
part of the display. Also, the length of
operation in seconds and the number of
activations will be displayed in the bar
indicator.
! EyeSight screen (models with
EyeSight system)
1) Current vehicle speed
2) Set vehicle speed
3) Preceding vehicle
4) Your vehicle
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This screen displays the status of the
EyeSight system.
!“Boost pressure ”and “Accelerator
opening ratio ”screen (turbo mod-
els)
1) Boost pressure (digital format)
2) Boost pressure (analog format)
3) Accelerator opening ratio (digital format)
4) Accelerator opening ratio (analog format)
5) Peak value of boost pressure (digital format)
6) Peak value of boost pressure (analog format)
This screen displays the boost pressure,
the accelerator opening ratio and the peak
value of the boost pressure in both the
digital and analog formats.
Also, the peak value of the boost pressure is stored if the ignition switch is turned to
the
“ACC ”or “LOCK ”/“OFF ”position. To
reset the peak value, perform the following
procedure.
Resetting procedure of boost pressure
peak value
1. Push the
button while the “Boost
pressure ”and “Accelerator opening ratio ”
screen is displayed. Then the following
confirmation screen will appear.
2. Select “Ye s ”by operating the “”
switch, and confirm the resetting by
pushing the
button.
If you select “No”, the current peak value
is still kept. !
Triple meter screen
Triple meter screen (display example)
This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.
The items shown in the triple meter screen
can be changed. For details, refer to
“Triple meter setting ”F 3-72.
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
ItemDetails
Average vehicle speed (Average
vehicle speed for the entire driving
time from when the trip meter was
reset)
Lifetime fuel consumption
Engine oil temperature
Accelerator opening ratio
Boost pressure (turbo models
only)
Journey time (the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch
was turned to the“ON ”position)
Journey distance (the distance
that has been driven since the
ignition switch was turned to the
“ON ”position)
Average fuel consumption for the
entire driving distance from when
the ignition switch was turned to
the “ON ”position
! Guidance screen
When thebutton is pushed and held,
the selection screen can be displayed.
The displayed contents can be set or
customized from the selection screen. For
details, refer to “Selection screen” F3-56. !
Clock/calendar screenClock (Type A)
Clock (Type B)
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Calendar
1) Today’s date
2) Birthday/Anniversary
In addition to the clock/calendar, the out-
side temperature and average fuel con-
sumption can also be displayed.
You can select clock (Type A), clock (Type
B) or calendar. The clock/calendar can
also be set so that it is not displayed. For
details, refer to “Clock/calendar screen
setting ”F 3-73.
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
&Selection screen
When thebutton is pushed and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating
the “”or “”switch.
Top menu Menu option DescriptionPage
Time/Date Time/Date Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected. 3-59
Birthday Set a birthday. 3-60
Anniversary Set an anniversary day. 3-62
Daylight Saving Time Turn the daylight saving time on or off 3-65
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Display Contrast Adjust the contrast. +5↔−53 -6 6
Screen Off Turn the screen on or off. On or Off3-66
Beep Adjust the beep sound volume. High, Low or Off3-67
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Screen Setting Top Display Set and customize the top display information
contents. Avg Cons, Inst Cons, Range or
Off
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Cons Customize the fuel consumption information display. 3-69
Eco History Set and customize the time of logging fuel
consumption history. 30 min, 60 min or 120 min 3-70
Triple Meter Set and customize the triple meter. 3-72
Clock Select the clock format. Type A, Type B, Calendar or Off 3-73
Bypass Screen Set the bypass screen for each item. On or Off3-74
Languages Select the display language. English or French or Spanish
(U.S.-spec. models only)
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Go Back Return to the top menu. —
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Top menuMenu option DescriptionPage
Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-76
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-77
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-77
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-77
On/Off Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the
“ON ”position. On or Off
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Clear All Settings Clear all settings for maintenance items. Yes or No 3-78
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Driving History Set Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-79
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Car Setting Keyless Buzzer Volume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 73-81
Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off3-82
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 3-83
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay
timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off
3-84
Auto Light Sensor (if equipped) Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor. Low, Mid, High or Max
3-85
Keyless Access Setting (if
equipped) Set and customize the keyless access function. Driver
’s Door Unlock 3-86
Rear Gate Unlock 3-88
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 3-89
Go Back Return to top menu. —
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
Top menuMenu option DescriptionPage
Initialize Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No 3-90
Lifetime Fuel Consumption Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No 3-91
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Go Back —Return to the top menu. —
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&Date and time settings
The items in the date and time settings
can be set. To change the items, operate
the “
”or “”switch.
NOTE
. The “Time/Date ”item must be set to
display the “Birthday ”, “Anniversary ”
and notifications for vehicle mainte-
nance.
. The “Birthday ”and “Anniversary ”
items can be entered after the “Time/
Date ”item has been set.
. Dates that do not exist in the
Gregorian calendar cannot be set (for
example, April 31).
. If your vehicle is equipped with
genuine SUBARU navigation system,
the clock of navigation system must be
set separately.
! Preparation for date setting
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Push and hold the
button to show
the selection screen.
3. After the selection screen is displayed,
operate the “”or “”switch to show the
“Time/Date ”item. Then, push the
button.
! Current date and time setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for date setting ”F 3-
59.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Time/Date”item. Then push
the
button.
3. Select the item to set by operating the
“” or “”switch. Then push thebutton.
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