SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

2017 Quick Reference Guide

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Lock/Unlock doors
basic opeRation
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your o wner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Side door (front door handles only):Rear gate:
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped) Access key
(if equipped)
PANIC
1

All doors will be locked.
2
The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briefly press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3
Press the button to open the rear gate.
4
The horn will sound and the hazard warning
flashes will flash.
Lock Unlock*
Door lock sensor
Grip
To u c h
Press
Lock Open
Press
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4
1
1
2
3
4
* Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all doors and the rear
gate.
u Some functions are available on certain models.
u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1
Select side to adjust.
2
To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
a djust each component
1
Forward and backward adjustment
2
Seat cushion angle adjustment
3
Seat height adjustment
4
Seatback reclining adjustment
5
Lumbar support control
1
Forward and backward adjustment
2
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat only)
3
Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):

Front seat
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1
Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
2
Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3
Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
12
1
2
4
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start/stop engine
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position.
STEP3: Apply the parking brake.
STEP4: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF
➞ACC
➞ON
➞OFF
.
OFF ( Tu r n e d o f f ) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only
when the select lever is in the P position and the key
is pushed in while turning it.
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Ignition switch (if equipped)
Operation
indicator
X Some functions are available on certain models.
X For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
operate s elect lever/ shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move
the select lever from the D position to the M position
to select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the buttonSelect lever button
Downshift Upshift
Models with
Manual mode

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Main pa Rts an D opeRation
1
Headlights
2 Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change
(dimmer)
3
Turn signal
4
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Fog light switchA
AM
J
F
DG
L
H
E
4
3
3
1
2
BC
K
I
u Some functions are available on certain models.
u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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1
Windshield wiper:
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2
Wiper intermittent time control
3
Windshield washer:
Pull the wiper control lever toward you
.
4
Rear window wiper and washer:
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
Wiper and washer switchB
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, press the
button.
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to
park in emergency conditions.
Hazard warning flasher switchC
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of
the instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does
not work at all.
Illumination brightness control dialD
4
21
3
To brighten
To d a r k e n

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1
Defroster button:
Press the button or turn the dial to defrost the
windshield.
2
Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper
deicer (if equipped). The function will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes.
Defroster button/Rear window defogger buttonE
Hood lock release knobH
Power rear gate switch (if equipped)F
Memory switch (if equipped)G
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.
1
2
2
1
Press and hold
Pull
0058 Some functions are available on certain models.
00030058 For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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1
Lock switch
2
For driver’s window
3
For front passenger’s window
4
For rear left passenger’s window
5
For rear right passenger’s window
Power window switchesI
To unlock all doors and the rear gateTo lock all doors and the rear gate

Power door locking switchJ
Seat heater switches (if equipped)K
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH: Rapid heating
LOW: Normal heating
Fuel filler lid release leverL
12
4
5
3
Pull
This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle. Right side
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW

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Audio control buttonsM
These buttons allow the driver to control audio
functions without taking his/her hands off the
steering wheel.
1
To lower:
Pull the release lever and slide the anchor down.
2
To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
Moonroof switch
1
Open
2
Close
Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear
door cannot be opened from the inside.
Child safety locks
1
2
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0058 Some functions are available on certain models.
00030058 For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.