SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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FUnction F oR M oRe co MFoRtab Le DR iVe
Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. It may be useful to
briefly deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to facilitate the following operations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switchA
models with power rear gate models without power rear gate
Vehicle Dynamics
Control modeVehicle Dynamics
Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
HI
ABD
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E
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1
Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2
RES/SET switch:
▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/To resume
▼SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3
CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant
vehicle speed without holding your foot on the
accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle
speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.

Cruise control buttons (if equipped)B
This system consists of two or three modes: Intelligent (I),
Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#).
By operating the SI-DRIVE switches, the character of
the power unit changes.
SI-DRIVE switchesC
Intelligent (I) mode: Perform either of the following procedures.
- Press the S/I switch when the Sport (S) mode is selected.
- Press the S#/I switch when the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.
Sport (S) mode:
Press the S/I switch when any mode other than Sport (S) mode is selected.
Sport Sharp (S#) mode:
Press the S#/I switch when any mode other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.
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2
3
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
Outside temperature indicator
2
Information reminder
3
Top display
4
Clock
5
Driving information display:
By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control switch, the
screens and selection items can be switched.
Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the ENTER
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
Multi function displayD
X mode switchE
X mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill and
downhill.
To activate:
Press the X mode switch. While the X mode is
activated, the X mode indicator light illuminates.
To deactivate:
Press the X mode switch again. The X mode
indicator light will turn off.
X mode
indicator
Hill descent control function:
Using the hill descent control function, you can
operate the vehicle keeping to a consistent speed
downhill.
If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake
control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle
speed.
Hill descent
control
indicator
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5
Control
switch

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Memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)G
Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.
Register the seat position with button 1 or 2 or each
of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat
position.
1
2
The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface
of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.
Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)H
Pull If the SRH OFF switch is pressed, the SRH OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information display
of the combination meter, and the steering responsive
headlight system is deactivated.
SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle. This function helps to improve the visibility at night
by illuminating the road ahead at corners and intersections.
Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system

SRH OFF switch (if equipped)BF
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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If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/
RCTA warning indicator and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
are displayed on the Multi information display of the
combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot
Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert.
The system notifies the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
B S D / R C TA
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)I

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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Main W aR ninG an D inDicato R LiGH ts
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
PASSENGERRemind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
the information display.
CHECK ENGINE warning/Malfunction
indicator
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-Wheel Drive warning
Tires of different diameter fitted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning
Transmission fluid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Vacuum pump system warning (turbo
petrol engine models)
The vacuum pump system
malfunction.
Brake system warning
Low fluid level/EBD system
malfunction
(ABS warning light illuminates
simultaneously)
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill
fuel immediately.
Windshield washer fluid warning
The fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid tank decreases to
the lower limit.
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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Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.
Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD system malfunction (Brake system
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Hill start assist warning/Hill start assist OFF indicator
Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.
Steering responsive headlight warning/
Steering responsive headlight OFF indicator
Warning : The steering responsive headlight system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive headlight system is deactivated.
Coolant temperature low indicator/Coolant temperature high warning
Illumination in BLUE : Insufficient warming up of the engine.
Illumination/blinking in RED : Engine overheating/almost overheating.
Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately : Electrical system malfunction.
BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.

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Cruise control indicatorCruise control set indicator
indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicatorHeadlight
indicatorHigh beam
indicator
Front fog light
indicatorDoor open
warningSecurity
indicator
Hill descent control indicatorFront passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicator
SI-DRIVE indicatorBSD/RCTA OFF indicator
X mode indicatorVehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator
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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