seats SUBARU FORESTER 2021 Getting Started Guide

AUTO START–STOP.........38
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................40
X-MODE
®..................41
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...43
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............44
FUEL......................44
FUEL CAPACITY.............44
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...45
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......45
LATCH/ANCHOR............46
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......47
CARGO COVER.............48
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......48
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................49
2.5 L ENGINE...............50
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......51
ENGINE OIL................51
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......51
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......52
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 52
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............53
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................54
BUTTONS..................54
TOUCHSCREEN.............56
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 57
VOICE RECOGNITION........57
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......60
REARRANGING ICONS.......60
ADDING SHORTCUTS........61
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . 62
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................64
MEDIA.....................65
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........66
MAKING A CALL.............66
RECEIVING A CALL..........67
TEXT MESSAGES............68
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................69
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................71
MYSUBARU................73
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............74
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................74
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................75
ENROLLMENT..............76
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....77
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................77
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................78
SOUND....................79
PHONE....................79
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........80
CLOCK....................82
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......84
OPERATION................84
FUNCTIONS................85
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 91
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......92
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2

SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull
the lever below the seat up
and slide the seat forward or
backward. Release the lever
and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):
Pulling up or pushing down
on the lever will raise or
lower the seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the
lever up to adjust the
seatback. Release the lever
and make sure the seatback
is locked into place.
Power Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
1Seat Position:Moving the
switch forward or backward
will adjust the seat in that
direction. Pulling up or
pushing down on the back of
the switch will adjust the
seat height up or down.
Pulling up or pushing down
on the front of the switch will
adjust the angle of the seat
cushion.
2Recline Seatback:Moving
the top of the switch forward
or backward will adjust the
angle of the seatback.
3Lumbar Support:Pressing the front of the switch will increase support. Pressing the
rear of the switch will decrease support.
Manual Seat Levers
Power Seat Controls
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8Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
9Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield more quickly.
However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.
10Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous
operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the SUBARU STARLINK
®
Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and “Vehicle”.
Heated Seats(if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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Rear Heated Seats(if equipped)
There are separate heated seat
switches for each side on the rear
center console. Press the switch
to activate the heated seat. The
heating mode changes to High,
Low, and Off each time you press
the switch, and yellow indictors
illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel(if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch with
the ignition in “ON” or “ACC”. The indicator light on
the switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately 30
minutes.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions
for this feature.
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1Auxiliary Input Jack:
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located
below the climate control dials. You can
connect a portable music player to the
auxiliary jack and hear the music stored
on it through your multimedia system.
Press the “Source” button located on the
steering wheel or the “Media” button on
the Touchscreen to select the auxiliary
mode.
For more information, please refer to page 65 or your SUBARU STARLINK®
Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports:
The USB ports are located below the climate control dials and, if equipped, on the
center console in the rear seat area. You can connect a variety of USB-equipped
devices to the front ports, such as portable music players or smartphones, to enjoy
your favorite music through your multimedia system. All ports provide charging (5V,
2.1A) to devices. The ports on the rear center console are for charging only.
For more information, please refer to page 65 or your SUBARU STARLINK®
Owner’s Manual.
3Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located below the climate control dials, in the center console,
and in the cargo area behind the rear seats. Electrical power is available for use with
in-vehicle electrical appliances with a maximum power rating of 120W. These outlets
cannot be used to connect to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Connection Ports
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
First, lower the headrests. Then, pull up on the
release knob until you can see the red at the
bottom of the knob and fold down the seats.
To return the seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks into place. You
will no longer be able to see the red at the
bottom of the knob when the seat is 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.
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 only be opened from the
outside.
Seat Release Knob
Seat Release Latch
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REAR SEAT REMINDER
The Rear Seat Reminder system assists you in
preventing a child or pet from being left in your
Subaru. The system monitors the opening and
closing of the rear side door. It does not
physically sense the presence of a child or pet.
The system turns on if your Subaru is started
within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening
or closing. It also turns on if a rear side door is
opened and closed when your Subaru is
running and stationary. The system remains on
if your Subaru is turned off and back on again
within 30 minutes and the rear side doors
remained closed.
When you turn your Subaru off, the system warns you audibly and with a “Reminder, Look
in Rear Seat” message in the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The system operates only one time with each ignition cycle and opening and closing of a
rear side door. You can turn the Rear Seat Reminder off in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD).
Passenger Occupant Detection and Seatbelt Reminders
To help keep your passengers safe, your
Subaru has a passenger occupant detection
and seatbelt reminder system for each seat,
including the rear seats.
If passengers in the rear seats do not fasten
their seatbelts while the ignition is in the "ON"
position, the seatbelt warning lights illuminate
or blink for the specific seat, and a warning
chime may sound.
For more information, please refer to
“Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime” in your
Subaru Owner’s Manual.
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PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
47

2.5 L ENGINE . . . . . . . ........ 50
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 27
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 61
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . ........... 29
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 116
Cables . . . . . . . ..........116
Compatible Models ..........118
Connecting an Android Phone....116
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 118
Cables . . . . . . . ..........118
Compatible Models ..........119
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....118
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 28
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 38
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 93
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . . 93
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . ......93
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . 94
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . ....... 108
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 108
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 112
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 54
CD Player Functions..........55
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 55
Other Functions . . . . . ........55
Radio Functions . . . . . ........54
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . ...... 48
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 45
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 21
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 21
Dual—Zone Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Heated Seats (if equipped) ......25
Heated Steering Wheel . .......26
Rear Heated Seats...........26
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CLOCK . . ................. 82
Automatically ..............83
Manually.................82
COMBINATION METER .......... 34
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 62
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......63
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES . . . . . . . . ........ 74
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . . 96
Camera . . . . . . . ...........96
Combination Meter Display (CMD) . . 98
INFO SWITCH . . . ...........97
i/SET Switch . ..............97
Multi Function Display (MFD).....97
DRIVERFOCUS
®OVERVIEW . . . . . . 96
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . 100
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS................ 99
Deleting a Driver . . ..........100
Recognizing a Driver.........100
Registering a Driver . . . ........99
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 36
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 36
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if
equipped) . . . .............37
SI-DRIVE . . . ..............37
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . . 99
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . 40
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......41
INDEX
131

ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . ........ 51
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . ..... 51
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER ....... 103
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 84
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . . . . . . ....... 130
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS . . . . . . . 45
FORESTER . . . . . . . . . ....... 102
FUEL . ................... 44
FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . ..... 44
FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centering . . . . . ........88
Conventional Cruise Control ......89
Lane Departure Prevention . . . . . . 87
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . 86
Lane Sway Warning . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lead Vehicle Start Alert........90
Pre-Collision Brake Assist . . .....85
Pre-Collision Braking ..........85
Pre-Collision Throttle Management . . 86
H
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....... 94
HOME SCREEN ICONS ......... 60
HOOD PROP . . . . . . . . ........ 49
HOW TO OVERVIEW . . ........ 104
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . .......... 35
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . 5
Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . . 5
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security . . . . . . . . ..........5INFO SWITCH............... 30
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER
LEFT) . . . . .............. 28
I/SET SWITCH . .............. 29
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START .................. 9
Locking Using Door Handles . .....9
Locking Using the Rear Gate . . . . . 10
Unlocking Using Door Handles.....9
Unlocking Using the Rear Gate . . . . 10
KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . . ......... 7
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking . . 8
L
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM
OFF ................... 92
Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch . 92
Pre-Collision Braking OFF Switch . . 92
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . .......... 46
LIGHT CONTROLS . ........... 30
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 31
Illumination Brightness . . . . . . . . . 31
M
MAKING A CALL . . . . . . . ...... 66
MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 122
Arrival Time/Distance . . . . . . . . . 127
Canceling Guidance..........127
Finding a Destination by Address . . 122
Finding a Destination by POI .....123
Guidance Screen Icons . . . . . . . . 125
Map Updates . . . . . . . ......128
Map View/Perspective . . . . . . . . 126
Map Zoom . . . . . . .........125
Nearest Gas Station . . . . ......126
Route Options . . . . . . .......124
Saving Destination as a Favorite . . 124
INDEX
132

Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . 124
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . . . . 126
MAPS/NAVIGATION . ........... 80
Checking for Map Updates . . . . . . 80
Updating Maps Over-the-Air .....80
Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC . 81
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MEDIA . . . . . . . . ........... 65
Aux Input . . . . . . ...........65
Bluetooth
®................65
CD ....................65
USB / iPod . . . . . ...........65
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT ....... 107
MEMORY HEIGHT . . ......... 105
MYSUBARU . . . . . ........... 73
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 73
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....... 77
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . 51
O
OPERATION . . . . ............ 84
OVERHEAD CONSOLE .......... 33
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Various Systems . ...........54
OWNER’S RESOURCES . ......... 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PHONE . . . . . . . . ........... 79
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . 18
Auto Tilt-down Mirror . . . ......18
POWER MOONROOF.......... 20
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle . . . . . 12
Power Rear Gate Button . . . .....11
Power Rear Gate Lock . . . . . . . . . 13POWER WINDOWS . . . . ........ 20
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 35
R
RADIO.................... 64
AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . .....64
Presets . . . . . . . ...........65
Satellite Radio . . . . ..........64
REARRANGING ICONS.......... 60
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . . . 47
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders . . . ........47
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . ......... 19
Auto-dimming Mirror . .........19
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 19
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . ...... 93
Rear-vision Camera Washer . . . . . . 93
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . ...... 32
Rear-vision Camera Washer . . . . . . 32
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB) . . . . . . . . . ......... 95
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......... 52
S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 75
SEATING . . . . .............. 16
Head Restraint Adjustment ......17
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 16
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . .........17
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 78
Connect to Home Wi-Fi........78
Performing Software Updates . . . . . 78
SOUND . . . . ............... 79
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . ....... 48
STARTING THE VEHICLE......... 35
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 35
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 35
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH).................. 94
INDEX
133