turn by turn SUBARU FORESTER 2022 Getting Started Guide

CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic Climate Control
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode1 Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press the “ON/OFF” button to
turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than the “ON/OFF” button, rear window defogger
button, or the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO”
light will remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press
the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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Operation in Manual Mode3 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
4 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
5 Airflow Mode Selection Dial: Turn the dial to select the desired airflow mode. The
selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, or feet-defrost – is shown on
the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-LevelInstrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode. 6 Fan Speed Control Dial: Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
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7Recirculated/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.
8 Defroster Button: Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates
to defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner
button may not illuminate.
9 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will
also activate. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn the defogger off. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
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Dual—Zone Automatic Climate Control(if equipped)
You can set separate temperatures for the driver and front passenger. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1 Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press the “ON/OFF” button to
turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen. You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
If equipped with DriverFocus®, the temperature setting can also be changed with
the gesture control function. For more information, please refer to page 110 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
3 SYNC Button: Press the button to synchronize the driver's and front passenger's
temperatures to the driver’s temperature control dial.
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
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If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, “SYNC”, or
the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.4 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
5 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
6 Airflow Mode Selection Button: Press the button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, feet-defrost or defrost – is
shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-LevelInstrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode. 7 Fan Speed Control Dial: Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
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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.
9 Defroster Button: Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates
to defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner
button may not illuminate.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will
also activate. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn the defogger off. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control (if equipped)
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK Features” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security
Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature.
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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.
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 illuminates. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately
30 minutes.
Heated Seat Switches
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the audio system and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the audio
system and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator
illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release
the Engine START/STOP button.
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AUTO START–STOP
The Auto Start-Stop system is designed to automatically stop and
restart the engine when the vehicle is stationary for a short period of
time after the engine has warmed up (while waiting for a traffic light
or in a traffic jam, for example). The system operates in order to
reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, and undesired idling
noise. You can learn more about using the Auto Start-Stop system
from the how-to video linked in the QR code and from the sections
below.
Auto Start-Stop System
ON/OFF
If the Auto Start-Stop OFF switch
is pressed, operation of the Auto
Start-Stop system will be
disabled.
NOTE: The system will default to
ON once the vehicle has been
shut off.
The Auto Start-Stop indicator light on the combination meter illuminates in
yellow when the system is disabled. If the switch is pressed once more, the
Auto Start-Stop system will reactivate, and the Auto Start-Stop indicator light
will turn off.
Auto Start-Stop Switch
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System Operation
So that it can be used safely and comfortably, the Auto Start-Stop system is designed to
constantly monitor vehicle conditions, the environment inside and outside the vehicle, as
well as driver operations, in order to control stopping and restarting the engine.
After the vehicle has been completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal
with the select lever in the “D” position, the engine will be automatically
stopped and the green indicator will illuminate in the combination meter.
If you release the brake pedal with the select lever kept in the “D” position, the
engine will be automatically restarted. The indicator light will turn off when the system
restarts the engine.
There are several operating conditions for this system to operate as intended.
For more information, please refer to “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s
Manual.
Auto Start-Stop Screen
You can use the “i/Set” and arrow switches to
display the Auto Start-Stop Screen in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD), showing
how much time the engine was off in the top
line and the amount of fuel saved in the
bottom line. Displayed are the total stop time
and fuel saved since the trip meter was reset.
No Activity Detected Indicator Light
If the operational conditions are not met when the vehicle is stopped, the
engine will not stop and the white Auto Start-Stop No Activity Detected
indicator light will illuminate. It will turn off when the brake pedal is released.
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