warning light SUBARU FORESTER 2022 Getting Started Guide

FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your Subaru is stopped and the selectlever is placed in PARK. Then turn the ignition to
the "LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. The fuel filler lid is unlocked by using the unlock switch in the door, access key fob, or door handles.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain
not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: The Check Engine warning light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY
2.5L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating 87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit No more than 10%
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light 2.5 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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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, prompting you to confirm the
presence of passengers and cargo in the rear
seats. The system monitors the opening and
closing of the rear doors. It does not physically
sense the presence of a child or pet.
The system activates when the rear doors are
opened and closed. When the ignition switch
is turned from the “ON” position to the “OFF”
position, the system warns you with audible
beeps and with a “Reminder, Look in Rear
Seat” message in the Combination Meter
Display (CMD).
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 “Instruments and Controls” in your Owner’s
Manual.
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Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function will provide a visual and audible
alert when a stopped vehicle in front of you
begins to move, and your vehicle remains
stationary. Warnings are displayed in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) with
audible beeps. Lead Vehicle Start Alert is
helpful in situations where you may become
temporarily distracted at a traffic light, and the
vehicle ahead begins to move.
This function can be customized. To change
this setting, use the steering wheel mounted
“i/SET” switches to access the EyeSight
®
settings menu on the CMD.
Vehicle AheadHas Moved
EYESIGHT
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FRONT VIEW MONITOR(if equipped)
The Front View Monitor provides you with
visibility from the front grille shown in the
Multi-Function Display, allowing you to check
blind spots and see road surface conditions
around the front tires during off-road driving,
such as when driving downhill. The Front View
Monitor also supports everyday
driving safety, improving visibility
when making turns with an
obstructed view or pulling into a
narrow parking spot. A guide line
is displayed to provide distance
and width references.
With the ignition in “ON” or
“ACC”, press the “VIEW” switch
on the center console (or shift the
select lever from “R” to “D”) to
display the Front View Monitor
image on the Multi-Function
Display (MFD). You can manually
turn off the Front View Monitor by
pressing the “VIEW” or “INFO”
switch. The function will also deactivate automatically.
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)
This system uses radar sensors mounted behind the rear bumper on the left and right
sides that warn you if another vehicle is sensed in your blind spots. These functions
provide additional awareness when changing lanes or driving in reverse.
For more information, please refer to the following sections of this Getting Started
Guide and “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Blind Spot Detection senses if a vehicle is traveling at the same
relative speed in your blind spot and provides a visual warning. If
the system detects a vehicle in your blind spot, the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light in the corresponding side mirror frame
illuminates. If you operate the turn signal lever in the direction the
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the system provides an additional level
of warning by rapidly flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.
Front View Monitor Switch
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Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Change Assist (LCA) provides an additional level of protection by warning you of
rapidly approaching vehicles in the neighboring lanes. If LCA detects a vehicle
approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light in the corresponding side mirror frame illuminates. If you operate the turn signal lever
in the direction the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the system rapidly
flashes the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This function detects a vehicle approaching
from either side as you reverse, helping you
check the rear and side areas of the vehicle
when moving backward. If RCTA detects a
vehicle approaching from either side while
moving backward, the system provides visual
and audible warnings: The BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light(s) on the side mirror(s)
flash, the BSD/RCTA warning indicator
appears in the upper corner of the Rear-Vision
Camera display, and a warning buzzer sounds.
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF
BSD/RCTA can be deactivated by pressing the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch in the instrument panel. Press the switch again to turn
BSD/RCTA back on.
When these functions are off, a yellow BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will
be displayed in the Combination Meter. Deactivating BSD/RCTA
also deactivates Automatic Emergency Steering, if equipped.
When Automatic Emergency Steering is turned off, the Automatic
Emergency Steering OFF indicator is displayed in the Combination
Meter.
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3Press the memory switch in
the instrument panel to
select the “ON” status
(switch is depressed and you
can no longer see the white
line on top).
4 With the rear gate at the
desired height, press and
hold the Power Rear Gate
Close Button on the inside
edge of the rear gate. A chirp
will sound and the hazard
warning lights will flash to
confirm the height is set.
When the memory switch is in the “ON” status, the rear gate will stop at the set memory
height when you use any of the Power Rear Gate buttons.
For more information, please refer to “Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
Memory Height Button
Power Rear Gate Close Button
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E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . 44 Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) ........45
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . ....... 56
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . . .... 56
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER . ...... 114
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 90
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES . . . . . . . . . ...... 142
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS . . . . . . . 50
FORESTER . . . . . . . . . . ...... 113
FRONT VIEW MONITOR . . ...... 102
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . .... 49
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . ....... 49
FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
with Lane Centering . . . . . . ....95
Automatic Emergency Steering . . . 92
Conventional Cruise Control . .....96
Lane Departure Prevention . . . . . . 94
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . 93
Lane Sway Warning . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lead Vehicle Start Alert ........97
Pre-Collision Brake Assist . . . ....92
Pre-Collision Braking . .........92
Pre-Collision Throttle Management . . 93
H
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) . . . . . . . 104
HOME SCREEN ICONS . ........ 66
HOOD PROP . . . . . . . . . ....... 54
HOW TO OVERVIEW . . . ....... 115 I
IGNITION SWITCH . ........... 39
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . 5 Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . . 5
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INFO SWITCH ............... 20
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT) . . . . ......... 18
i/SET SWITCH . . . . . . . ........ 19
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 ................... 99
Lane Departure Warning OFF .....99
Pre-Collision Braking System OFF
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .......100
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . ......... 51
LIGHT CONTROLS . . .......... 20
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 21
Illumination Brightness . . . . . . . . . 21
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S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 80
SEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 25
Head Restraint Adjustment . . ....26
Manual Seats . . . . . .........25
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 25
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 83 Connect to Home Wi-Fi . .......83
Performing Software Updates .....83
SOUND ................... 84
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . ....... 53
STARTING THE VEHICLE . . . . . .... 39
Without Push-button Ignition .....39
With Push-button Ignition .......39
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH) .................. 104
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . . . . 63 Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control . . 98
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 99
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . 112
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 75
aha™ by HARMAN . . . . . . . ....75
Android Auto™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Apple CarPlay
®.............76
Pandora®................75
SiriusXM®Travel Link . . ........76
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 77
SUBARU STARLINK®WI-FI HOTSPOT . 82
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) .................. 58
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . ....... 62
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 6TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 57
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
...... 48
Without Push-button Ignition .....48
With Push-button Ignition . . .....48
TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . ........ 21
V
VOICE RECOGNITION . ......... 64
Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tips ....................64
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 17
WELCOME .................. 4
WI-FI .................... 131
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 131
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription . . . . . 133
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND DASHBOARD . . . . . . . ...... 112
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . ......... 22
X
X-MODE
®................. 45
Hill Descent Control (HDC) .......48
X-MODE
®Dual Mode System . . . . . 47
X-MODE®Standard System ......46
INDEX
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