Subaru Forester 2011, 2011 Forester 2.5X, 2011 Forester 2.5X Premium, 2011 Forester 2.5X Limited Quick Reference Manual

Forester 2011

Quick Reference Guide.

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Remote Keyless Entry

Lock/Arm

• Press to lock all doors and
rear gate.

• If any of the doors or the rear
gate are not fully closed, an
electronic chirp will sound ve
times and the hazard lights will
ash ve times to alert you that
the doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.

• To activate the vehicle nder
function, press three times
(within ve seconds). If you are
within 30 feet of the vehicle,
the horn will sound one time
and the hazard lights will ash

three times.

Unlock/Disarm

• Press once to unlock the
driver’s door.

• Press twice (within ve
seconds) to unlock all doors.

• When the “Unlock/Disarm”
button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.

Unlocking the
Rear Gate

Press the button to unlock
the rear gate.

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Seating

10-Way Power Driver’s Seat

(if equipped)

1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
up or pushing down on the rear of the switch will
adjust the height of the seat cushion.

2. Seatback

Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.

3. Lumbar
Press the front part of the switch to increase

lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.

Heated Seats

(if equipped)

Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.

Folding the
Rear Seat

Lower the headrests. Pull up on
the release knob on the seat side
that you want to fold down. To
return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until
it locks into place and make sure
that it is securely locked.

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Clock

Press the “+” button to advance time or the
“–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a
navigation system please refer to the separate
“Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”

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Immediate Attention

Speedometer

Caution Informational

Seatbelt warning

Front passenger
seatbelt warning

SRS airbag system

Security indicator light

Door open

Charge warning

Oil pressure warning

Brake system

Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature

High beam indicator light

AT OIL TEMP
(AT models)

ABS warning

Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive
(AT models)

Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.5X Premium
Forester 2.5X Limited

Tachometer

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Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob

Trip meter and odometer

Fuel Gauge

Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator

Tire pressure warning light

Front passenger airbag ON

Front passenger airbag OFF

Incline Start Assist warning
(MT models)

Turn signals

Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

SPORT mode
(AT models)

Cruise control
indicator light

Cruise control set
indicator light

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Immediate Attention

Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob

Temperature Gauge

Tachometer

Fuel Gauge

Caution Informational

Seatbelt warning

Front passenger
seatbelt warning

SRS airbag system

Security indicator light

Door open

Charge warning

Oil pressure warning

Brake system

High beam indicator light

Automatic headlight beam
leveler warning

AT OIL TEMP
(AT models)

ABS warning

Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive
(AT models)

Forester 2.5X Touring
Forester 2.5XT Touring

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Trip meter and odometer

Speedometer

ECO Gauge

Information display
switching knob

Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator

Tire pressure warning light

Front passenger airbag ON

Front passenger airbag OFF

Incline Start Assist warning
(MT models)

Turn signals

Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

SPORT mode
(AT models)

Cruise control
indicator light

Cruise control set
indicator light

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Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Column

Push the lever down rmly to adjust the
vertical and lengthwise position of the column;
rmly push the lever back up to lock the

column in place. Do not adjust while driving.

Power Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror selection switch to the “L”
side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R”
side to adjust the right-hand mirror. Push and
hold the direction mirror control switch in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Push
the mirror selection switch back to the middle
to prevent unintended operation.

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Power Moonroof (if equipped)

With the moonroof in the fully closed
position, press the switch

1

to fully open the

moonroof. Press the switch

2

to close the
moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway
position while opening or closing, momentarily
press the switch to the

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side or 2 side.

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Controls

While the light switch is
on, rotate the dial downward
to dim the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the
dial upward to make the
illumination brighter. When the
dial is fully rotated upward, the
instrument panel illumination
becomes full bright.

Light Controls

Turns on instrument panel lights, tail
lights, front side marker lights and
license plate lights.

Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, front side
marker lights, taillights
and license plate lights.

Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).

Push up for right
turn signal.

Push down for
left turn signal.

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Windshield Wipers

To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down
one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for
high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” position to stop
the wipers. For a single wipe move the lever up. To spray
washer uid, pull and hold the lever toward you.

To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward
to the intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the
rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward to wash and
wipe the rear window.

Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a
reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned
on when the engine has started and the parking brake is
fully released or the light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam
headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark
outside by turning the light switch to the position.

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LOW

HIGH

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Manual Climate Control

(if equipped)

1. Temperature Control Dial

Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm.

2. Air Conditioning Button

Press the “A/C” button to activate the
air conditioning. Press it again to turn off
the air conditioning.

3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button

Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. If the button
is pushed in, press it again to draw outside
air into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

4. Fan Speed Control Dial

Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.

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5. Rear Window Defogger Button

Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window clears
before that time, you can press the
button again to turn it off.

6. Air Flow Control Dial

The air ow control dial allows you to
choose the direction of air ow. Rotate
the dial for the desired air ow position.

Defrost / Defog

To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air
ow control dial to the defrost position,
set the temperature control to the red
position, and set the fan speed control
to the fastest speed.

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Automatic Climate Control

(if equipped)

1. Air Flow Control Dial

On the automatic setting, the system
determines the air ow location to achieve
the desired temperature or you can
choose the direction of air ow. Rotate the
dial for the desired air ow position.

Defrost / Defog

To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air ow
control dial to the defrost position, set the
temperature control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control of the
fastest speed.

2. Rear Window Defogger Button

Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that
time, you can press the button again to
turn it off.

3. Fan Speed Control Dial

On the automatic setting, the system
determines the fan speed to achieve the
desired temperature or you can rotate
the fan speed control dial to select one of
seven fan speeds.

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4. Air Conditioning Button

Press the “A/C” button to activate the
air conditioning. Press it again to turn
off the air conditioning.

5. Recirculated / Outside Air Button

In the automatic mode, the system
will determine if recirculated air
is needed to achieve a desired
temperature. In manual mode,
press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
If the button is pushed in, press
it again to draw outside air into

the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED
MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME.

6. Temperature Control Dial

Rotate the temperature control dial
from 65 for cool to 85 for warm.

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Automatic Climate Control

(if equipped)

1. Automatic On and Off

This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
ow distribution, air inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation. Press
“AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn
off the system.

2. Temperature Control Dial

Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the
temperature or rotate the dial clockwise
to decrease the temperature and maintain
a comfortable climate within the driver
and passenger compartment. The
temperature is displayed digitally on
the radio screen. Separate temperature

settings can be made for the driver’s side

and passenger’s side by adjusting the
dials appropriately.

Operation in Manual Mode

3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button

Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

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4. Fan Speed Control Buttons

Press the fan speed control buttons
to select seven different fan
speed positions.

5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button

Press the button to select the desired
air ow mode. The selected air ow
mode – either ventilation, bi-level,
heat or heat-defrost – is shown on
the display.

6. Dual Mode Button

Press the “DUAL” button to activate
or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
mode makes it possible to have
separate temperature settings for the

driver’s side and passenger’s side.

7. Air Conditioner Button

Press the “A/C” button to activate the
air conditioning. Press it again to turn
off the air conditioning.

8. Defroster Button

Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.

9. Rear Window Defogger Button

Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.

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AM/FM Stereo with Single
Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player

(if equipped)

Radio Functions

1. Power / Volume Control

Press the power / volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.

2. Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader

Each press of the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
button will cycle you through Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Fade or Balance. Rotate
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob to adjust
the desired level.

3. FM / AM

Press the “FM/AM” button to choose
FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.

4. Tune / Track

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
knob clockwise to increase the
tuning frequency; rotate the knob
counter-clockwise to decrease it.

5. Seek

Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK”
button to pick up the next highest or
lowest frequency.

6. Presets

You can save up to six favorite stations
for each band – FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM.
Select a frequency and press one of the
preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
to store it.

7. Satellite Radio

An optional satellite radio tuner and
antenna can be connected to this audio
unit. You can hear satellite radio programs
by pressing the “SAT” button after
connecting optional equipment. To receive
satellite radio service, it is necessary to
enter into a separate contract with a
satellite radio provider.

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CD Player Functions

8. Load

Insert a disc into the slot. The CD
will automatically be drawn in and
will begin play at the rst track.

9. Play CD

Press the “CD/AUX” button and
playback will begin.

10. Repeat / Random

Pressing the “RPT/RDM” button
once to repeat the current track,
two presses to repeat the current
folder and a third press to turn
off repeat.

Press and hold the “RPT/RDM”
button once to hear all the tracks
on the disc in random order. Two
presses to randomize folders on a
CD, a third press to randomize the
entire disc and a fourth press to
turn off random.

11. Eject

Press the button to eject the disc.

12. Forward / Reverse

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
knob clockwise to skip to the
beginning of the next track; rotate
the knob counter-clockwise to
skip to the beginning of the
current track. Rotate the knob
counter-clockwise again to go to
the previous selection.

13. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press the right arrow of the
“SEEK” button for more than one
second to fast forward. Release
the button to stop. To fast reverse,
press the left arrow for more
than one second and release the
button to stop.

14. Scan

Press the “SCAN” button to begin
previewing the rst 10 seconds
of each track on the disc. Normal
playback will resume after all
tracks have been scanned. Press
the “SCAN” button again to stop
scanning and listen to the track
being previewed.

MP3/WMA Formatted CD
Player Functions

15. Folder Selection

Press the up arrow of the
“FOLDER” button to select the
next folder. Press the down arrow
to go back to the rst music le.
Quickly press the down arrow
again to go back to the previous
folder.

16. Page Scroll

Press the “TEXT” button to select
title display. Press and hold again
to scroll through the title, 8
characters at a time. Up to a
maximum of 64 characters.

17. Display

Press and hold the “TEXT” button
during playback to change the
display to show the play time, disc
title, artist name and track title. If
the disc is formatted with MP3/
WMAs, press the “TEXT” button to
change the display to show play
time, folder name and le name.

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AM/FM Stereo with Single
Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player

(if equipped)

Radio Functions

1. Power / Volume Control

Press the power / volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.

2. Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader

Each press of the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
button will cycle you through Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Fade or Balance. Rotate
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” knob to adjust
the desired level.

3. FM / AM

Press the “FM/AM” button to choose
FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.

4. Tune / Track

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
knob clockwise to increase the
tuning frequency; rotate the knob
counterclockwise to decrease it.

5. Seek

Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK”
button to pick up the next highest or
lowest frequency.

6. Presets

You can save up to six favorite stations
for each band – FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM.
Select a frequency and press one of the
preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
to store it.

7. Satellite Radio

An optional satellite radio tuner and
antenna can be connected to this audio
unit. You can hear satellite radio programs
by pressing the “SAT” button after
connecting optional equipment. To receive
satellite radio service, it is necessary to
enter into a separate contract with a
satellite radio provider.

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8. PTY / CAT

Press the “PTY/CAT” button to
change to program type selection
mode. The PTY group that you are
currently listening to is displayed
for 10 seconds.

CD Player Functions

9. Load

Insert a disc into the slot. The CD
will automatically be drawn in and
will begin play at the rst track.

10. Play CD

Press the “CD/AUX” button and
playback will begin.

11. Repeat / Random

Press the “RPT/RDM” button
once to repeat the current track,
two presses to repeat the current
folder and a third press to turn off
repeat. Press and hold the “RPT/
RDM” button once to randomize
folders on a CD. Two presses to
hear all the tracks on the disc in
random order, and a third press to
turn off random.

12. Eject

Press the button to eject the disc.

13. Forward / Reverse

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH” knob clockwise to skip to
the beginning of the next track;
rotate the knob counterclockwise
to skip to the beginning of the
current track. Rotate the knob
counterclockwise again to go to
the previous selection.

14. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press the right arrow of the
“SEEK” button for more than one
second to fast forward. Release
the button to stop. To fast reverse,
press the left arrow for more
than one second and release the
button to stop.

15. Scan

Press the “SCAN” button to begin
previewing the rst 10 seconds
of each track on the disc. Normal
playback will resume after all
tracks have been scanned. Press
the “SCAN” button again to stop
scanning and listen to the track
being previewed.

MP3/WMA Formatted CD
Player Functions

16. Folder Selection

Press the up arrow of the
“FOLDER” button to select the
next folder. Press the down arrow
to go back to the rst music le.
Quickly press the down arrow
again to go back to the previous
folder.

17. Page Scroll

Press the “TEXT” button to select
title display. Press and hold again
to scroll through the title,
8 characters at a time up to a
maximum of 64 characters.

18. Display

Press and hold the “TEXT” button
during playback to change the
display to show the play time, disc
title, artist name and track title. If
the disc is formatted with MP3/
WMAs, press the “TEXT” button to
change the display to show play
time, folder name and le name.

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with Single Disc CD/MP3/
WMA Player (if equipped)

Radio Functions

1. Power / Volume Control

Press the power / volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.

2. Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader

Press the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” button
to display the setting menu. Using the
“TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial you can adjust
the settings on the Bass, Mid, Treble,
Balance and Fader.

3. FM / AM

Press the “FM/AM” button to
choose FM1, FM2, FM-AS, AM or
AM-AS reception.

4. Tune / Track

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
knob clockwise to increase the
tuning frequency; rotate the knob
counterclockwise to decrease it.

5. Seek

Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK”
button to pick up the next highest or
lowest frequency.

6. Presets

You can save up to six favorite stations for
each band – FM1, FM2, FM-3 and AM.
Select a frequency and press one of the
preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
to store it.

7. Satellite Radio

An optional satellite radio tuner and
antenna can be connected to this audio
unit. You can hear satellite radio programs
by pressing the “SAT” button after
connecting optional equipment. To receive
satellite radio service, it is necessary to
enter into a separate contract with a
satellite radio provider.

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8. PTY / CAT

Press the “LIST” button to change
to program type selection mode.
The PTY group that you are
currently listening to is displayed
for 10 seconds.

9. HD/TAG

Press the “HD/TAG” button while
receiving FM radio (except analog
broadcasts) to hear the
stations digitally.

CD Player Functions

10. Load

Insert a disc into the slot. The CD
will automatically be drawn in and
will begin play at the rst track.

11. Play CD

Press the “CD/AUX” button and
playback will begin.

12. Repeat

Press the “RPT” button once
to repeat the current track, two
presses to repeat the current
folder and a third press to turn off
repeat.

13. Random

Press the “RDM” button once to
hear all the tracks on the disc in
random order. Two presses to
randomize folders on a CD, and a
third press to turn off random.

14. Eject

Press the button to eject the disc.

15. Forward / Reverse

Rotate the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH” knob clockwise to skip to
the beginning of the next track;
rotate the knob counterclockwise
to skip to the beginning of the
current track. Rotate the knob
counterclockwise again to go to
the previous selection.

16. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press and hold the right arrow of
the “SEEK” button to fast forward.
Release the button to stop. To fast
reverse, press and hold the left
arrow, release the button to stop.

MP3/WMA Formatted CD
Player Functions

17. Folder Selection

Press the right arrow of the
“FOLDER” button to select the
next folder. Press the left arrow
to go back to the rst music le.
Quickly press the left arrow again
to go back to the previous folder.

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Aux Jack

The aux jack is located in the center
console. You can connect a portable
music player to the auxiliary jack and
hear the music stored on it through
the vehicle speakers. Press the “CD/
AUX” button located on the audio

system; to select the auxiliary mode.

USB Storage Device /
iPod

®

(if equipped)

You can connect a USB equipped
portable music player to the USB
connector and hear the music stored
on it through the vehicle speakers.
Press the “CD/AUX” button located on
the audio system repeatedly until the
USB / iPod® mode is selected.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)

• Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM,
AM, SAT, CD, AUX, MEDIA.

• With any of the radio modes selected, push the up
button or the down button to nd the desired frequency.
In CD mode, push the up button or the down button to
skip forward or back a track.

• Press the “+” button to
increase the volume.
Press the “-” button to
reduce the volume.

Decrease speed

Press the “SET/COAST” button,
hold until your vehicle slows to the
desired speed, and release. To
decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When
the speed decreases to the desired
speed, press the “SET/COAST”
button to set the speed.

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Controls

Cruise Control

• To activate the cruise control, press the
“CRUISE” button. The “CRUISE” indicator
light on the instrument panel will turn on.
To quit cruise control, press the “CRUISE”
button again.

• Press the accelerator pedal until
your vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Press the “SET/COAST”
button. Ease off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle will maintain
the desired speed.

• To cancel the cruise control,
push the brake pedal or press
the “CANCEL” button. If you have
a manual transmission, you can
push in the clutch pedal or shift
the selector lever into the “N”
(Neutral) position (AT and
MT models).

• To resume your speed after
canceling, press the “RES/
ACC” button.

Increase speed

Press the “RES/ACC” button,
hold until your vehicle reaches
the desired speed, and release.
To increase speed using the
accelerator pedal, press the
pedal until you reach the desired
speed. Press the “SET/COAST”
button to set the speed.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch

Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system can help in the following situations:

• A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy,
gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface.

• When the vehicle’s wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow.

Fuel Filler Lid Release

The vehicle is equipped with a fuel ller lid release.
To open the fuel ller lid, pull the fuel ller lever up and release.

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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode

4-Speed Automatic Transmission with SPORTSHIFT® Manual Control

The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with three different driving
modes: Normal Mode, Sport Mode and Manual Mode.

Normal Mode

When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in
Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows
“D” and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.

Sport Mode

SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill
driving. Moving the selector lever left into the manual gate

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SPORTSHIFT

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Manual Mode

In SPORTSHIFT

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Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain
necessary acceleration and engine braking. While in SPORT Mode, move the
selector lever up

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or down 3 to select Manual Mode. The shift position

indicator shows the selected gear position.

When Manual Shifting Operation is Possible

• Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an
upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.

• Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.

• Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.

• Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.

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Child Restraint System

For maximum safety, rst carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.

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.

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Location of Spare Tire and Jack

A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is
stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.

Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle

Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper
towing will severely damage your AWD system. A atbed truck is the only
recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service.

Subaru Roadside Assistance

Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2011 Subaru vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes rst.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has
been afxed to the driver’s door window.

Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155

Exclusions

Specically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, or vehicle modications not recommended by the manufacturer.

*See your dealer for details

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Additional Information

MY.SUBARU.COM

Your Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that helps make your ownership
experience more convenient and enjoyable. My.Subaru.com is a website that you can
personalize and offers useful features and content that makes it easy for you to manage your
vehicle care and enjoy all the benets of Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to
access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online
Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...

Access your site today @ My.Subaru.com

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Fuel

• 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models use regular unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.

• 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models use premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher.

Fuel Capacity

• 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 lmp gal)

• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the
instrument panel approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain.

• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check
Engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due
to a missing or loose fuel ller cap (the cap should be
tightened until a click is heard).

Engine Oil

Use only the following oils:

• ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identied with the
ILSAC certication mark (Starburst mark).

• Or API classication SN or SM with the words
“ENERGY CONSERVING”.

- 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models use 0W 20 synthetic,

replacement interval 7,500 miles; no requirement at
the rst 3,000 miles.

- 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models use 5W 30 synthetic,

replacement interval 7,500 miles; no requirement at
the rst 3,000 miles.

Engine Oil Capacity

• 2.5 L DOHC Non-turbo models: 5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 lmp qt)

• 2.5 L DOHC Turbo models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 lmp qt)

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MSA5B1104A

Printed in USA 11/10

Issued 09/10

Subaru Delivery Checklist

Owner Information

VEHICLE ID #

DELIVERY DATE

OWNER NAME

OWNER NAME

Owner Resources & Warranty

Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in
“Operation & Controls” section)

Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide
Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155

Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &
Adjustments / PZEV (if applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty

Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms
Explain Normal vs. Extreme Schedules (if applicable)

Review New Owner’s MY.SUBARU.com Website

Review The Subaru Mastercard Program from CHASE & Explain The Card Benefits

Explain Dealership’s New Owner Follow Up Procedure

Customer Signature

Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & Hours of Operation

Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card

Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service
Drop Off Procedures

Review Dealership Parts Department Location & Hours

Vehicle Condition

Exterior Condition Approval (New Owner indicated exterior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

Interior Condition Approval (New Owner indicates interior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

Operational Condition Approval (New Owner has driven vehicle & approves it is ready
for delivery)

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consultant signature

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manager signature

Fold back and remove this

checklist from the QRG. Place

this completed checklist in the

deal jacket for future reference.

Additional copies of this checklist

can be made by photocopying.

Explain Operation of Manual Transmission
& Incline Start Assist (if equipped)

Explain Operation of Automatic
Transmission & Review Sportshift
Modes (if equipped)

Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System, Side Airbags (SRS) &
Side-Curtain Airbags (SRS)

Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions

Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
Feature (if equipped)

Show All Weather Package - Heated Front
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated
Side Mirrors (if equipped)

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Review Master & Valet Keys

Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System
& Remote Start (if equipped)

Show Hood & Gas Door Releases

Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids

Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
Cap Operation

Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes

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Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature
(sedans only)

Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location

Explain Temporary Spare Tire
Usage & Limitations

Explain AWD Towing
Requirements & Limitations

Show LATCH System & Tethers

Show Child Safety Lock Operation

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Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL
& QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

OPERATION & CONTROLS

REAR & SIDE

INTERIOR

DRIVER CONTROLS & OPERATION

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Show Power Windows, Door Locks
& Side-View Mirror Operation

Explain Cruise Control & Power
Moonroof Operation (if equipped)

Show Headlights, Daytime Running
Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights &
Fog Lights (if equipped)

Show Interior Lighting, Map Light
& Clock

Show Front & Rear Wiper
& Washer Controls

Show Climate Control System Including
Front & Rear Defrosters

Show & Explain Operation of VDC
Control Switch

Review Instrument Panel Gauges
& Warning Lights

Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Light

Show Audio System, Station Presets,
Tone, Balance & Fade Controls

Activate Satellite Radio System
(if equipped)

Show GPS Navigation System
(if equipped)

Explain Operation of Other Vehicle

Options, Equipment, or Genuine
Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable

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