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• 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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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.
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 switchup
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 switchwill
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.
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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.”
Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(AT models)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(AT models)
Trip meter and odometer
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Fuel Gauge
Turn signals
Started
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Panel
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CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline Start Assist warning
(MT models)
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
SPORT mode
(AT models)
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Information
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Forester 2.5X Touring
Forester 2.5XT Touring
Temperature Gauge
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
Immediate Attention
meter reset knob
CautionInformational
Tachometer
Fuel Gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
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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)
Started
Getting
Trip meter and odometer
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
Speedometer
ECO Gauge
Information display
switching knob
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Instrument
Panel
Gauges
Gauges
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Operating
CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline Start Assist warning
(MT models)
Headlight indicator light
SPORT mode
(AT models)
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Information
Additional
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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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