Subaru Forester 2010 User Manual

2010 FORESTER Owner Reference Guide

A BA l A n c e o f co m f o r t , Ut i l i t y A n d cA p A B i l i t y

For 2010, we expanded upon our initial credo

– “Sports Utility Tough, Car Easy

.” The enhancements we’ve made are intended to provide you with more driving pleasure, comfort, convenience, and security. The exterior boasts bold new styling. The interior provides enhanced comfort and function. The cargo area has been designed to make even better use of the available room. The stronger body structure adds to passive safety; stronger body structure combined with reduced vehicle weight makes for improved handling – a factor in active safety. Forester for 2010 is the essence of Subaru. We look forward to providing you with a satisfying owner experience.

pA n e l il l U m i n A t i o n

When the headlight switch is in the

or position, you can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.

Ho o d re l e A s e

To open your hood, pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.

He A d l i g H t s

Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. To turn on parking lights or headlights, twist the end of the turn signal lever forward. To change headlights from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward; to return to low beam, pull the lever back. To ash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it.

fo g li g H t s (i f e q U i p p e d )

Your fog lights will only operate when your headlights are on low beam. To turn the fog lights on, turn the dial up. To turn the fog lights off, turn the dial back down.

co o l A n t t e m p e r A t U r e

Illumination in BLUE indicates insufcient warming up of the engine. Illumination in RED indicates overheating condition of the engine.

cH e c k en g i n e li g H t

If this light comes on and stays on, see your Subaru dealer as soon as possible. There may be a problem with your emission control system. NOTE: If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the “CHECK ENGINE” light may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap. (The cap should be tightened until it clicks.)

lo w fU e l wA r n i n g li g H t

If this light appears, refuel promptly; your tank is nearly empty. Approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain.

ABs wA r n i n g li g H t

If the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) light comes on and stays on after the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph, the ABS system may not be working properly. (The conventional brake system will continue to operate normally.) Have the ABS system checked by your Subaru dealer at the rst available opportunity.

cr U i s e co n t r o l

SET Push the “CRUISE” button located

on the steering wheel. The “CRUISE” indicator light on the instrument panel will turn on. Press the accelerator pedal until your vehicle reaches the desired speed. Push the “SET/COAST” button and release. Ease off the accelerator

pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the desired speed.

TEMPORARY CANCEL There are four

ways to temporarily cancel cruise control: depress the brake pedal; push the “CANCEL” button; press the clutch pedal (manual transmission); or, shift the selector lever into the “N” position (automatic transmission).

RESUME

Push the “RES/ACC” button with the vehicle speed approximately 20 mph or more.

SHUT OFF To quit cruise control,

push the main “CRUISE” button again, or, when the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

INCREASE SPEED Push 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. Push the “SET/COAST” button to set the speed.

DECREASE SPEED Push and hold the

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

wi n d s H i e l d wi p e r s

To turn wipers on, 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 wipers. For a single wipe/mist, pull the lever toward you. To spray washer uid spray, press the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever. To operate the rear wiper, turn the knob on the end of the control lever forward to intermittent, continuous, or wash position. Turn the end of the lever backward for wash operation when the rear wiper is not in use.

pA s s e n g e r fr o n t A l Ai r B A g on/off in d i c A t o r s

These indicators, located next to the clock, show the status of the front seat passenger’s SRS frontal air bag. If the air bag is enabled, the frontal air bag ON indicator light will illuminate. If the air bag is disabled (not activated to deploy in an accident), the OFF indicator will illuminate. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.

HA z A r d wA r n i n g fl A s H e r s

Press the hazard button to turn flashers on to warn other drivers when you are experiencing emergency conditions. Press again to turn flashers off.

nstrument panel

ti l t /t e l e s c o p i c st e e r i n g co l U m n

The tilt and telescopic lever is underneath the steering wheel on the lower left side of the steering column. Push it down rmly to adjust the vertical and lengthwise position of the wheel; push it back up rmly to lock the wheel in place. When adjusting the steering wheel, there are cases in which the lever cannot be pushed back to the xed position. In such cases, readjust the steering position and push the lever back to the xed position again. Do not adjust while driving.

se A t He A t e r s (i f e q U i p p e d )

Located (on the center console) between the driver and passenger seats, turn the dial forward to the desired position. An indicator light next to the dial will turn on. Turn the switch off before exiting the vehicle.

AU x i l i A ry po w e r so c k e t s

Located in the center console compartment, rear cargo area sidewall and under the climate controls. NOTE: Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or “ON” position. You can use an in-car electrical appliance by connecting it to the socket.

re m o t e ke y l e s s en t r y

to lo c k

Al l do o r s (A n d r e A r g A t e )

Briey press “LOCK/ARM.” An electronic chirp will sound one time and the hazard lights will ash one time. 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. If all doors are properly closed, the system

will automatically lock the vehicle.

n l o c k

r i v e r ’s do o r

Briey press “UNLOCK/DISARM.” An electronic chirp will sound two times, the hazard lights will ash two times, and the security system will be disarmed. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briey press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within ve seconds.

e A c t i v A t e o r Ac t i v A t e el e c t r o n i c cH i r p

(1) Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors and rear gate. (2) Hold down the rear side (unlock side) of the power door locking switch. (3) While holding down the unlock side of the power door locking switch, remove and insert the key from the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after Step 2. (4) Open and close the driver’s door once within 10 seconds after Step 3. (5) The hazard warning ashers will ash three times to indicate completion of the setting.

e H i c l e fi n d e r fU n c t i o n

This function can help you nd your vehicle when it is parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot, provided you are within 30 feet of the vehicle. Press the “LOCK” button three times within ve seconds. The horn will sound one time and the hazard lights will ash three times.

dditional features

Al A r m sy s t e m

The alarm sounds when the doors are opened to warn of an unauthorized entry. To arm: Press the LOCK button of the keyless transmitter. To disarm: Press the “UNLOCK” button of the keyless transmitter.

im m o B i l i z e r

When the security alarm is activated, the immobilizer interrupts the starter motor to prevent an intruder from starting your vehicle without a registered key.

ce n t e r co n s o l e Ar m r e s t

The center console can be used as an armrest or additional storage space. To use the center console as an armrest, move the armrest part of the console top to the desired position. Adjust the armrest to suit your driving position. To use the center console as additional storage space, raise the console top to the vertical position.

fU e l fi l l e r li d re l e A s e le v e r

Located on the oor near the driver’s door. To open the fuel ller lid, pull the lid release lever up and release.

afety features

cH i l d sA f e t y lo c k s

Child safety locks are located on the rear inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked position, rear doors can only be opened from the outside

se A t B e l t s

To fasten your seatbelt: adjust your seatback to the upright position and position yourself an appropriate distance from the steering wheel in order to maintain full vehicle control. Sit well back in the seat. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for your comfort. To unfasten your seatbelt: push the button on the buckle. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.

cH i l d re s t r A i n t sy s t e m

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

ti r e pr e s s U r e mo n i t o r i n g sy s t e m (tpms)

When the Tire Pressure Monitoring System detects that one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated, the warning light will blink, then illuminate steadily. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as soon as possible. If the tire pressure is set in a warm

garage and the vehicle is moved to a cold temperature, the tire pressure drops, which could cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate. Under these circumstances,

increase the tire pressure by 1 psi for every 10˚F. Tire pressure should be checked after tires cool down from driving.

to w i n g yo U r Al l -wH e e l dr i v e ve H i c l e

Since All-Wheel Drive (AWD) distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the best way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service.

Ho U r s o f li s t e n i n g At yo U r fi n g e r t i p s

Your Forester is equipped with a standard

FM/AM stereo and either a single-disc or six-disc CD changer for hours of listening enjoyment at your fingertips.

po w e r /vo l U m e /B r i g H t n e s s

Push the dial to turn the radio ON or OFF. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease volume and clockwise to increase volume. The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in the

or position. If this makes the display difficult to read, press the volume dial for more than 2 seconds to return display to original brightness.

fm/Am

Push the “FM/AM” button to select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.

so U n d /tU n e co n t r o l di A l

Each brief press of the “SOUND” control dial changes BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE. Once the desired mode is selected, turn the dial clockwise to increase BASS, MIDRANGE, TREBLE and VOLUME. Turning clockwise while in FADER mode will increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker volume. While in BALANCE mode, turning clockwise will increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker volume. Turning counterclockwise while in desired mode will decrease BASS, MIDRANGE, TREBLE and VOLUME. Turning counterclockwise while in FADER mode will increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volume. While in BALANCE mode, turning dial counterclockwise will increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume. For manual tuning, turn

the “SOUND/TUNE” control dial clockwise to increase frequency and turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease frequency.

pr e s e t s

You can save up to six favorite stations for each band – FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM. Select a frequency and station. Press one of the preset buttons for at least 1.5 seconds to store it. After setting your presets, you can get a favorite station easily by pressing the desired preset button.

sc A n

Press the “SCAN” button to begin previewing the first 5 seconds of the next highest frequency upward through the band. Press “SCAN” again to stop scanning and select a station you enjoy.

se e k

Press the right arrow to increase the tuning frequency. Press the left arrow to decrease the tuning frequency.

sA t (i f e q U i p p e d )

Press the “SAT” button to select the satellite radio mode. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

cA t

Press the “CAT” button for more than 2 seconds to turn category mode on. Radio operations (channel selection and

channel scan) are performed only in that selected category.

lo A d

Press the “LOAD” button. After the DISC indicator begins to blink, “IN” will appear on the display. You have 15 seconds to insert your disc. Insert the disc slowly and it will automatically be drawn in and playback will begin. Repeat these steps to insert up to six discs. To load the entire magazine, press the “LOAD” button for more than 2 seconds. The disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. You have 15 seconds to load the first disc. Once that’s completed, the next disc indicator will blink. When the magazine is full, playback begins with the disc that was inserted first.

tr A c k s e l e c t i o n

Briefly press the “^” button to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time this button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. Briefly press the “

” button to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time this button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.

di s c s e l e c t i o n B U t t o n s

Press the “CD/AUX” button to turn on the CD. Select and press one of the desired disc selection buttons to hear

the selected CD. Press the “CD/AUX” button to select the AUX mode (when the AUX unit is connected to the AUX terminal). The AUX terminal is located in the center console.

te x t

Press the “TEXT” button for more than 2 seconds for song or track. You will see 12 scrolling characters at a time.

re p e A t /rA n d o m

Briefly press the “RPT” button and release while a song is playing to play the song repeatedly. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Press the “RDM” button and hold it for more than 2 seconds while the disc is being played. The RDM indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in random order. To cancel the random mode, press the “RDM” button again.

ej e c t cd

Press the disc select button of the disc you wish to eject. Press “EJECT” to remove the disc. To eject all discs from the magazine, press and hold the “EJECT” button for more than 2 seconds. Remove each disc as it is ejected from the changer.

udio controls

mA i n t A i n co m f o r t i n A n y co n d i t i o n

For hot, cold and everything in between, Subaru climate control systems allow you to maintain comfort in any condition. With the automatic climate control system, the “AUTO” feature automatically controls air temperature, fan speed, and distribution of air flow at the touch of a button.

AUtomAtic climAte control (i f e q U i p p e d )

When the climate control system is set to AUTO, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, air ow distribution, air inlet control and air conditioner compressor operation are all automatically controlled to maintain a constant, comfortable temperature inside the vehicle. The automatic climate control system utilizes several delicate sensors. If damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. Do not subject the sensors to impact, keep water away from them and do not cover them.

fA n sp e e d co n t r o l di A l

Turn the dial to AUTO (recommended setting) to automatically adjust the fan speed in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the vehicle. Turn the dial past AUTO to select the desired fan speed. Turn the dial to the OFF position to turn the fan off.

Ai r in l e t se l e c t i o n BU t t o n

Select this function for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. Press the button to turn ON the air inlet and recirculate air inside the vehicle. The indicator light illuminates. When the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature or the road is no longer dusty, press the button again to turn OFF the air inlet and allow

outside air to flow into the vehicle. Press the button again to cancel the AUTO mode. To prevent fogging, do not stay in the recirculated mode for any extended period of time. When both the air flow control dial and the fan speed control dial are in the AUTO position, the air inlet is set to the AUTO mode. Operating the air inlet selection button in this state cancels the AUTO mode. To return to the AUTO mode, turn the air flow control dial or the fan speed control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to the AUTO position.

Ai r fl o w co n t r o l di A l

This dial has six positions. Subaru recommends using the AUTO position, which adjusts the air flow automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the vehicle. The dial can also be set to distribute air through the instrument panel outlets; the instrument panel outlets and foot outlets simultaneously; the foot outlets; the windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets simultaneously; or solely through the windshield defroster outlets.

re A r wi n d o w de f o g g e r BU t t o n

Press the rear window defogger button to clear the rear window of fog or frost. The indicator light will illuminate while activated. To turn the rear defogger

off, press the button again. The rear defogger will shut off automatically after approximately 15 minutes. This button also operates the outside mirror defogger (if equipped) and the windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped).

wi n d s H i e l d de f r o s t /de f o g

To clear the windshield and side windows of fog or frost, set the air flow control to the defrost position, turn the temperature control dial fully clockwise and set the fan speed control to the fastest speed. When the dial is set to the windshield defrost or simultaneous foot outlet and windshield defrost position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to outside air mode.

te m p e r A t U r e co n t r o l di A l

This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. Turn the dial fully counterclockwise for maximum cooling performance. Turn fully clockwise for maximum heating.

Ai r co n d i t i o n i n g BU t t o n

When the fan speed control dial is in a position other than OFF and the A/C button is pushed, the cooling/ dehumidifying function will start operating and the indicator light will illuminate. To stop the function, push

the A/C button again. When both the air flow control dial and the fan speed control dial are in the AUTO position, the cooling/dehumidifying function is set to the AUTO mode. Operating the air conditioner button in this state cancels the AUTO mode of the cooling/ dehumidifying function. To return to the AUTO mode, turn the air flow control dial or the fan speed control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to the AUTO position.

limate controls

sUBArU Accessories

Subaru offers a full line of accessories designed to enhance the appearance, performance and enjoyment of your Forester. To learn about the full line of Forester accessories currently available for your vehicle, contact your dealer or browse accessories online at www.subaru.com.

ubaru accessories

Al l -we A t H e r fl o o r mA t s

Custom-tted, heavy-gauge oor mats help protect your vehicle’s carpet from sand, dirt and moisture.

Not intended for

use over top of carpeted oor mats.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

re A r se A t ce n t e r tA B l e (i f e q U i p p e d )

A dual cup holder is located on the rear seat center table.

fr o n t se A t Ad j U s t m e n t el e c t r i c (i f e q U i p p e d )

Use the bottom switch to adjust the seat forward or backward, or to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Use the top switch to adjust the seatback angle. Use the switch on the right to adjust lower back support. Push the front of the switch to increase support or the rear of the switch to decrease support.

re A r se A t re c l i n i n g (i f e q U i p p e d )

Press in and adjust the rear seatback to the desired position.

AUx Un i t

To hear sounds from portable audio player through vehicle speakers, connect the player to the AUX jack and press “AUX”. AUX jack is located inside the console box.

re v e r s e As s i s t se n s o r s

When reversing, audible warnings alert the driver as the vehicle approaches large objects in its path.

AU t o -di m m i n g mi r r o r

w i t H co m p A s s

Mirror darkens when headlights are detected from behind the vehicle. Includes built-in electronic compass.

mo o n r o o f Ai r de f l e c t o r

Helps reduce wind noise and sun glare.

Cannot be used in conjunction with Extended Roof Cargo Carrier.

iPod in t e r f A c e

Allows extensive control of your iPod through the vehicle’s head unit and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

Not compatible with Satellite Radio.

cA r g o ne t

New and improved design neatly holds cargo and prevents it from sliding around while the vehicle is in motion.

ales and service

sA l e s co n t A c t

If you have any questions or need additional assistance regarding your new Subaru, please contact your Subaru Sales Representative.

CONTACT

sA l e s co n t A c t

se r v i c e co n t A c t

To make a service appointment, please contact your Subaru Service Representative.

MY.SUBARU.COM

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All information contained within this Subaru Owner Reference Guide was accurate

at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change features, operation

and/or functionality of any vehicle speciﬁcation at any time. Your Subaru dealer

is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and

safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.

MSA5B1004A

Printed in USA 04/09

Issued 04/09

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

This manual describes the following vehicle types.*

* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.

Warranties

& Warranties for U.S.A.

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:

. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Emission Control Systems Warranty . Emissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

& Warranties for Canada

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:

. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Emission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

& Models with HID headlights

CAUTION

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle disposal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID headlights as hazardous waste.

& Models without HID head-

lights

CAUTION

This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.

How to use this Owner’s Manual

& Using your Owner’s Manual

Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.

Chapter 2: Keys and doors

This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.

– CONTINUED –

Chapter 4: Climate control

This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.

Chapter 5: Audio

This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.

Chapter 6: Interior equipment

This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operating

This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.

Chapter 8: Driving tips

This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.

Chapter 9: In case of emergency

This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Chapter 10: Appearance care

This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Chapter 11: Maintenance and service

This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

Chapter 12: Specifications

This chapter informs you about dimensions and capacities of your SUBARU.

Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects.

Chapter 14: Index

This is an alphabetical listing of all that’sin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

& Safety warnings

You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.

These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others.

Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or da m ag e t o y ou r vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.

& Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”,or“Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.

Vehicle symbols

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F18.

Mark Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Power door lock and unlock

Passengers’ windows lock and unlock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Hazard warning flasher

Engine hood

Mark Name

Seat heater

Child restraint top tether anchorages

Child restraint lower anchorages

Horn

Windshield wiper deicer

Wiper intermittent

Windshield wiper and washer

Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

Lights

Mark Name

Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination

Headlights

Turn signal

Illumination brightness

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger

– CONTINUED –

Function settings

A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.

Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page

Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-14

Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)

Impact sensor operation (only models with shock sensors [dealer option])

Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-17

Dome light/map lights illumination ON/OFF OFF 2-14

Remote keyless entry system

Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

Defogger and deicer system for models with the automatic climate control system

Map light/Dome light Operation of map light/dome light OFF

Battery drainage prevention function

Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-13

Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7

Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-10

Horn chirp confirmation ON/OFF ON 7-11

Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer

delay timer

Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-5

0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-16

Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19

Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation

OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2/

Operation for 15 minutes 3-40

6-3

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Illustrated index

& Exterior

1) Engine hood (page 11-5)

2) Headlight switch (page 3-25)

3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-46)

4) Wiper switch (page 3-30)

5) Moonroof (page 2-23)

6) Roof rail (page 8-14)

7) Door locks (page 2-4)

8) Tire pressure (page 11-32)

9) Flat tires (page 9-6)

10) Tire chains (page 8-11)

11) Front fog light switch (page 3-28)

12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12)

13) Towing hook (page 9-12)

1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-40)

2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)

3) Child safety locks (page 2-19)

4) Tie-down hook (page 9-13)

5) Rear gate (page 2-22)

6) Towing hook (page 9-13)

– CONTINUED –

& Interior

! Passenger compartment area

1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-30)

2) Seatbelt (page 1-11)

3) Parking brake lever (page 7-31)

4) Front seat (page 1-2)

5) Rear seat (page 1-7)

1) Center console (page 6-5)

2) Cup holder (page 6-8)

3) Front power supply socket (page 6-9)

4) Glove box (page 6-5)

– CONTINUED –

& Instrument panel

1) Door locks (page 2-4)

2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-39)

3) Illumination brightness control (page 3-27)

4) Light control lever (page 3-25)

5) Combination meter (page 3-5)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-29)

7) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)

8) Audio (page 5-1)

9) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-14)/ Select lever (AT) (page 7-15)

10) Climate control (page 4-1)

11) Cruise control (page 7-34)

12) Horn (page 3-43)

13) SRS airbag (page 1-35)

14) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-42)

15) Audio control buttons (page 5-28)

16) Fuse box (page 11-44)

17) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-29)

18) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)

19) Power windows (page 2-20)

& Light control and wiper control levers/switches

1) Windshield wiper (page 3-30)

2) Mist (page 3-31)

3) Windshield washer (page 3-31)

4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-31)

5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-30)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-29)

7) Light control switch (page 3-25)

8) Fog light switch (page 3-28)

9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-25)

10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-26)

11) Turn signal (page 3-27)

– CONTINUED –

& Combination meter

! U.S.-spec. models

1) Tachometer (page 3-8)

2) Speedometer (page 3-6)

3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)

4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)

6) Select lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-21)

7) Coolant temperature low indicator light/ Coolant temperature high warning light (page 3-13)

! Except U.S.-spec. models

1) Tachometer (page 3-8)

2) Speedometer (page 3-6)

3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)

4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)

6) Select lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-21)

7) Coolant temperature low indicator light/ Coolant temperature high warning light (page 3-13)

– CONTINUED –

& Warning and indicator lights

Mark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-10

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light

SRS airbag system warning light

Front passenger’s fron-

tal airbag ON indicator

Front passenger’s fron-

tal airbag OFF indicator

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp

Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light

Charge warning light 3-14

Oil pressure warning light

AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)

3-10

3-11

3-12

3-13

3-14

Mark Name Page

/ ABS warning light 3-16

Brake system warning

light

Door open warning light 3-18

AWD warning light (AT models)

Hill start assist warning light (MT models)

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

High beam indicator light 3-21

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights)

3-17

3-18

3-19

3-21

3-18

Mark Name Page

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Security indicator light 3-20

Headlight indicator light 3-21

Cruise control indicator light

Cruise control set indicator light

Low fuel warning light 3-18

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

SPORT mode indicator light (AT models)

3-21

3-15

3-20

Mark Name

Air recirculation

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (Transmitter)

Door unlock (Transmitter)

Rear gate (Transmitter)

Safety precautions when driving

& Seatbelt and SRS airbag

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle should

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

. To obtain maximum protection in

the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident.

Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.

. The SRS airbags deploy with

considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-35.

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