2001 SUBARU FORESTER ECU

2-12Security system (if equipped)
The sec urity system help s to p rotec t your vehic le a
nd valuab les from
theft. The horn sound s and the p arking lig hts flash if someone attemp ts
to b reak into your vehic le. The starter motor is al so interrup ted to p revent
starting the vehic le without a key.
The system c an b e armed and d isarmed with the remot e transmitter.
The system d oes not op erate when the key is inserte d into the ig nition
switc h.
System operation
The sec urity system will g ive the following alarm i nd ic ations when trig -
g ered : The p arking lig hts will flash and the horn will sou nd intermittently.
In ad d ition, the starter motor will not op erate. The alarm automatic ally resets after 30 sec ond s; ho wever, the
alarm will reac tivate if the vehic le is tamp ered wi th ag ain. The alarm
will c ontinue for twelve times if any sensor c ontin ues to b e ac tivated .
The alarm is trig g ered b y: Op ening a d oor or the rear g ate.
Ap p lic ation of p hysic al shoc k to the vehic le (e.g . b reaking g lass or
forc ed entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shoc k: warning
and alarm. In warning mod e, the alarm d etec ts lower level vib rations
and trig g ers 2 warning c hirp s on the horn and two f lashes on the
lig hts as a d eterrent to would b e vand als. In alarm mod e, hig her lev-
els of shoc k are d etec ted and the system will g o in to full alarm.
Ig nition switc h b eing turned on while in armed stat e.

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Arming the system CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm
but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock thedoors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below orwith the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock thedoors manually will result in a higher security risk.
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1. Turn the ig nition switc h to the “ON ” p osition.
2. Turn the ig nition switc h from “ON ” to “LOCK ” p osition and remove
the key from the ig nition switc h.
3. Op en the d oors and g et out of the vehic le.
4. Before c losing the d oors, loc k all d oors with the insid e d oor loc k
levers.
5. Close the d oors. The system will automatic ally ar m after one min-
ute.
In the p assive mod e, the system c an also b e armed w ith the remote
transmitter or with the p ower d oor loc king switc hes . If the remote
transmitter or p ower d oor loc k switc h is used to lo c k the vehic le, arm-
ing will take p lac e immed iately reg ard less of wheth er or not the p as-
sive mod e has b een selec ted .

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-2
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Key reminder chime 3-4
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-5
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Gauges 3-6
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Speedometer 3-6
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-6
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Tachometer 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-8
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Temperature gauge 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11 . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-12
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 3-14
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Door open warning lights 3-15
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-15
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High beam indicator 3-15
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Light control switch 3-16
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Turn signals lever 3-18
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Illumination brightness control 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-19
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-20
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Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-27
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Horn 3-28
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Mirrors 3-28
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Inside mirror 3-28
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Outside mirrors 3-31
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3-4
START CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the
engine is running.
The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to
start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the
key automatically returns to the “ON” position.
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’s door opens and the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is re-
moved from the ignition switch.
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)
If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position even when the selec-
tor lever is in the “P” position:
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Vehicle front
Release lever
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. Remove three screws securing the undercover of the steering col-umn.
3. Remove the under cover of the steering column.
4. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever.
Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the

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“ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with
the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch posi-
tioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or
worn brake pads. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer
immediately.
Door open warning lights
The door open warning light comes on if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed.
Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles)
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive
mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similarpurposes. Security system status indicator light (if equipped)
This light is found at the bottom center of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to show the driver
the operational status of the security system. For detailed information, re-fer to the “Security system ” in Chapter 2.
Turn signal indicator lights
These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb
may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to “Re-
placing bulbs ” section in Chapter 10.
High beam indicator
This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when operating headlight flasher.

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operating.
Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This
may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.
Tilt adjustment
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1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to “Front seat ” section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving itup and down.

6-18Shopping bag hook
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A shop p ing b ag hook is attac hed to eac h sid e of the
c arg o area. You
c an hook a lig ht shop p ing b ag or something similar on it.
Cargo anchorage eyelets
CAUTION
The cargo anchorage eyelets are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure any cargo which weighs more than theload capacity of the anchorage eyelets. The maximum load ca-pacity is about 44 lb. (20 kg) per eyelet.
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2. Take out the sc rewd river from the tool b ag .
3. Op en the c enter c onsole and remove two sc rews securing the p ark-
ing b rake lever c over.
4. Remove the p arking b rake lever c over b y p ulling u p on the c over’s
rear end .
5. Raise the rear end of the selec tor lever c over.
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Shaft portion of the screwdriver
6. Draw the shaft p ortion of the sc rewd river from th e g rip and then insert
the shaft into the hole.
7. Push d own on the shaft while p ushing the release b utton and move
the selec tor lever from the “P ” to the “N ” p osition.
8. Remove the shaft from the hole. Dep ress the b rake p ed al and start
the eng ine.
Take your vehic le to the nearest SUBARU d ealer imme d iately to have the
system rep aired .