2002 SUBARU FORESTER ESP

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Keyless entry system (if equipped)
CAUTION
Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those
experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the
battery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a
cloth immediately. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions. Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon)
without a key Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped
with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system
(if equipped) ” for detailed information.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ-
mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer-
ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)
ABS warning light
VDC warning light (if equipped)VDC operation indicator light (if equipped)VDC OFF indicator light (if equipped)
Brake system warning light
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunc-
tion of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. Seatbelt warning light and chime
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt
warning light will come on and the reminder chime will sound for about
six seconds to remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt.
The seatbelt warning light remains on for about six seconds and turns off
automatically after six seconds.
The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the driver ’s side seatbelt is
buckled or it will turn off automatically after six seconds. SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag
system warning light will come on for about six seconds and go out. This
shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side airbag (if equipped) and
seatbelt pretensioners are in normal operation.
If this light comes on while driving or remains illuminated even after a
period of about 6 seconds from when the ignition has been turned on, it
may indicate that the SRS frontal airbag system or SRS side airbag sys-
tem (if equipped) or seatbelt pretensioner system is not working proper-
ly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

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VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON
and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started. It comes on when the VDC system is deactivated (by operating “VDC
OFF” switch or in the standby state).
NOTE The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the exis- tence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the enginehas warmed up. The “VDC OFF ” indicator light comes on when the engine has de-
veloped a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.
The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The light does not go out even after several minutes have passed (the
engine has warmed up) after the engine has been started. 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.
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. 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 the

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Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the windshield
HB5011AA
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To
stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the correspondingthumb-wheel to the “
” position.
Heating and defrosting
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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To
stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the correspondingthumb-wheel to the “
” position.
Heating
HB5013AA
To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position
2 Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To
stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the correspondingthumb-wheel to the “
” position.

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ECON (economy) mode:
When you press the “AUTO” switch while the system is in the AUTO
mode, it selects the ECON (economy) mode, turning on the“
ECON ” indicator light. In the ECON mode, the compressor runs to
be thrifty with energy consumption. Interior windows tend to fog in this
energy-saving operation. It is therefore recommended that the AUTOmode be used only in high humidity conditions. Manual mode operation:
When the Automatic Climate Control system is operating in the AUTO
mode, pressing the “
”, “”, “MODE”, “A/C” or
“
” switch shifts the operation into the “MANUAL” mode and the
indicator light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out.
When the “
”, “”, “MODE”, “A/C” or “”
switch is pressed, the corresponding function can be controlled inde-
pendently, while automatic control of the other functions are main-tained.
To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the “AUTO”
switch. n OFF switch
The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner
compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF” switch is pressed.
When the “OFF” switch is pressed, the outside air introduction mode
(“
” position) is automatically selected.
NOTE Display illumination dimness cancellation (BRIGHT): Setting the light switch to the “p ” or “ a ” position causes the
illuminating icons on the display panel to dim. When travelingwith the lights on in gloomy daylight or in twilight, press the OFFswitch for 1 second or longer if you feel it is too hard to identify
the icons clearly. The brightness comes back to normal.If you wish to dim the icons again, hold down the OFF switchagain or if you can safely do so, turn the light switch OFF andthen place it in the “p ” or “a ” position.

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n — Fan speed control switch
HB5021BB
The fan speed control switch has the 5 positions: AUTO position and
4 different fan speed positions.
With the fan speed control switch in the AUTO position, the fan speed
changes automatically corresponding to various conditions: air tem-
perature inside and outside of the passenger compartment, intensityof the sunlight, etc.
Use this switch to select desired fan speed. Fan speed increases with
each press of the switch and returns to the AUTO position. n A/C — Air conditioner switch
NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the out- side air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C).
If the windshield starts to fog when the air conditioner is operated in
the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner switch “A/C” to defog and
dehumidify.
When this switch is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns onand the indicator light “A/C” on the control panel comes on. After
eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the air conditionerback in the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” switch.

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Seek tuning (SEEK)
If the Tuning dial ’s outer tuner is turned for longer than half of a se-
cond, the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable fre-
quencies and will stop at the first one found. This function may not be
available, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation,
perform manual tuning to select the desired station. Scan tuning (SCAN)
Turn the tuning dial inner tuner to change the radio to the SCAN
mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until astation is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds
while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will continue until
the entire band has been scanned.
Turn the tuning dial ’s inner tuner again to cancel the SCAN mode and
to stop on any displayed frequency.
Scan tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weak-
ened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings andhills. Preset tuning
Press any one of the preset buttons to select the corresponding, pre-
viously-registered radio station. The LED at the top of that button will
turn on. n Manual preset
Use the tuning dial to select the radio station which you wish to
register. Choose the preset button to which you wish to assign that station
and press it continuously for a period of more than 2 seconds. When
the radio station has been successfully registered, the display will
flash the corresponding radio frequency on and off once. NOTE Each preset button can be used to store both an FM station
and an AM station. If the power supply is interrupted by disconnection of the bat-
tery, memory presets will be cleared and will be required to be re-input.