2005 SUBARU FORESTER heater

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Engine hood
Seat heater
Child restraint top tether anchorages
Child restraint lower anchorages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and washer
Rear window wiper and washer
Mark NameLights
Parking lights, tail lights, license plate
light and instrument panel illumination
Head lights
Illumination brightness
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and foot out- lets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outlets
Windshield defroster
Mark Name

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats .................................................... 1-2 Manual seat ....................................................... 1-3
Power seat (if equipped) .................................. 1-5
Lumbar support ................................................ 1-7
Head restraint adjustment ................................ 1-8
Active head restraint ........................................ 1-9
Seat heater (if equipped) .............................. 1-10
Rear seats ..................................................... 1-11 Head restraint adjustment ................................ 1-12
Folding down the rear seatback ...................... 1-13
Seatbelts ....................................................... 1-14 Seatbelt safety tips ........................................... 1-14
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .............. 1-15
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-16
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 1-16
Fastening the seatbelt ...................................... 1-16
Seatbelt maintenance ....................................... 1-29
Seatbelt extender ......................................... 1-29
Front seatbelt pretensioners ....................... 1-31 System monitors ............................................... 1-32
System servicing .............................................. 1-33
Precautions against vehicle modification ...... 1-34
Child restraint systems ................................ 1-35 Where to place a child restraint system ......... 1-37
Choosing a child restraint system .................. 1-38
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ............................................................ 1-39
Installing a booster seat ................................... 1-44 Installation of child restraint systems by use
of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .... 1-45
Top tether anchorages ..................................... 1-50
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ........................................... 1-53Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ..... 1-53
SRS frontal airbag ............................................ 1-57
SRS side airbag (if equipped) .......................... 1-65
SRS airbag system monitors ........................... 1-73
SRS airbag system servicing .......................... 1-75
Precautions against vehicle modification ...... 1-76

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Seat heater (if equipped)
HI – Rapid heating
LO – Normal heating
The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is
either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” posi-
tion on the switch, as desired, depending on the tem-
perature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.
The indicator located on the switch comes on when
the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s in- terior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehi-
cle, be sure to turn the switch off.
y
There is a possibility that people with delicate
skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem-
peratures if he/she uses the seat heater for a
long period of time. When using the heater, al-
ways be sure to warn the persons concerned.y Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
or similar items. This may cause the seat heater
to overheat.
NOTE y Use of the seat heater for a long period of time
while the engine is not running can cause battery
discharge. y When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,
paint thinner, or any similar materials.
HI
LO
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Instruments and controls
will illuminate. y
By pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility duringreversing. V Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror
dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For
this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with
stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator. V
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/
air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all
doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metal-
lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re-
lease, and the compass will enter the calibration
mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from
the display (about two or three circles).
5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration
is not required. The compass will automatically cali-
brate from this point forward.
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system ................... 4-4 Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-6
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) .......... 4-9
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) .............................................. 4-11Control panel ..................................................... 4-11
To use as full-automatic climate control system ............................................................. 4-12
To use as semi-automatic climate control
system ............................................................. 4-12
Fan speed control dial ...................................... 4-12
Temperature control dial .................................. 4-13
Air flow control dial .......................................... 4-13
Air inlet selection button .................................. 4-14
Air conditioner button ...................................... 4-15
Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ................................................ 4-17Cleaning ventilation grille ................................ 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-17
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit .............................................................. 4-17
Checking air conditioning system before
summer season .............................................. 4-17
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions .... 4-18 Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded ................................ 4-18
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-18 Replacing an air filter ....................................... 4-19

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Climate control
light will go off.
Place the air inlet selection button to the OFF position
when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temper-
ature and the road is no longer dusty.
Continued operation with the air inlet selection
button in the ON position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as
the outside dusty condition clears.
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Heater operation
T Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
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.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner,
when the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, the air
conditioner compressor automatically operates re-
gardless of the position of the air conditioner button to
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Climate control
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Operating tips for heater and air con-
ditioner „Cleaning ventilation grille
Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of
snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient
heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located
in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired by any ac-
cumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser. „
Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows
open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate
into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling
by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during
the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool-
ing efficiency. „ Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig- erant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en-
gine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few min-
utes each month during the off-season to circulate its
oil. „ Checking air conditioning system be-
fore summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and proper operation each spring.
This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.
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Audio
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surface is touched directly, contamination could cause
poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface.yUse a clean disc whenever possible. If there are de-
posits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward
with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth,
thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. y Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or
cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-stan-
dard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions
or problems might result. y A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in
places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in
vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.
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