2005 SUBARU FORESTER Cruise

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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-6)
2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-
37)
3) Light control lever (page 3-23)
4) Combination meter (page 3-7)
5) Wiper control lever (page 3-28)
6) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-7)
7) Audio (page 5-2)
8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-
12)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-
15)
9) Climate control (page 4-2)
10) Cruise control (page 7-38)
11) Horn (page 3-40)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-53)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-39)
14) Fuse (page 11-60)/Coin tray (page 6-7)
15) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-24)

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TWarning and indicator light
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning
light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-13
Charge warning light 3-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-15
AT OIL temperature warning
light (AT vehicles) 3-15
or ABS warning light 3-15
or Brake system warning light 3-18
Door open warning light 3-19
All-Wheel Drive warning
light (AT vehicles) 3-19
Low fuel warning light 3-19
Turn signal indicator lights 3-21
High beam indicator light 3-21 Security indicator light (if equipped) 2-17
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) 3-21
Cruise control set indicator
light (if equipped) 3-21
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light (if equipped) 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF indica-
tor light (if equipped) 3-16
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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .............................................. 3-3 LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-5
Ignition switch light (if equipped) .................... 3-5
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ........ 3-6
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-7
Meters and gauges ....................................... 3-7 Speedometer ..................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ 3-7
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-9
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-10
Outside temperature indicator ......................... 3-11
Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-12 Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-13
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-14
Oil pressure warning light ................................ 3-15
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light
(AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light (if equipped) ................... 3-16
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-18
Door open warning lights ................................. 3-19 Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ... 3-19
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light (if equipped) ........................... 3-20
Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) ............. 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-21
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-21
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) .... 3-21
Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) .................................................... 3-21
Clock .............................................................. 3-22
Light control switch ...................................... 3-23 Headlights ......................................................... 3-23
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-24
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-24
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-25
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-25
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-26
Parking light switch ...................................... 3-27
Fog light button (if equipped) ...................... 3-27
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-28 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 3-31
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-32
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-33
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-35 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-35
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-37
Tilt steering wheel ......................................... 3-39

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Instruments and controls
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When the actual outside temperature falls outside
the specified indicator range.Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on
momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch
is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits
checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indica- tor lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light (if equipped) Brake system warning light
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out

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Instruments and controls
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„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 “Replacing bulbs”
section in chapter 11. „ High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the high
beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when the headlight
flasher is operated. „ Cruise control indicator light (if
equipped)
The cruise control indicator light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
out after about three seconds.
This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch
is pressed.
NOTE y If you move the cruise control lever while turn-
ing the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control
function is deactivated and the cruise control indi- cator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control
function, turn the ignition switch back to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again
to the “ON” position. y
If this indicator light and the “ ” indicator
light flash simultaneously during driving, have the
vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. „ Cruise control set indicator light (if
equipped)
The cruise control set indicator light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and
goes out after about three seconds.
This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

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Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2 Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-7
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-9
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-9 Manual transmission vehicle ........................... 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... 7-10
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-12
Manual transmission .................................... 7-12 Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-13
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-14
Automatic transmission ............................... 7-15 Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... 7-16
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-20
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .................................... 7-21
Power steering .............................................. 7-21
Braking .......................................................... 7-22 Braking tips ....................................................... 7-22
Brake system ..................................................... 7-22
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-23
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 7-23 ABS system self-check .................................... 7-24
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-24
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system (if equipped) ...................... 7-26Steps to take if EBD system fails .................... 7-26 Vehicle Dynamics Control system
(if equipped) ............................................... 7-28Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .... 7-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ........... 7-33
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-34 Parking brake .................................................... 7-34
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-34
Hill holder (for manual transmission – if equipped) ................................................ 7-36
Cruise control (if equipped) ......................... 7-38 To set cruise control ........................................ 7-38
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-40
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-41
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-41
Self-leveling rear suspension (if equipped) ............................................... 7-43

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Starting and operating
Cruise control (if equipped)
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant ve-
hicle speed without holding your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is
25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure the main switch
is turned “OFF” when the cruise control is not in use to
avoid unintentionally setting the cruise control.
Do not use the cruise control under any of the
following conditions. This may cause loss of
vehicle control: y
driving up or down a steep grade
y driving on slippery or winding roads
ydriving in heavy traffic „
To set cruise control
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1. Push the main switch button.
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Starting and operating
At this time, the “ ” indicator light is illuminated in
the combination meter.
The vehicle will maintain the desired speed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while
driving with the cruise control activated. Simply de-
press the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle
will return to and maintain the previous cruising speed. „
To temporarily cancel the cruise con- trol
There are four ways to cancel the cruise control tem-
porarily: y
Pull the control lever in the “CANCEL” direction (if
so equipped). y Depress the brake pedal.
y Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission ve-
hicles only).y Shift the selector lever into the “N” position (auto-
matic transmission vehicles only). y Shift the shift lever into neutral (manual transmis-
sion vehicles only).
The “ ” indicator light in the combination meter
goes off when the cruise control is cancelled.
To resume the cruise control after it has been tempo-
rarily canceled and with vehicle speed of about 20
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