2011 SUBARU FORESTER change time

3-46Instruments and controls
defogger and windshield wiper deicer are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the control switch illuminates while
the defogger and deicer system is acti-vated.
To turn them off, push the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc ”or “LOCK ”
position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, push the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to push the control switch to turn
them on again.
For models with the automatic climate
control system, it is possible to set the
defogger and deicer system for the con-
tinuous operation mode as follows. . Models with genuine SUBARU navi-
gation system:
The settings can be changed for the
continuous operation mode using the
navigation monitor. For details, refer to
the Owner ’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system. The settings can also be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. .
Models without genuine SUBARU
navigation system:
The settings can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
. Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface
of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window.
NOTE . Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the windshield.. If the windshield is covered with
snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively. .
While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the vehicle speed remains at
9 mph (15 km/h) or less for 15 minutes,
the windshield wiper deicer automati-
cally stops operating, though the rear
window defogger and outside mirror
defogger maintain continuous opera-
tion in this condition.. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continu-
ous operation of the defogger and
deicer system is canceled and the
system stops operating.

4-18Climate control
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency. &Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil. & Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-son
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer. & Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning system.
& Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steepupgrade. & Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty. Air filtration system
Replace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule as follows. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter
’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. It is
recommended that you have your filter
checked or replaced by your SUBARU
dealer. For replacement, use only a
genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000
km) whichever comes first
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter. – Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
– Windshield gets easily fogged ormisted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-

FM/AM radio operation &FM/AM selection
Type A and B audio
Type C and D audio
Push the “FM/AM ”button when the radio
is off to turn on the radio.
Push the “FM/AM ”button when the radio
is on to select the reception.
Each brief press of the “FM/AM ”button
changes the radio in the following se-
quence starting from the last radio band
with you selected.
Type A, B and C audio:
Type D audio:
& Tuning
! Manual tuning
Type A and B audio
Type C and D audio
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial clock-
wise to increase the tuning frequency and
turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial counter-
clockwise to decrease it.
Each time the dial is turned, the frequency
interval can be changed between 10 kHz
in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FMmode. ! Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST ”(type A, B and C
audio)/ “STEREO ”(type D audio) will
illuminate when an FM stereo broadcast
is received. !
Seek tuning (SEEK)
Type A and B audio:
Seek up
Seek down
Type C audio:
Seek up
Seek down
Type D audio:Seek up
Seek down
If you press the “”or “”button briefly,
the radio will automatically search for a
receivable station and stop at the first one
it finds. This function may not be available, Audio
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however, when radio signals are weak. In
such a situation, perform manual tuning to
select the desired station. !Scan tuning (SCAN)
Type A and B audio
Type C audio
Type D audio
If you press the “SCAN ”button briefly
(type A, B and C audio)/continuously (type
D audio), the radio will switch to the scan
mode. In this mode, the radio scans
through the radio band until a station is
found. The radio will stop at the station for
5 seconds (type A, B and C audio)/10
seconds (type D audio) while displaying
the frequency, after which scanning will
continue until the entire band has beenscanned.
Press the “SCAN ”button again to cancel
the SCAN mode and to stop at any
displayed channel.
Automatic tuning may not function prop-
erly if the station reception is weakened by
distance from the station or proximity to
tall buildings and hills. !
PTY (Program type) group tuning
(only FM reception)
Type A and B audio
Type C audio
Type D audio
Press the indicated button to change to
the PTY selection mode. At this time, the
PTY group that you are currently listening
to (type A, B and C audio)/that you
selected the last time (type D audio) will
be displayed for 10 seconds. In the PTY
selection mode, “PTY ”is displayed on the
screen. ! PTY (Program type) group selection
In the PTY selection mode, press the
following button to change the PTY group
by one step at a time.
Type A and B audio:
PTY group up by
one step
PTY group down by
one step
Type C audio:
PTY group up by
one step
PTY group down by
one step
This operation only changes the display. It
does not change the station that is
currently being received. ! Seek in PTY (Program type) group
(type A, B and C audio)
Type A and B audio:
Seek up
Seek down
Type C audio:
Seek up
Seek down

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&Repeating
To repeat a track/file, briefly press the
following button (repeat button) while the
track/file is playing.
Type A and B audio
Type C audio
Type D audio
Each time you briefly press the button, the
mode changes in the following se-quences.
Type A and C audio:
*: Type C audio only
Type B audio:
Type D audio:
NOTE . The “RPT ”(type A, B and C audio)/
“ One PRT ”(type D audio) indication
refers to the repeat playback of a single
track. It repeats the track that is play-ing.. The “F-RPT ”(type A, B and C audio)/
“ Folder RPT ”(type D audio) indication
refers to the repeat playback of a folder.
It repeats the all of the tracks in the
folder. It is possible to select the
function when the MP3/WMA/AAC for-
mat track is playing.. The “D-RPT ”indication refers to the
repeat playback of a disc. It repeats the
tracks on the CD. It is only possible to
select this function for type B audio.
To cancel the track/file repeat-play mode,
briefly press the “RPT ”button and select
CANCEL. The “RPT ”indication will turn
off, and the normal playback mode will beresumed.
NOTE
The repeat-play mode will be cancelled
if you perform any of the following steps. .
Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button (type B
audio) . Press the “SCAN ”button (type A, B
and C audio). Press the “LOAD ”button when
there is free space in the CD magazine
(type B audio)
& Random playback
To playback a track/file(s) at random,
press the following button (random button)
while the track/file is playing.
Type A and B audio*
1
Type C audio*1
Type D audio*2
*1: For type A, B and C audio, press the button
for 0.5 second or longer.
*2: For type D audio, briefly press the button.
Each time you press the button, the mode
changes in the following sequences.

Guide that comes with the iPod®.
. If an iPod®and the connection cable
are connected improperly, the iPod®
cannot be powered on or will not be
recognized by in-vehicle equipment. In
this case, disconnect the connection
cable from the iPod
®, and then connect
it again.
The USB connector is located in the
center console. Use the connector to
connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
& How to play back
1. Connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
2. Press the
button. Each time you
briefly press the button, the mode
changes in the following sequence. Type C audio:
*: Only when a Media Hub is connected.
Type D audio:
When the USB/iPod®mode is selected,
the player will start playback of the USB
storage device/iPod
®.
NOTE . Depending on the number of files
stored in an iPod
®and the firmware
version, the iPod®may not activate
smoothly after operation or not work
properly.. Do not disconnect the connector
from an iPod
®during iPod®operation. &
To select a track/index from
its beginning
Select a track/index in the same way that
a track is selected when a CD is played.
For details, refer to “To select a track from
its beginning ”F 5-25.
& To select a chapter from its
beginning when connecting iPod
®
While podcasts or audiobooks are playing,
select a chapter in the same way that a
track is selected when a CD is played. For
details, refer to “To select a track from its
beginning ”F 5-25.
& Fast-forwarding and fast-re- versing
Fast forward or reverse is operated in the
same way a CD is played. For details,
refer to “Fast-forwarding and fast-rever-
sing ”F 5-25.
NOTE
When connecting iPod
®:
. When the end of an index is reached
while fast forwarding, fast forwarding
ends and play begins from the begin-
ning of the next index.. When the beginning of an index is
reached while rewi nding, rewindingAudio
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ends and play begins from the begin-
ning of the index. &Repeating
! When connecting USB storage de- vice
Repeating is operated in the same way a
CD is played. For details, refer to “Re-
peating ”F 5-26.
! When connecting iPod
®
Type C audio
Type D audio
Each time you briefly press the “RPT ”
button, the mode changes in the following sequence.
Type C audio:
Type D audio:
NOTE . The “ALL RPT ”indication refers to
the repeat playback of all indexes in the
entire iPod
®.
. The “SONG RPT ”(type C audio)/
“ ONE RPT ”(type D audio) indication
refers to the repeat playback of a single
index. It repeats the index that isplaying.. When an audiobook is playing, the
mode does not change even if you
press the “RPT ”button.
& Random playback
Type C audio
Type D audio
To playback a track/index/file(s) at ran-
dom, press the “RDM ”button for 0.5
second or longer (type C audio)/briefly
(type D audio) while the track/index/file isplaying.
Each time you press the button, the mode
changes in the following sequence. When connecting USB storage device
(type C audio):
When connecting USB storage device
(type D audio):
When connecting iPod®(type C audio):
When connecting iPod®(type D audio):
NOTE .
The “FOLDER RDM ”indication re-
fers to the random playback in the
folders. It randomly repeats all of the
tracks in the folder.. The “ALL RDM ”indication refers to
the random playback in the entire USB
storage device. It randomly repeats all
of the tracks in the USB storage device.

.The “ALBUM RDM ”indication refers
to the shuffle playback of the album. It
sequentially plays back all of the
indexes in the album.. The “SONG RDM ”indication refers
to the shuffle playback in the entireiPod
®. It randomly repeats all of the
indexes in the iPod®.
. When an iPod®is connected, the
files are played back at random by the
shuffle function of the iPod
®. There-
fore, iPod®operation may be different
depending on the model of the con-
nected iPod
®.
. When an audiobook or a podcast is
playing, the mode does not change
even if you press the “RDM ”button for
0.5 second or longer (type C audio)/
briefly (type D audio).
To cancel the random playback mode,
press the “RDM ”button for more than 0.5
second (type C audio)/briefly (type D
audio) and select CANCEL. The “RDM ”
indication will turn off, and the normal
playback mode will resume.
& SCAN (only when connecting
USB storage device)
Scan is operated in the same way a CD is
played. For details, refer to “Scan (type A,
B and C audio) ”F 5-27. NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select the SCAN mode. & Selecting category (only
when connecting iPod
®)
When the
button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, the iPod®menu is
displayed.
Each time you turn the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH ”dial clockwise, the displayed category
changes in the following sequence. Each
time you turn the dial counterclockwise,
the displayed category changes in the
opposite sequence.
To select the category, press the dial. To
close the iPod®menu, press thebutton for more than 1.5 seconds. To
return to the previous screen, briefly pressthe
button. &
Display selection
Refer to “Display selection (type A, B and
C audio) ”F 5-28.
! Page scroll
Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll ”
F 5-28.
& Folder selection (only when
connecting USB storage de- vice)
Refer to “Folder selection ”F 5-28.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select a folder.
& Setting the playing speed
(only when the audiobook is
playing) (type D audio)
Each time you briefly press
(the
“ RPT ”button) while the audiobook is
playing, the playing speed changes in
the following sequence.
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