2012 SUBARU FORESTER radio

If there is detrimental radio inter-
ference from this equipment to“other radio stations, ”move the
equipment to another location as
soon as possible to avoid radio
interference. The frequency band
used by this equipment is in the
2.4 GHz zone. The FH-SS mod-
ulation is employed as a modula-
tion method. The expected inflict-
ing interference distance is less
than 10 m (33 ft). This equipment
uses a full band and can avoid a
band used by a movable body
identification device. &
Using the Hands-free system
! Turning on/off the Hands-free mode
1) OFF hook switch
2) ON hook switch
3) Talk switch
To turn on the Hands-free mode, press the
OFF hook switch
. To turn off the
Hands-free mode, press the ON hook switch
.
! Preparation for using the Hands-
free system
Before using the Hands-free system, it is
necessary to register a cell phone in the
system. Perform the following procedure
to register a cell phone.
1. Press the OFF hook switch
.
2. Select “ENGLISH ”/“ FRANÇAIS ”by operating the
“TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial.
Then “WELCOME! ”will be displayed.
3. Press the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial or
the talk switch
.
4. Select the “RECORD NAME ”menu.
5. Say the name to be registered.
6. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu. After
“ CAR M_MEDIA ”is displayed, a pass key
is displayed.
7. Input the displayed pass key into the
cell phone while “PKY: **** ”(type C
audio)/ “PASS KEY: **** ”(type D audio) is
displayed. If you input the correct pass
key, “PA I R E D ”is displayed and the
registration procedure is finished. If you
input an incorrect pass key, “FAILED ”is
displayed and the registration procedure
was not successful.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc ”or “ON ”position, the regis-
tered cell phone will be automatically
connected to the system. ! Menu list of the Hands-free system
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial to select
a menu, and then press the dial to enter
the selected menu. Audio
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!Deleting registered cell phone from
the list
1. Select the “DELETE ”menu.
2. Select a cell phone to be deleted by
performing either of the following proce-dures. –Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”
dial. – Press the talk switch
and say
the voice tag.
3. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu. “DE-
LETED ”is displayed, the data is deleted
and the mode changes to the “PHONE
SETUP ”mode.
! System setup
After selecting the “SYSTEM SETUP ”
menu, perform the following procedures.
You can select the following menus only
by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial.
! Setting guidance volume
To set the guidance volume, perform the
following procedure.
1. Select the “GUIDANCE VOL ”/“ GUI-
DANCE VOLUME ”menu.
2. Set the guidance volume by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. !
Initializing the registered data
To initialize the registered data, perform
the following procedure.
1. Select the “INITIALIZE ”menu.
2. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu. First
“ PLEASE WAIT ”, then “INITIALIZED ”is
displayed. The registered data is initia-
lized and the mode changes to the lastmode. ! Selecting language
To select the language, perform the
following procedure.
1. Select the “SEL LANGUAGE ”/“ SE-
LECT LANGUAGE ”menu.
2. Select the desired language by oper-
ating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. Screensaver (type D audio)
If the following operations are not per-
formed for more than 30 seconds while
the audio is ON, the screensaver will bedisplayed. .
Operate any button or dial
. Shift the shift lever/select lever to the
“ R ”position
. A cell phone registered in the Hands-
free system is called
If one of the following operations is
performed, the screensaver turns off and
the operation screen will be displayed. . A cell phone registered in the Hands-
free system is called. The update for satellite radio starts.
. The update for satellite radio stops.
If one of the following operations is
performed, the screensaver turns off.
However, the operation screen will not
be displayed. . Operate any button or any dial in a
condition other than the following condi- tions
–Pressing the
button while a
mode other than the CD mode is selected – Pressing the volume control buttons
of the audio control buttons Audio
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5-56Audio
– Pressing the power switch
. Insert a CD (except reloading a CD)
. Connect a USB storage device or an
iPod
®
NOTE
The screensaver is not displayed under
the following conditions. . While the ignition switch is in the
“ LOCK ”position
. While the audio is OFF
. While the screen is OFF
. While talking on a cell phone regis-
tered in the Hands-free system . While setting the audio
. While seek tuning, PTY group tun-
ing, scan tuning or auto-storing while
the FM/AM radio is on.. While in the category search mode
of the satellite radio. While the rear view camera is being
used & Downloading picture
Perform the following procedure to down-
load a picture to be used as screensaver.
1. Connect a USB storage device. Refer to “Connecting USB storage device /
iPod
®” F 5-33.
2. Select the “Picture Download ”menu
by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. For details, refer to
“Audio settings (type D
audio) ”F 5-10.
3. Select the preferred JPEG file by
operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial.
4. Select “Wide ”or “Normal ”by operating
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial.
NOTE . JPEG files that are 10 MB or less can
be saved. . If the file name is too long, the file
may not be saved.. Up to two JPEG files can be saved in
the in-vehicle equipment.. If the aspect ratio of the displayed
picture is 16:9, “Wide ”cannot be
selected.. If the aspect ratio of the displayed
picture is 4:3, “Normal ”cannot be
selected.
& Selecting picture
1. Select the “Picture Select ”menu by
operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. For
details, refer to “Audio settings (type D
audio) ”F 5-10. If no pictures are saved,
“ No Data ”is displayed. Press thebutton to return to the “Screen Saver ”
mode.
2. Select the preferred picture by operat-
ing the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. &
Erasing picture
1. Select the “Picture Erase ”menu by
operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial. For
details, refer to “Audio settings (type D
audio) ”F 5-10. If no pictures are saved,
“ No Data ”is displayed. Press the
button to return to the “Screen Saver ”
mode.
2. Select the preferred picture by operat-
ing the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial.
3. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial
to select “OK ”to erase the picture or
“ Cancel ”to cancel the operation.

common sense precautions such as those
in the following list should be taken. .Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts.. Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or
citizens band radio. . Drive carefully. Do not take unneces-
sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or
over rough terrain. . Slow down and employ extra caution at
all times. When driving off-road, you will
not have the benefit of marked traffic
lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and
the like. . Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead, drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. A vehicle can much
more easily tip over sideways than it can
end over end. Avoid driving straight up or
down slopes that are too steep. . Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe-
cially at higher speeds.. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the
wheel and injure your hands. Instead drive
with your fingers and thumbs on the
outside of the rim. . If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the
stream bed for firmness and ensure that
the bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowly
and cross the stream without stopping.
The water should be shallow enough that
it does not reach the vehicle
’s under-
carriage. Water entering the engine air
intake or the exhaust pipe or water
splashing onto electrical parts may da-
mage your vehicle and may cause it to
stall. Never attempt to drive through
rushing water; regardless of its depth, it
can wash away the ground from under
your tires, resulting in possible loss of
traction and even vehicle rollover. . Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads. . Do not drive or park over or near
flammable materials such as dry grass or
fallen leaves, as they may burn easily. The
exhaust system is very hot while the
engine is running and right after engine
stops. This could create a fire hazard. . After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones,
sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur. .
Secure all cargo carried inside the
vehicle and make certain that it is not
piled higher than the seatbacks. During
sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo
could be thrown around in the vehicle and
cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on
the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle ’s
center of gravity and make it more prone
to tip over. . If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from sand or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the shift lever/
select lever back and forth between “1 ”/
“ D ” and “R ” repeatedly. Do not race the
engine. For the best possible traction,
avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle. . When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st. For AT models, refer to“ Selection of manual mode ”F 7-19.
. Never equip your vehicle with tires
larger than those specified in this manual. . Wash the vehicle ’s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly. Driving tips
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crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to anaccident. !Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a
short distance warms up the tires
and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected
by the outside temperature. It is
best to check tire pressure out-
doors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure. &
Glossary of tire terminology
. Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). . Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim.. Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead.. Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread. . Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load. .
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.. Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.. Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire. . Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.. Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-45
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner Manual climate control system ................................... 4-8
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-6
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-21
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-37
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-23
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-29
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-40
CD player operation ............................................... 5-22
Control button ........................................................ 5-37
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-13
iPod
®operations .................................................... 5-32 Satellite radio operations
......................................... 5-18
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-32
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-37, 3-38
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-6
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-31
Warning light .......................................................... 3-22
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-15
Fluid ........................................................... 11-20, 12-9
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-19
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
Select lever ........................................................... 7-16
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-17
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-20
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-13
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-29
BBattery .................................................................... 11-43
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-40
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-22
Booster ....................................................... 7-22, 11-25
Fluid ........................................................... 11-23, 12-9
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-28