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Trip meter A/B
selection and trip meter reset knob
Trip meter and odometer
Forester 2.5i
Forester 2.5i Premium Tachometer
TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
ABS
E
ASET
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Gauges
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning Brake system
Hot coolant temperature /

Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
Windshield washer
fluid warning
Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
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Information display
selection knob
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
ABS
E
ASET
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline start assist
Engine oil level warning light Smart key system
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
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TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
SRF
OFF
EyeSighStay
AlertObstacle
Detected Lane
Departure
ABS
E
A
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Gauges
Forester 2.5i Limited
Forester 2.5i Touring
Forester 2.0i XT Premium
Forester 2.0i XT Touring
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning Brake system
Hot coolant temperature /

Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
Headlight leveler
(if equipped)
Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
Trip meter A/B
selection and trip meter reset knob
Tachometer
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TRIPCHECK
ENGINE
AW D
SRF
OFF
EyeSighStay
AlertObstacle
Detected Lane
Departure
ABS
E
A
B
F
x1000r/min
AT OIL
TEMP
SELECT
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
Front passenger airbag OFF
Incline start assist
Engine oil level warning light Windshield washer
fluid warning
Smart key system
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
Hill descent control
(if equipped)
Gauges
Information display
selection knob
Speedometer
Trip meter and odometer
Fuel gauge
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent,
continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off, rotate the knob
downward to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the
parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights\
is reduced
by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in
Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel \
shows
“D”, and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable for\
ward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual
gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to
Manual Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position
indicator shows the selected gear position.
When Manual Shifting Operation is Possible
• Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an
upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.
• Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
• Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.
• Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.
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Location of Spare Tire
and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools
are stored in the tool bucket in the
center of the spare tire, located in
the trunk or cargo area. Raise the
center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take
the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the
center lid of the cargo area.
Emergency Towing Your
All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since all-wheel drive distributes
engine power to all four wheels,
improper towing will severely damage
your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to
properly transport your AWD vehicle.
If towing is necessary, it is best
done by your Subaru retailer or a
commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside
Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free
and standard on every 2016 Subaru
vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there
are no forms to complete. Subaru
Roadside Assistance is available
anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile
Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever
comes first.* A Subaru Roadside
Assistance decal has been affixed to
the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru
Roadside Assistance coverage are
service requests or claims resulting
from: accidents, vandalism, acts of
God, violation of any laws, misuse and
abuse, or vehicle modifications not
recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your retailer for details.Safety/In Case of Emergency
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Additional Information
Fuel
• 2.5 liter DOHC Non-turbo models use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
• 2.0 liter DOHC Turbo model’s engine is designed to operate at maximum performance
using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. If 93 AKI fuel is
not readily available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or h\
igher may
be temporarily used. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine
performance while using 91 AKI fuel.
Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may \
also be
used. Using regular unleaded gasoline will not be detrimental to engine durability, nor
will it affect your warranty coverage. However, depending on your driving habits and
conditions, you may notice a decrease in maximum engine performance, fuel economy
or slight engine vibration or knocking. It is not recommended to use 87 AKI when towing.
Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 lmp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gallons of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
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