Page 4 of 34
Table of Contents
2-5 Getting Started
6-7 Instrument Panel
8-11 Gauges
12-13 Personalize
14-21 Controls
22-23 While Operating
24-25 Safety/In Case of Emergency
26-27 Additional Information
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 56/10/15 10:59 AM
Page 6 of 34
3
Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front
or rear to move the seat forward
or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch
straight down will adjust the height
of the entire seat cushion. 2. Seatback
Move the switch in the
corresponding direction to adjust
the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch
to increase lumbar support;
press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
Press the switch in the corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature. To
turn off the seat heater, slightly press in the opposite direction of the current position.
1
2
3
Getting
Started
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 36/10/15 10:59 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Page 8 of 34
5
Folding the Rear Seat
Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release
knob on the seat side that you want to fold
down. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks into
place, making sure that it is securely locked.
Getting
Started
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 56/10/15 10:59 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Page 9 of 34
6
Instrument Panel
8-1114
22PAGE
NUMBER20
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 66/10/15 10:59 AM
Page 10 of 34
7
Instrument Panel
16-19
21
Clock
Press the “+” button to advance time
or the “–” button to reverse the time.
For vehicles with a navigation system,
please refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Navigation System.”
Instrument
Panel
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 76/10/15 10:59 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Page 12 of 34
9
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
Gauges
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 96/10/15 10:59 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Page 14 of 34
11
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
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 116/10/15 10:59 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Page 16 of 34
13
Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to fully open
the moonroof. Press the switch
2 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof
in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to
the
1 side or 2 side.
(EYESIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY)
1
2
Personalize
1980916_16a_Subaru_Forester_QRG_061015.indd 136/10/15 11:00 AM
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
