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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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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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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.
1
2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
Controls
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Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
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Controls
Cruise Control
Increase Speed
Push up the “RES/SET” switch to the
“RES” side; hold until your vehicle
reaches the desired speed and release.
To increase speed using the accelerator
pedal, press the pedal until you reach
the desired speed. Push down the
“RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side
to set the speed. Decrease Speed
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side; hold until your vehicle
slows to the desired speed and release.
To decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When the
speed decreases to the desired speed,
push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed.
To activate the cruise control, press
the “
” button. The indicator light
on the instrument panel will turn
on. To deactivate cruise control,
press the “
” button again.
Press the accelerator pedal
until your vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Push
the switch to the “SET”
side and release. Ease
off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain
the desired speed.
To cancel the cruise
control, push the brake
pedal or press the
“CANCEL” button.
If you have a manual
transmission, you can
push in the clutch pedal. To resume your
speed after canceling,
push the switch to
the “RES” side.
SI-DRIVE
(if equipped):
Press S#/I for
Sport Sharp mode,
S/I for Sport mode,
or either button for
Intelligent mode.
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System
operation, Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments
and Paddle Shift operation*
Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights,
Interior Lights, and Fog Lights*
Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*
settings and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD,
VDC, X-Mode* and Hill Holder* operation
Rear Vision Camera*
All Weather Package operation - Heated Seats,
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
Review operation of climate control system
Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat
and Power Moonroof* operation
Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System & Bluetooth
Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
STARLINK Audio* and Navigation* system controls
(Sources, Presets, List & Back buttons)
Driver Assist Technology
Subaru EyeSight™ System* and SRF*
Blind Spot Detection* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
*If Applicable
Owner Signature(s) ________________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Consultant ___________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Manager _____________________________________________________________
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