2016 SUBARU FORESTER lock

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Remote Keyless Entry
Keyless Access with Push-Button
Start System
(if equipped)
By simply carrying the access key in your pocket, you can
lock and unlock doors, open the rear gate and start your car
without ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket.
1. Lock/Arm
• Press to lock all doors and the rear gate.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are
not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound and the hazard lights will
flash to alert you that the doors or the
rear gate are not properly closed.
• To activate the vehicle finder function,
press three times (within five seconds).
If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle,
the horn will sound one time and the
hazard lights will flash three times.
2. Unlock/Disarm
• Press once to unlock the driver’s door.
• Press twice (within five seconds) to
unlock all doors.
• When the “Unlock/Disarm” button is
pressed, the dome and map lights will
illuminate if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
3. Unlocking the Rear Gate
• Press the button to unlock the rear gate.
4. Panic Alarm
• Press once and the horn will sound
and the hazard lights will flash.
• Press any button on the remote
to deactivate.
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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
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Instrument Panel
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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
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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the
right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return
the knob to the neutral/center position.
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
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Automatic Climate
Control System
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the temperature or
rotate the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature and
maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select one of seven
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial Turn the “MODE” dial to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button Press the button to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
8. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.
Controls
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Knob Rotate the fan speed control knob
to select one of seven different
fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the “MODE” button to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Child Restraint System
For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.
Child Safety Locks
The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
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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
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