2017 SUBARU FORESTER light

Instruments and controls/Information display (Mexico–spec. models)
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate
the BSD/RCTA.
For models with type A combination
meter, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will
be shown on the combination meter. For
models with type B combination meter, the
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will be shown
on the multi information display of the
combination meter.
For details, refer to “BSD/RCTA ”F 7-58.
&RAB warning light (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-66.
&RAB OFF indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-66.
Information display (Mexico-
spec. models)
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with a color
multi function display, refer to “Multi
function display ”F 3-44.
1) Outside temperature indicator
2) Driving information display
3) Clock
With the ignition switch in the “ACC ”
position, the clock appears on the display.
Withtheignitionswitchinthe“ ON”
position, the outside temperature indica-
tor, driving information display and clock
all appear on the display.
& Outside temperature indica-
tor
This indicator displays the outside tem-
perature between −408 F( −408 C) and
122 8F (50 8C).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
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Instruments and controls/Information display (Mexico–spec. models)
the average rate of fuel consumption.
When the low fuel warning light illumi-
nates, the driving range display flashes for
5 seconds. (The display first switches to
the driving range value if a different value
was previously displayed.)
If the driving range is shown as “”,
there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the
tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-
ately.
NOTE
The driving range on remaining fuel is
only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
remaining fuel, so you must immedi-
ately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light illuminates. !
Average fuel consumption
This display shows the average rate of
fuel consumption since the trip meter was
last reset.
For type A combination meter
1) Trip knob
Pressing the trip knob toggles the display
between the average fuel consumption
corresponding to the A trip meter display
and the average fuel consumption corre-
sponding to the B trip meter display.
When either of the trip meter displays is
reset, the corresponding average fuel
consumption value is also reset.
NOTE
.The indicated values vary in accor-
dance with changes in the vehicle ’s
running conditions. Also, the indicated
values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be
treated only as a guide.
. When either trip meter display is
reset, the average fuel consumption
corresponding to that trip meter dis-
play is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km).
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
&Selection screen
When thebutton is pushed and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating
the “”or “”switch.
Top menu Menu option DescriptionPage
Time/Date Time/Date Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected. 3-59
Birthday Set a birthday. 3-60
Anniversary Set an anniversary day. 3-62
Daylight Saving Time Turn the daylight saving time on or off 3-65
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Display Contrast Adjust the contrast. +5↔−53 -6 6
Screen Off Turn the screen on or off. On or Off3-66
Beep Adjust the beep sound volume. High, Low or Off3-67
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Screen Setting Top Display Set and customize the top display information
contents. Avg Cons, Inst Cons, Range or
Off
3-68
Cons Customize the fuel consumption information display. 3-69
Eco History Set and customize the time of logging fuel
consumption history. 30 min, 60 min or 120 min 3-70
Triple Meter Set and customize the triple meter. 3-72
Clock Select the clock format. Type A, Type B, Calendar or Off 3-73
Bypass Screen Set the bypass screen for each item. On or Off3-74
Languages Select the display language. English or French or Spanish
(U.S.-spec. models only)
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Go Back Return to the top menu. —
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Top menuMenu option DescriptionPage
Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-76
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-77
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-77
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-77
On/Off Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the
“ON ”position. On or Off
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Clear All Settings Clear all settings for maintenance items. Yes or No 3-78
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Driving History Set Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-79
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Car Setting Keyless Buzzer Volume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 73-81
Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off3-82
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 3-83
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay
timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off
3-84
Auto Light Sensor (if equipped) Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor. Low, Mid, High or Max
3-85
Keyless Access Setting (if
equipped) Set and customize the keyless access function. Driver
’s Door Unlock 3-86
Rear Gate Unlock 3-88
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 3-89
Go Back Return to top menu. —
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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!Daylight saving time setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for date setting ”F 3-
59.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Daylight Saving Time ”item.
Then push the
button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push thebutton to enter the selection
mode.
4. Select “On”or“Off ”by operating the
“” or “”switch. Then push thebutton.
5. Select “Set ”by operating the “”
switch, and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button.
6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
!Interior light off delay timer setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-81.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Interior Light ”item. Then push
the
button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push thebutton to enter the selection
mode.
4. Select the preferred setting by operat-
ing the “”or “”switch. Then push thebutton.
5. Select “Set ”by operating the “”
switch, and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button.
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6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
!Auto light sensor sensitivity setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-81.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Auto Light Sensor ”item. Then
push the
button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push thebutton to enter the selection
mode.
4. Select the preferred setting by operat-
ing the “”or “”switch. Then push thebutton.
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notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
!Welcome lighting setting
The leaving time and approaching time
settings can be adjusted.
!Leaving time setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-81.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Welcome Lighting ”item, and
then push the
button.
3. Select the “Leaving time set ”by
operating the “”or “”switch, and then
push thebutton.
4. The current setting will be displayed.
Push thebutton to enter the selection
mode.
5. Select the preferred setting by operat-
ing the “”or “”switch, and then push
thebutton.
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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