2017 SUBARU FORESTER warning

Multi function display
1) Outside temperature indicator
2) Information reminder (models with type Acombination meter)
3) Top display (For the display setting, refer to“Top display setting ”F 3-68.)
4) Clock
5) Driving information display (For the dis- played contents, refer to
“Basic screens ”
F 3-48.)
& Basic operation
Control switch
1) Up (select)
2) ENTER (push)
3) Down (select)
By operating “”or “”of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the
button is
pushed, the item can be selected and set.
& Welcome screen
When the door is unlocked and the
driver ’s door is closed, the welcome
screen will appear for a short time.
NOTE
. The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON ”position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
. If any of the doors (including the
rear gate) is opened while the welcome
screen is displayed, the door ajar
warning will appear.
. The welcome screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to “Bypass
screen setting ”F 3-74.
. For a certain period of time after the
welcome screen has once appeared, it
may not appear again even when the
driver ’s door is opened again. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Type A combination meter
1) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engineoil replacement.
2) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter replacement.
3) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.
4) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the interval of inspection and maintenance.Type B combination meter
1) Windshield washer fluid: Checks thelevel of windshield washer fluid.
2) Brake fluid: Checks the level of brake fluid.
3) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine oil replacement.
4) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter replacement.
5) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.
6) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the interval of inspection and maintenance.
When the checks are performed, the color
of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will turn green.
If there is no warning message, the self-
check will complete without notification.
Example of notification
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, the color of the
icon corresponding to the item will turn
yellow and the warning message or the
maintenance notification will be displayed.
Take the appropriate actions based on the
messages indicated.
NOTE
.The self-check screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to “On/Off
setting ”F 3-77.
. After performing the maintenance,
change the setting of the correspond-
ing maintenance item. For details, refer
to “Maintenance settings ”F 3-76.
. The maintenance notification screen
will be displayed under either of the
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
following conditions.–The period of time remaining
until the registered notification date
is 15 days or less.
– The total driving distance remain-
ing until the registered notification
distance is approximately 311 miles
(500 km) or less.
. The maintenance notification screen
will be displayed until either of the
following conditions is satisfied.
–The period of time passed after
the registered notification date is 15
days or more.
– The total distance driven after the
registered notification distance is
approximately 311 miles (500 km) or
more.& Interruption screen
Warning information (display example)
Useful messages, such as reminder in-
formation, vehicle information, warning
information, etc. may interrupt the current
screen and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. Take proper action
according to the message.
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. If
the warning screen can be displayed
again, an information reminder “
”will
appear on the upper left part of the
display. To recall the message marked
with “
”on the display, push thebutton.
& Basic screens
These are the basic screens of the multi
function display.
Item Page
Information bar 3-49
Fuel consumption screen 3-50
ECO gauge screen 3-50
ECO history screen 3-51
Vehicle activation status
screen 3-51
EyeSight screen (models with
the EyeSight system) 3-52
“ Boost pressure ”and “Accel-
erator opening ratio ”screen
(turbo models) 3-53
Triple meter screen 3-53
Guidance screen 3-54
Clock/calendar screen 3-54
By operating
“”or “”of the control
switch, you can switch the screen that is
always displayed. Also, when the
button is pushed and held, the selection
screen can be displayed. For details about
the selection screen, refer to “Selection
screen” F3-56.
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!Information bar
1) Information bar
2) Outside temperature indicator
3) Information reminder (models with type A
combination meter)
4) Top display
5) Clock
While the ignition switch is in the “ACC ”or
“ON ”position, the outside temperature
indicator, clock, etc. will be shown on the
information bar.
!Outside temperature indicator
This displays the outside temperature
between −408 F( −408 C) and 122 8F
(50 8C).
Icy road surface warning screen
When the outside temperature becomes
37 8F(3 8C) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the
driver that the road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
. The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.
. The icy road surface warning screen
should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the road
surface before driving.
. Once the icy road surface warning
screen is displayed, it will not be
displayed again unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC ”or “ON ”
position after it has been turned to
“ LOCK ”/“ OFF ”position.
! Information reminder
The screen returns to the original screen
several seconds after the interruption
screen has been displayed. If the inter-
ruption screen can be displayed once
more even after the original screen has
appeared, an information reminder should
be displayed. For details about the inter-
ruption screen, refer to “Interruption
screen” F3-48.
! Top display
One of the following items can be dis-
played on the top display.
. Average fuel consumption correspond-
ing to the driving distance of each trip
meter
. Current fuel consumption (This may
not be displayed when driving at a low
speed.)
. Driving range on remaining fuel
For details about the setting of the top
display, refer to “Top display setting ”F 3-
68.
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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
3-77
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. —
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2. Operate the“”or “”switch to
select the “Screen Off ”item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push thebutton once more.
4. The screen is turned off.
Restoring the screen
When the “
”,“”orbutton is
pushed after the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON ”position, the screen will be
restored. The screen will be restored with
the basic screen that was displayed when
the screen was turned off. While the
screen is off, a warning message will be
displayed if necessary, but other screens
will not be displayed.
! Beep volume setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for image quality and
volume settings” F3-66.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Beep ”item. Then push the
button.
3. Push thebutton.
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!Hazard warning flasher setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-81.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Hazard Warning Flasher” 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.
If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.!How to use the high beam assist
function
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
. The light control switch is in the
“AUTO ”position and the low beam head-
lights are on automatically.
. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicator
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
on the combination meter will illuminate.
NOTE
If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or is temporarily
stopped, the headlight will be fixed at
low beam. For details, refer to the
Owner ’s Manual supplement for the
EyeSight system.
! How to temporarily lower the
sensitivity of the high beam
assist function
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
1. Before turning the ignition switch to the
“ON ”position, set the light control switch
to the “AUTO ”position and push the signal
lever forward (high beam position).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position and within approximately 15
seconds, press the “
”(following dis-
tance setting) switch more than 10 times
consecutively.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light “
”on the combina-
tion meter will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered in
the following conditions.
–Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is in operation
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function returns to normal level
the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK ”/“ OFF ”position
and the engine is restarted.
! How to change the headlight
mode manually
Change to the low beam:
When you return the turn signal lever to
the center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator will turn off.
Change to the high beam:
When you turn the light control switch to
the “
”position, the headlight mode will
be changed to the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
will turn off and the high beam indicator
light will turn on.
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