2017 SUBARU FORESTER remote control

Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer
!Remote control mirror switch
: Select side to adjust
: Direction control
The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”or
“ACC ”position.
1. Turn the control switch to the side that
you want to adjust. “L”is for the left mirror,
“R ”is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral
position to prevent unintentional opera-
tion.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally.
Defogger and deicer
1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The defogger and deicer system is acti- vated only when the ignition switch is in
the
“ON ”position.
Climate control system type A and type B
Climate control system type C and type D
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press the control switch that is
3-116

Fuel...................................................................... 7-3Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-5
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system) .................. 7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) .............................. 7-12
Safety precautions............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start system ............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine ................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine ................................................. 7-13
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-14
Remote engine start system (dealer
option) .............................................................. 7-14
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system ”................................................... 7-14
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system ”................................................... 7-15
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start ................................................................. 7-19
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown ......................................................... 7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle ............................................................. 7-19
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”)........................ 7-19 Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system ”).......................................................... 7-20
System maintenance .......................................... 7-20
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-22Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-23
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-24
Continuously variable transmission ................. 7-24Select lever....................................................... 7-25
Selection of manual mode (if equipped) .............. 7-27
Selection of “L ” (if equipped) ... .......................... 7-29
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-30
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-31
SI-DRIVE (if equipped) ....................................... 7-32Intelligent (I) mode............................................. 7-32
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-32
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-33
SI-DRIVE switches ............................................. 7-34
Power steering................................................... 7-34
Braking ............................................................... 7-35
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-35
Brake system .................................................... 7-36
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-36
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-37ABS self-check.................................................. 7-37
ABS warning light .............................................. 7-37
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-38
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .......... 7-38
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-39Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... 7-41
Starting and operating
7

&Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function (if equipped) or
remote keyless entry system. If the vehi-
cle’s doors are unlocked manually using
the key, the vehicle’ s alarm system will
trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior
to activating the remote engine start
system) and the engine will turn off.
Perform either of the following procedures
to disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Alarm system ”F 2-25.
. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the “ON”position (models
without “keyless access with push-
button start system ”)
. Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the “ACC”or “ON ”position (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system ”)
. Press any button on the access key/
remote keyless entry transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door or rear gate is opened.
4. For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to the
“START ”position to restart the engine. For
models with “keyless access with push- button start system
”, press the push-
button ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal to restart the engine.
& Entering the vehicle follow-
ing remote engine start shut-
down
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-
down.
&Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
&Service mode (models with-
out “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
In service mode, the remote engine start
function is temporarily disabled to prevent
the system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced. To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle
doors and the rear gate.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the
“P ”
position (CVT models)
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position
5. Press and release the remote engine
start transmitter “
”button three times.
The system will honk the vehicle ’s horn
each time the button is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second
then honk the vehicle’ s horn three times to
indicate that the service mode has been
engaged or honk one time to indicate that
the service mode has been disengaged.
NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote engine start
system.
Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
–CONTINUED –7-19

For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system ”:
The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-
2032) supplied in your remote engine start
transmitter should last approximately one
year, depending on usage. When the
battery begins to weaken, you will notice
a decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote control operates).
Follow the instructions below to change
the remote engine start transmitter battery.
1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-
cated on the back side of the transmitter.
2. Carefully pry the remote engine start
transmitter halves apart using a small flat-
head screwdriver.3. Remove the circuit board from the
bottom half of the case and remove the
battery and replace with a new one. Be
sure to observe the (+) sign on the old
battery before removing it to ensure that
the new battery is inserted properly
(battery “+”should be pointed away from
the transmitter circuit board on the bat-
tery).
4. Carefully snap the case halves back
together, reinstall the phillips screw and
test the remote engine start system.
Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
–CONTINUED –7-21

negative (−) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system ’s control
unit. Press either the “
”or “”button
six times to synchronize the unit.
Maintenance and service/Replacing key battery11-47

Specifications/Fuses and circuits
Fuses and circuits
&Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Trailer hitch connector
2 15A .Rear seat heater
3 15A .Door locking
4 10A .Front wiper deicer relay
5 10A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 10A .Stop light
9 15A .Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .D-OP +B
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Transmission control
unit
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A .Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 15A .Parking light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light
12-12

14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-37
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Access key ................................................................. 2-9
Warning light ......................................................... 3-25
Accessories .............................................................. 11-38
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-9
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-14
Air conditioner Automatic climate control .......................................... 4-7
Manual climate control .............................................. 4-8
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Air flow mode .............................................................. 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-30
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna ...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-37
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-26
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-11
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-11
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-19
Audio aha
TMby HARMAN ................................................ 5-43
AM/FM radio ......................................................... 5-27
Antenna .................................................................. 5-2
AUX ..................................................................... 5-60
Base display audio set. ............................................. 5-3
Basic operation ...................................................... 5-17 Bluetooth audio
...................................................... 5-57
CD ....................................................................... 5-52
iPod ...................................................................... 5-55
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-49
SiriusXM Satellite Radio .......................................... 5-36
STARLINK
TM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set ................ 5-5
Steering switches for audio ...................................... 5-62
SUBARU STARLINK ............................................... 5-25
Unit setting ............................................................ 5-18
USB memory ......................................................... 5-54
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-108, 3-109
Automatic climate control .............................................. 4-7
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................... 3-102
Warning light .......................................................... 3-32
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-17
B
Battery .................................................................... 11-36
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-7
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-9
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-45
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-20
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-46
Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................................................... 5-57
Hands-free phone system ........................................ 5-70
Bluetooth
®settings ..................................................... 5-65
Registering/connecting Bluetooth®device .................. 5-65
Setting Bluetooth details .......................................... 5-68
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-36