2017 SUBARU FORESTER lock

Bottle holder................................................................ 6-9
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-36
Booster ........................................................ 7-36, 11-20
Disc .................................................................... 12-11
Fluid ............................................................ 11-18, 12-9
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-22
Parking ........................................................ 7-47, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-20
System ................................................................. 7-36
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-20
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-20
Brake system ............................................................ 7-36
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-35
Tips...................................................................... 7-35
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-22
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-58
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-61
OFF indicator ................................................ 3-34, 7-64
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-64
Warning indicator ........................................... 3-33, 7-63
Warning volume ............................................. 3-43, 7-62
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-16
Replacing ............................................................. 11-39
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-14 Light
...................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center console ............................................................ 6-6
Changing Coolant ............................................................... 11-14
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-11
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-20
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-20
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-21
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-21
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-13
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-18
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-19
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-30
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-10
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-29
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-36
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-32
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-37
Top tether anchorages ............................................
1-40
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-32
Chime
Key........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-93
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14-4Index
Seatbelt................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ......................................................... 6-11
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-12
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ........................................................ 3-38, 3-59, 3-73
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
Compass ....................................................... 3- 108, 3-109
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-24
Fluid ............................................................ 11-17, 12-9
Coolant ............................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-7
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-98
Defogger .................................................................. 3-116 Defrosting
.................................................................. 4-11
Deicer ..................................................................... 3-116
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-29
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-36
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-16
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ..............................................
8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ...................................................... 12-10
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-38

Warning................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-8
Coolant ........................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil............................................................... 11-10, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Clutch .................................................................. 11-19
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ................ 11-17
Fog light ................................................................. 3-102
Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................ 3-102
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-25
Side marker light ................................................... 11-41
Turn signal/Parking and front side marker light ......... 11-41
Front fog light ................................................. 3- 102, 11-42Bulb
.......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................. 3-102
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Front side marker ..................................................... 11-41
Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker ............ 11-41
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................ 3-34, 3-41, 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-37
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-12
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box ...................................................................
6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-70
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
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J
Jack and jack handle.................................................... 9-4
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting. .............................................................. 9-9
K
Key ........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number plate ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless access entry function ...................................... 2-13
Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............... 2-9
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-17
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-13
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-15
Warning chimes and warning light ............................ 3-25
When access key does not operate properly ............. 9-17
Keyless entry system ................................................. 2-21
L
Lap belt pretensioner .................................................. 1-26
LCA ........................................................................\
. 7-59
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-44
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-42
Cargo area .............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-93
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-98
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog .................................................... 3- 102, 11-42Front side marker
....................................... 11-41, 12-16
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
License plate ....................................................... 11-44
Map ....................................................................... 6-3
Rear combination ................................................. 11-42
Stop .................................................................... 11-42
Tail ..................................................................... 11-42
Turn signal ....................................... 3- 100, 11-41, 11-42
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-37
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Climate control ........................................................ 4-7
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-27
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Transmission ......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil ........................................... 11-17, 12-7
Map light .................................................................... 6-3
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-19
Meters and gauges ......................................................
3-9
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14-8Index
Mirror defogger......................................................... 3-116
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-107
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-45
Multi function display .................................................. 3-44
Multi information display .............................................. 3-39
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-10
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-11
Oil level
Engine ................................................................. 11-10
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-17
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-17
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-17
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
On-road and off-road driving ...................................... 8, 8-6
Outside Mirror defogger ..................................................... 3-116
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-115
Temperature indicator ..................................... 3-34, 3-49
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-12
P
Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-47
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-23 Tips ...................................................................... 7-48
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-19
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets ................................................................... 6-9
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-115
Rear gate ...................................................... 2-39, 9-19
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-34
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-23
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-29, 1-72
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine .................................... 7-12
R
RCTA........................................................................\
7-59
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-42
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-7
Gate ............................................................. 2-38, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-42
Rear seat .................................................................. 1-11
Folding down ......................................................... 1-13
Head restraint adjustment ........................................ 1-12
Heater ................................................................... 1-10
Reclining ............................................................... 1-15
Rear view camera ......................................................
6-17

14-10Index
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-31
Select lever Position indicator ................................................... 3-31
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-30
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-31
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-25
SI-DRIVE .................................................................. 7-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-11, 11-23
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-24
Spark plugs .................................................... 11-16, 12-10
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................. 3-10
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-61
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-51
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-61
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-42
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-69
Servicing ............................................................... 1-71
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ......................... 3-103
OFF indicator ........................................................ 3-33
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-33 Steering Responsive Headlight
..................................... 3-99
Steering switches for audio .......................................... 5-62
Steering wheel
Heated Steering Wheel system .............................. 3-119
Power ................................................................... 7-34
Tilt/telescopic ....................................................... 3-118
Stop light ................................................................. 11-42
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-47
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-42
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-19
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-37, 1-40
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-13
Tire Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-25
Replacement. .......................................................

11-29
Rotation .............................................................. 11-28
Size and pressure ................................................ 12-10
Types .................................................................. 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....... 7-46, 9-8, 11-23
Warning light .......................................................... 3-19