2017 SUBARU FORESTER steering

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too fre-
quently, that may result in a malfunc-
tion of the power steering control
system.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol operation indicator
light
!Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the
ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is
inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
also becomes inoperative, causing
the warning light to illuminate.
Although both the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and ABS are inop-
erative in this case, the ordinary
functions of the brake system are
still available. You will be safe while
driving with this condition, but drive
carefully and have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE
.
If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system itself mal-
functions, the warning light only illumi-
nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System) remains fully opera-
tional.
. The warning light illuminates when
the electronic control system of the
ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
malfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON
”position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following examples,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal.
. The warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ ON ”position and turns off approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the engine has
started.
. The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light illuminates after
the engine has started and turns off
while the vehicle is subsequently being
driven.
. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.
. The warning light illuminates when
the engine has stalled and continues to
illuminate after the engine has been
restarted. However, it will turn off once
the vehicle starts moving.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning light on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning light flashes, take the appro-
priate action.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible. .
When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
. Even when the access key is within
the operating ranges inside the vehicle,
the access key warning for engine start
may be provided depending on the
status of the access key and the
environmental conditions.
. When the access key is taken out of
the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided.
! List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing light does not illuminate, take
the appropriate action.
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Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Access key
warning light on
meter Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Long beep
(continuous) —— — Select lever position warning:
The engine is turned off by press-
ing the push-button ignition switch
and the select lever is in a position
other than the
“P ”position. Start the engine, shift the select
lever to the
“P ”position, switch the
push-button ignition switch to “OFF ”
and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous) —— — Select lever position warning:
The driver
’s door was opened while
the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than “OFF ”and the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P ”position. Shift the select lever to the
“P ”
position, switch the push-button
ignition switch to “OFF ”and exit the
vehicle.
Ding —— — The battery of the access key is
low.Replace the battery of the access
key.
Ding —— Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.) Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was
performed, but the steering is still
locked. While turning the steering wheel
right and left lightly, depress the
brake pedal and press the push-
button ignition switch.
Ding —— Flashes in orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the
power system or steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately and have the vehicle in-
spected.
NOTEAn electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the
“R ” position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.
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&Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light/
Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF indicator
light (if equipped)
This light illuminates when the Steering
Responsive Headlight OFF switch is
pressed to deactivate the Steering Re-
sponsive Headlight. Also, the light flashes
when a malfunction occurs in the Steering
Responsive Headlight. Refer to“Steering
Responsive Headlight (SRH) ”F 3-99.
&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.
&Headlight indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
. when the light switch is turned to the
“
” or “”position
. when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO ”position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically
&X-mode indicator light
(if equipped)
This light illuminates while the X-mode is
activated. It will turn off when the X-mode
is deactivated. Refer to “To activate/
deactivate the X-mode ”F 7-43.
&Hill descent control
indicator light (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates while the hill
descent control function is in standby. It
will flash while the hill descent control
function is operating. It will turn off when
the hill descent control function is not
available. Refer to “Hill descent control
function ”F 7-44.
&Steering responsive
fog lights warning indi-
cator/Steering respon-
sive fog lights OFF in-
dicator (if equipped)
NOTE
For details about the steering respon-
sive fog lights system, refer to “Steer-
ing responsive fog lights system ”F 3-
103. !
Steering responsive fog lights
warning indicator
This indicator starts blinking when the
steering responsive fog lights system
malfunctions. When this indicator is blink-
ing while the system is activated, contact
your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
! Steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning.
For models with type A combination
meter, the BSD/RCTA warning indicator
will be shown on the combination meter.
For models with type B combination
meter, the BSD/RCTA warning indicator
will be shown on the multi information
display of the combination meter.
When this indicator appears, have your
vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type B combination meter)
5) Select lever/gear position indicator (refer to“Select lever/gear position indicator
(CVT models) ”F 3-31.)
6) Odometer (refer to “Odometer ”F 3-10.)/
double trip meter (refer to “Double trip
meter ”F 3-10.)
Control switch
1) Up (select)
2) Set (enter)
3) Down (select)
& Basic operation
By operating “”or “”of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the “
/SET”
switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.
If there are some useful messages, such
as vehicle information, warning informa- tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen.
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. While
the
“
”information reminder is shown on
the display, it may be possible to display
the warning screen again. To recall the
message marked with “
”on the display,
pull the “/SET”switch on the steering
wheel toward you.
& Welcome screen and Good-
bye screen
When the driver ’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the
welcome screen will appear on the multi
information display for approximately 20
seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/ “OFF ”position, the multi informa-
tion display gradually turns off (Good-bye
screen).
NOTE
. The basic screen will be shown
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON ”position while the welcome
screen is displayed. .
Once the welcome screen appears,
it takes a certain period of time to
display it again.
. If the ignition switch is operated
after unlocking the driver ’s door, the
welcome screen will not appear even
when the driver ’s door is opened and
closed.
. The welcome screen will disappear
when you lock the driver ’s door by
using the remote keyless entry system
(all models) or the keyless access
function (if equipped) while the wel-
come 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 “Welcome
Good-bye Screen ”F 3-43.
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&Warning screen
Example of warning
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear for
approximately 3 seconds. Take the appro-
priate actions based on the messages
indicated.
&Basic screens
By operating the “”or “”switch on the
steering wheel, you can change the
screen that is always displayed.
Default screen:
Digital speedometer:
SI-DRIVE mode screen (if equipped):
This screen indicates the current SI-DRIVE
mode with its throttle angle.
Journey time screen:
This screen displays the journey time (the
time that has elapsed since the ignition switch
was turned to the “ON ”position).
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By operating the“”or “”switch on the
steering wheel, you can select the menu.
Pull the “
/SET”switch to enter the
selected menu.
NOTE
If you enter the “Go Back ”menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.
! Screen Settings
After entering the “Screen Settings”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Welcome Good-bye Screen
The welcome screen/good-bye screens
can be activated or deactivated. Select
“On” to activate the screens. Select “Off ”
to deactivate the screens.
!Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position can be activated or deactivated.
Select “On”to activate. Select “Off ”to
deactivate.
!Languages
Operate the “
”or “”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
language. Then pull the “
/SET”switch to
select the displayed language. !
EyeSight (models with EyeSight
system)
NOTE
For models with the EyeSight system,
refer to the Owner ’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
After entering the “EyeSight”menu, select
one of the following menus.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning buzzer that
sounds when the EyeSight system is in
use can be set in 3 stages (“ Max”,“Mid ”
and “Min ”).
! Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound
When adaptive cruise control is used, the
buzzer that sounds if a vehicle is detected
in front or if detection is not possible can
be activated or deactivated. Select “On ”to
activate the buzzer. Select “Off”to deac-
tivate the buzzer.
! Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor
Function
When the lead vehicle moving monitor
function is in operation, the buzzer that
sounds if a vehicle in front has started can
be activated or deactivated. Select “On”to
activate the buzzer. Select “Off”to deac-
tivate the buzzer. !
BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
After entering the “BSD/RCTA ”menu,
select the “Warning Volume ”menu. You
can set the volume of the warning buzzer
for RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). You
can select “Max ”,“Mid ”,“Min ”or “Off ”.
! RAB (if equipped)
NOTE
For models with the RAB (Reverse
Automatic Braking) system, refer to
“Reverse Automatic Braking System ”
F 7-66.
After entering the “RAB”menu, select one
of the following menus.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning sound that is
activated when the RAB (Reverse Auto-
matic Braking) system is in operation can
be set in 3 stages (“Max ”,“Mid ”and “Min ”).
! Sonar Audible Alarm
The RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking)
system is equipped with a function that
emits a warning sound when the system
operates. The function can be activated or
deactivated. Select “On”to set the warn-
ing sound to active. Select “Off ”to set the
warning sound to inactive.
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!ECO history screen
1) Average fuel consumption per unit time
(bar graph)
2) Average fuel consumption corresponding to the driving distance of each trip meter
(red line)
This screen displays the fuel economy
history for the vehicle using a bar graph.
The horizontal scale represents the past
time range and the vertical scale repre-
sents the fuel consumption. The green
bars show driving with good fuel economy
and the yellow bars show driving with poor
fuel economy.
The time range of the history can be set.
The width of the bar graph is adjusted as
follows depending on the set time range.
Time range Width of bar graph
30 minutes 1 minute
60 minutes 2 minutes
120 minutes 4 minutes
For details about the setting, refer to
“Economy history setting
”F 3-70.
! Vehicle activation status screen
When the vehicle stops
1) Steering axle
When the vehicle is being driven regularly
1) Power train (illuminated in blue)
When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem is being activated: the tires illuminate
in yellow.
1) History of Vehicle Dynamics Control
system activation
Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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