2017 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

Starting and operating/Reverse Automatic Braking System
Guideline of detecting rangeAlarm pattern Range of detected object* Distance indicator Warning sounds
Long proximity warn-
ing (Obstacle detect
warning) 35 inches (90 cm) or more Green
No warning sound
Medium proximity
warning (First braking
and warning - yellow) 28 to 35 inches (70 to 90
cm)
Yellow + Green Short beeps
Short proximity warn-
ing (First braking and
warning - orange) 20 to 28 inches (50 to 70
cm)
Orange + Yellow +
Green
Rapid short beeps
Closest proximity
warning (Second
braking and warning) 20 inches (50 cm) or less
Red + Orange +
Yellow + GreenContinuous beep
*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.
Range of detected object
1) Green: 35 inches (90 cm) or more
1) Obstacle detect warning:
When an object is detected in the rever-
sing direction, the range of detected object
will be indicated on the multi function
display.
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Range of detected object
1) Orange: 20 to 28 inches (50 to 70 cm)
2) Yellow: 28 to 35 inches (70 to 90 cm)
Warning message
2) First braking and warning:
When the system detects an object, if thevehicle keeps reversing, the system de-
termines a collision with an object may
occur. In this case, short warning beeps
will sound and automatic deceleration will
be activated. Also, a warning message
and the range of detected object will be
indicated on the multi function display.
Range of detected object
1) Red: 20 inches (50 cm) or less
Warning message
3) Second braking and warning:
When the system has detected an object,
if the vehicle is further reversed and the
system determines that a collision is
highly likely to occur, a continuous warn-
ing beep will sound and automatic hard
braking will be applied.
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Starting and operating/Reverse Automatic Braking System
4) After the vehicle has been stopped by
the system:
Make sure to depress the brake pedal
after the vehicle has been stopped by
automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is
depressed, a message will be displayed
on the multi function display and the
continuous beep will remain sounding.
After the brake pedal is depressed, the
Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicator will illuminate and the system will
temporarily stop operating. The Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indicator
will turn off when the select lever is shifted
to a position other than the“R”position.
The system will operate again the next
time the select lever is shifted to “R”
position.
NOTE
Automatic braking by the system will
be released 2 seconds after the vehicle
has been stopped. Before the auto-
matic brake is released, a warning
sound (3 short beeps followed by a
long beep) will activate to alert the
driver.
& Canceling the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking system opera-
tion
The Reverse Automatic Braking system
can be temporarily cancelled by any of the
following operations.
. While automatic braking is in operation,
the brake pedal is depressed
. While automatic braking is in operation,
the accelerator pedal is depressed
. When automatic deceleration is in
activation, the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed hard
. The select lever is shifted to a position
other than the “R”position
NOTE
The system will be cancelled if the
object is no longer detected.
& Reverse Automatic Braking
system ON/OFF setting
While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the Re-
verse Automatic Braking system can be
set by operating the multi function display.
For details about how to operate the multi
function display, refer to “Basic operation ”
F 3-45.
1) ON/OFF setting of Reverse Automatic
Braking
2) ON/OFF setting of the object detection warning sound
NOTE
The Reverse Automatic Braking sys-
tem settings that are changed by the
multi function display will be restored
to default (ON setting) the next time the
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select lever is shifted to“R”position.
& RAB warning indicator
If the Reverse Automatic Braking System
malfunctions, the above indicator illumi-
nates in the combination meter. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
&Handling of the sonar sen-
sors
The 4 sonar sensors are located in the
rear bumper. To ensure the proper opera-
tion of the Reverse Automatic Braking
system, observe the following precau-
tions.
. Do not affix any stickers or other items
on the bumper surface near the sonar
sensors.
. Always keep the rear bumper surface
near the sonar sensors clean.
. Do not modify the rear bumper.
. Do not paint the bumper near the sonar
sensors.
. Do not apply strong impacts to the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors. If a
sensor becomes misaligned, a system malfunction may occur, including inability
to detect objects in the reversing direction.
If any strong impact is applied to the rear
bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to
have the system inspected.
.
Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.
NOTE
If the sonar sensors require repair or
replacement, or if the area of the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors re-
quires repair, paintwork or replace-
ment, contact your SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
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New vehicle break-in driving–the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) ..................................... 8-2
Fuel economy hints ............................................ 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............ 8-2
Catalytic converter .............................................. 8-3
Periodic inspections ........................................... 8-4
Driving in foreign countries ............................... 8-4
Driving tips for AWD models .............................. 8-5
On-road and off-road driving .............................. 8-6
Winter driving ...................................................... 8-8
Operation during cold weather ............................. 8-8
Driving on snowy and icy roads ......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection .......................................... 8-11
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-11
Tire chains ......................................................... 8-11
Rocking the vehicle ............................................ 8-12
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-12Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 8-13
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................ 8-14
Roof rack (if equipped) ...................................... 8-14
Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped) ............ 8-15
Trailer hitch (dealer option)............................... 8-16Connecting a trailer........................................... 8-17
If not towing a trailer .......................................... 8-18
Trailer towing..................................................... 8-19Warranties and maintenance .............................. 8-19
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-19
Trailer hitches .................................................... 8-22
Connecting a trailer ........................................... 8-22
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 8-23
Driving tips
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Driving tips/New vehicle break–in driving –the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
New vehicle break-in driving
– the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
. Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
. Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
slow.
. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid
acceleration, except in an emergency.
. Avoid hard braking, except in an
emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
. Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as
possible.
. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
. Keep the engine properly tuned.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver ’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
. Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
. Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from enter-
ing the vehicle.
. Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
. Avoid remaining in a parked
vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine is running. If that is
unavoidable, then use the venti-
lation fan to force fresh air into
the vehicle.
. Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
. If at any time you suspect that
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exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
. Keep the rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction
of the metals used in the manufacture
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
crackling sound coming from the ex-
haust system for a short time after the
engine has been shut off. This sound is
normal.
Catalytic converter
Non-turbo models
Turbo models
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust
gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic conver-
ter:
.
Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
. Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
. Avoid racing the engine.
. Never turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF ”position while the vehicle is moving.
. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, back-
firing or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
. Do not apply undercoating or rust
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-
tem.
. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level.
WARNING
. Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g.,
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
because the catalytic converter
Driving tips/Catalytic converter
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