2017 SUBARU FORESTER engine

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start/stop engine
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position.
STEP3: Apply the parking brake.
STEP4: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF
➞ACC
➞ON
➞OFF
.
OFF ( Tu r n e d o f f ) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only
when the select lever is in the P position and the key
is pushed in while turning it.
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Ignition switch (if equipped)
Operation
indicator
X Some functions are available on certain models.
X For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Main W aR ninG an D inDicato R LiGH ts
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
PASSENGERRemind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
the information display.
CHECK ENGINE warning/Malfunction
indicator
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-Wheel Drive warning
Tires of different diameter fitted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning
Transmission fluid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Vacuum pump system warning (turbo
petrol engine models)
The vacuum pump system
malfunction.
Brake system warning
Low fluid level/EBD system
malfunction
(ABS warning light illuminates
simultaneously)
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill
fuel immediately.
Windshield washer fluid warning
The fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid tank decreases to
the lower limit.
u Some functions are available on certain models.
u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.
Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD system malfunction (Brake system
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Hill start assist warning/Hill start assist OFF indicator
Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.
Steering responsive headlight warning/
Steering responsive headlight OFF indicator
Warning : The steering responsive headlight system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive headlight system is deactivated.
Coolant temperature low indicator/Coolant temperature high warning
Illumination in BLUE : Insufficient warming up of the engine.
Illumination/blinking in RED : Engine overheating/almost overheating.
Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately : Electrical system malfunction.
BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.