2017 SUBARU FORESTER steering

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1
Select side to adjust.
2
To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
a djust each component
1
Forward and backward adjustment
2
Seat cushion angle adjustment
3
Seat height adjustment
4
Seatback reclining adjustment
5
Lumbar support control
1
Forward and backward adjustment
2
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat only)
3
Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):

Front seat
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1
Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
2
Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3
Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
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2
3
1
2
3
2
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2
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Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
operate s elect lever/ shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move
the select lever from the D position to the M position
to select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the buttonSelect lever button
Downshift Upshift
Models with
Manual mode

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Audio control buttonsM
These buttons allow the driver to control audio
functions without taking his/her hands off the
steering wheel.
1
To lower:
Pull the release lever and slide the anchor down.
2
To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
Moonroof switch
1
Open
2
Close
Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear
door cannot be opened from the inside.
Child safety locks
1
2
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00030058 For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)G
Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.
Register the seat position with button 1 or 2 or each
of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat
position.
1
2
The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface
of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.
Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)H
Pull If the SRH OFF switch is pressed, the SRH OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information display
of the combination meter, and the steering responsive
headlight system is deactivated.
SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle. This function helps to improve the visibility at night
by illuminating the road ahead at corners and intersections.
Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system

SRH OFF switch (if equipped)BF
0058 Some functions are available on certain models.
00030058 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.