2017 SUBARU FORESTER warning

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Lock/Unlock doors
basic opeRation
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your o wner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Side door (front door handles only):Rear gate:
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped) Access key
(if equipped)
PANIC
1

All doors will be locked.
2
The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briefly press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3
Press the button to open the rear gate.
4
The horn will sound and the hazard warning
flashes will flash.
Lock Unlock*
Door lock sensor
Grip
To u c h
Press
Lock Open
Press
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4
1
1
2
3
4
* Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all doors and the rear
gate.
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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1
Windshield wiper:
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2
Wiper intermittent time control
3
Windshield washer:
Pull the wiper control lever toward you
.
4
Rear window wiper and washer:
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
Wiper and washer switchB
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, press the
button.
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to
park in emergency conditions.
Hazard warning flasher switchC
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of
the instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does
not work at all.
Illumination brightness control dialD
4
21
3
To brighten
To d a r k e n

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If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/
RCTA warning indicator and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
are displayed on the Multi information display of the
combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot
Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert.
The system notifies the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
B S D / R C TA
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)I

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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.

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Cruise control indicatorCruise control set indicator
indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicatorHeadlight
indicatorHigh beam
indicator
Front fog light
indicatorDoor open
warningSecurity
indicator
Hill descent control indicatorFront passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicator
SI-DRIVE indicatorBSD/RCTA OFF indicator
X mode indicatorVehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator
0058 Some functions are available on certain models.
00030058 For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.