2018 SUBARU FORESTER ESP

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10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front
or rear to move the seat forward
or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch
straight down will adjust the height
of the entire seat cushion. 2. Seatback
Move the switch in the
corresponding direction to adjust
the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch
to increase lumbar support;
press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
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2
3
Getting
Started
Memory Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
While pressing the “SET”
button, press and hold the
desired button “1” or “2”.
A beep sounds when the
seat position is registered.
Press button “1” or “2” to
retrieve the seat positions.
Seating
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Getting
Started Instrument

Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile

Operating Safety/In Case

of Emergency Additional

Information

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While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
1. Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch
(if equipped)
2.
Traction Mode / Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
3.
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch
(if equipped)
4.
Power rear gate switch (if equipped)
5.
Rear gate memory switch (if equipped)
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System* operation,
Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments and Paddle Shift operation*
Steering Wheel Controls
Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights, Interior Lights,
Fog Lights*, Autolights* and Welcome/Goodbye Lighting*
Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*, Information Display settings
and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD, VDC, X-MODE®*,
Hill Holder™*, Incline Start Assist*, and Auto Vehicle Hold* operation
Rear Vision Camera
All Weather Package operation — Heated Seats,
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
Review operation of climate control system
Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat including Memory Function*
and Power Moonroof* operation
Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System, Bluetooth & Safety/Security
Bluetooth — Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
STARLINK Audio and Navigation* system controls
Driver Assist Technologies
EyeSight™ System*
Reverse Automatic Braking System*
Blind Spot Detection*, Lane Change Assist* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
High Beam Assist*, Steering Responsive Foglights* and
Steering Responsive Headlights*
*If Applicable
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