2019 SUBARU FORESTER instrument panel

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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you. Rotate the dial to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent,
continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward
to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only the front daytime running
lights will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF”, “AUTO” or “\
”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights\
is reduced
by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position or have the
switch in the “AUTO” position.
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LOW
HIGH
OFF
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Located in the multi-function display;
top center of dash
6 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
7
Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.


8
Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time, you
can press the button again to turn
it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper
deicer will also activate.
9
Maximum Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the “MAX
A/C” button.
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6 SYNC Button
Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperatures using the
driver’s side temperature control.
7 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8 MAX Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press
the “MAX A/C” button.
9 Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time,
you can press the button again to
turn it off. If equipped, the outside
mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate.
Located in the multi-function display;
top center of dash
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Adaptive Cruise Control
RES/+ Switch
Press to resume set speed or increase
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. SET/– Switch
Press to set current speed or decrease
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate or
deactivate Adaptive Cruise
Control function.
Press to decrease following distance
setting while using Adaptive Cruise
Control. Press and hold to switch
to Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate
or deactivate
Lane Keep Assist.

Press to increase following
distance setting while using
Adaptive Cruise Control.
Press and hold to switch to
Conventional Cruise Control.
RES/+ switch
SET/– switch
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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 Power rear gate switch (if equipped)
2 Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch (if equipped)
3 Rear gate memory switch (if equipped)
4 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
5 Auto Start Stop OFF switch
6 Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch (if equipped)
7 Driver Monitoring System OFF switch (if equipped)
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Low Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D”, and the
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Low Mode
Low Mode is for using engine braking when going down hill, etc. Moving t\
he
selector lever left into the low gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the
transmission to change into Low Mode. The shift position indicator shows\
“L”
as the selected gear position.While
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While Operating
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking
brake switch. The brake system warning light on the
instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking
brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will appear in the
combination meter display.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt
is fastened, then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while
the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal
is depressed, push down the parking brake switch.
Auto Vehicle Hold Function (AVH)
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the
vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic signals. To activate,
press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light on the
instrument panel will illuminate. To deactivate, press the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle
Hold function is operating, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light on the instrument
panel will illuminate.
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While
Operating
X-MODE® (if equipped)
X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle
Dynamics Control system. To activate, press the X-MODE switch (Premium) or turn
the switch to the right or left (Sport/Limited/Touring). To deactivate, turn the switch
to the right (Premium) or press the switch (Sport/Limited/Touring). Please refer to
your Owner’s Manual for operational parameters and details about this feature.
Premium Sport/Limited/Touring
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