2019 SUBARU FORESTER Quick Guide

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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.
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Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.


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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.
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Maximum Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the “MAX
A/C” button.
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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1 Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.

Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4 Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control knob
to select the desired fan speed.
5 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the “MODE” button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation,
ventilation 2, bi-level, heat, heat-defrost,
or defrost – is shown on the display.
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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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USB Port
The USB ports are located in the front of the center
console. You can connect a USB-equipped portable
music player to the USB port and hear the music
stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press
the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system
repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the front of the center console. You can connect a
portable music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle
speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system to select the \
auxiliary mode.
Controls
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
Voice recognition switch;
please refer to your SUBARU
STARLINK
™ Owner’s Manual.
Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM, AM,
SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes
selected, press the left or
right arrow button to toggle
through your presets. In CD
mode, press the buttons to
skip forward or back a track.
Push the switch
up (+) to increase
volume or down (–)
to decrease volume.
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Controls
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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