2019 SUBARU FORESTER lock

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Remote Keyless Entry
Keyless Access with
Push-Button Start System
(if equipped)
By simply carrying the access key in your pocket, you can
lock and unlock doors, open the rear gate and start your car
without ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket.
1 Lock/Arm
• Press to lock all doors and the rear gate.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate
are not fully closed, five rapid chirps
will sound and the hazard lights will
flash to alert you that the doors or the
rear gate are not properly closed.
• To activate the vehicle finder function,
press three times (within five seconds).
If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle,
the horn will sound one time and the
hazard lights will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Press once to unlock the driver’s door.
• Press twice (within five seconds) to
unlock all doors.
• When the “Unlock/Disarm” button is
pressed, the dome and map lights will
illuminate if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
3 Unlocking the Rear Gate
• Press to unlock the rear gate.
4 Panic Alarm
• Press once and the horn will sound
and the hazard lights will flash.
w Press any button on the remote
to deactivate.
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Folding the Rear Seat
Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release
knob on the seat side that you want to fold
down. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks into
place, making sure that it is securely locked.
If equipped, release latches are located on either
side of the cargo area. Pull the release latch on
the seat side that you want to fold down.
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Pull the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is \
in the ON position.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
To deactivate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again.
i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls
Use the controls to display and switch selected items in the combination meter displa\
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Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these controls.
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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to fully open
the moonroof. Press the switch
2 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof
in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the
1 side or 2 side.
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HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror
provides three buttons to replace up
to three hand-held radio frequency
remotes used to activate devices
such as garage door openers,
gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems and home lighting.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for
programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to
view a how-to video.
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Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
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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.
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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.




Operation in Manual Mode
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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
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Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select the desired fan speed.
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Air Flow Mode Selection Dial
Turn the “MODE” dial to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation, bi-level,
heat or heat-defrost – is shown on
the display.
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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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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Child Restraint System
Your vehicle is equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH). For maximum
safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as
well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install the LATCH
compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your
vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times.
Child Safety Locks
The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
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Additional Information
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 lmp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.5 US gallons (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
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may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until
a click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
To unlock the fuel filler lid, unlock your vehicle with the key fob or
power door lock switch, or turn the ignition switch to ACC or
LOCK/OFF. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid to open it, then
open it fully by hand. To close the fuel door, press on the door until
you hear it latch.
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