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Trip meter reset button
Gauges
Forester
Forester Premium
Forester Sport
Forester Limited
Forester Touring
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger seatbelt
warning (Located on
overhead console)
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning
Brake system
Hot coolant temperature/
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
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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\
y.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these controls.
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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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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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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the
bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
four
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle. Coverage
is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance
is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty,
whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been af\
fixed
to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation
of any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
Safety/In Case of Emergency
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