2022 SUBARU FORESTER tow bar

ROOF RAIL CAPACITY(if equipped)
Cross Bars
Dynamic Roof Rails Dynamic Roof Rails Static
Forester (Except
Wilderness) 150 Pounds 176 Pounds 700 Pounds
Forester
(Wilderness) 150 Pounds 220 Pounds 800 Pounds
For more information, please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
Forester (Except Wilderness)
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight* 1,500 pounds 150 pounds
Forester (Wilderness)Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight* 3,000 pounds 300 pounds
*Towing a trailer with brakes.
NOTE:
• For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross TrafficAlert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as
expected due to obstruction of the radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch, refer to page 103 and/or “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
• For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the
system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar
waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 105 and/or “Starting and
Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
Please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual for complete details, especially if
you plan to use this vehicle for regular towing.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK®, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console; however, you do not need to speak directly into it to
activate the voice command features. Press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel to start the voice recognition system.
Press and hold the button to cancel the system.
For help with what features are available with voice recognition,
press the "Help" button on the screen or press the voice recognition
button and say "Help".
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command due to various
types of interference. Some causes for voice command interference
are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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Presets
You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set
for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing
you to switch among the three with the press
of a single button. To preset a radio station:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the desired preset station button at the bottom of the screen.
MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones link directly through your audio system
automatically once connected. Bluetooth®hands-free allows you to receive and initiate
calls, or play music directly from your device while keeping it stowed for safety.
For step-by-step instructions on how to pair a Bluetooth
®device to the audio system,
please see page 119 for Android devices or page 123 for Apple devices. A QR code and
link to more information can also be found on page 72.
CD
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or select
the CD icon on the “Media” Screen. Depending on the CD format, the CD album art work
may appear on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod into the USB ports. This will bring
up the media screen with controls. If using an iPod, make sure to use an Apple certified
cable or MFi certified cable for proper operation.
AUX Input
The AUX jack is a port that allows input from
an audio device such as MP3 players, portable
music players, and iPods. To access the AUX
menu, plug in the device to the AUX jack and
the menu will appear, or select the AUX menu
from the “Media” Screen.
MULTIMEDIA
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S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 80
SEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 25
Head Restraint Adjustment . . ....26
Manual Seats . . . . . .........25
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 25
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 83 Connect to Home Wi-Fi . .......83
Performing Software Updates .....83
SOUND ................... 84
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . ....... 53
STARTING THE VEHICLE . . . . . .... 39
Without Push-button Ignition .....39
With Push-button Ignition .......39
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH) .................. 104
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . . . . 63 Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control . . 98
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 99
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . 112
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 75
aha™ by HARMAN . . . . . . . ....75
Android Auto™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Apple CarPlay
®.............76
Pandora®................75
SiriusXM®Travel Link . . ........76
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 77
SUBARU STARLINK®WI-FI HOTSPOT . 82
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) .................. 58
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . ....... 62
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 6TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 57
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
...... 48
Without Push-button Ignition .....48
With Push-button Ignition . . .....48
TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . ........ 21
V
VOICE RECOGNITION . ......... 64
Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tips ....................64
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 17
WELCOME .................. 4
WI-FI .................... 131
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 131
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription . . . . . 133
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND DASHBOARD . . . . . . . ...... 112
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . ......... 22
X
X-MODE
®................. 45
Hill Descent Control (HDC) .......48
X-MODE
®Dual Mode System . . . . . 47
X-MODE®Standard System ......46
INDEX
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