2022 SUBARU FORESTER ECO mode

OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........39
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH ...................39
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......39
DRIVING THE VEHICLE .......40
AUTO START–STOP .........42
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB) .....................44
X-MODE
®..................45
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE ...48
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............49
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY ..................49
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS ...50
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS .......50
LATCH/ANCHOR ............51
REAR SEAT REMINDER .......52
CARGO AREA AND COVER ...53
SPARE TIRE AND JACK .......53
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................54
2.5 L ENGINE ...............55
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN ......56
ENGINE OIL ................56
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY .......56
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......57
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 57
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) .............58
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM ........60
BUTTONS ..................60
TOUCHSCREEN .............62
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 63
VOICE RECOGNITION ........64
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS .......66
REARRANGING ICONS .......66
ADDING SHORTCUTS ........67
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 68
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................70
MEDIA .....................71
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE ...........72
MAKING A CALL .............72
RECEIVING A CALL ..........73
TEXT MESSAGES ............74
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®
IN-VEHICLE APPS ...........75
SUBARU STARLINK®
MOBILE APP ................77
MYSUBARU ................77
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW ............79
CREATING HOME AND
WORK PROFILES ............79
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................80
ENROLLMENT ..............81
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....82
SUBARU STARLINK
®
WI-FI HOTSPOT .............82
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................83
SOUND ....................84
PHONE ....................84
MAPS/NAVIGATION ..........85
CLOCK ....................87
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Paddle Shift Control Switches(if equipped)
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches.
To upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
SI-DRIVE
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) has
2 possible mode combinations: Intelligent (I)
and Sport (S) or Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp
(S#). Each mode is designed for different types
of driving:
Intelligent:
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced performance with greater fuel efficiency and
smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during acceleration for
maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport:
The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the
driving experience their own personal adventure.
Sport Sharp:
The Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control.
The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering
maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is ideal for driving on twisting roads and for
merging or overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with confidence.
SI-Drive Switches
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
41

X-MODE®Dual Mode System
To activate the X-MODE®system, turn the switch to
the left for SNOW/DIRT or to the right for
D.SNOW/MUD. While the system is active, the
X-MODE
®indicator appears, and the Multi-Function
Display shows vehicle posture and function operation
status. To deactivate X-MODE
®, press the X-MODE®
switch.
• SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving on slippery road surfaces such as snow or gravel, where the points of contact between the tires
and road surface are visible.
• D.SNOW/MUD provides maximum torque from the engine and the optimal amount of slip in the driving wheels, enabling the
vehicle to free itself more effectively. It is suitable for driving on
roads where the tires can become buried, such as deep snow, dry
sand, or muddy roads.
Dual Mode
Snow/DirtIndicator
Deep Snow/Mud Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The Hill Descent Control function helps maintain a consistent
vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is
automatically activated and set in standby mode when X-MODE
®is
activated. The Hill Descent Control Indicator appears when in
standby mode, and the indicator will flash when HDC is operating.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
NOTE: The driver's window and, if equipped, the front passenger's window will remain
active for about 40 seconds, and the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain
on for about three minutes, or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine.
NOTE: The driver's window and, if equipped, the front passenger's window will remain
active for about 40 seconds, and the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain
on for about three minutes, or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first.
Hill Descent
Control Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
48

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip: Press to toggle through
your preset radio stations or change a
track/media file. Press and hold to scan
radio stations or fast-forward/rewind
media files.
2 Volume: Push the switch up/down to
increase/decrease volume.
3 Source: Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4 INFO: Press to operate the Multi Function
Display.
5 Call/Voice Recognition: Press to
receive/end a call without taking your
hands off the steering wheel. Press the talk button to activate the built-in voice
recognition function. Press and hold to activate the Apple CarPlay
®/Android Auto™
voice recognition function.
Starlink Audio Controls
STARLINK OVERVIEW
63

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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• To cancel a SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Conciergecall, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End
Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head to www.Subaru.com/STARLINK to see all the SUBARU
STARLINK
®subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK®Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK®subscription. Not available in all States. See retailer for details.
Remote Engine Start available on keyless access with push-button start
vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on select
models only. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. See
Retailer for details or visit the STARLINK
®page on Subaru.com to learn
more.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in SUBARU STARLINK®and access remote services, a MySubaru account is
required. MySubaru is the Subaru owner website that allows you to access vehicle remote
services, user preferences, diagnostic alerts and other useful features enabled by your
STARLINK
®Safety Plus, STARLINK®Security Plus and STARLINK®Concierge
subscription.
Your retailer may have created an account for you during the delivery process. However,
you can also create a MySubaru account at www.mysubaru.com.
Enrollment in SUBARU STARLINK
®can be done online at MySubaru.com, through the
MySubaru Mobile App, at your Subaru retailer or by calling a STARLINK®Customer Care
Representative at: 1-855-753-2495
NOTE: Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available, as you will need it
to complete this step. After the enrollment process, you will learn more about the features
in detail at MySubaru.com.
STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY
81

2.5 L ENGINE . . . . . . . ........ 55
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 38
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . . ..... 67
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . .......... 19
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . . ...... 127
Cables . . . . . . . . .........127
Compatible Models . .........129
Connecting an Android Phone ....127
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 130
Cables . . . . . . . . .........130
Compatible Models . .........131
Connecting an iPhone . . . . ....130
AUDIO CONTROLS . ........... 18
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 42
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 102
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . 102
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF . . . . . .......103
Lane Change Assist (LCA) ......103
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 103
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . . ...... 119
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 119
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 123
BUTTONS . . . . . ............ 60
CD Player Functions ..........61
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 61
Other Functions . . . . . . .......61
Radio Functions . . . . . . .......60 C
CARGO AREA AND COVER ....... 53
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . .... 50
CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . ..... 31
Automatic Climate Control . . . ....31
Dual—Zone Automatic
Climate Control . . . . . . .......34
Heated Seats (if equipped) . .....37
Heated Steering Wheel . . ......37
Rear Heated Seats ...........37
Remote Engine Start with
Climate Control . . . . . . .......36
CLOCK . . . ................ 87
Automatically . .............88
Manually .................87
COMBINATION METER . ......... 16
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . .... 68
Retrieving a Driver Profile .......69
CREATING HOME AND WORK PROFILES . . . . . . . . . ....... 79
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . 106
Camera . . ...............106
Combination Meter Display (CMD) . 108
INFO SWITCH . . . . . . .......107
i/SET Switch . . . . . . ........108
Multi Function Display (MFD) . . . . 107
DRIVERFOCUS
®OVERVIEW ..... 106
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . . 111
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS . .............. 109
Deleting a Driver . . . .........111
Recognizing a Driver .........111
Registering a Driver . . . . . . . . . . 109
Temperature Gesture Control ....110
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . . ...... 40
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 40
Paddle Shift Control Switches
(if equipped) ...............41
SI-DRIVE . . . . .............41
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . 109
INDEX
143