2022 SUBARU FORESTER window

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION .............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES ....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU ............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY ............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START ............. 9
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....11
INSTRUMENT PANEL........14
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER .......16
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS ....................17
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT) ..............18
AUDIO CONTROLS ...........18
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL .................19
i/SET SWITCH ...............19
INFO SWITCH ...............20
LIGHT CONTROLS ...........20
TURN SIGNALS .............21
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ........22
REAR WINDOW WIPER .......22
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ........23
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................25
TILT AND TELESCOPIC
STEERING COLUMN .........27
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 28
REAR VIEW MIRROR .........29
POWER WINDOWS ..........30
POWER MOONROOF ........30
CLIMATE CONTROL ..........31
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 38
TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please
refer to “Safety and Security
Overview” on page 80 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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1Power Windows (p. 30)
2 Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 28)
3 Instrument Panel Switches (p. 18)
4 i/Set Switch (p. 19)
5 Audio Controls (p. 18)
6 Light Controls (p. 20)
7 Combination Meter (p. 16)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
1Intermittent:Push the wiper control lever
down one position for intermittent operation.
When the lever is in the intermittent position,
you can rotate the dial to adjust the
operating interval of the wipers.
2 Low Speed: Push the wiper control lever
down two positions for low speed wiper
operation.
3 High Speed: Push the wiper control lever
down three positions for high speed
wiper operation.
4 Mist: Push the wiper up from the OFF position for a single wipe.
5 Windshield Washer: Pull the lever toward you to wash the windshield. The washer
will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever.
REAR WINDOW WIPER
Rotate the end of the lever up one position for
intermittent, or two positions for continuous
operation.
When the lever in is the intermittent position,
the wiper operates at intervals corresponding
with vehicle speed. When you move the select
lever to the “R” position, the wiper will switch
to continuous operation. It will return to
intermittent operation when you move the
select lever out of “R”.
Rotate the dial up from the continuous
operation position or down from the off
position to spray washer fluid. The washer sprays and wiper operates until you release the
dial, and then returns to the previous position.
Rear-vision Camera Washer
To help keep your vision clear, your Subaru
comes equipped with a Rear-vision Camera
Washer. To clean the Rear-vision Camera,
simply use the rear window washer.
For more information about the
Rear-vision Camera and Rear-vision Camera
Washer, please refer to page 101 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Instruments and
Controls” in your Owner’s Manual.
CONTROLS
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POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The driver’s window has a
one-touch auto up/down
function, and the front
passenger’s window may also
have an auto up/down function, if
equipped. Fully press down or
pull up and release to
automatically open or close a
one-touch window.
POWER MOONROOF(if equipped)
The moonroof operates with the
ignition in the “ON” position.
1 Opening: Press, briefly hold,
and release the switch to
automatically open the
moonroof. This also
automatically opens the
sunshade if it is closed.
The moonroof will stop
slightly before the fully-open
position to reduce wind
noise. Press, briefly hold,
and release the switch again
to fully open it.
2 Closing: Press, briefly hold, and release the switch to close the moonroof.
To stop the moonroof partway while opening or closing, press either side of the switch.
Power Window Switches
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic Climate Control
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode1 Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press the “ON/OFF” button to
turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than the “ON/OFF” button, rear window defogger
button, or the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO”
light will remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press
the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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7Recirculated/Outside Air Button: Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
8 Defroster Button: Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates
to defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner
button may not illuminate.
9 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will
also activate. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn the defogger off. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
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If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, “SYNC”, or
the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.4 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
5 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
6 Airflow Mode Selection Button: Press the button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, feet-defrost or defrost – is
shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-LevelInstrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode. 7 Fan Speed Control Dial: Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
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