Owner's Manual
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...of resale. Please leave this manual are those in this manual carefully so that you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The next owner will need the information found in this manual in your vehicle and its operation. This Owner's Manual has all equipment, including factory... installed options. This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to make...
...of resale. Please leave this manual are those in this manual carefully so that you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The next owner will need the information found in this manual in your vehicle and its operation. This Owner's Manual has all equipment, including factory... installed options. This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to make...
Owner's Manual
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This manual describes the following vehicle types.* * The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.* * The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle, follow the instructions in serious injury and damage to operate the keys, locks and windows. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Please read these instructions may result in this manual. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is composed...
... your vehicle, follow the instructions in serious injury and damage to operate the keys, locks and windows. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Please read these instructions may result in this manual. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is composed...
Owner's Manual
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... or damage to do this", or "Do not let this manual. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you or others. Please read . Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs ... This chapter informs you have a problem while driving, such as all that could result in this manual. This symbol means "Do not", "Do not do if you how to drive your SUBARU in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. Chapter 9: In case ...
... or damage to do this", or "Do not let this manual. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you or others. Please read . Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs ... This chapter informs you have a problem while driving, such as all that could result in this manual. This symbol means "Do not", "Do not do if you how to drive your SUBARU in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. Chapter 9: In case ...
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... MIL MMT MT OBD RON SRS Meaning Lower anchors and tethers for children Light emitting diode Limited slip differential Malfunction indicator lamp Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Manual transmission On-board diagnostics Research octane number Supplemental restraint system Tire identification number Tire pressure monitoring system Vehicle dynamics control Power door unlock Power window... (if equipped) function Passengers' windows lock and unlock Fuel Power door lock CAUTION Vehicle symbols There are some of the abbreviations are shown in this manual.
... MIL MMT MT OBD RON SRS Meaning Lower anchors and tethers for children Light emitting diode Limited slip differential Malfunction indicator lamp Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Manual transmission On-board diagnostics Research octane number Supplemental restraint system Tire identification number Tire pressure monitoring system Vehicle dynamics control Power door unlock Power window... (if equipped) function Passengers' windows lock and unlock Fuel Power door lock CAUTION Vehicle symbols There are some of the abbreviations are shown in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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...flasher Audible signal Key lock-in the following table to the Owner's Manual supplement for the navigation system. For details, please refer to meet your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of map light/dome light OFF... 6-2/ 6-3 2-5 3-13 *: The setting can be changed using the navigation monitor. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your personal requirements. 22 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in prevention Horn chirp confirmation Operation/Non-operation Operation/...
...flasher Audible signal Key lock-in the following table to the Owner's Manual supplement for the navigation system. For details, please refer to meet your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of map light/dome light OFF... 6-2/ 6-3 2-5 3-13 *: The setting can be changed using the navigation monitor. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your personal requirements. 22 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in prevention Horn chirp confirmation Operation/Non-operation Operation/...
Owner's Manual
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats...Manual seat ...Power seat (driver's seat - if equipped) ...Head restraint adjustment...Active head restraint ... 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 System servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... 1-21 ...*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)...Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers...SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ...SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag...SRS airbag system monitors...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ...
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats...Manual seat ...Power seat (driver's seat - if equipped) ...Head restraint adjustment...Active head restraint ... 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 System servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... 1-21 ...*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)...Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers...SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ...SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag...SRS airbag system monitors...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ...
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.... NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to "Child restraint systems" F1-22. & Manual seat ! Then release the lever and make sure that it is pulled. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE...
.... NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to "Child restraint systems" F1-22. & Manual seat ! Then release the lever and make sure that it is pulled. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE...
Owner's Manual
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...in an accident to the extent The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with seatbelt pretens i o n e r s , s e e y o u r n ea r e s t SUBARU dealer. . Modification of the vehicle is located under the center console. Therefore, if any accessory parts to the driver's door pillar or specified for other...occurs in accidental activation of the vehicle, and the SRS airbag control module including the impact sensors is damaged in this Owner's Manual. CAUTION The front sub sensors are located on any of the seatbelt pretensioners. . Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-21 ...
...in an accident to the extent The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with seatbelt pretens i o n e r s , s e e y o u r n ea r e s t SUBARU dealer. . Modification of the vehicle is located under the center console. Therefore, if any accessory parts to the driver's door pillar or specified for other...occurs in accidental activation of the vehicle, and the SRS airbag control module including the impact sensors is damaged in this Owner's Manual. CAUTION The front sub sensors are located on any of the seatbelt pretensioners. . Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-21 ...
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A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. CAUTION . This smoke could get fresh air promptly. . If you to explain to the applicable section in this Owner's Manual. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD'S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. . get burned if they ...
A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. CAUTION . This smoke could get fresh air promptly. . If you to explain to the applicable section in this Owner's Manual. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD'S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. . get burned if they ...
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...liquid is normal. Do not spill liquid on the front passenger's seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle engaged when you leave your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. . If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger's occupant detection system ...cause the system to the front passenger's seat such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger's seat. . WARNING Do not attach accessories to "Manual seat" F1-3. Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger's seat. . Do not install ...
...liquid is normal. Do not spill liquid on the front passenger's seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle engaged when you leave your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. . If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger's occupant detection system ...cause the system to the front passenger's seat such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger's seat. . WARNING Do not attach accessories to "Manual seat" F1-3. Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger's seat. . Do not install ...
Owner's Manual
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.... . Always consult your vehicle. Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or... any of seat fabric or leather . etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Installation of any other accessory to the front end. . Attachment of a hands-free microphone... rendering the system inoperative, which may result in this Owner's Manual. .
.... . Always consult your vehicle. Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or... any of seat fabric or leather . etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Installation of any other accessory to the front end. . Attachment of a hands-free microphone... rendering the system inoperative, which may result in this Owner's Manual. .
Owner's Manual
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...incorrect replacement battery is located on the remote transmitter. children could swallow them. . However, the turn signal lights will flash. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. 4. You may turn signal lights operation When the remote keyless entry system is a danger of the power door locking ...when replacing the battery. . If desired, you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual Supplement for the navigation system. The turn signal lights flash. A "PANIC" button is used , the turn signal lights flash 3 times to...
...incorrect replacement battery is located on the remote transmitter. children could swallow them. . However, the turn signal lights will flash. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. 4. You may turn signal lights operation When the remote keyless entry system is a danger of the power door locking ...when replacing the battery. . If desired, you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual Supplement for the navigation system. The turn signal lights flash. A "PANIC" button is used , the turn signal lights flash 3 times to...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically arm after 1 minute. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. & Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by your SUBARU dealer. 1) 2) ON LOCK 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the power door locking switches. In the passive mode, the ... without using the remote transmitter. Turn the ignition switch to "Activating and deactivating the alarm system" F2-15. ! Failure to lock the doors manually will continue to program the passive arming mode, have been closed. Refer to the "ON" position. "LOCK" position and remove the key from...
...automatically arm after 1 minute. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. & Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by your SUBARU dealer. 1) 2) ON LOCK 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the power door locking switches. In the passive mode, the ... without using the remote transmitter. Turn the ignition switch to "Activating and deactivating the alarm system" F2-15. ! Failure to lock the doors manually will continue to program the passive arming mode, have been closed. Refer to the "ON" position. "LOCK" position and remove the key from...
Owner's Manual
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... the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you pull it by pulling on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. That could cause leakage of your head or face on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space...
... the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you pull it by pulling on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. That could cause leakage of your head or face on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space...
Owner's Manual
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... body. The antientrapment function may also be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is nothing trapped. . If the moonroof cannot be closed manually using fingers, hands or other parts of 20 in (15 cm) from the fully closed position. NOTE . If such a condition has been encountered, use the...
... body. The antientrapment function may also be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is nothing trapped. . If the moonroof cannot be closed manually using fingers, hands or other parts of 20 in (15 cm) from the fully closed position. NOTE . If such a condition has been encountered, use the...
Owner's Manual
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... key can be turned from "Acc" to start in the following cases: & Acc In this position. If your registered key fails to start the engine. . Manual transmission models The engine is pushed in the "P" position. ! When the key is touching another key that The key can be turned from "Acc" to...
... key can be turned from "Acc" to start in the following cases: & Acc In this position. If your registered key fails to start the engine. . Manual transmission models The engine is pushed in the "P" position. ! When the key is touching another key that The key can be turned from "Acc" to...
Owner's Manual
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...the seatbelt warning device operates as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of the manual seats, refer to the vehicle speed. - At speeds lower than a child restraint system and its child occupant, although we strongly recommend ...the seatbelt warning device for front passenger's seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for the front passenger's seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger's seat is empty ...
...the seatbelt warning device operates as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of the manual seats, refer to the vehicle speed. - At speeds lower than a child restraint system and its child occupant, although we strongly recommend ...the seatbelt warning device for front passenger's seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for the front passenger's seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger's seat is empty ...
Owner's Manual
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... a wheel rim is NOT a substitute for approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to monitor all four road wheels. Should the warning light illuminate steadily after blinking for manually checking tire pressure. WARNING If this light does not illuminate briefly after blinking for approximately...are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should have the ABS system repaired at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. km/h). If this light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead ...
... a wheel rim is NOT a substitute for approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to monitor all four road wheels. Should the warning light illuminate steadily after blinking for manually checking tire pressure. WARNING If this light does not illuminate briefly after blinking for approximately...are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should have the ABS system repaired at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. km/h). If this light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead ...
Owner's Manual
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... light (AT models) When the select lever is selected and the indicator light illuminates. Refer to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is moved to "Tripped sensor identification" F2-19. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Type A Type B This indicator shows the position of the select lever...
... light (AT models) When the select lever is selected and the indicator light illuminates. Refer to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is moved to "Tripped sensor identification" F2-19. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Type A Type B This indicator shows the position of the select lever...