Owner's Manual
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Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited Speedometer Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 6
Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Forester 2.5X Premium Forester 2.5X Limited Speedometer Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature / Cold coolant temperature SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 6
Owner's Manual
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Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring Temperature Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Fuel Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning High beam indicator light SRS airbag system Automatic headlight beam leveler warning AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Security indicator light Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 8
Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Forester 2.5X Touring Forester 2.5XT Touring Temperature Gauge Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Fuel Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger seatbelt warning High beam indicator light SRS airbag system Automatic headlight beam leveler warning AT OIL TEMP (Automatic Transmission) Security indicator light Door open ABS warning Charge warning Low fuel Oil pressure warning All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) 8
Owner's Manual
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... Operating Operating Safety S fety Saf t / In I trument Ins Panel 2 Gauges G ges Gau 1 3 Personalize P sonali Per lize Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The 4-Speed automatic transmission gives you select the desired gear position to change into the manual gate 1 GSPNi%w %SJWF position causes the... transmission to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. t #PUIBSSPXTBSFPO6QTIJGUJOHBOEEPXOTIJGUJOH...
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Owner's Manual
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...GPS Navigation System (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic Feature (if equipped) Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain Airbags (SRS) Explain AWD Towing ...Door & Gas Cap Operation Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes Explain Operation of Automatic Transmission & Review Manual Mode (if equipped) Show All Weather Package - Operation & Controls Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER'S MANUAL & QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OPERATION & CONTROLS Review Master & Valet ...
...GPS Navigation System (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic Feature (if equipped) Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain Airbags (SRS) Explain AWD Towing ...Door & Gas Cap Operation Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes Explain Operation of Automatic Transmission & Review Manual Mode (if equipped) Show All Weather Package - Operation & Controls Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER'S MANUAL & QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OPERATION & CONTROLS Review Master & Valet ...
Owner's Manual
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... ELR FWD GAW GAWR GVW GVWR HID INT Meaning Air conditioner Automatic/Emergency locking retractor Anti-lock brake system Anti knock index Automatic locking retractor Automatic transmission Automatic transmission fluid All-wheel drive Daytime running light Electronic brake force distribution ... and tethers for children Light emitting diode Limited slip differential Malfunction indicator light Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Manual transmission On-board diagnostics Research octane number Supplemental restraint system Tire identification number Tire pressure monitoring system Vehicle ...
... ELR FWD GAW GAWR GVW GVWR HID INT Meaning Air conditioner Automatic/Emergency locking retractor Anti-lock brake system Anti knock index Automatic locking retractor Automatic transmission Automatic transmission fluid All-wheel drive Daytime running light Electronic brake force distribution ... and tethers for children Light emitting diode Limited slip differential Malfunction indicator light Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Manual transmission On-board diagnostics Research octane number Supplemental restraint system Tire identification number Tire pressure monitoring system Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... addition, when the engine is not running. . Never turn the ignition switch to " LOCK " while the vehicle is attached to a keyholder or to either key. Automatic transmission models The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
... addition, when the engine is not running. . Never turn the ignition switch to " LOCK " while the vehicle is attached to a keyholder or to either key. Automatic transmission models The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
Owner's Manual
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... check your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to indicate when the system is functioning properly. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that the automatic transmission control system is ... cause serious engine damage. & Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. Driving on the vehicle that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is running, it may indicate that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one minute and then remain continuously illuminated....
... check your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to indicate when the system is functioning properly. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that the automatic transmission control system is ... cause serious engine damage. & Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. Driving on the vehicle that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is running, it may indicate that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one minute and then remain continuously illuminated....
Owner's Manual
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... the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/ downshift indicator light up. Alarm system It blinks to "Automatic transmission" F7-15. & Turn signal indicator lights Type A NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the ... lights do not blink or blink rapidly, any of the select lever. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. function normally. & SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) When the select lever is selected and the indicator light illuminates...
... the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/ downshift indicator light up. Alarm system It blinks to "Automatic transmission" F7-15. & Turn signal indicator lights Type A NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the ... lights do not blink or blink rapidly, any of the select lever. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. function normally. & SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) When the select lever is selected and the indicator light illuminates...
Owner's Manual
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... off the cruise control...To change the cruising speed ...Cruise control indicator light...Cruise control set indicator light ... 7-32 7-32 7-33 7-34 7-34 7-35 7-35 Automatic transmission...Select lever ...Shift lock function ...Selection of the vehicle ...Service mode ...Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option...System maintenance ... 7-9 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11...
... off the cruise control...To change the cruising speed ...Cruise control indicator light...Cruise control set indicator light ... 7-32 7-32 7-33 7-34 7-34 7-35 7-35 Automatic transmission...Select lever ...Shift lock function ...Selection of the vehicle ...Service mode ...Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option...System maintenance ... 7-9 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from invalidation of the forward driving positions into the "P" or "R" position ONLY after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. Avoid shifting from the "P" or "N" position into the "D" ... the engine starts to extend brake pad life. CAUTION . When the engine coolant temperature is still low, the automatic transmission will automatically return to the transmission. . Shifting while the vehicle is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving...
...vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from invalidation of the forward driving positions into the "P" or "R" position ONLY after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. Avoid shifting from the "P" or "N" position into the "D" ... the engine starts to extend brake pad life. CAUTION . When the engine coolant temperature is still low, the automatic transmission will automatically return to the transmission. . Shifting while the vehicle is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving...
Owner's Manual
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... to the "D" position from 4th to 2nd) by operating the select lever twice in rapid succession. . CONTINUED - If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 4th gear will not be emitted to warn you attempt... to shift down when the engine speed is not possible. . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving or stationary, move the select lever from the "D" position to the manual gate then move ...
... to the "D" position from 4th to 2nd) by operating the select lever twice in rapid succession. . CONTINUED - If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 4th gear will not be emitted to warn you attempt... to shift down when the engine speed is not possible. . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving or stationary, move the select lever from the "D" position to the manual gate then move ...
Owner's Manual
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... refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. - Place the shift lever in the "1" or "R" position for manual transmission models, or place the select lever in the piping is too low for automatic transmission models. 2. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used , its freezing, use of the fluid remaining in...
... refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. - Place the shift lever in the "1" or "R" position for manual transmission models, or place the select lever in the piping is too low for automatic transmission models. 2. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used , its freezing, use of the fluid remaining in...
Owner's Manual
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Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission models) or the "P" position (automatic transmission models) and shut off automatically to the following conditions occur, immediately turn off the engine. Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped)...needle approaches the OVERHEAT zone (if equipped). Parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you park your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the parking brake or foot brake. When the chocks are relatively prone to "If you should not park on a...
Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission models) or the "P" position (automatic transmission models) and shut off automatically to the following conditions occur, immediately turn off the engine. Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped)...needle approaches the OVERHEAT zone (if equipped). Parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you park your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the parking brake or foot brake. When the chocks are relatively prone to "If you should not park on a...
Owner's Manual
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... engine compartment ... 9-13 9-13 9-13 Maintenance tools ...Tool bag...Under the cargo area... 9-4 9-4 9-5 Towing ...Towing and tie-down hooks...Using a flat-bed truck...Towing with automatic transmission ...
... engine compartment ... 9-13 9-13 9-13 Maintenance tools ...Tool bag...Under the cargo area... 9-4 9-4 9-5 Towing ...Towing and tie-down hooks...Using a flat-bed truck...Towing with automatic transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuse holder at the same time. . Because of the removed rear wheel. 2. Turn the ignition switch to keep the tire ready for AWD models with automatic transmission Your vehicle is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm2). Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the back side of the main...
... fuse holder at the same time. . Because of the removed rear wheel. 2. Turn the ignition switch to keep the tire ready for AWD models with automatic transmission Your vehicle is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm2). Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the back side of the main...
Owner's Manual
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...to less than 31 miles (50 km). Take up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Shift the select lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission models or " 1st " for manual transmission models. 2. Pull up slack in the "Acc" position while the vehicle is being towed. 3. For greater speeds and - The ignition ... power steering do not function when the engine is being towed using this method. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with automatic transmission, the traveling speed must be taken not to ensure safe transportation. 1. CAUTION . CONTINUED - 1.
...to less than 31 miles (50 km). Take up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Shift the select lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission models or " 1st " for manual transmission models. 2. Pull up slack in the "Acc" position while the vehicle is being towed. 3. For greater speeds and - The ignition ... power steering do not function when the engine is being towed using this method. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with automatic transmission, the traveling speed must be taken not to ensure safe transportation. 1. CAUTION . CONTINUED - 1.
Owner's Manual
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...compartment (non-turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running... 11-3 11-3 11-4 11-4 11-5 Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-20 11-20 11-21 Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking the oil level ......18 Clutch pedal (MT models) ...Checking the clutch function...Checking the clutch pedal free play... 11-27 11-27 11-27 11 Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ... 11-19 11-19 11-19 Hill start assist system (MT models)...Replacement ...
...compartment (non-turbo models) ...When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running... 11-3 11-3 11-4 11-4 11-5 Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ... 11-20 11-20 11-21 Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking the oil level ......18 Clutch pedal (MT models) ...Checking the clutch function...Checking the clutch pedal free play... 11-27 11-27 11-27 11 Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ... 11-19 11-19 11-19 Hill start assist system (MT models)...Replacement ...
Owner's Manual
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... level gauge (MT) (page 11-19) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-21) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-24) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-20) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-23) Fuse box (page 11-44) Battery (page 11-43) Windshield washer tank (page ...
... level gauge (MT) (page 11-19) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-21) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-24) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-20) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-23) Fuse box (page 11-44) Battery (page 11-43) Windshield washer tank (page ...
Owner's Manual
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11-8 Maintenance and service 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-22) 2) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-21) 3) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-20) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-23) 5) Fuse box (page 11-44) 6) Battery (page 11-43) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-37) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-9) 9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) 10) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-9) 11) Radiator cap (page 11-14) 12) Air cleaner case (page 11-15) & Turbo models
11-8 Maintenance and service 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-22) 2) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-21) 3) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-20) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-23) 5) Fuse box (page 11-44) 6) Battery (page 11-43) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-37) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-9) 9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) 10) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-9) 11) Radiator cap (page 11-14) 12) Air cleaner case (page 11-15) & Turbo models
Owner's Manual
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... surface and set the parking brake. 3. 11-20 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid & Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; Drive the vehicle several miles to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or...checked without warming up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to fluid temperature. Then shift it off. 4. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the "COLD" range, it is between the low level and full level on the "COLD" range. If ...
... surface and set the parking brake. 3. 11-20 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid & Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; Drive the vehicle several miles to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or...checked without warming up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to fluid temperature. Then shift it off. 4. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the "COLD" range, it is between the low level and full level on the "COLD" range. If ...