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FUJI HEA
VY INDUSTRIES L
TD.
TOKYO, JAP
AN
A8200BE-A
Issued December 2013
Printed in USA 12/13
2015A
MSA5M1503A
Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P
.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
2
015
For
ester
V
ehicles shown on the cover of this booklet
may not be available in all markets. Please
see your Subaru dealer for a Product Brochure
detailing all currently available models.
2015
Forester Owner’
s Manual
Owner’
s Manual
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
14
Safety Warnings
7
Abbreviation List
7
Vehicle Symbols
8
General Information
13
Illustrated Views/Descriptions
15
Function Settings
27
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags
30
Front Seats
31
Manual Seat
33
Head Restraint Adjustment
34
Power Seat (Driver S Seat if Equipped)
34
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
36
Rear Seats
37
Armrest (if Equipped)
37
Head Restraint Adjustment
38
Folding down the Rear Seatback
39
Reclining the Seatback (if Equipped)
41
Seatbelts
42
Seatbelt Safety Tips
42
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
43
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
43
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
44
Fastening the Seatbelt
44
Seatbelt Maintenance
50
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
50
Seatbelt with Shoulder Belt Pretensioner
50
Seatbelt with Shoulder Belt and Lap Belt Pretensioners
52
System Monitors
53
System Servicing
53
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
54
Child Restraint Systems
54
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
55
Choosing a Child Restraint System
57
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
57
Installing a Booster Seat
61
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
62
Top Tether Anchorages
65
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
66
General Precautions Regarding SRS Airbag System
67
Components
73
SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System
75
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
83
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
85
SRS Airbag System Monitors
93
SRS Airbag System Servicing
94
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
95
Keys and Doors
98
Immobilizer
99
Security Indicator Light
100
Key Replacement
100
Certification for Immobilizer System
100
Key Number Plate
99
Keys
99
Door Locks
101
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
101
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
102
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
103
Power Door Locking Switches
104
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
104
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
105
Safety Precautions
105
Locking and Unlocking with Keyless Access Entry Function
108
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
112
Disabling Keyless Access Function
112
Warning Chimes and Warning Light
112
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
113
Replacing Battery of Access Key
113
Replacing Access Key
113
Certification for Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
113
Remote Keyless Entry System
114
Locking the Doors
116
Unlocking the Doors
116
Vehicle Finder Function
116
Sounding a Panic Alarm
116
Selecting Audible Signal Operation (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
116
Replacing the Battery
117
Replacing Lost Transmitters
117
Alarm System
117
System Operation
117
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
118
Arming the System
118
Disarming the System
121
Valet Mode
122
Passive Arming (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
122
Tripped Sensor Identification
123
Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
123
Child Safety Locks
124
Windows
124
Power Window Operation by Driver
125
Power Window Operation by Passengers
127
Rear Gate
128
Manual Rear Gate (if Equipped)
128
Power Rear Gate (if Equipped)
129
Moonroof (if Equipped)
136
Moonroof Switch
136
Anti-Entrapment Function
137
Sun Shade
137
Instruments and Controls
138
Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
140
Lock
140
Acc
141
Start
141
Key Reminder Chime
141
Ignition Switch Light (if Equipped)
142
Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
142
Safety Precautions
142
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
142
Switching Power
143
Hazard Warning Flasher
144
Meters and Gauges
144
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
145
Speedometer
145
Odometer
145
Double Trip Meter
146
Tachometer
146
Fuel Gauge
147
ECO Gauge (if Equipped)
147
Warning and Indicator Lights
148
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
148
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
150
Front Passenger S Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
150
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light
151
Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant
152
Charge Warning Light
153
Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
153
Oil Pressure Warning Light
153
Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
153
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
154
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.s.-Spec)
154
Models)
154
ABS Warning Light
155
Brake System Warning Light
156
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
157
Low Fuel Warning Light
157
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (CVT Models)
158
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
159
Warning Chimes and Warning Light of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
160
Security Indicator Light
165
SI-DRIVE Indicator Light (if Equipped)
166
Cruise Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with HID Headlights)
167
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
Headlight Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
X-Mode Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
Hill Descent Control Indicator Light (if Equipped)
167
High Beam Indicator Light
167
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
167
Information Display (if Equipped)
168
Outside Temperature Indicator
168
Driving Information Display
169
Clock
172
Multi Function Display (if Equipped)
173
Basic Operation
174
Welcome Screen
174
Ending Screen
174
Self-Check Screen
175
Interruption Screen
176
Basic Screens
177
Selection Screen
184
Date and Time Settings
186
Image Quality and Volume Settings
193
Screen Settings
196
Maintenance Settings
203
Driving History Registration
207
Car Settings
208
Initialize
217
Audio Setting (if Equipped)
219
Sound Setting (if Equipped)
222
Hands-Free System Setting
222
Light Control Switch
225
Headlights
226
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
227
Headlight Flasher
227
Daytime Running Light System
228
Turn Signal Lever
228
Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
229
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with HID Headlights)
229
Illumination Brightness Control
229
Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
230
Wiper and Washer
230
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
232
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
233
Mirrors
234
Inside Mirror
234
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
234
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with Homelink
236
Outside Mirrors
241
Defogger and Deicer
243
Horn
245
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
245
Climate Control
246
Ventilator Control
247
Center and Side Ventilators
247
Climate Control Panel
248
Type a
248
Type B
249
Type C
250
Type D
251
Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)
252
Type B
252
Type C and D
252
Manual Clim Ate Control Operation
253
Temperature Sensors
253
Airflow Mode Selection
253
Temperature Control
254
Fan Speed Control
255
Air Conditioner Control
255
Air Inlet Selection
255
Defrosting
256
Type a and B
256
Type C
256
Type D
256
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
257
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
257
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
257
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
257
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
257
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Conditions
257
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
257
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
257
Air Filtration System
258
Replacing an Air Filter
258
Audio
260
Antenna System
262
FM Reception
262
Roof Antenna
262
Installation of Accessories
263
Audio Set
263
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
264
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
265
Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
266
Type D Audio Set (if Equipped)
267
Type E Audio Set (if Equipped)
268
Power and Audio Controls
269
Power Switch and Volume Control
269
Sound Controls and Audio Settings
269
FM/AM Radio Operation
272
FM/AM Selection (Type E Audio)
272
FM Selection (Except Type E Audio)
272
AM Selection (Except Type E Audio)
272
Tuning
273
HD Radio TM Technology (Digital am and FM Radio) (Type B and E Audio)
274
Station Preset
276
Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
278
Satellite Radio Reception
278
Band Selection
278
Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
278
Channel Preset
279
Display Selection
279
CD Player Operation
279
Play File
280
How to Insert a CD
280
How to Play Back a CD
280
To Select a Track from the Beginning
281
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
281
Repeating
281
Random Playback
282
Scan
282
Display Selection
283
Folder Selection
284
How to Eject a CD from the Player
284
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
284
Auxiliary Input Jack
285
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
286
USB Storage Device / Ipod
287
Operations
287
Play File
287
Connectable USB Storage Device
287
Connectable Ipod Models
288
Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
289
How to Play Back
289
To Select a Track from the Beginning
290
To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When
290
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
290
Repeating
291
Random Playback
291
SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
292
Audio
292
Display Selection
292
Folder Selection (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
292
Selecting Category
292
Audio Control Buttons
293
MODE Button
293
When CHECK DEVICE Is Displayed
293
And Switch
294
MUTE Button (Models Without Hands-Free System)
295
Volume Control Switch
295
Bluetooth Audio
296
Media Format
296
Setting Bluetooth Audio
296
Bluetooth Audio Operation
297
Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
298
Using the Hands-Free System
300
Bluetooth Settings
315
Tips for the Hands-Free System
317
Certification for the Hands-Free System
319
Interior Equipment
322
Interior Lights
323
Dome Light
323
Cargo Area Light
323
Map Lights
324
OFF Delay Timer
324
Sun Visors
325
Sun Visor Extension Plate
325
Vanity Mirror
326
Storage Compartment
326
Glove Box
327
Center Console
327
Overhead Console (if Equipped)
328
Cup Holders
328
Front Passenger S Cup Holder
328
Rear Passenger S Cup Holder (if Equipped)
329
Bottle Holders
329
Accessory Power Outlets
330
Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
331
Ashtray (if Equipped)
332
Floor Mat (if Equipped)
333
Shopping Bag Hook
333
Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
334
Using the Cover
334
To Install the Front Cover
335
To Remove the Front Cover
335
To Remove the Cover Housing
335
Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
336
To Install the Cover Housing
336
Convenient Hook
334
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
337
Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
337
Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
338
How to Use the Rear View Camera
339
Viewing Range on the Screen
339
Help Line
341
Starting and Operating
344
Fuel
346
Fuel Requirements
346
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
348
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
350
Preparing to Drive
351
Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models Without Push-Button Ignition Switch)
352
Starting Engine
352
Stopping the Engine
354
Starting and Stopping Engine
354
Safety Precautions
354
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
354
Starting Engine
354
Stopping Engine
356
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
356
Starting and Operating
357
Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
357
Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
361
Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
361
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
361
Service Mode (Models Without Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System )
361
Start System
361
Remote Transmitter Program
362
System )
362
System Maintenance
362
Manual Transmission
364
Shifting Speeds
365
Driving Tips
366
Select Lever
367
Selection of Manual Mode (if Equipped)
368
Selection of L (if Equipped)
370
Shift Lock Function
371
Driving Tips
372
SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)
372
Intelligent (I) Mode
372
Sport (S) Mode
372
Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
373
SI-DRIVE Switches
373
Power Steering
374
Braking
375
Braking Tips
375
Brake System
375
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
376
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
376
ABS System Self-Check
377
ABS Warning Light
377
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
377
Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
378
Vehicle Dynamics Control System
379
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
380
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
380
X-Mode (if Equipped)
382
To Activate/Deactivate the X-Mode
383
Hill Descent Control Function
383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
384
Parking Your Vehicle
386
Parking Brake
386
Parking Tips
386
Hill Start Assist System
388
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System
389
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
391
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
391
To Set Cruise Control
392
To Change the Cruising Speed
393
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
393
To Turn off the Cruise Control
393
Cruise Control Indicator Light
395
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
395
Driving Tips
396
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
397
Fuel Economy Hints
397
New Vehicle Break-In Driving the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
397
Catalytic Converter
398
Driving in Foreign Countries
399
Periodic Inspections
399
Driving Tips for AWD Models
400
On-Road and Off-Road Driving
401
Winter Driving
403
Operation During Cold Weather
403
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
405
Corrosion Protection
406
Snow Tires
406
Tire Chains
406
Rocking the Vehicle
407
Loading Your Vehicle
407
Vehicle Capacity Weight
408
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
409
Roof Rail (if Equipped)
409
Roof Molding and Crossbar (if Equipped)
410
Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
411
Connecting a Trailer
412
When Not Towing a Trailer
413
Trailer Towing
413
Warranties and Maintenance
413
Maximum Load Limits
414
Trailer Hitches
416
Connecting a Trailer
417
Trailer Towing Tips
418
In Case of Emergency
422
Temporary Spare Tire
423
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
423
Maintenance Tools
424
Screwdriver and Wheel Nut Wrench
425
Under the Rear Floor
425
Flat Tires
426
Changing a Flat Tire
426
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
429
Jump Starting
430
How to Jump Start
431
Engine Overheating
433
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
433
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
433
Towing
434
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
434
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
436
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
437
Access Key -If Access Key Does Not
438
Locking and Unlocking
438
Switching Power
438
Rear Gate -If the Rear Gate Cannot be
439
Starting Engine
439
Opened
439
Power Rear Gate - if Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
440
When the Power Rear Gate Is Deactivated
440
When the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
441
When the Rear Gate Cannot be Closed
441
If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident
442
Appearance Care
444
Exterior Care
445
Washing
445
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
446
Waxing and Polishing
446
Corrosion Protection
447
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
447
To Help Prevent Corrosion
447
Cleaning the Interior
448
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, and Switches
448
Leather Seat Materials
448
Seat Fabric
448
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
448
Monitor (if Equipped)
449
Maintenance and Service
450
Maintenance Precautions
452
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
453
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
454
Maintenance Schedule
452
Maintenance Tips
454
Removing and Reinstalling Clips
454
Engine Hood
456
Engine Compartment Overview
457
Non-Turbo Models
457
Turbo Models
458
Engine Oil
459
Engine Oil Consumption
459
Checking the Oil Level
459
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
460
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
460
Synthetic Oil
462
Cooling System
462
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
463
Engine Coolant
463
Air Cleaner Element
464
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
465
Spark Plugs
466
Recommended Spark Plugs
466
Manual Transmission Oil
467
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
467
Drive Belts
467
Rear Differential Gear Oil
468
Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models)
468
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
468
Brake Fluid
468
Checking the Fluid Level
468
Recommended Brake Fluid
469
Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
469
Checking the Fluid Level
469
Recommended Clutch Fluid
470
Brake Booster
470
Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
471
Checking the Clutch Function
471
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
472
Brake Pedal
471
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
471
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
471
Hill Start Assist System
472
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
472
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
473
Parking Brake Stroke
473
Tires and Wheels
474
Types of Tires
474
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
474
Tire Inspection
475
Tire Pressures and Wear
476
Wheel Balance
478
Wear Indicators
478
Tire Rotation
479
Tire Replacement
479
Wheel Replacement
480
Aluminum Wheels
481
Windshield Washer Fluid
481
Replacement of Wiper Blades
482
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
483
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
483
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
484
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
485
Battery
486
Fuses
487
Installation of Accessories
489
Replacing Bulbs
489
Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
489
Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
489
Front Turn Signal Light Front Side Marker Light
491
Parking Light
491
Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
491
Rear Combination Lights
492
License Plate Light
493
Other Bulbs
493
Battery Replacement
493
Replacing Access Key Battery
494
Replacing Transmitter Battery
495
Specifications
496
Specifications
497
Dimensions
497
Engine
498
Fuel
498
Engine Oil
499
Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
502
Engine Coolant
503
Fluids
503
Electrical System
504
Temporary Spare Tires
504
Tires
504
Fuses and Circuits
505
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
505
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
507
Bulb Chart
509
Vehicle Identification
512
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
514
For U.S.A
515
Tire Information
515
Tire Labeling
515
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
517
Glossary of Tire Terminology
518
Tire Care Maintenance and Safety Practices
523
Vehicle Load Limit How to Determine
523
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
526
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
527
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
527
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
528
Treadwear
528
Traction AA, A, B, C
528
Temperature A, B, C
528
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
529
Index
530
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Language
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