2012

Forester

Quick Reference Guide

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 Table of Contents

Getting Started 2-3

Instrument Panel 4-5

Gauges 6-9

Personalize 10 - 11

Controls 12 - 27

While Operating 28 - 29

Safety/In Case of Emergency 30 - 31

Additional Information 32 - 33
Remote Keyless Entry

Lock/Arm Unlock/Disarm

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times and the hazard lights will button is pressed, the dome
flash five times to alert you that and map lights will illuminate
the doors or the rear gate are if the dome light switch is in
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function, press three times
(within five seconds). If you are
within 30 feet of the vehicle,
the horn will sound one time
and the hazard lights will flash
three times.

Unlocking the
Rear Gate
Press the button to unlock
the rear gate.

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Heated Seats 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat

(if equipped) (if equipped)

Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
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1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch h up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
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Folding the Move the switch in the corresponding direction
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Rear Seat to adjust the angle of the seatback.
Lower the headrests. Pull up on
3. Lumbar Support
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the release knob on the seat side

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Press the front part of the switch to increase

that you want to fold down. To
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
witch
return the seatback to its original
to decrease lumbar support.
position, raise the seatback until
it locks into place making sure
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Tachometer Speedometer

Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.5X Premium
Forester 2.5X Limited

Seatbelt warning Brake system

Front passenger Hot coolant temperature /

seatbelt warning Cold coolant temperature

SRS airbag system High beam indicator light

AT OIL TEMP
Security indicator light (Automatic Transmission)

Door open ABS warning

Charge warning Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive
Oil pressure warning (Automatic Transmission)

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Trip meter and odometer

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Control operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Front fog light indicator

light (if equipped)
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Malfunction indicator Headlight indicator light

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Tire pressure warning light

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Front passenger airbag OFF indicator light
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Incline Start Assist warning

(Manual Transmission)

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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
High beam indicator light
seatbelt warning

Automatic headlight beam

SRS airbag system
leveler warning

AT OIL TEMP
Security indicator light (Automatic Transmission)

Door open ABS warning

Charge warning Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive
Oil pressure warning (Automatic Transmission)

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Trip meter and odometer Speedometer

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Front fog light indicator

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF light (if equipped)
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Malfunction indicator

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Front passenger airbag OFF indicator light
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Incline Start Assist warning

(Manual Transmission)

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Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height
and lengthwise position of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in
place. Do not adjust while driving.

Power Exterior Mirrors

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side to adjust the right-hand mirror. Push and
hold the direction mirror control switch in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Push
the mirror selection switch back to the middle
to prevent unintended operation.

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moonroof. Press the switch 2 to close the

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moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway

position while opening or closing, momentarily
press the switch to the 1 side or 2 side.
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Light Controls

Push up for right

turn signal.

Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, parking
lights, taillights and
license plate lights.

Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).

Push down for

left turn signal.

Turns on instrument panel lights,

tail lights, parking lights and license
plate lights.

While the light switch is

on, rotate the dial downward
to dim the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the
dial upward to make the
illumination brighter. When the
dial is fully rotated upward, the
instrument panel illumination
becomes full bright.

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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down
one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for
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the wipers. For a single wipe move the lever up. To spray
washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
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To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward
to the intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the
rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward to wash and
wipe the rear window.
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reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned

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position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam

headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
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You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark

outside by turning the light switch to the position.

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Manual Climate Control

(if equipped)
1. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm.
2. Air Conditioning Button
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air conditioning. Press it again to turn off
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3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. If the button
is pushed in, press it again to draw outside
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Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.

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5. Rear Window Defogger Button Defrost / Defog

Press the rear window defogger button To clear the windshield and front door
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to turn on the defogger. The defogger windows of fog or frost, rotate the air
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will automatically shut off after about flow control dial to the defrost position,
set the temperature control to the red
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before that time, you can press the position, and set the fan speed control
button again to turn it off. to the fastest speed.

6. Air Flow Control Dial

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The air flow control dial allows you to

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the dial for the desired air flow position.

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Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
1. Air Flow Control Dial
On the automatic setting, the system
determines the air flow location to achieve
the desired temperature or you can manually
choose the direction of air flow. Rotate the
dial for the desired air flow position.
Defrost / Defog
To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air flow
control dial to the defrost position, set the
temperature control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control of the
fastest speed.
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2. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that
time, you can press the button again to
turn it off.
3. Fan Speed Control Dial
On the automatic setting, the system
determines the fan speed to achieve the
desired temperature or you can manually
rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of seven fan speeds.
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will determine if recirculated air Rotate the temperature control dial

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is needed to achieve a desired from 65 for cool to 85 for warm.

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temperature. In manual mode,

press the air inlet selection button to
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it again to draw outside air into

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Automatic Climate Control

(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off settings can be adjusted for the driver’s
This system automatically controls side and passenger’s side.
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air Operation in Manual Mode
flow distribution, air inlet control, and air
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prevent outside air from being drawn
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5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button 8. Defroster Button
Press the button to select the desired
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air flow mode. The selected air flow

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separate temperature settings for the press the button again to turn it off.
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Radio Functions
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for on or off; rotate the knob to control button to pick up the next highest or
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knob clockwise to increase the
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button once to randomize tracks
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all tracks in a folder; press a third
time to randomize the entire disc.
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1. Power / Volume Control
Press the power / volume control knob
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The vehicle is equipped with a fuel filler lid release.
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Child Restraint System

For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.

Child Safety Locks

The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.

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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is
stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.

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Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper
towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only
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Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited

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Additional Information

MY.SUBARU.COM
Your Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that helps make your ownership
experience more convenient and enjoyable. My.Subaru.com is a website that you can
personalize and offers useful features and content that makes it easy for you to manage your
vehicle care and enjoy all the benefits of Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to
access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online
Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...

Access your site today @ My.Subaru.com

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Subaru Delivery Checklist
Owner Information
VEHICLE ID #

DELIVERY DATE
OWNER NAME
OWNER NAME

Owner Resources & Warranty

‰
Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in
“Operation & Controls” section)

‰
Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide
Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155

‰
Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &
Adjustments / PZEV (if applicable) / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty

‰
Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms
Explain Normal vs. Extreme Schedules (if applicable)

‰Review New Owner’s MY.SUBARU.COM Website

‰Review The Subaru Mastercard Program from CHASE & Explain The Card Benefits

‰ Explain Dealership’s New Owner Follow Up Procedure


Customer Signature
‰ Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & Hours of Operation
‰Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card

‰Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service

Drop Off Procedures

‰ Review Dealership Parts Department Location & Hours

Vehicle Condition
‰ Exterior Condition Approval (New Owner indicates exterior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

‰ Interior Condition Approval (New Owner indicates interior of vehicle is clean & undamaged)

‰
Operational Condition Approval (New Owner has driven vehicle & approves it is ready
for delivery)


NEW OWNER SIGNATURE
Fold back and remove this
checklist from the QRG. Place
SALES CONSULTANT SIGNATURE this completed checklist in the
deal jacket for future reference.
SALES MANAGER SIGNATURE Additional copies of this checklist
can be made by photocopying.
Operation & Controls
Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL
& QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

OPERATION & CONTROLS

‰
Review Master & Valet Keys ‰
Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids
‰
Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System
& Remote Start (if equipped) ‰
Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
Cap Operation
‰ Show Hood & Gas Door Releases
‰ Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes
REAR & SIDE
‰
Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature ‰
Explain AWD Towing
(sedans only) Requirements & Limitations

‰Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location ‰Show LATCH System & Tethers

‰ Explain Temporary Spare Tire ‰ Show Child Safety Lock Operation

Usage & Limitations

INTERIOR
Explain Operation of Manual Transmission ‰
‰ Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions
& Incline Start Assist (if equipped)
‰Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
‰
Explain Operation of Automatic Feature (if equipped)
Transmission & Review Manual
Mode (if equipped) ‰ Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side
‰ Show All Weather Package - Heated Front Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) &
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated Side-Curtain Airbags (SRS)
Side Mirrors (if equipped)

DRIVER CONTROLS & OPERATION

‰
Show Power Windows, Door Locks ‰
Review Instrument Panel Gauges
& Side-View Mirror Operation & Warning Lights

‰
Explain Cruise Control & Power ‰
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
Moonroof Operation (if equipped) System Light

‰ Show Headlights, Daytime Running ‰ Show Audio System, Station Presets,

Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights & Tone, Balance & Fade Controls
Fog Lights (if equipped)
‰ Activate Satellite Radio System
‰ Show Interior Lighting, Map Light (if equipped)
& Clock
‰
Show GPS Navigation System
‰

Show Front & Rear Wiper (if equipped)
& Washer Controls

‰ Show Climate Control System Including ‰ Explain Operation of Other Vehicle

Front & Rear Defrosters Options, Equipment, or Genuine
‰ Show & Explain Operation of VDC Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable
Control Switch
Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

MSA5B1204A
Issued July 2011
Printed in USA 10/11