Subaru Forester Owners Manuals by Years

Seats Rear seats Head restraints Seat heater (if equipped) Seatbelts Seatbelt pretensioners Rear Seat Reminder (models with combination meter display (color LCD)) Child restraint systems SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Keys Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped) Immobilizer Remote keyless entry system Door locks Alarm system Child safety locks Windows Rear gate Moonroof (if equipped)

Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) Hazard warning flasher Illumination brightness control Warning and indicator Combination meter dis- play (color LCD) (if equipped) Multi-function display (black and white) Multi-function display (color LCD) Clock Light control switch Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) Headlight beam leveler Fog light switch (if equipped) Turn signal lever Wiper and washer Mirrors Defogger and deicer (if equipped) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Horn

Ventilator control Climate control panel Automatic climate control operation Manual climate control operation for front climate control panel Defrosting Operating tips for heater and air conditioner Air filtration system

Antenna Audio set

Interior lights Sun visors Storage compartment Accessory power outlets USB power supply Ashtray (dealer option) Floor mat Assist grip Shopping bag hook Cargo area cover (if equipped) Cargo tie-down hooks Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)

Fuel State emission testing (U.S. only) Preparing to drive Starting and stopping the engine (models without push- button start system) Starting and stopping engine (models with pushbutton start system) Remote engine start system (dealer option) Continuously variable transmission SI-DRIVE Power steering Braking ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system Vehicle Dynamics Control system X-MODE (if equipped) Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models) Parking your vehicle Auto Start Stop system Hill start assist system Cruise control (if equipped) BSD/RCTA (if equipped) Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped) Driver Monitoring Sys- tem (if equipped)

New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) Catalytic converter Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries Driving tips for AWD models On-road and off-road driving Winter driving Loading your vehicle Trailer hitch (dealer option) Trailer towing

If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency Maintenance tools Temporary spare tire Flat tires Jump starting Engine overheating Towing Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened Moonroof (if equipped) – if the moonroof does not close If your vehicle is involved in an accident

Exterior care Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior

Maintenance schedule Maintenance precau- tions Maintenance tips Engine hood Engine compartment overview Engine oil Cooling system Air cleaner element Spark plugs Drive belts Continuously variable transmission fluid Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil Brake fluid Brake booster Brake pedal Replacement of brake pad Tires and wheels Alloy wheels Windshield washer fluid Replacement of wiper blades Battery Fuses Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs Replacing key battery

Specifications Fuses and circuits Bulb chart Vehicle identification

Tire information Vehicle load limit – how to determine Uniform tire quality grading standards Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.) How to contact Trans- port Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle (Canada)

How to contact Trans- port Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle (Canada)