2012 Forester Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

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

Press to lock all doors and rear gate.

• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed.

To activate the vehicle finder 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.

Unlock/Disarm

Press once to unlock the driver's door.

Press twice (within five seconds) to unlock all doors.

• When the “Unlock/Disarm” button is pressed, the dome and map lights will illuminate if the dome light switch is in the middle position.

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Unlocking the Rear Gate

Press the button to unlock the rear gate.

Seating

Seating

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Heated Seats (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.

Folding the Rear Seat

Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release knob on the seat side that you want to fold down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place making sure that it is securely locked.

10-Way Power Driver's Seat (if equipped)

1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch straight up or pushing the switch straight down will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.

2. Seatback

Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of the seatback.

3. Lumbar Support

Press the front part of the switch to