2016 Subaru Forester Quick Reference Guide

Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

MSA5B1602A

Issued September 2015

Printed in USA 09/15

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Complete U.S. specifications and illustrations may not have been available at time of publication. Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some equipment shown may be optional at extra cost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time and by geographic area. Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Subaru of America, Inc.

This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Forester models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice, prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors shown may vary due to reproduction process. Subaru, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza, WRX, WRX STI, BOXER, SI-DRIVE, Lineartronic, Alcantara, EyeSight, HD Radio, Aha Radio, and SiriusXM are registered trademarks. SUBARU STARLINK is a trademark of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult the Owner's Manual.

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Table of Contents

2-5 Getting Started
6-7 Instrument Panel
8-11 Gauges
12-13 Personalize
14-21 Controls
22-23 While Operating
24-25 Safety/In Case of Emergency
26-27 Additional Information

Remote Keyless Entry

1. Lock/Arm

Press to lock all doors and the rear gate.

• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound and the hazard lights will flash 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.

2. 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.

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if equipped)

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By simply carrying the access key in your pocket, you can lock and unlock doors, open the rear gate and start your car without ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket.

3. Unlocking the Rear Gate

Press the button to unlock the rear gate.

ENGINE START STOP

4. Panic Alarm

Press once and the horn will sound and the hazard lights will flash.

Press any button on the remote to deactivate.

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