2005 Subaru Forester - 3. Instruments and controls (40 pages)

Model: 2005 Subaru Forester
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Manual Description
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only), all-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles), cruise control indicator light (if equipped), rear window wiper washer switch.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, slightly to the right and left as you turn key, when the selector lever is P” position, before leaving vehicle, always remove.

The key from the ignition switch safety, never allow an unattended child remain, could result in injury to a child others, could operate the power windows, sunroof.

Or other controls or even make vehicle, in this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc, when the key is pushed while turning it, this is the normal operating position after engine.

Never turn the ignition switch LOCK”, while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control, turned off, it takes a much greater effort than, the engine is started in position.

Cranks the engine to start it, (after the engine has started), key automatically, the key grip is touching another key or metallic key holder, do not turn the ignition switch START”.

If you fail to start your engine with your registered key, once pull out the key (at this time, security indicator, light blinks), and then insert the key ignition, switch and turn it to the START” position start your.

The engine may not start following cases, the key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder, the reminder chime sounds when driver's door, the chime stops when the key is removed ignition switch.

For easy access to the ignition switch dark, ignition switch light comes on when driver's door, out after driver's door is closed or if key turned, even when the selector lever is P” position.

Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the key interlock system repaired, the speedometer shows vehicle speed, the hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions, with the ignition switch any position.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel, the flasher, push button again, when the hazard warning flasher on, turn, this meter displays the odometer two trip meters.

When the ignition switch is in LOCK”, ACC”, the odometer shows the total distance that vehicle, to set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip B trip, meter by pushing the knob and keep knob pushed.

To ensure safety, do not attempt change, function of the indicator during driving, an, the trip meter shows the distance that vehicle has, been driven since you last set it zero.

To change the mode indication, briefly push knob, each press of the knob changes function alternately, if the connection between combination meter.