Subaru Forester (2023 year). Manual in english - page 13

P257.

Clock

The clock can be displayed in either 12-
hour display or 24-hour display. For details
about the setting, refer to “Clock”

P225.

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Information screen

Press the INFO button on the steering wheel to switch the item displayed on the information screen.

Content

Description

Page

Electric components operating status screen*

Displays the operating status of the electric components and equipment.

207

Prevention safety screen

Displays the status of your vehicle.

207

EyeSight screen

Displays the operating status of EyeSight.

208

Favorite screen

Displays up to 3 optional items.

208

Weather information screen*

Displays weather information.

209

Traffic information*

/Navigation*

screen

Displays information linked with the navigation system.

209

Audio screen*

Displays audio system information.

210

Fuel consumption screen

Displays fuel consumption information.

210

Clock/date screen

Displays the clock.

210

Guidance screen

Moves to the setting screen.

211

*1: If equipped
*2: Models with SiriusXM Satellite Radio
*3: Models with navigation system

Multi-function display (color LCD)

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Electric components operation
screen (if equipped)

BSD/RCTA*

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) sys-
tem*

Lane Departure Warning indicator*

Pre-Collision Braking System indicator*

High beam assist

Front view monitor*

Driver Monitoring System*

*: If equipped

This screen displays the electric compo-
nents operation status of the vehicle.
1. Press and hold the “INFO” button to

enter the menu screen.

2. Operate the “

” or “

” button to

select the preferred item.

3. Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected item.

NOTE

Indicators do not display for func-
tions that are not equipped to the
vehicle.

The indicators of functions that are
not operating are displayed in gray.

Prevention safety screen

Telltale screen

Steering angle

Vehicle posture

Running condition

X-MODE screen

Vehicle posture

X-MODE

This screen displays the driving status of
the vehicle and the operation status func-
tions. For functions that are operating, the
indicator will illuminate or flash.

NOTE

The vehicle posture indication may
differ from the actual vehicle pos-
ture.

When X-MODE has turned on, the
screen of the multi-function display
is switched to the prevention safety
screen.

The vehicle posture angle varies not
only due to the angle of the road
surface, but also due to the vehicle

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tilt caused by the occupants, cargo,
and acceleration or deceleration.

EyeSight screen

Lead vehicle indicator

Your own vehicle indicator

Stop lights

Road line indicator

Lane indicator

Lane Centering indicator

Steering wheel indicator

This screen displays the status of the
EyeSight system. The lead vehicle indica-
tor moves forward and backward depend-
ing on the distance with the vehicle in front.
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual
supplement for the EyeSight system.

Favorite screen

Favorite screen (display example)

This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.

Item

Details

The engine coolant temperature is
displayed.

The engine oil temperature is
displayed.

The average vehicle speed is
displayed.

The accelerator opening ratio is
displayed.

The vehicle posture is displayed.

The current rate of fuel consump-
tion is displayed.

The direction of the vehicle is
displayed.*

The weather information is dis-
played.*

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Item

Details

The posted speed limit of the road
you are currently driving on is
displayed.*

The calendar is displayed.

Driver Monitoring System infor-
mation is displayed.*

Nothing is displayed.

*1: If equipped
*2: Models with SiriusXM Satellite Radio

NOTE

Some displayed items may not be
displayed depending on the model
and specifications.

The items shown in the favorite screen can
be changed. For details, refer to “Favorite
setting”

P220.

Weather information screen (if
equipped)

Weather information for the destination*

Weather information for the current loca-
tion

*: Only when a destination is set in the

navigation system

The weather information is displayed on
the screen.

NOTE

When all of the following conditions
are satisfied, weather information is
displayed.

– The vehicle is equipped with an

audio and navigation system for
SiriusXM satellite radio.

– You have a current SiriusXM

satellite radio subscription.

The weather forecast for the set
destination remains displayed until
a new destination is set or until you
reach the destination.

Depending on the reception timing
of XM, the display of weather infor-
mation may be delayed.

Navigation screen (models with
navigation system)

The navigation system information to the
destination is displayed on the screen.

NOTE

When a destination is not set in the
navigation system, the compass orien-
tation, name, route sign and speed limit
of the road the vehicle is traveling on
remain displayed on the screen.

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Audio screen

The screen of the currently selected audio
source is displayed.
For details about how to use the audio set,
refer to the separate navigation/audio
Owner’s Manual.

Fuel consumption screen

Driving range on remaining fuel

Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter

Current fuel consumption

User information (if equipped)

The fuel consumption information is dis-
played on the screen.

If the driver is recognized by the Driver
Monitoring System, average fuel con-
sumption for the driver will be displayed.

NOTE

The driving range on the remaining fuel
is only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
the remaining fuel, so you must im-
mediately fill the tank when the low fuel

warning light illuminates.

Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed.
You can adjust the time and date. For
details, refer to “Clock”

P225.

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Guidance screen

When the INFO button on the steering
wheel is pressed and held on this screen,
the setting screen can be displayed.
For details, refer to “Setting screen”

NOTE

When the combination meter display
(color LCD) is displaying the menu
screen entering screen, the system will
not move to the setting screen even if
the INFO button is pressed and held.

Setting screen

1. Press and hold the INFO button on the

guidance screen. The top menu is
displayed.

2. Operate the “

” or “

” switch to

select the preferred menu from the
top menu.

3. Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected menu.

4. Operate the “

” or “

” switch to

select the preferred menu from the
2nd menu.

5. Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected menu.

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The menu lists are as follows.

Items that can be set when stopped:

Top menu

2nd menu

Description

Page

Date

Birthday

Set a birthday.

214

Anniversary

Set an anniversary day.

214

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Driver Moni-
toring System

Repeat facial scan

Perform the user recognition.

Yes or No

214

User Recognition

Turn the user recognition settings on or off.

On or Off

219

Automatically retract seat on entry

Turn the automatically retract seat on entry
function on or off.

On or Off

219

215

Update User Settings

Re-register the driver’s position.

218

Delete Driver Position

Delete the registered driver’s position.

219

Delete User

Delete the registered user.

217

Delete All Users

Delete the registered all user.

Yes or No

218

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Display/Beep

Screen Off*

Turn the screen off.

Yes or No

Favorite

Set and customize the triple meter.

Bypass Screen

Set the bypass screen for each item.

On or Off

Beep

Adjust the beep sound volume.

High, Low or Off

221

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Climate con-
trol

Mode Setting

Set the operation of the automatic climate
control.

Normal, Mild, ECO or Power

221

Occupant Detection

Set the operation of the climate control depend-
ing on passenger.

On or Off

221

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Top menu

2nd menu

Description

Page

Camera set-
tings

Brightness

Set and adjust the brightness of a display.

222

Contrast

Set and adjust the contrast of a display.

222

Camera Shift Link

Set the camera shift link.

On or Off

222

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Maintenance

Engine Oil

Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date.

Oil Filter

Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date.

Tires

Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date.

Maintenance Schedule

Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date.

ON/OFF

Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

On or Off

Clear All Settings

Clear all settings for maintenance items.

Yes or No

224

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Initialize

—

Reset all settings to the default settings.

Yes or No

224

Go Back

—

Return to the setting screen.

—

*: You can also set this while driving.

Items that can be set while driving:

Menu

Description

Page

Screen Off

Turn the screen off.

Yes or No

Go Back

Return to the settings screen.

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For safety reasons, we recommend stopping the vehicle in a safe location while setting.

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Date and time settings

You can set the date, time and 12h or 24h
format settings.

Current date and time setting

For details about clock setting, refer to
“Clock”

P225.

Birthday setting

If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,
a message will be displayed when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. This function can be set to on or
off. For details, refer to “Bypass screen
setting”

P220.

1. Select “Birthday” from the 2nd menu in

the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

2. Select from the list the number that you

want to register.

3. Enter the date and the text by using the

control switches.

4. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go

Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 birth-
days.

Anniversary setting

The procedure for setting an anniversary is
the same as “Birthday setting”

P214,

except that in step 1 “Anniversary” is
selected.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 anniver-
saries.

Driver Monitoring System settings

You can set the Driver Monitoring System
settings.

Repeat facial scan

1. Select “Repeat facial scan” from the

2nd menu in the settings screen. Refer
to “Setting screen”

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2. Select “Yes” to start the repeat facial

scan. Select “No” to return to the
previous screen.

3. While seated in the driver’s seat, face

straight forward and wait for a few
moments.

When user recognition is completed, the
Hello screen appears and the screen then
switches to the basic screen associated
with the user information.

Register User

1. Adjust the seat position, outside mirror

angle, and reverse tilt-down outside
mirror angle so that you are seated in
the correct driving posture.

NOTE

Start the user registration after ad-
justing the seat position, outside
mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down
outside mirror angle. If they are
adjusted during user registration, it
may be disrupted. Refer to “Power
seat”

P34 or “Outside mirrors”

P249.

If the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position before user registra-
tion is complete, the information of
the adjusted seat position, outside
mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down
outside mirror angle will not be
saved.

2. Select “Register User” from the 2nd

menu in the settings screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

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3. Select from the list the number that you

want to register.

4. Select “Set” to start the registration

facial scan. Select “Go Back” to return
to the previous screen.

5. While seated in the driver’s seat, face

straight forward and wait for a few
moments.

When the screen changes, the registration
facial scan is completed.

Forward direction

Display direction

Face forward.

Do not lower your chin.

Face the display.

*: Display

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NOTE

If user registration cannot be per-
formed, turn your face forward as
shown in the illustration, then turn to
the display.

If “Unable to register” appears, re-
peat the procedure beginning from
step 4.

There are some cases where user
registration cannot be registered
properly. In those cases, refer to
“Driver Monitoring System”

P374.

6. Enter the text using the control

switches.

7. Set the desired icons using the control

switches.

8. Select “Set” to exit the settings screen.

NOTE

A screen recommending user regis-
tration appears at the following
times.

– When the driver has not com-

pleted user registration

– When there are 4 or fewer regis-

tered users

Operate the control switch and
select “Yes” to display the screen
in step 3. Then follow the registra-
tion procedure to complete user
registration.

An existing user can be overwritten
by selecting a registered number.
When a user is registered by over-
writing, the individual fuel economy
data is reset.

When “User Recognition” is set to
OFF, user registration cannot be
selected.

Delete User

1. Select “Delete User” from the 2nd

menu in the settings screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

2. Select from the list the number that you

want to register.

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3. Select “Yes” to delete the number.

Select “No” to return to the previous
screen.

Delete All Users

1. Select “Delete All Users” from the 2nd

menu in the settings screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

2. Select “Yes” to delete all the users.

Select “No” to return to the previous
screen.

Update User Settings

1. Select “Update User Settings” from the

2nd menu in the settings screen. Refer
to “Setting screen”

2. Select “Set” to re-register the driver

position. Select “Go Back” to return to
the previous screen.

NOTE

P34 or “Outside mirrors”

P249.

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Delete Driver Position

1. Select “Delete Driver Position” from the

2nd menu in the settings screen. Refer
to “Setting screen”

2. Select “Yes” to delete the driver posi-

tion. Select “No” to return to the
previous screen.

Automatically retract seat on
entry setting

1. Select “Automatically retract seat on

entry” from the 2nd menu in the
settings screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

2. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the auto

entry/exit function on or off by using the
control switches.

3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go

Back” to return to the previous screen.

User Recognition settings

1. Select “User Recognition” from the 2nd

menu in the settings screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

2. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the User

Recognition settings on or off by using
the control switches.

3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go

Back” to return to the previous screen.

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Display/Beep settings

You can set the display settings and
volume settings.

Screen OFF setting

1. Select “Screen Off” from the 2nd menu

in setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

2. Select “Yes” to turn off the screen.

Select “No” to return to the previous
screen.

Restoring the screen

When the INFO button is operated after
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or
“ACC” position, the screen will be restored.
The screen will be restored with the basic
screen that was displayed when the
screen was turned off.

NOTE

While the screen is off, the screen
switches to the climate control screen
only when the climate control system is
operated.

Favorite setting

1. Select “Favorite” from the 2nd menu in

setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

2. Set the desired items by using the

control switches. For details about
items, refer to “Favorite screen”