Subaru Forester: Power and audio controls
Power switch and volume control

The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial, and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.
Sound controls and audio settings
NOTE
- SPEED VOLUME CONTROL is a
function that automatically adjusts the
volume according to the vehicle speed.
As the vehicle speed increases, the audio volume automatically increases to match the vehicle speed, in order to create a pleasant listening environment even as the driving noise increases.
- For type B audio, SRS CS Auto is equipped. SRS CS Auto creates a 5.1ch equivalent surround field using 6 or 7 speakers that are installed in the vehicle.
- For type D audio, SRS TruBass and FOCUS are equipped.
- SRS Sound features:
(1) Sound originating from door
mount speakers can be heard at
ear level (built in SRS FOCUS effect)
(type B and D audio).
(2) Ultra rich bass sound can be obtained from standard door mount speakers (built in SRS TruBass effect) (type B and D audio).
(3) Surround sound can be obtained from 2-channel stereo sources such as CD, MP3 and FM (built in SRS Circle Surround II effect) (type B audio).
(4) SRS CS Auto can position the center channel image in the center of the vehicle’s windshield. This eliminates the need for a center speaker (built in SRS Circle Surround II phantom center and SRS FOCUS effects) (type B audio).
- CS Auto, SRS and “
” symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
- CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, inc.
- TruBass, FOCUS, SRS and “
”
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc.
- TruBass and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Tone and balance control (type A, B and C audio)

Each brief press of the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” dial changes the control modes in the following sequence.

Choose the preferred level for each mode by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial.
The control function returns to the tune/ track/channel control mode after approximately 5 seconds.
Other settings (type A, B and C audio)

Each brief press of the “MENU” button changes the control modes in the following sequence.
Type A audio:

Type B audio:

Type C audio:

Choose the preferred settings for each mode by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial.
The control function returns to the tune/ track/channel control mode after approximately 5 seconds.
Audio settings (type D audio)
1. Press the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial to display “SETTING Menu”.
2. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial to select the preferred menu. You can select the menu as shown in the following chart.

3. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial to select the preferred setting for each mode.
NOTE
Only “Screen OFF” can be displayed
while driving.
Adjustable level of each mode

*: For type A and B audio, AUX volume can be adjusted only when an AUX audio product is connected.
See also:
Electronic speed control
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
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Speed control (if equipped)
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed con ...

Audio set