Subaru Forester How To Tutorial: All The Buttons and Features
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2021
- 2021 Subaru Forester How To Tutorial: All The Buttons and Features
In this video I show you how to operate on the buttons and features in the 2021 Subaru Forester! The Forester in this video is the Premium trim with a package 15 which means it includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, keyless access key fob, and the power rear gate.
Comment below with any questions you have!
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I’m working on new Subaru videos over the next coming weeks. What topics would you like to see covered? 😀
Has anyone addressed turning off the “alarm” for the backseat seatbelts? Thanks!
@@lindakirk653 hey Linda! Are you talking about the alarm that goes off when passengers in the back seats are not wearing their seatbelt?
@@alexpmo yes, that’s the one! 😎
@@lindakirk653 I wish I had a solution but that’s one I’m still trying to figure out 😑
@@alexpmo let me know when you succeed. 😎
Thanks you! I just got my new 2022 Forester and I'm sure the 99% of the buttons are the same.
This is so much better than trying to read the 6 manuals I got with the car.
Very helpful information!
You’re welcome! Yes, this is similar to all 2019-22 foresters
@@alexpmo Just got a 2023 Forester Sport and it's all similar. Thanks! I was going to read through the manual today to find out how to change the dash screen and cycle through all the info...but this video was better than a manual!
Thanks. These are so helpful -- I'm replacing an '03. Except ... Subarus are never replaced; they're merely succeeded. Oh, the stories our cars could tell ... Like driving my '03 home from work for the first time ... in a sleet storm, natch ... and watching a Hummer fishtail on the interstate in front of me. I tried not to gloat, but my car held the road like a little Velcro tank!
A simply fabulous channel. So easy to understand and so much great info. The best channel I have come across. You are a lifesaver. So much better than reading a manual. Keep bringing updates. Thank you.
A great tutorial. Clear, well paced speech, well thought out, extremely helpful. Thank you very much!
Thanks Judy!
Just bought a 22 forester and there are sooo many features its a little overwhelming. this video was sooooooooooo helpful!!! Thank you
You're welcome! Glad I was able to help you out
I's love to see a similar one for the 2022 Forester LImited and dedicated videos for the specific screens and settings. You are an excellent teacher and we need it
Alex-your tutorials helped us buy a 2022 Subaru Forester Touring. We are both in our 80's and lifetime buyer of GM cars and vans. It was a long 6 month wait for a delivery but worth the wait. We find the safety systems outstanding and in some cases hilarious. While having guests in the back seat, the monitor on the dash kept giving me "pay attention" shout outs. We discovered that one guest kept looking between the seats and the system got confused between his eye movement and mine. I suggested he was just ugly...lots of laughter all around. I am still trying to find a way to view engine temperatures and oil pressures ( a GM holdover). If you have a hint it will be appreciated. You missed your calling as a professor. Great videos.
Thanks Brian! Happy to hear they have been helpful and that you and your family are enjoying your Forester! The Touring trim has a center multi-function display just above the touch screen radio where you can access the engine temp. To access, just clock the "info" button on the left hand side of your steering wheel until you get to the display that shows the temp gauge. Hope this helps! Let me know if you still have trouble finding it.
Great job
Im looking to upgrade from a 2012 corolla, to a 2021/22 subaru. All the features just on the pictures of the dash had me overwhelmed. Happy to have found this!
Last month I upgraded from a 2007 Corolla to a Forester. It was like I went from the Flintstones to the Jetsons. I’m still adjusting.
@aprilmnunez I just know even the auto headlights will throw me off for a while, not to mention the auto off. I'll think my new car died for at least a month.
@@nomethodonlymadness9528-I'm sorry about your car. Yeah, I had to decide when I found out my tires were bald. I had 270K miles on it and decided it was time. But the tags will be 5xs more than my Corolla.
have owned a 2021 Forester Limited just over a year - started watching your videos and have learned so much - thank you for taking the time to make these - very kind and thoughtful- your presentations are to the point and very clear - truly appreciate
Thanks Tom! Happy to help
I’m planning on retiring next year (2022) and rewarding myself with a new Subaru. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thanks very much.
Thanks Frank!
Really great explanation thanks Alex. I've been a little overwhelmed with all the functions since buying my new Subaru.
Thanks Jan! Glad to hear this has helped
I am completely overwhelmed as well !!
Just bought a 2021 Subaru Forester remotely. Alex's videos are incredibly helpful in learning all about my new wheels!
Happy to hear that! Enjoy your new Forester!
Alex, I just recently found your videos on RUclips and enjoy every one. I wish I had discovered this several years ago. I just bought a 2022 Forester and find your videos so useful.
Happy to help Wendy!
Thank you Alex. It was clear, concise and NO OVERLOAD.
I appreciate that. Thanks!
Thank you so much! This car was given to me as my new company car and I had no one to help me understand what all is available to me on this vehicle. You did a great job and everything was easy to understand.
Glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions!
This was so helpful. I have a new Forester and there is so much to learn. You answered a lot here. Thank you.
Such an incredibly helpful video. Thank you, Alex!
Well done. You’re a great teacher. Much appreciated.
I have owned my 2023 Subaru Forrester wilderness, one year now. I have read the book over and over and over, without you Alex, I’m not even sure I would know how to drive this vehicle. You have given me so much useful information it’s unbelievable. These videos are so good and so useful I would recommend them to anyone who owns a Subaru. The dealerships should offer the information that you are available. I just wanted to thank you so much. I love my Subaru…Don’t get me wrong, but really, I feel like you need a college course to learn all the features in this vehicle.😊 once again, thank you so much for all your useful information. For instance, one year later and you just taught me how do I unlock all the doors at the same time. Silly but true the things we learn from you. Thank you so much.👍
Thank you MaryAnn! I really appreciate the kind words. Making these videos has become an unexpected passion of mine. I really enjoy seeing the value they bring in other people’s lives 😊
Alex! Thanks so much. Your video was very helpful for me to better understand my new Forester. I have subscribed and am watching more of your content. Have a great day!
Thanks Jimmy! Enjoy your new Forester! 😀
Great info & so easy to understand. THANK YOU.
Very thorough basic info. I needed the 'fob' video also and it was good also. First new car in 9 years and so many changes. Love the adaptive headlights. I prefer a SUV and chose the Forester for its features and safety.
Thanks for watching Jean!
Thank you so much! I just got the '21 Forester (couple years old but low mileage) and needed to know how to run all the bells and whistles.
I just bought a 2023 forester. The 2021 video was very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I've had my 2020 Forester and by watching your video I discovered my car had a sun roof!(I knew about the slide for access to the glass in the roof but didn'tknow that it opened )Also I didn't know about the extention of the sun visor. You should be hired by Subaru to do tutorials! Thanks a million.
❤can I have the keyless package put on my 2010 forester x
Thank you. As a new owner of a forester wilderness this was a great video.
This a terrific video!!! Thank you!!! Very helpful!!! Another topic could be a review of all of the various lights and symbols that are displayed on the dash. 😀
Just watched this video, and thank you for making it. It's very very helpful!!
You’re welcome! 😊
I waited for a month and now have a week old 2023 Forester Touring! I have been watching your videos in anticipation and have learned so much. They’re great videos and extremely helpful! I wonder if you know what might be causing static on my sound system? I could understand maybe a bad Bluetooth connection but it happens with Apple play and the radio, too.
This is so helpful! The salesman that sold me mine a couple of days ago didn't explain bupkis!!
Thanks for this great video!! I am just trying to learn about my new car!!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions as you’re learning your new car!
Many thanks, Alex! Despite I'm from Spain and we got here the european Subaru models with few differences like trims and engines, I find your videos truly helpful ☺️👌.
You're welcome! Glad you've found them helpful
This was an excellent video and very helpful.
Amazing instructions
Just rented this car while my Subaru is being maintained and this helped so much
Thanks for watching!
Alex, this is a great video! This will save me time "reading the book". ( new sub. here)
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Let me know if you have any questions on your Forester 😊
Very Helpful, thank you!
Thanks man for making a clear video.
I had just commented on an later video that you did but it did not explain a lot about the Forrester. So I went back and found this video and it explained a lot. So I believe my problems with the cruise control could be I am trying to put in a speed that won’t work because the car ahead of me is not going fast enough. So next time I get on the freeway I’m gonna try the cruise control and make sure I do that without a car ahead of me when I set the speed. You did an excellent explanation of all the controls in the Forrester. So I don’t believe you need to do any further explanation so far. I definitely will let you know if I still have difficulty with the cruise control once I get out on the freeway next time. Thank you so much Alex. I definitely want to be able to use all the controls in the car especially with putting so much money into it every month. Have a happy holidays as I’m posting it it’s the day before Thanksgiving 2021.
I love my new Forester Limited. I'm trying to learn everything about it. One feature I like on mine is the speed limit info. It tells your speed and the speed limit for that section of road. It was quite accurate. I had it on the highway for a short distance. The speed limit changed several times and was just wrong one time. I like your videos.
Hey Barbara! Thanks for watching. The speed limit feature is great 😃
I just picked up my Forrester yesterday..I'm completely lost.. the headlights are just not right.
Also it's set at 90 kilometres, I need to set it to 60km but have not idea. It's a 2021 2.5i
@@alexpmo Which trim levels does that feature come on? Thanks!
@@susanclotfelter7247 should be on all 2021 and newer models that have eyesight
Lots of useful information. Thanks for posting
Thanks for helping me out with my questions!
Thanks Alex! What a super useful video, perfect to help me understand features on my premium 2023 🙏🏽
Happy to help, Sebastian. I really appreciate the Super thanks!
We just bought a used 2021 Forester. There was no manual, I watched most of your videos, they helped a lot.
Happy to help!
My sister just got a 2021 Subaru Forrester. She’s 81 years old and apparently has not been turning the car off properly and so her battery keeps running down. Could you do a short tutorial on how to make sure your car is completely off properly. That would absolutely be wonderful, your tutorials are marvelous.
(I only wish you would zoom in on what you’re talking about a little bit more) Other than that, they are absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for your time and effort
Alex, regarding the AVH button. It will not work when the car is in adaptive cruise control. If you allow the car to come to a complete stop behind another car, it will automatically do in to “Ready/Hold” mode without your foot on the brake. Tap the accelerator to continue,
Thanks!! Very informative video 😊
Thanks, it was very helpful.
Your videos are excellent and I would like to see another video or videos on the Driver Monitor System and the display in front of the steering wheel..I believe it is called a Meter. I have 2022 Forester and this is my first new car in 10 years and the digital changes in that time are considerable. I would also like to know if it is possible to raise the interior mirror. It blocks my line of sight to my right
Carl
Thanks! This is really helpful.
Thanks Alex! I basically have this exact vehicle. Your video was super helpful! Great job. :o)
You’re welcome Sue! Happy to hear this was helpful 😊
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I just got my new and first Subaru Forester Limited 2024 . This video was helpful but I look forward to your 2024 updated version
I wish the moonroof had a vent, or a tilt feature. So much quieter on the hwy . Just picked up a 2022 as a new company car this week. I’m going to like it for sure. Thanks for you videos.
You should be able to tilt the moonroof also. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions as you continue to drive your new Forester
@@alexpmo it only has the slide button, unless I am looking at it wrong.
Hey Alex. Love all the videos. First time Subaru owner! Did you make a video on the 7 menus you mentioned at the 11min mark on this video?
Thank you for this informative video. I'm needing help setting up driver profile, and seat settings. I tried it, thought I had it, but it defaults. Thank you
You’re welcome! Here’s a video I made on how to set up your driver profile with memory seat settings. This is on the touring trim only ruclips.net/video/HgK3Rk6E2F8/видео.html
well worth watching. Thank you
Just finding your videos. This is the only one I've watched so far, but so helpful. I have a 2021 Forester. I noticed today the dash screen looks likes yours did in this video, however it was never in this view before???? Not sure why this happened. I did learn a lot about all these buttons. 80 Years old and still learning.
Happy to help! Thanks for watching
Very good video. Lots to learn. I am getting our new Forester Premium on Monday. Love to see more.
Thanks Diana! I'll be making more Forester videos soon!
I have watched this video four times. There's so much to learn. Thanks Alex.
@@annewatson9079 you’re welcome Anne!
Thank you, great help!
I've always had a Subaru Forester--and when it was time for a new car got a 2021! We had a mild winter and just a few months ago noticed there is no way to down shift to 2nd and 3rd gear which is very helpful when driving in snow. I'm ready to get rid of it and look at Toyotas!!!!
Hey Alex, great videos. Any tips on how to add the speed limit indicator on the digital speed screen?
Thank you Alex for another excellent video! I do have a question about the description of Xmode at approx. 15:30. My understanding is that the Forester’s awd system in standard or default mode shifts power from the wheels without traction to those that have it. I thought that Xmode is more for getting unstuck or avoiding getting stuck in snow , sand, or mud by actually turning off that diverting of power from one wheel to another allowing all the wheels to spin more freely. I have a Forester Wilderness with 2 Xmodes, but I think the same thing applies. A recent Driving Sports TV video and subsequent discussion covered this. The Forester standard or default awd was said to be best for hard slippery surfaces, whereas X mode was best for not being stuck in snow, mud, or sand. Please let me know if I’ve got that right?
Thank you so much Alex. I just took delivery of our new 2021 Forester Touring (new to Subaru) and your videos are so helpful. Question are the powers side mirrors not included in the US Foresters?
Glad they have been helpful! The power folding mirrors are only on the Touring trim for the US Foresters.
Great vid!!
Appreciate you watching!
the best tutorials... kodus brother
I’ll watch all your videos!
Thanks Pamela! Let me know if you have any questions :)
They need one of you at all the Subaru dealerships. You’re great
I appreciate that! 😊 Thanks Virginia!
Yes, please add a video on all the options in the electronic options.
Great video. Easy to follow. You have a great voice! I'm not as overwhelmed with everything.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. Happy to hear you found this helpful!
@@alexpmo Hey Alex - is there a way to change programming features without the car running? If that makes sense...
@@keyboardbabe1 not sure. Maybe I’m not totally understanding though. What setting are you trying to adjust?
@@alexpmo When I select and hold the INFO button and want to change the clock, etc, does the car have to be running or is there a way to change without the car running.
Fantastic videos. Thank you
Really great job on this video! Thanks for the intro to the buttons.
Thank you!
Great video! Can you explain what the driver profile is for?
Perfect. Wow that was easy
Very helpful -- much better than the 5 minute rushed tutorial we got when we picked up our new car. For some reason, the air bag for the passenger front seat says that it is not activated. I wonder how I can activate it or do I need to take it back to the dealer?
Do you notice if it changes when someone is sitting on the seat? I think it might go on when there is an actual passenger.
Hi Alex,
Great video as always. I just bought a 2021 Forester limited, and I cant see the tpms. Is there anything I can do in the settings to make it appear?
Thank you
Thank you for this. I've just taken delivery of my Forester and was finding the owner's manual quite confusing. Interesting that there are a number of different options in the USA from mine in Australia. In particular, I have a button marked LIM which is not mentioned in the manual at all. Still trying to work out exactly how that works.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm not sure what the LIM button is either. Is it on the dash near any other buttons?
@@alexpmo Lim is a speed limiter.
You can set a maximum speed
Job well done
HELPFULL VIDEO!!!
Great video, thank you! Do you know how to turn off the reminder to check the rear seat when you turn off the car? My baby is often asleep and I hate all the beeping!
Excellent video; thank you.
Thanks for watching!
@@alexpmo You have a nice way of explaining; you probably are successful at sales of this very good brand.
It’s Fun to put your Subie in Deep snow and mud while having fun on a snowy empty parking lot or in muddy conditions.
I was torn between a Forester and an Outback. I purchased a Forester Touring model, primarily because it was a little more fun to drive than the Outback. Both great vehicles.
Great choice! Can’t go wrong either way. They’re both similar in a lot of ways. Just comes down to which feels most comfortable for you to drive. Enjoy!
So funny, my husband is on his third Outback, I disliked them all. Being a Toyota loyalist, I had my heart set on a Rav-4. I’d have had to buy the most expensive model to get many features that were standard on my Forester premium. I gave my beloved 2006 Matrix (w/few features) to my daughter. Then I want and bought the best vehicle I’ve ever had, 2021 Forester. The fully adjustable seat makes my tailbone injury bearable.
@@Bendix1959 my wife and i were in a similar situation. Shes the toyota gal. Im the subaru guy. It was time for her upgrade from her corolla and she she wanted to be a little higher off the ground than a standard sedan. She looked at ravs but didnt find it very comfortable. She really didnt want to be in an suv sized vehicle anyway, but the biggest turn off was having to go so far up in trims to get simple things like awd and heated seats. Ultimately she ended up in a crosstrek limited and couldnt be happier
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful but I was interested in getting assistance on the maps/navigation system that comes with my new 22 Forrester. Do you have a video on this? Thanks. Patrick Wilson
I learned more from this video than after an hour orientation with my dealer.
Sorry to hear your dealer wasn’t able to help much, but I’m happy to hear you at least found value in my video. Thanks for watching Michael!
@@alexpmo I love this car!!!
@@civwar054 enjoy! 😀
Alex - great job - Subaruu should use your presentation because even though they can provide some info it doesn't come close with an easy resource. I'll tell my dealer about you just in case!
Thank you Bob! I appreciate that
The gas tank lid should be open with the rest of the vehicle locked especially since the driver's door is on the other side of the car. The driver's door in this situation is vulnerable to someone entering the vehicle while you pump gas on the other side of the vehicle.
Hi Alex, thank you for sharing the videos! I love Forester to be my second car now!
They’re great cars! Glad you’re enjoying yours!
cannot get the garage door to open with the button on the rear view mirror. also, can't get the google map navigation to stay on the big screen from the phone. thank you, these videos are very helpful.
Thank you for the videos! I would like to see a video on driving on ice. Sometimes we get ice storms where I live. Is there anything to know that would help me drive safely to work?
You’re welcome Penelope! I don’t really have any advice for driving on ice. You could use studded tires for those days when driving on ice but other than that I’m not sure.
You missed one. The red "N" on the right side of the mirror shows the direction the vehicle is facing. In this case, "North".
Hi there, thank you for your videos, very helpful. Wondering why the passenger airbag seat light is constantly illuminated, showing "on"' when passenger there & showing "off" when no one there. Seems pointless & is pretty annoying. Anyway to fix it?
Alex- really well done. Thanks so much! I was wondering on the backup camera, if you can make it come on when you’re not backing up. I had a car that allowed you just to turn it in. Or if you have to put it in reverse first. If it is possible to just put it on, I’d love a video on that. If not, no worries. Also, A video on how to get automatic updates over wifi would be great. I’m not sure what all is required. I think there was someway to connect it to your house Wi-Fi. It wasn’t in my settings, so I may not have that ability. Thx!
As far as I know, the back up camera only comes on when in reverse. If it comes on when in another gear I’d think something was wrong. Not sure how to connect the car to WiFi but I’ll look into that!
There is an option in the settings menu to specify how long the backup camera stays on after shifting out of reverse. I set mine to 7 seconds which is very helpful for checking that I have pulled into my garage far enough for the door to close safely without going in too far (it is a tight fit for the Subu with all the other stuff we have in it). When I get in what I think is far enough, based on positioning with some things on the wall next to the passenger window, a quick switch to Drive after putting it into reverse gives me a view of where the red "crosshairs" are in relation to the seam between the driveway and the edge of the garage floor, and I can use the 7 seconds to see where I am when I pull forward, or back up a bit more to "fine tune" the postioning.
@@arocee great idea! Thx!
@@l.w.s2970 YW. I got rather carried away in trying to demonstrate how the timer on the backup cam can be used to maneuver in general ;-}
Please make a video of all the dummy lights, what they are and options. Thanks
Any you make. Helped me a bunch
Happy to hear that Debbie 😊
Thanks Alex 😊
great walk through.
Thanks!
I brought my Subaru Forester in Feb 2021. I was given a one time quick 15 min walk through on all of the technology in the car. I was left with a lot of questions. I just found your site. It answered all of my questions. I have a bit of a concern about my car. I am wondering if you can help me out. You mentioned in your video, that the car can get 29mpg. I have only gotten up to 26mpg on the average. Two weeks ago, I filled it full of gas and parked in my driveway for 2 days. For the first 73 miles, it slowly went from 16mpg to 22. It won't go pass that. I am now back to half a tank of gas. I live in Orange County, CA. I drive the streets a lot more than I do the freeways. Appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you again for a great video!!