Subaru Forester: Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped) / To Operate the Compass Feature
- To turn the compass feature on/off,
press and hold the
switch for
more
than 3 seconds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature will default to
on with each ignition cycle.
- If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.

Compass calibration zones
- To adjust for compass zone variance:
(1) Find your current location
and
zone number on the map.
(2) Press and hold the
switch for
more than 6 seconds or until a zone
number appears in the display.
(3) Once the zone number appears in
the display, toggle the
switch
again until your current location zone
number appears. After you stop pressing
the switch, your new zone number
will be saved. Within a few seconds,
the display will show a compass direction.
- If the vehicle’s magnetics have changed
or if the compass appears inaccurate,
recalibrate the compass. Press and hold
the
switch for more than 9
seconds or
until a “C” appears in the display. Once a
“C” appears in the display, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.
The HomeLink® Wireless Control System
provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio-frequency remotes
used to activate devices such as gate
operators, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, and even
home lighting...
Other information:
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will automatically
turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The headlights
will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
NOTE
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer...
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”.
Birthday setting
If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,
a message will be displayed when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position...