Subaru Forester: Setting the clock manually / Type A multi-function display (black and white)
- Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

- Press the
button.
- Select “Settings”.
- Select “Vehicle”.
- Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.

- Press the “+” button or the “−” button
beside the clock.
Setting 12-hour or 24-hour display
The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
display. Perform the following procedure to
switch the display format.
- Turn the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
- Press and hold the “−” button located
near the clock display for approximately 5
seconds. The clock display will then start
to flash.
- While the clock display is flashing,
press and hold the “+” button for approximately
2 seconds. The clock format will
then change.
- The clock display will continue to flash
for approximately 3 seconds to indicate
that the clock display has been changed.
Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
Press the button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”...
Other information:
WARNING
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged...
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone chips
or minor accidents...