Instruments and controls -> Clock for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
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& Setting the clock manually
3-10. Clock
! Type A multi-function display (black
For models with a SUBARU genuine
navigation and/or audio system, the clock
can be adjusted using either auto mode or
manual mode.
and white)
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
.
Auto mode: Automatic clock adjust-
ment
.
Manual mode: Manual clock adjust-
ment
CAUTION
6. Press the “+” button or the “−” button
beside the clock.
The clock in the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD) cannot be adjusted,
if the SUBARU genuine navigation
and/or audio system is removed.
! Setting 12-hour or 24-hour dis-
play
2. Press the
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Time/Date” and then select
“Manual”.
button.
The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
display. Perform the following procedure to
switch the display format.
1. Turn the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
2. Press and hold the “−” button located
near the clock display for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. The clock display
will then start to flash.
3. While the clock display is flashing,
press and hold the “+” button for
approximately 2 seconds. The clock
format will then change.
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4. The clock display will continue to flash
for approximately 3 seconds to indicate
that the clock display has been chan-
ged.
NOTE
.
Adjust the time, then select 12h
display or 24h display from the
format.
.
The Birthday/Anniversary and main-
tenance reminder system function
are based on the time and date on
the multi-function display (color
LCD).
! Type B multi-function display (color
LCD)
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
& Setting the clock automati-
cally
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. Press the
button.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Time/Date” and then select
“Manual”.
6. Set the each items plus and minus.
7. Select
setting.
to complete the clock
2. Press the
button.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Back” to return to the previous
screen without saving settings.
5. Select “Time/Date” and then select
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Light control switch
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“Auto”.
6. Press the
the setting.
connecting smartphones.
3-11. Light control switch
button again to complete
& Regulatory information
& Precautions and tips
! Models with navigation system
CAUTION
The clock will be set automatically where a
GPS signal is available.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
.
.
Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
! Models without navigation system
The clock will be set and adjusted auto-
matically when a smartphone is connected
via Bluetooth® for transferring phonebook
data.
1. Register the smartphone to the audio
system. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-
er’s Manual for the audio/navigation
system.
Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
NOTE
2. Transfer phonebook data to the sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-
er’s Manual for the audio/navigation
system. The clock will be adjusted
automatically.
.
Even if the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the lights can be
illuminated by operating the light
control switch from the “ ” (off)
position to the “
” or “ ” position
(models without “keyless access
with push-button system”).
Even if the push-button ignition
switch is turned off, the lights can
be illuminated by operating the light
control switch from the “ ” (off)
NOTE
.
Depending on the model of smart-
phone, the settings of the connected
smartphone may need to be changed.
(ex: For iOS or other models, notifica-
tion settings may need to be activated.)
position to the “
” or “ ” position
(models with “keyless access with
For details, check the instructions on





