2014 Forester Touring electrolumenescent instrument panel, shown at start-up with warning lights on, including the Eyesight lights |
the center Touring display with Eyesight/active cruise control On. In this image the cruise control is set at 45 mph, and 3 bars which is the maximum following distance. |
all 2.5 CVT models have L-D for low and drive modes. Low mode is like a 2nd-3rd gear setting. There is no real usable transmission control on 2.5 models. |
2.0XT all have a CVT with have M-D for Manual and Drive modes, giving the driver the option of full transmission control for those times when more power is needed, or more control for snowy or logging roads. It is used with the standard Paddle Shifters. This very important safety feature is on XT models only, and not available on 2.5 models at all. |
close-up of the new for 2014 6 speed manual transmission and standard shift knob. Premium with all weather pkg shown. To shift into reverse, pull up the collar. |
2014 Forester XT Premium shift knob, leather wrapped. Showing Xmode, without heated seats |
all 2.0XT models have manual mode, in the image the transmission is in 2 (2nd) gear or setting. |
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big side and rear windows improve visibility |
looking in the rear view
mirror, you can see the along the side of the car and there no right
side blind spots when used with the outside side view mirror.
Notice there is no upper windshield tint band. That's a feature that will certainly be missed on sunny days. Its easily added aftermarket but should be standard. |
2.5i soon |
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2.5i base model driver seat has manual height adjustment and no lumbar support |
power seat controls with lumbar support is on all models except 2.5i base |
light gray interior |
light grey. |
the XT Premium black cloth interior has 'sport bolsters' vinyl trim with silver stitching |
2.0XT Premium has black cloth - rear seat shown |
black cloth on 2.5X and Premium models |
black perforated leather, on 2.5 Limited and Touring and 2.0XT Touring models |
light gray cloth on 2.5 X and Premium models. |
light gray perforated leather on 2.5 Limited and Touring
light gray perforated leather
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XT Premium has black cloth with vinyl trim and silver stitching |
the 2.0XT Premium has black cloth with sport bolsters (vinyl trimmed0 |
black cloth |
black leather - Limited, Touring models |
art of the child seat LATCH system. tethers are now on the back of the seats |
rear seats fold down, but the cargo floor isn't flat |
split folding rear seats |
2.5i base model doesn't have the rear armrest or reclining seatback. gray cloth shown with center seatbelt |
The rear seats- pull the
strap in the outside corner to recline the seatbacks when you're sitting
in the seat (all except base 2.5). Black
arrows point at the anchors for the LATCH child seat system, shown with
one cover pulled open to access the hook you would attach a child seat
anchor to. The cover pulls open from the top
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drivers door, light gray leather |
rear passenger door, leather shown |
both front doors on all models have a courtesy light |
front passenger seat- there no height adjustment on any model like on previous years. But its not really needed, its at a good height. Black cloth shown |
2014 ice silver forester with black leather or cloth seat material - leather shown.. also available with gray |
2014 ice silver forester with light gray cloth or leather interior. Ice silver is also available with black |
Premium with 6 speed manual transmission |
the new for 2014 6 speed manual transmission, Premium model, black cloth |
close-up of the new for 2014 6 speed manual transmission and standard shift knob. Manual is standard on 2.5i and Premium. Premium with all weather pkg shown. To shift into reverse, pull up the collar. |
2015 and 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 audio displays (except with navigation). There's the audio unit and the upper info screen |
stereo on 2.5i model |
2.5i Premium and Limited stereo has HD radio. |
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2.5i and 2.5i Premium manual AC and heater controls. 4 speed fan |
Limited with single front zone climate control and 7 speed fan. Mode control is the right knob. The single temperature displays in the upper console information display |
Limited single zone climate control temperature displays on the left. Audio display shown but there are many other displaysm see below |
Touring with dual front zone climate control with 7 speed fan Mode control button is between the left and middle knobs. The two temperature displays in the upper console information display |
Touring dual front zone climate control shows the two front temperature setting (driver and passenger) |
2.5i base model stereo and 4 speed heater a/c controls. Notice the B&W upper info display |
2.5i Premium and Limited stereo with HD radio. Premium shown with 4 speed heater controls. Notice the color upper info display |
2.5i Premium and Limited stereo. Limited shown with single climate control heater a/c controls with 7 speed fan. Notice the upper info display with temperature on the left |
the Premium and Limited models have dual stereo displays. Notice the stereo (bottom) shows the radio station and so does the upper info display when set to audio but with more detail. Limited model shown |
new for 2014 Forester Navigation (and 2013 Outback and Legacy) have Starlink/Aha by Harman Kardon. Forester touring shown |
more soon |
2.5i base model steering wheel, no info display controls |
2.5 Premium steering wheel, with info display controls. vinyl |
Limited steering wheel, leather wrapped |
2.5i Touring steering wheels with optional eyesight cruise control. see closeup below |
2.5 Limited, and 2.5i Touring (without eyesight), leather wrapped steering wheel |
2.0XT turbo Premium and Limited leather wrapped steering wheel with Paddle Shifters and SI drive controls. |
headlight switch, turn signals, on 2.5 X and Premium. No fog lights on this car |
2.5 Limited and Touring model headlights with auto dusk-to-dawn setting, fog light on/off. Shown with headlights on, fog lights off. 2.5i and Premium model with optional fog lights have the on/off switch on the driver controls, see image below. |
wiper stalk has 4 front interval speeds, plus low and high. The rear wiper has 2 speeds, interval and low. |
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The 2.0XT turbo CVT is fully controllable when needed for safety and performance, via steering wheel paddle shifters. There are 6 or 8 speeds, determined by SI Drive I/S 6, and S# 8 speeds. close-up of downshift shown. Unfortunately the 2.5 X model CVT is not fully driver controllable. |
Only the 2.0XT turbo CVT is driver controllable when needed, via steering wheel paddle shifters. Up shift paddle shown. Use the SI drive function to determine if the shifter acts as a 6 speed or 8 speed |
stereo volume, pre-set channel, source and bluetooth controls. Below are the i (information) set controls for the upper console info display |
standard cruise control- all models have cruise control. Eyesight models and 2.0XT model have different buttons |
cruise control on a 2.5i Touring with optional Eyesight. In this image the Eyesight control is circled in yellow. |
close-up of Forester 2.0XT SI Drive and cruise controls are on the steering wheel. SI drive has 3 settings: I 'intelligent', S 'sport', and S# 'sport sharp' for sportiest driving and quickest engine and transmission response. SI drive also determines if the CVT has 6 speeds in S/I mode, or 8 speeds in S#/I |
2.0XT models have turbo boost gauge information |
2.5i base model B&W info display |
2.5i Premium info display, showing the clock |
2.5i Limited info display, climate control is Off in this image |
2.5i Limited with single zone climate control. Note the single temp setting on the left at 76* |
Touring model info display with dual zone climate control. Notice the two temperature settings on the left. |
Limited showing xMode engaged |
Limited with one of the many screen settings with economy readouts |
Limited with one of the many screen settings with economy readouts |
Limited with one of the many screen settings with economy readouts |
Limited with one of the many screen settings with economy readouts |
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more soon |
check back often |
front headrests tilt. |
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ignition key |
pushbutton start, optional on Touring model with keyless access, eyesight package |
all model use these ignition and valet keys except Touring with Keyless Access/Eyesight Package |
optional remote engine start fobs, shown with a regular key- 2 remote start fobss supplied. Plus 3 usual keys |
arrow points at the antenna for the optional remote engine start |
all new for 2014 Keyless access pushbutton start keys, available on Touring models only part of the Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlight package. Shown with emergency door key partly removed. The optional remote engine start can be added, it works with this key so a separate start remote is not needed |
2.5i base model without heated seats or xMode buttons |
2.5 Premium, with heated seats but no Xmode |
2.0XT Premium has Xmode with hill descent but no heated seats or all weather pkg |
Limited and Touring models have heated seats and Xmode with hill descent |
driver controls on X, Premium, XT Premium |
driver controls on Limited and Touring with power gate |
driver controls- the 2.5i and Premium model with optional fog lights has the on/off switch on the driver controls. Limited, Touring and XT model fog light switch is on the turn signal/headlight stalk, see image above |
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2.5i model with map lights, ambient light, sunglass holder (no moonroof) |
overhead console with moonroof control |
armrest - notic e cupholder divider removed for cleaning |
sliding front armrest in forward position. optional on base X model |
sliding armrest in back position. light gray leather shown |
adjustable center armrest is standard on 2.5i Premium CVT and higher models. USB, aux, and 12v power outlet are in the storage bin. Premium with black cloth shown |
center console with tray with coin holder. Note the paper holder on the inside of the lid. Black cloth shown |
console store with tray and coin holders, and a paper holder on the inside of the lid. light gray leather shown |
the base 2.5i model fixed armrest doesn't slide forward, and there's no paper holder slot on the underside |
optional 100w power outlet |
left sunvisor with new for 20i4 extension |
both visor have mirrors, not lit. all models |
cargo area seats up |
both seats flat |
rear seats fold down bu the cargo floor isn't flat, theres a big bump when the rear seats start. This photo was taken with the camera on the cargo floor. |
cargo tray and cover, with rear bumper cover. yes it was raining |
golf clubs easily fit in the back. shown with the left rear seat reclined |
on the inside of the lift-gate is a hook, perfect for coats, wetsuits, ski clothes etc |
drivers side cargo area, all models except Touring |
passenger side cargo area, all except Touring model |
close-up of driver side cargo area bag hook and 12c outlet. all except Touring model |
passenger side cargo area bag hook and light. all except Touring |
only the Touring model has the power folding rear seats, with the button in the cargo area |
Touring models have power folding rear seats. |
sub-floor storage |
temporary spare tire |