Subaru Forester: Front seat adjustment for power seat : (if equipped) / Adjusting lumbar support: (if equipped)
Figure 1. Type A
Figure 2. Type B
The lumbar support system helps improve lower back comfort and reduces fatigue during extended driving. Adjust the lumbar support by operating the switch located on the side of the driver's seat.
Press the front portion of the switch to increase lumbar support, or press the rear portion to reduce the amount of support.
Release the switch once the lower back support feels comfortable.
Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.
Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.
Metal spines
If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and install
them in the new blade rubber...
Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent overheating
of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.
When driving uphill in hot weather, the
air conditioner may turn off automatically
to protect the engine from overheating...
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear on
this screen. Take the appropriate actions
based on the messages indicated.