Subaru Forester: Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF settings / Automatically retract seat on entry

The automatically retract seat on entry which automatically slides back the driver’s seat when the driver’s door is unlocked and opened. This function can be turned ON/OFF. For the setting procedure, refer to “Driver Monitoring System settings”.

CAUTION

Wait until the seat automatic retraction is fully completed before sitting in the driver’s seat.

NOTE

  • If the seat position is not registered in the access key fob memory, the automatically retract seat on entry function can be used.
  • Even when the automatically retract seat on entry setting is ON, the automatically retract seat on entry function automatically turns OFF when the user recognition function is OFF.
  • Automatically retract seat on entry cannot be selected when the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator, or Driver Monitoring System warning is illuminated.
  • This function will operate if the seat is in front of the center of the seat sliding mechanism.

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