Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving
dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated
under the fenders to avoid making
steering difficult. During severe winter
driving, stop when and where it is safe to
do so and check under the fenders
periodically.
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running...
Other information:
BSD/RCTA OFF switch
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed,
the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light appears
on the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.
Press the switch again to activate the BSD/
RCTA. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
will disappear...
The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
Dome light
Map light
Cargo area light
Rear gate light (if equipped)
When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automatically
turn on and turn off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors including
the rear gate, as well as the position of the
ignition switch...