Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Braking

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Braking tips

WARNING Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF settings

NOTE When the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s door is opened and closed, the Driver Monitoring System automatically turns ON regardless of the pushbutton ignition switch status. After the Driver Monitoring System was turned OFF, if the Driver Monitoring System is turned ON while the driver’s door is open, user recognition may not occur correctly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Arming the system

The alarm system becomes armed when the following operation is performed. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped) and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Carry the key and get out of the vehicle. Make sure that the engine hood is locked...