Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Appearance care / Cleaning the interior

Subaru Forester: Appearance care / Cleaning the interior

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use organic solvents.)

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window.

To help prevent corrosion

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the body and sus..

Seat fabric

Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Trailer Hitches

WARNING Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: To help prevent corrosion

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the body and suspension components. Also, wash the vehicle promptly after driving on any of the following surfaces. Roads that have been salted to prevent them from freezing in winter Mud, sand, or gravel Coastal roads After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the underbody be given a very thorough washing...