Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)

CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than 10 seconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10 seconds or more before trying again. NOTE It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Setting audible signal operation (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. Perform the following steps to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function...

Type B multi-function display (color LCD)

Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

Subaru Forester. Type B multi-function display (color LCD)

Press the

button. Select “Settings”. Select “Vehicle”. Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.