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.
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and sus..
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:
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas...
Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow) (type A)
Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow) (type B)
The Auto Start Stop warning light will
illuminate in yellow when initially turning
the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The
light will turn off after the engine has
started...