Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Appearance care / Cleaning the interior / Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches

Subaru Forester: Cleaning the interior / Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches.

CAUTION

  • Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinners or fuel, or strong cleaning agents that contain those solvents. Doing so could damage the surface and cause the color to deteriorate.
  • Do not use chemical solvents that contain silicone on the vehicle audio system, electrical components of the air-conditioner or any switches. If silicone adheres to these parts, it may cause damage to electrical components.

    Water repellent seat material (if equipped) / Seatbelt

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    Monitor

    To clean the audio/navigation/multi-function display monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent...

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    Stop the vehicle completely. Move the select lever to the “P” position. Press the push-button ignition switch. The engine will stop, and the power will be switched off. WARNING Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving. When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows, the engine will stop...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: To set cruise control


    Cruise control main button Press the cruise control main button. The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side and release it...

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    Subaru Forester. Warning screen

    Example of warning

    If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.

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