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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: If the light illuminates steadily

If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving range on remaining fuel

When setting the displayed unit as MPH When setting the displayed unit as km/h The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When setting the displayed unit as MPH When setting the displayed unit as km/h If the driving range is shown as , there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank...

Warning screen

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.