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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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light

CAUTION If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light does not illuminate even when the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is pressed to activate the Auto Vehicle Hold function, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. This indicator light illuminates when the Auto Vehicle Hold is activated...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

Operating range The system warns the driver of dangers as follows. If the system detects a vehicle in the blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate. BSD/RCTA approach indicator light If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash...

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.