Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch upward to the position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch downward to the position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Bypass screen setting

Select “Bypass Screen” from the 2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the display of items on or off by using the control switches. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go Back” to return to the previous screen without applying the setting changes...

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.