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: High beam assist function (if equipped)

NOTE The high beam assist function utilizes the stereo camera installed at the position of the front map lights. For details on how to handle the stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system. The high beam assist function automatically changes the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operational conditions

The engine can be automatically stopped by the Auto Start Stop system when all of the following conditions are met. The engine is sufficiently warmed up. The engine hood is closed. The driver’s door is closed. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened...

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.