Subaru Forester: Appearance care / Corrosion protection

Cleaning alloy wheels

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Most common causes of corrosion

The most common causes of corrosion are: The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Initial illumination for system check

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Key lock-in prevention function

Under the following conditions, all the doors will not lock when the door lock switch is pushed with the front door open. The key is still in the ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”). The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”)...