Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator / Door open warning light

Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Door open warning light

Subaru Forester. Door open warning light

The warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed. This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.

For some models, only the open doors are indicated by the warning lights.

Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive.

Low fuel warning light

Engine hood open warning light

The warning light illuminates if the engine hood is not fully closed. This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: To Operate the Compass Feature

To turn the compass feature on/off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds or until the display turns on/off. The compass feature will default to on with each ignition cycle. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Vehicle load limit – how to determine

The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard...

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.