Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / 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.
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...
Other information:
Rotate the key clockwise to lock.
Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close it, push the lid firmly upward.
NOTE
The emergency key is directional. If
the key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again...
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
the ignition switch back to the “ON”
position then move the select lever to the
“P” position with the select lever button
pressed and the brake pedal depressed.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, check
and confirm the following and release the
shift lock accordingly...