Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / 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.
Always make sure this light is not illuminated
before you start to drive.
This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with
tires of differing diameters fitted on the
wheels or with an excessively low air
pressure in any of the tires...
Other information:
Hold the registered access key fob.
Unlock the driver’s door by pressing
the button or touching the
sensor
behind the door handle.
Open the driver’s door.
A chirp will sound and the seat and angle
of the outside mirrors moves to the
registered position...
If equipped
Select the or
mode to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
NOTE
When the or
mode is
selected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly...