Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Head restraints

Subaru Forester: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Head restraints

WARNING

The front seat head restraints are designed to be installed into the front seats only. The rear seat head restraints are designed to be installed into the rear seats only. Do not attempt to install the front seat head restraints into the rear seats, or the rear seat head restraints into the front seats.

NOTE

It is possible to adjust the angle of the front seat head restraints only. When installing the front seat head restraints, make sure that the angle of the head restraints can be adjusted.

Reclining the seatback (if equipped)

Front seats

Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head restraints. Both head restraints are adjustable in the following ways...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Backup light

Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration, and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: 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...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.