Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the outside / How to lock the vehicle without using the key
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.
Locking using lock lever

- Rotate the lock lever forward.
- Close the door.
In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.
Locking using power door locking switch

- Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch.*
- Close the door.
*: For details about the power door locking
switch, refer to “How to operate the power
door locking switches”.
In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate
and fuel filler lid are locked at the same
time.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
Other information:
Power steering warning light
Power steering system features
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control
computer and drive motor, from
overheating...
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
*2: Models with roof rails
*3: Models without roof rails
Engine
Fuel
Engine oil
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be
performed by a properly-trained expert...