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:
You must perform the following maintenance services to ensure good
emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services
to protect your warranty. Where both the mileage and date are shown,
the frequency of service you need is based on whichever occurs first...
BSD/RCTA*
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system*
Lane Departure Warning indicator*
Pre-Collision Braking System indicator*
High beam assist*
Driver Monitoring System*
*: If equipped
This screen displays the electric components
operation status of the vehicle...