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:
WARNING
When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
position to illuminate the
headlights
and tail lights. This will improve
visibility and allow other drivers
to see your vehicle more easily...
When the Driver Monitoring System OFF
switch is pressed, the Driver Monitoring
System turns OFF. When the Driver
Monitoring System is turned OFF, the
Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator
on the combination meter display will
illuminate. To turn the Driver Monitoring
System ON, press the Driver Monitoring
System OFF switch again...