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:
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
Roads that have been salted to prevent
them from freezing in winter
Mud, sand, or gravel
Coastal roads
After the winter has ended, it is recommended
that the underbody be given a
very thorough washing...
WARNING
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged...