Subaru Forester: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start
system”) / Ignition switch light (if equipped)
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates
when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
- The driver’s door is closed.
- The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
- The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
- All doors and the rear gate are locked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Other information:
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steering
wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer...
Overloading could affect vehicle
handling, stopping distance, and
vehicle and tire performance in the
following ways. This could lead to
an accident and possibly result in
severe personal injury.
Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of
rollover...