Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) / Ignition switch light (if equipped)

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.

Key positions

Push-button ignition switch (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”)

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operation

NOTE The rear gate will remain unlocked even after closing it. Always lock the rear gate when leaving the vehicle. If you cannot open/close the rear gate by performing the operation described here, a short electronic chirp will sound three times (beep, beep, beep)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Rear tie-down holes

Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes, return the plugs to their original places...

Warning screen

Subaru Forester. Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.