Subaru Forester: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start
system”) / Key positions

CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
NOTE

- To turn the key from the “ACC” to
“LOCK” position, the select lever must
be in the “P” position and the key must
be pushed in and turned.
- If your registered key fails to start
the engine, pull out the key once (the
security indicator light will blink), and
then insert the key again and turn it to
the “START” position again to restart
the engine.
- The engine may not start in the
following cases:

- The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.

Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
- The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
- The key is removed from the ignition
switch.
- The driver’s door is closed.
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...
Other information:
When units in miles is selected
When units in km is selected
This display shows the average vehicle
speed since the trip meter was last reset.
Pressing the TRIP RESET switch toggles
the display between the average vehicle speed corresponding to the A trip meter
display and the average vehicle speed
corresponding to the B trip meter display...
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuuming
or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary...