Subaru Forester: Door locks / Locking and unlocking from the inside

How to lock the vehicle without using the key

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How to use the lock lever

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock. Rotate the lock lever forward to lock. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy

The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the select lever in the “P” position. Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel...