Subaru Forester: Moonroof (if equipped) / Moonroof switch

- OPEN/CLOSE switch
- Open
- Close
To open the moonroof:
Press the rear side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”
switch. The sunshade will also be opened
together with the moonroof. The moonroof
will stop at a position approximately 6 in
(15 cm) away from the fully opened
position. Slide the switch rearward again
to open the moonroof completely.
To close the moonroof:
Press the front side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”
switch.
To stop the moonroof at a selected midway
position while opening or closing it,
momentarily push the switch to the
“OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains,
wipe away water on the roof prior to
opening the moonroof to prevent drops of
water from falling into the passenger
compartment.
NOTE
- Driving with the moonroof fully open
can cause an annoying sound to be
generated at high speeds. If this occurs,
use the moonroof at the initial
stop position of 6 in (15 cm) away from
the fully opened position.
- The moonroof cannot be operated
while the remote engine starter system
is operating.
WARNING
Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protr..
Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses a substantial
enough object trapped between its glass
and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it
automatically moves back to the fully open
position and stops there...
Other information:
All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are
automatically locked or unlocked under
the following conditions.
For automatic door locking
When the vehicle speed reaches 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory
default setting).
When the select lever is shifted into
a position other than the “P” position...
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The BSD/RCTA warning light and BSD/
RCTA OFF indicator light are turned off.
The EyeSight warning indicator is off.
The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7
mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing)...