Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Opening rear gate (models with power rear gate)

Refueling in cold weather

To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel system and the risk of its freezing, use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is recommended during cold weather. Use only additives that are specifically designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts l..

Driving on snowy and icy roads

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed driving, and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: High beam assist function (if equipped)

NOTE The high beam assist function utilizes the stereo camera installed at the position of the front map lights. For details on how to handle the stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system. The high beam assist function automatically changes the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Illumination brightness control

The illumination brightness of the instrument panel illuminates under the following conditions. The light switch is in the or position when the ambient light is dark. The light control switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights illuminate automatically...